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We are now officially one month away from the 2022 NBA trade deadline. While some teams are still battling health and safety protocols, the rumor mill is likely to begin heating up quickly. As of now, the biggest name on the trade market remains to be Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons. The former No. 1 pick […]

The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in the midst of a hot streak. After a short rough patch while playing shorthanded, Joel Embiid and Co. have managed to get their season back on track. Currently, the Sixers sit just outside a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference thanks to their recent six-game winning run. Multiple factors […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has turned himself into one of the best players in the world since entering the NBA in 2014, adding new layers to his game year after year. Even after a career year that almost landed him the MVP award, Embiid still managed to make improvements. As we know, Ben […]

The February 10th trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and all eyes remain on the Philadelphia 76ers. After a months-long saga that has resulted in the former No. 1 pick suiting up in zero games this season, Daryl Morey is reaching his crossroads. Philadelphia can either trade Simmons for the best package available or drag this […]

Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers took their home floor against a depleted San Antonio Spurs squad. While the Sixers came away with a win in blowout fashion, there was an underlying storyline in this matchup. That being the play of Spurs’ point guard Dejounte Murray. As we know, one of the main topics surrounding the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took their home floor Friday night, looking to extend their winning streak to six games. Next up on the schedule was the San Antonio Spurs, who were without majority of their rotation due to health and safety protocols.  From the opening tip, the Sixers asserted themselves against a lowly Spurs team. They […]

Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Houston Rockets this week, Tobias Harris was one of the biggest storylines. Not for his play, but something he did during the game that raised some eyebrows. It’s no secret Harris has struggled in 2021-22. Coming off arguably the best season of his career, his play of late […]

Due to health and safety protocols once again taking a heavy toll on teams, the NBA has put new rules in place to help keep rosters afloat. Opposed to playing shorthanded, they can now sign additional players to 10-day contracts via the hardship exemption. This includes teams like the Sixers. Front offices across the league […]

The Philadelphia 76ers kept their hot streak alive Wednesday night in Orlando. After taking down the Magic by a final of 116-106, they are now winners of five straight. Here are some observations from the matchup.  1) Seth Curry sliding into point guard role nicely  With Tyrese Maxey entering health and safety protocol, the Sixers […]

It’s so secret this season has not been kind to Philadelphia 76ers talent Tobias Harris. Between injuries and health and safety protocol, he struggled to get in any rhythm on the court. Constantly being in-and-out of the Sixers lineup has taken a hit on his production as well. After having a career year where many […]

Since returning to the lineup from health and safety protocols, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been a man possessed. Every night, he has put the team on his back and put them in a position to win. Whether it’s hitting shots in the clutch or anchoring the defense, Embiid continues to do whatever it […]

The Philadelphia 76ers kicked off the new year on their home floor with a matchup against the Houston Rockets. Facing off against one of the league’s worst teams in terms of record, they had a great opportunity to extend their winning streak. After pulling away in the third quarter, the Sixers managed to easily put […]

Since he arrived to the Philadelphia 76ers, many have come to praise Danny Green. Primarily because he was traded for Al Horford and his massive contract, but also because he brings a lot to the table. Along with being a much better fit in the lineup, Green also brings veteran leadership and championship experience to […]

Another year is in the books. 2021 was a rollercoaster ride, to say the least. But now, all the focus is on making the most of 2022. This time of year, New Year’s resolutions are customary. Some people like to set fitness goals, while others are more hobby-based, such as wanting to read more books. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers traveled to Brooklyn Thursday night for a matchup with the conference-leading Nets. Since these two teams faced off earlier this month, Brooklyn has gotten some reinforcements. This time around, the Sixers would have to slow down not only Kevin Durant but James Harden as well. Despite the Nets having two-thirds of their […]

Since stepping foot in the NBA, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been obsessed with adding more to his arsenal. Thanks to this dedication to his craft, the All-Star center has become a one-of-a-kind type player. The things he can do at his size are things we have never seen from a 7-footer in the […]

When NBA teams go through a rebuild, the primary goal is to find a “franchise guy.” Someone they can develop in-house who can be the face of the organization for at least a decade. There can be a lot of trial and error with this, but sometimes, a front office makes the correct move that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took the floor in Brooklyn Thursday with a chance to extend their winning streak to three games. With Kevin Durant and James Harden in the lineup, the Nets had all the firepower they needed to end the Sixers’ momentum. Things were neck-and-neck down the stretch, but the Sixers managed to take down […]

Since the dawn of the Ben Simmons saga over the summer, multiple teams have been linked to trade rumors for the disgruntled star. Some have been more consistent, while others have come and gone. Despite a vast number of potential suitors, a deal has still yet to be done. One of the teams most regularly […]

There were a lot of positive takeaways from the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Toronto Raptors Tuesday night. Joel Embiid continued his dominant stretch, the supporting cast showed signs of life again, and much more. One of the game’s biggest storylines came from Tobias Harris, who did something he had never done before. For the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers picked up their second straight win Tuesday night, beating the Toronto Raptors by a final score of 114-109. This victory did not come easy, as Toronto made a strong push in the second half to make the game interesting in the final minutes. Like the rest of the NBA, the Raptors have […]

Over the past few seasons, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has cemented himself among the upper echelon of NBA superstars. It took some time for him to get to this point, but there is no denying Embiid is a top-10 player in the league right now. With each passing year, the All-Star big man continues […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took the floor in Toronto Tuesday night, looking to build some momentum off their win vs. the Wizards. This would be another matchup against a shorthanded squad as the Raptors have been hit hard by health and safety protocol. They received some reinforcements heading into the game, but it was not enough.  […]

There were a lot of positive takeaways from the Philadelphia 76ers’ 117-96 win over the Washington Wizards Sunday. Many will focus on Joel Embiid, who turned in another dominant performance, but others deserve applause as well. Among the standouts from this blowout was Furkan Korkmaz. The month of December has not been kind to Korkmaz, […]

The landscape of the NBA is going could impact the entire Ben Simmons trade saga going on with the talent and the Philadelphia 76ers. It is no secret the NBA has been in crisis mode over the last month. Health and safety protocols have run rampant once again, and have left multiple teams with depleted […]

The talk might not be as loud as some expected, but NBA trade season is upon us. We are now about six weeks away from the February 10 deadline. This is typically the time of year when contenders try to push all-in while rebuilding teams stockpile assets for the future. One organization that has a […]

Since returning to the lineup after being in health and safety protocols, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has put together a dominant stretch of performances. The All-Star center continues to do all he can to get the Sixers’ season back on track. In his latest showing, Embiid posted 36 points and 13 rebounds en route […]

Following two straight days off, the Philadelphia 76ers took the floor in their visit against the Washington Wizards. The time off appeared to have done the trick, as the Sixers looked like a much different team compared to their previous matchup with the Atlanta Hawks last Thursday. Thanks to a strong surge in the second […]

In this analytics-driven period of the NBA, the 3-point shot has become a focal point of how many teams run their offense. Some may lean into the numbers more than others, but the deep ball is now the most important it has ever been. One team the 3-point shot is crucial for is the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

Few NBA players can say they are a perfect fit for their team, but Philadelphia 76ers guard Seth Curry is one of them. Since taking over in the front office, Daryl Morey has continued to find the best complementing pieces for the team’s All-Stars. Adding Curry to the Sixers’ roster remains to be his best […]

While the COVID-19 outbreak in the NBA is a serious and concerning matter, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers admits there is one silver lining to the whole situation. The NBA has found itself in a troubling predicament over the last few weeks because of COVID-19. Health and safety protocols have left a majority of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers found themselves with a golden chance to keep their momentum rolling Thursday night. Following an impressive win over the Boston Celtics Monday, the Sixers were back on their home floor for a matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Similar to most of the NBA right now, the Hawks were without multiple key players, […]

After a huge win over the Boston Celtics last Monday, the Philadelphia 76ers traveled home on Thursday for their final home game of the year. They found themselves up against the Atlanta Hawks who were without a plethora of their key players. Similar to most of their recent games, the Sixers found themselves in a […]

As NBA trade season marches along, so does the Ben Simmons mock trades. The basketball community continues to whip up frameworks to give the former no. 1 pick a change of scenery. In their latest trade idea, the people at Bleacher Report came up with a scenario that lands Simmons in Portland as part of […]

Since entering the NBA, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has worked relentlessly to improve his game. Over the years, we have seen him insert himself among the top talents the league has to offer. In 2020-21, we saw Embiid take his biggest leap and almost win the MVP award in the process. Even this year, […]

As of now, there is no bigger name on the NBA trade market than Ben Simmons. The three-time All-Star remains in a stalemate with the Philadelphia 76ers and a change of scenery remains the likely outcome. That being said, general manager Daryl Morey has kept his stance of wanting a high-caliber player in return for […]

All season, the Ben Simmons cloud has hung over the head of the Philadelphia 76ers. The team has done a fine job not letting it have a major effect on their campaign, but the elephant in the room has been hard to avoid. A little over two months into the NBA season and there has […]

Heading into their matchup with the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers found themselves with the deck stacked against them. Between injuries and health and safety protocols, they were once again playing extremely shorthanded. Despite being without a large chunk of his normal rotation, Doc Rivers still had three key players at his disposal. Thanks to […]

After having their matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans postponed Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers took the floor against the Boston Celtics Monday night. Thanks to multiple G-League players making the trip from Las Vegas, they meet the requirement to resume play. Doc Rivers had ten available guys at his disposal, but they were not the […]