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As the NBA regular season rages on, so does the Ben Simmons saga for the Philadelphia 76ers. Trade season is finally upon us, and we are starting to see the rumor mill begin to swirl once again. As of now, there is no hotter name on the trade market than Simmons.  Despite how long this […]

Due to unfortunate circumstances, the Philadelphia 76ers have had a plethora of different starting lineup combinations. One person who isn’t fazed by this is Sixers head coach Doc Rivers. Before the season began, he said the starting lineup could change on a nightly basis. In his eye, the Sixers’ roster has more than five guys […]

Following a tough loss at the hands of the Miami Heat Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers headed to Brooklyn Thursday for the second leg of a back-to-back. They once again found themselves facing off against a shorthanded squad as Brooklyn’s roster was hit hard by health and safety protocol.  Similar to their matchup with the Heat, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers fell just short against the shorthanded Miami Heat on Wednesday night, but there were still some positives to take away from the nail-biting loss. One of the biggest takeaways for the Sixers was the play of Tyrese Maxey, who came up big for the second straight game. Maxey’s scoring took a slight […]

After a brutal loss at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies, the Philadelphia 76ers headed back home Wednesday for a matchup against the Miami Heat. Despite being without multiple key players, Miami still managed to open up a 23-point advantage at one point.  Thanks to a late surge by Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers found themselves […]

Second-year guard Tyrese Maxey has garnered lots of attention this season for the Philadelphia 76ers. In light of Ben Simmons’ absence, the former first-round pick found himself promoted to the Sixers’ starting point guard. Maxey, never scared of a challenge, took this opportunity with open arms. Since becoming a full-time starter, he has drastically increased […]

Trade season is just about underway in the NBA, as most teams have had a proper amount of time to gauge themselves. No surprise at all, one of the hottest names on the market right now is Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons. The 25-year-old has yet to suit up in a game this season, seemingly […]

After a big win against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, the Philadelphia 76ers hit the road to face a Ja Morant-less Grizzlies team. Heading into the matchup, the Sixers looked to be in a position to build momentum against an injured squad, but that was not the case. Despite being without their star […]

Since the news broke that Daryl Morey was fielding offers for Ben Simmons, an endless amount of teams have reportedly inquired about the former no. 1 pick. Despite this large group of potential suitors, no trade ever came about. The rumor mill came to a screeching halt once the regular season went underway, but it […]

We are now a little over 30 percent of the way through the regular season, and things have not been easy for the Philadelphia 76ers. To put it nicely, things have been a rollercoaster ride. As it currently stands, the Sixers sit in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 14-12. Typically, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors faced off in primetime on Saturday night, but the actual game didn’t garner much focus. All eyes were on Stephen Curry and his pursuit of history. Heading into the matchup, the former MVP was ten threes away from surpassing Ray Allen’s record for most made three-pointers all-time. Curry […]

The Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Western Conference-leading Golden State Warriors Saturday for a matchup in primetime. Not only did the Sixers manage to stall history, but picked up a win in the process. Thanks to a late second-half surge from the bench unit, they managed to take down the Warriors by a final score of […]

Things have been somewhat quiet on the Ben Simmons trade front since the regular season tipped off. The three-time All-Star still hasn’t suited up for the Philadelphia 76ers this season, and a trade still appears to be the inevitable outcome. While the rumor mill has been quiet, two factors could cause it to go into […]

There is no rest for the weary. After another tough matchup against the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers rushed home to face the Utah Jazz in the second leg of a back-to-back. Things were competitive early on, but Utah managed to take complete control in the second half. When all was said and done, […]

In the basketball community, mock trades are a daily occurrence. After trade buzz slowed down in the opening weeks of the season, rumors are starting to heat back up again, especially involving Ben Simmons. This is no surprise as Dec. 15 rapidly approaches. After then, players signed to deals over the offseason can be traded. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took the floor in Charlotte once again Wednesday night for a rematch with the depleted Hornets. Similar to Monday’s matchup, the Hornets managed to hang around and make things interesting. Despite a small push late in the fourth quarter, the Sixers managed to hold on and extend their winning streak to three […]

The Philadelphia 76ers traveled to Charlotte on Monday, looking to keep their momentum rolling following a win over the Atlanta Hawks. Despite being without five rotation players because of health and safety protocols, the Hornets did not roll over easily. They brought the fight to the Sixers and took the game into overtime. Their valiant […]

Following a full weekend off, the Philadelphia 76ers continued their road trip for the first of two meetings against the Charlotte Hornets. Despite the Hornets being without a handful of players, they still managed to make things interesting. It took an extra five minutes of play, but the Sixers managed to walk away with a […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Philadelphia 76ers are two teams that have been intertwined all summer. Following the latest news to surface, they continue to look like a perfect match in terms of trade partners. As we know, the stalemate between Ben Simmons and the Sixers has been never-ending. The three-time All-Star has yet to […]

In an era of the NBA where stars are constantly joining forces to create superteams, Damian Lillard has been an outlier. Despite many fans and analysts begging for him to seek a change of scenery, the All-Star point guard has remained loyal to Rip City. His goal has always been to build a contender with […]

Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers found themselves in another tight game down the stretch. Thanks to a strong defensive showing in the fourth quarter, they clawed back and put themselves in a position to steal a win on the road against the Atlanta Hawks. The Sixers have been a competitive group night in and night […]

For the second game in a row, the Philadelphia 76ers found themselves in a one-possession game in the final seconds. This time around, they needed to hold on to the lead as the Atlanta Hawks had an opportunity to steal a victory. Atlanta failed to get a shot to go as time winded down, and […]

Since the beginning of the Ben Simmons trade saga, countless teams have been linked to the situation in rumors. One of the more consistent names that appeared throughout the summer was the Portland Trail Blazers. Primarily because Damian Lillard sits atop Daryl Morey’s wishlist, but both members of the Blazers’ starting backcourt would be an […]

Similar to most matchups between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, things went down to the wire on Wednesday night. After getting a stop on the defensive end, the Sixers found themselves with an opportunity to steal a win in the game’s final seconds. Coming out of a timeout, Doc Rivers drew up a play […]

After a quick two-game homestand, the Philadelphia 76ers were back on the road Wednesday night for a matchup with a longtime rival in the Boston Celtics. Like most games between these two teams, things went down the wire. The Sixers found themselves with a chance to win the game in the final seconds but failed […]

The past few weeks have not been easy for the Philadelphia 76ers. Between health and safety protocols and injuries, they were forced to play with a depleted roster. Their fortunes have changed recently, as players have made their return to action. Monday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic was the first time in nearly a month […]

We are slightly over a month into the NBA season, and the end of the Ben Simmons saga is still nowhere in sight. The 25-year-old has been at shootarounds recently but remains mentally unprepared to rejoin his Philadelphia 76ers teammates in games. There is still no guessing what the final result of this situation will […]

Due to unfortunate circumstances, the Philadelphia 76ers have played most of this season with a limited roster. Because of this, Doc Rivers has been forced to roll out a plethora of different starting lineups. Monday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic was the first time in close to a month the Sixers had their full rotation […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got back in the win column Monday night with a 101-96 victory over the Orlando Magic. While multiple Sixers had a night to forget shooting-wise, one took it upon himself to carry the scoring load. Seth Curry is in the midst of a career year this season, and Monday was his latest […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took the court Monday night to wrap up a quick two-game homestand. They looked to take advantage of an inexperienced Orlando Magic team and get back on track after a tough loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. It wasn’t a pretty win for the Sixers, but one nonetheless. Behind some big […]

After weeks of having to play with a depleted roster, the Philadelphia 76ers are finally back to full health. Outside of some minor injuries, Doc Rivers has close to his full rotation at his disposal for the first time in about a month. While most of the roster is back on the sidelines, some guys […]

Things may not have gone the Philadelphia 76ers’ way in their double-overtime thriller against the Timberwolves on Saturday, but there was one positive takeaway from the matchup. That being Joel Embiid had a near picture-perfect return to action. The All-Star center played in his first game after being sidelined for three weeks due to COVID-19. […]

Over the past few games, the Philadelphia 76ers have slowly managed to work their way back to full health. After nearly three weeks of playing with a depleted roster, Doc Rivers finally had his full rotation at his disposal against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Every player was needed as the two teams clashed in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers returned home after a season-long six-game road trip on Saturday night for a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Joel Embiid making his return to the lineup. Behind some late-game heroics from both sides, this game found its way into double overtime. When it was all said and done, Minnesota walked out […]

Since taking over as President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, Daryl Morey has made a plethora of moves to revamp the roster around the team’s stars. Of all the moves he has made, one stands out as a drastic upgrade to the supporting cast. Draft day 2020 was a busy day for Morey […]

Since the Ben Simmons saga began early in the offseason, we have seen an endless amount of mock trades. Even with this situation dragging on for months, new trade ideas continue to surface. The people at Bleacher Report proposed a trade for the disgruntled All-Star in their latest NBA column. In this proposal, Simmons is […]

Wednesday night’s matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers was more than a basketball game. It was a family affair. Fitting that right before the Thanksgiving holiday, Steph and Seth Curry were able to write a new chapter in their sibling rivalry on the NBA stage. Steph and the Warriors walked away with […]

We are a little over a month into the regular season, and there is still no telling what will happen with Ben Simmons. The former number one pick has cited he is not mentally ready to take the floor, and a return date has not come close to being discussed. Despite the endless behind-the-scenes drama, […]

The opening weeks of the regular season have not been kind to the Philadelphia 76ers. Between getting hit by health and safety protocols and the drama with Ben Simmons, Doc Rivers has had a depleted roster at his disposal. Despite the unfortunate circumstances, the Sixers have still managed to start the season on a good […]