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The Philadelphia 76ers have been fined $100,000 by the NBA for “violating league injury reporting rules” in Joel Embiid’s return from his meniscus procedure, the league announced. When the Sixers first shared their injury report for Tuesday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Embiid was listed as out. From the time it was released […]

The first game Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey played together since January ended in a massive victory for the Philadelphia 76ers. Their stars came up clutch and beat the Miami Heat, keeping their chances at avoiding the play-in going stronger. Maxey dominated to the tune of 37 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds while Embiid […]

Joel Embiid looked poised to repeat as the NBA MVP after improving from what was already an MVP-winning season last year. Then, the Philadelphia 76ers center missed two months and became ineligible for awards under the NBA’s new requirement of 65 games played. Even without the NBA’s new rules, an absence that long meant that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (42-35) and Miami Heat (42-34) squared off in a South Beach showdown that could have a huge impact on the standings. The Sixers undid a lot of their progress with awful stretches to end several quarters but still led when the fourth quarter came to a close, winning 109-105 thanks to huge […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have converted the contract of Jeff Dowtin Jr. to a standard contract for the remainder of the season, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Dowtin takes one of the two open spots on the Sixers’ 15-man roster after signing a two-way deal with them in early March. He had played for their […]

At long last, Joel Embiid has returned. The Philadelphia 76ers center was out for months recovering from an injury to his left meniscus but is now back in action just as the playoff picture starts to crystallize. With a ton of new teammates to get used to, Embiid’s return will be about more than just […]

As the 2024 MLB season gets off and running, one of the biggest topics of conversation is not the players but rather what they’re wearing. The new MLB uniforms have created a major point of controversy as the season begins. Fanatics, the producer of the new MLB uniforms for this season, and Nike, who designed […]

Malachi Flynn just scored 50 points in an NBA game. After averaging 4.6 points per game this season and never scoring more than 27 points in any game throughout his four-year career, the Detroit Pistons guard dropped 50 points in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Flynn joined Jamal Crawford as the only other player […]

The Buffalo Bills shocked the football world by trading wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans. They added a highly valuable draft pick in exchange for the aging star and other picks. Now that Josh Allen’s top target is gone, what will Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane and company do? In the 2024 NFL […]

Not too long ago, Draymond Green didn’t think Victor Wembanyama should be a contender for the Defensive Player of the Year award. Now, he’s changing his tune. Green is one of the best defenders in NBA history, leading the Golden State Warriors defense and earning the DPOY award in 2016-17 on top of eight All-Defensive […]

The San Diego Padres may have traded Juan Soto this offseason but they are still looking to be a competitive team. Their acquisition of Dylan Cease shows that they still hope to compete with the likes of the Los Angeles Dodgers and other National League powerhouses. But they still need a little bit more firepower […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are playing the Miami Heat in a matchup that could have major implications on the Eastern Conference standings. There is an important injury update that the Sixers will be waiting to finalize ahead of the 7:30 PM EST matchup. Is Joel Embiid playing vs. the Heat? Is Joel Embiid playing vs. the […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is finally back in action for the Philadelphia 76ers. His first game on the court since January resulted in a win over a tough Oklahoma City Thunder team. In the 109-105 victory, Embiid scored 24 points and added seven assists, six rebounds and three steals to his stat line. Although OKC […]

PHILADELPHIA — Following his first game in over two months after battling a left meniscus injury, Joel Embiid wasn’t afraid to admit that the road back was a bumpy one. Embiid played 29 minutes in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 109-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Even though he was far from his usual self, his […]

PHILADELPHIA — Now that Joel Embiid is back in action after dealing with a left meniscus injury, the Philadelphia 76ers have to get him reacclimated and finish the regular season strong. The Sixers defeated the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder in a close contest on Tuesday night. In 29 minutes, Embiid notched 24 points, seven assists, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (41-35) took a crack at the Oklahoma City Thunder (52-23) before heading on yet another road trip. Joel Embiid made his long-awaited return and the Sixers came back to win by a final score of 109-105. Let’s break down Embiid’s first game back. 76ers player notes: Joel Embiid: 24 points, 6 rebounds, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 PM EST. Hoping to make up some ground in the Eastern Conference standings, the Sixers will try to pick up a win on Tuesday night before going back on the road. There is a major […]

The Philadelphia 76ers set a new franchise record in triples in a road win over the Toronto Raptors. The biggest names on both sides were absent and the Sixers held on to win in a high-scoring matchup, 135-120. Kelly Oubre Jr. led the way with a season-best 32 points while shooting 6-9 from downtown. Cam […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (40-35) took on the Toronto Raptors (23-51) for some Easter Sunday hoops. With the biggest names between both teams watching from the sidelines, the Sixers set a franchise record in three-pointers with 24 (on just 43 attempts) and won by a final score of 135-120. Let’s break down the clash between the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers despite holding their star backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland to 28 combined points. Georges Niang, who just left the Sixers for the Cavs this offseason, shot the lights out and helped the Cavs secure the win. Niang scored a game-high 25 points on 10-14 shooting […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have used the Cleveland Cavaliers as an avenue to two surprising wins during their ongoing Joel Embiid-less stint. As the big fella prepares for his return, the Sixers had another chance to upset the Cavs. They hung in there and got the best performance as a Sixer from Kyle Lowry so far […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (39-35) played the Cleveland Cavaliers (45-29) in their final matchup of the regular season. The Sixers once again played the Cavs super well, fighting in a tough game that went down to the wire. Philly lost 117-114. Let’s break down the 76ers’ defeat. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 16 points, 2 rebounds, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are likely heading to the 2024 NBA Playoffs but almost certainly not a top-four seed. Joel Embiid’s absence has left the Sixers behind the eight-ball, looking up at a playoff picture where they won’t have home-court advantage to aid them. Matchups will be even more important for Philly in this year’s postseason. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to await the hopeful return of Joel Embiid. Approaching two full months since undergoing a procedure on his left meniscus, Embiid has made progress but there is no official word yet on when he will be back. What is clear, however, is that the reigning MVP is making progress. According to […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Los Angeles Clippers in James Harden’s return to his former home arena. The tension in the arena was amplified in a wild, down-to-the-wire game that ended in a 108-107 defeat for the Sixers. The Sixers led by 15 in the first half but failed to truly pull […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (39-34) welcomed James Harden back to his former home as they played the Los Angeles Clippers (45-27) again. The Sixers built a lead, squandered it and lost a game that they had the lead for the most of. Final score: 108-107. Let’s break down Harden’s return to Philadelphia. 76ers player notes: Tyrese […]

The Philadelphia 76ers, already dealing with several injuries to key players, now have to keep an eye out for Buddy Hield’s ankle in the coming days. The sharpshooter got hurt in the final minutes of the Sixers’ loss to the Sacramento Kings, potentially adding another name to their injury report. Hield limped off the court, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (39-33) wrapped up their last West Coast trip of the season by taking on the Sacramento Kings (42-29). The Sixers played like a team that was ready to get back home and lost 108-96. Let’s break down the 76ers’ road trip finale. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 29 points, 3 rebounds, 2 […]

In their first time seeing James Harden since the trade, the Philadelphia 76ers came into his new house and defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in a huge road win where they never trailed. Tyrese Maxey (24 points, six assists on 9-17 shooting), Tobias Harris (24 points on 11-19 shooting) and Cam Payne (23 points on […]

Not only did the Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Los Angeles Clippers on the road but they didn’t even allow one of the NBA’s best offensive squads to lead at any point in the game. It was a brilliant win for the Sixers, who were in jeopardy of going winless in their four-game road trip. The […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are facing off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Sunday matchup between two championship hopefuls. However, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status for the game was initially not certain. Antetokounmpo was  listed as probable with left hamstring tendinopathy. He missed two games but was active for the Bucks’ prior game, which is a win […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (39-32) saw old friend James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers (44-26) for the first time this season. The Sixers played a very complete game and led for most of it, taking a 121-107 victory. Let’s break down the Sixers’ first matchup of the season against Harden. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: […]

Victor Wembanyama is ascending to NBA stardom quicker than even his biggest supporters would have expected him to. The San Antonio Spurs’ phenom is earning praise from everyone across the league, most recently Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker. Booker said that his favorite part about Wembanyama is his mindset, according to Paul Garcia of Project […]

The New York Mets are preparing for a 2024 season in which they hope to be more competitive than last year. As they make critical roster decisions ahead of Opening Day, they have decided to have Mark Vientos start the season in the minor leagues. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns told reporters that […]

Creighton basketball fights on for another day after defeating Oregon basketball in double overtime. In a game that truly put the “madness” in March Madness, Greg McDemott’s squad overcame a late deficit in regulation and came out of the 50-minute battle victorious. Eager to make it back to the Elite Eight after losing by just […]

The Baltimore Orioles showed in 2023 that their young talent is ready to win now. Aided by the massive addition of former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes, the O’s head into the new season with a lot of excitement. But the hype train isn’t at top speed just yet, as the team opted to withhold […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were so close to securing a pivotal road win over the Los Angeles Lakers. They fell apart in the fourth quarter after leading throughout the third quarter, losing what was a very winnable game by a score of 1o1-94. Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points but it took him 26 shots to get […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (38-32) faced the Los Angeles Lakers (38-32) in Tinseltown. The Sixers found themselves in a close game but lost 101-94. Let’s break down the Sixers’ loss. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 27 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 10-26 FG shooting Maxey’s shooting was once again poor to start this game […]

The Philadelphia 76ers fumbled a decent start and lost in rough fashion to the Phoenix Suns. The Sixers got steamrolled in the second half in a mostly forgettable performance with hardly any redeemable values. The most enjoyable part of this game for Philly was probably Ricky Council IV trash-talking Kevin Durant in garbage time. Tyrese […]