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The Philadelphia 76ers announced injury updates for De’Anthony Melton and Robert Covington as the team looks to regain full health before the playoffs. Nick Nurse said ahead of the 76ers’ matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies that there is no update yet on Joel Embiid as he works back from a meniscus procedure. While an update […]

Fresh off of a road loss to the Brooklyn Nets, the Philadelphia 76ers will face the Memphis Grizzlies at the Wells Fargo Center on the second night of a back-to-back. With Joel Embiid already remaining sidelined amid his injury recovery, the Sixers will also look to overcome the absences of Tyrese Maxey and Kyle Lowry. […]

NEW YORK – Kelly Oubre Jr. is finding himself in a nice groove as of late for the Philadelphia 76ers. While just a stretch of two consecutive great games doesn’t seem like much, the way that Oubre has played is super promising. In the 76ers’ loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Oubre led the game with […]

NEW YORK — Kyle Lowry has been immediately impactful for the Philadelphia 76ers. His ability to set the table on offense, make the right pass and just compete hard gives the Sixers a competitive edge that they sorely need, especially with Joel Embiid still out. Although Lowry has been great, Nick Nurse doesn’t want to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (35-26) took on the Brooklyn Nets (25-37) with no Joel Embiid or Tyrese Maxey. The Sixers looked like a totally different team without their two stars and lost 112-107. Let’s break down the latest (mis)adventures of the Hospital Sixers. 76ers player notes: Tobias Harris: 18 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 8-16 FG […]

NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers have gotten impressive production out of Ricky Council IV, an undrafted rookie who brings athleticism and intensity to the wing spot. But the team has to make a decision on the 22-year-old’s contract that will decide whether his first NBA season continues into the playoffs. Council has spent his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without star guard Tyrese Maxey as they face the Brooklyn Nets. In the 76ers’ last game, Maxey hit his head on the leg of Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. He was removed from the game but eventually came back in to help Philly seal a road win. After the […]

Tobias Harris has been huge for the Philadelphia 76ers as of late. Needing everything they can get as Tyrese Maxey leads the way for the time being, the Sixers are finally seeing Harris break out of a horrible slump. Harris scored 28 points on 11-19 shooting in the 76ers’ last game, a road win over […]

The Philadelphia 76ers picked off yet another win without Joel Embiid by defeating the Dallas Mavericks. They played a strong game until the final few minutes, where they were holding onto their lead for dear life. But they did hold on and win their second straight game. Tyrese Maxey recorded 24 points on 8-15 shooting. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Dallas Mavericks in a huge road win sparked by Tyrese Maxey. A native of the Dallas area, Maxey played a strong game that was made worrisome by an injury scare. Fortunately, he was able to come back into the game and helped close out the win. In the third quarter, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (35-25) faced the Dallas Mavericks (34-27) in a Sunday matinee. The Sixers played one of their best games of the season without Joel Embiid, winning 120-116. Let’s break down a wild one between the Sixers and the Mavs. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 24 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 8-15 […]

The Washington Commanders have a big decision to make with their No. 2 overall draft pick. The possibility of landing a future star is alluring but so is making a trade to collect even more draft picks. Whichever way they go, they won’t be without a plethora of options. Teams such as the New York […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ risky trade for Calvin Ridley ended up working out well in 2023 despite their failure to make the playoffs. Now, the front office has to figure out a new contract for the 29-year-old wideout. The Jaguars want to keep Ridley but hammering out a new deal won’t be easy, according to Dan […]

Michael Thomas’ days with the New Orleans Saints seem to be numbered. The veteran wide receiver is about to hit free agency and could end up leaving to find greener pastures elsewhere. Two teams that have been floated as possibilities are the Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos. The Saints letting the 31-year-old go makes sense […]

Blake Snell has yet to sign with a team after winning the 2023 NL Cy Young Award. One of the biggest remaining dominoes in MLB free agency, the 31-year-old is rumored to eventually join the San Francisco Giants or Los Angeles Angels. There has been lots of noise surrounding Snell and the New York Yankees […]

Are Mac Jones’ days over with the New England Patriots? If so, New England isn’t likely to get any major assets in a trade for the 25-year-old. Several team executives believe that Jones’ trade value is somewhere around a fifth-round draft pick, according to Andrew Callahan and Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. Callahan and […]

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Nurse decided to shake up the Philadelphia 76ers’ starting lineup against the Charlotte Hornets, elevating Kyle Lowry and Mo Bamba. The Sixers ended up winning the game but the results from the new starting five were mixed. Lowry finished with 15 points, 10 assists and six rebounds on 5-9 shooting. His impact […]

PHILADELPHIA — When it felt like his descent into a truly unplayable presence would never end, Tobias Harris got his groove back for the Philadelphia 76ers. Joel Embiid may not have been on the floor alongside him but he did play a pivotal role in the performance. Harris played a pivotal role in saving the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (34-25) had a great chance to get back in the win column as they took on the Charlotte Hornets (15-45). The Sixers played way down to their competition but still won the game, 121-114. Let’s break down the Sixers’ hideous win. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 33 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid is aching to get back on the court. The Philadelphia 76ers center has already missed a month of action and will still miss more time as his left knee heals. The 76ers announced on Tuesday, February 6 that Embiid underwent a meniscus procedure and that he would be re-evaluated after […]

The Philadelphia 76ers announced that they will honor franchise icon Allen Iverson with a sculpture outside of their practice facility. The team announced that the legendary guard will be the 10th player to receive the honor. Iverson will join Charles Barkley, Wilt Chamberlain, Maurice Cheeks, Billy Cunningham, Julius Erving, Hal Greer, Bobby Jones, Moses Malone […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — As the Philadelphia 76ers work to get Joel Embiid back on the court at some point this season, they now also have to deal with another injury to De’Anthony Melton’s back. Melton has dealt with issues in his back that have sidelined him for 21 of Philly’s last 23 games, including 18 […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid is working his way back to playing for the Philadelphia 76ers after undergoing a meniscus procedure. Whenever he does make it back to the court, he’ll be surrounded by a new supporting cast. Embiid said that the plan is to return this season but that there isn’t a timetable in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did not beat the Boston Celtics in their final matchup of the 2023-24 regular season. In their latest loss amid Joel Embiid’s absence, the Sixers proceeded to come close to picking off a win before getting smacked around down the stretch. But Tyrese Maxey was sensational and his performance shouldn’t be lost […]

Mike Muscala is about to become a free agent after reaching an agreement with the Detroit Pistons on a buyout. Few destinations for a new team make as much sense as the Philadelphia 76ers. With Joel Embiid still on the mend, the 76ers need another option at center outside of Paul Reed and Mo Bamba. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (33-25) finished the gauntlet against conference rivals that greeted them right out of the All-Star break by facing the Boston Celtics (46-12) in TD Garden. The Sixers got an outstanding game out of Tyrese Maxey but couldn’t take down the NBA’s best team, losing 117-99. Let’s break down the Sixers’ defeat. 76ers […]

The Denver Broncos have a major Russell Wilson problem on their hands. Tying the fate of the franchise’s future to the aging star quarterback has been one of the most disastrous decisions in the history of team-building, especially in football. Now, it looks like there’s no way out. General manager George Paton is in one […]

The Atlanta Falcons have to address their quarterback situation this offseason. It’s one of the most obvious roster deficiencies in all of the NFL. New head coach Raheem Morris knows all about it and is surely hoping that general manager Terry Fontenot can make an upgrade. Ahead of the NFL Draft Combine, Morris put it […]

The New York Giants once again have to figure out a new contract for Saquon Barkley. After placing the franchise tag on him last offseason, they have to decide what price they are willing to pay to keep the star running back. General manager Joe Schoen continued to praise Barkley, who posted 1,242 yards from […]

The Cincinnati Reds are ready to make a splash in 2024. They have young talent everywhere and bounced back from a woeful 2022 to be a winning team in 2023, even if it was just by two games. Second baseman Jonathan India believes the Reds are ready to become a true playoff threat. He told […]

The Sacramento Kings failed to take down a Miami Heat team missing Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Terry Rozier and numerous other key players. The Western Conference playoff picture is stacked and Sacramento missed a chance to pick up an easy win at home. The Heat’s win came as a result of big-time performances from Bam […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Organization. That’s the buzzword around the Philadelphia 76ers recently as they look to make their offense look passable, hopefully even good, amid Joel Embiid’s recovery from a meniscus procedure. Nick Nurse said that the focal point of the Sixers’ practice ahead of their Tuesday matchup with the Boston Celtics was getting more […]

PHILADELPHIA — This past summer, Tobias Harris declared that casual fans of the Philadelphia 76ers would trade him for a Crumbl cookie if given the chance. The veteran forward’s illustration of how little fans valued him has only fueled further frustrations amid his recent stretch of poor play. Harris’ latest clunker came in a loss […]

PHILADELPHIA — Things have not been going well recently for Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris. His latest performance in the Sixers’ rough loss to the Milwaukee Bucks only shows further that the 31-year-old needs a course correction out of a nasty slump. Harris notched just eight points on 3-11 shooting against Milwaukee. He’s averaging just […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (33-24) played the Milwaukee Bucks (37-21) in a Sunday matinee buzzing with storylines. Doc Rivers exacted revenge on the Sixers as his squad won 119-98. Let’s break down the Sixers’ loss to the Bucks. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 24 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, 8-19 FG shooting Maxey cooked […]

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers’ first time seeing the Philadelphia 76ers again comes as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. Hastily installed in the position midseason, Rivers is looking to help the Bucks recapture a championship. His failure to help the Sixers approach the promised lands looms over the franchise and the city as his […]

PHILADELPHIA — When the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time since they squared off in the first week of the season, a lot of familiar faces will reunite. Doc Rivers and Patrick Beverley will face off with their prior team. Tyrese Maxey will see his former coach and veteran teammate. […]

PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey knew he didn’t have his best game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. But he still knew he could do what the Philadelphia 76ers needed him to do in order to win. “I was pretty stinky in the first three quarters,” Maxey admitted. At that point in the game, he had just nine […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (33-23) played the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-19) with both teams playing on the second night of a back-to-back. The Sixers played the Cavs well enough to lead for a good portion of the game and once again upset them, winning 104-97. Let’s break down the latest weird matchup between the Sixers and the […]