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PHILADELPHIA — Individually, Kyle Lowry’s debut with the Philadelphia 76ers was a success. The veteran guard showed exactly what he can bring to his new team. Unfortunately, Lowry and the Sixers got beaten handily by the New York Knicks. They lost 110-96, cutting a 26-point deficit down to six before failing to keep up the […]

With the All-Star break officially over, the Philadelphia 76ers (32-23) resumed their season against the New York Knicks (34-22). The Sixers fell down by as much as 26 early in the game before mounting a mammoth comeback in the second half. But they ran out of gas late and lost 110-96. Let’s break down the […]

Few teams needed the All-Star break as badly as the Philadelphia 76ers did. The injuries piled up on them until they were leaning on multiple players on two-way contracts to play real minutes. The time is now for the Sixers to start proving that winning without Joel Embiid can become a trend, not a handful […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Kyle Lowry is on his way out of the star phase of his NBA career. The tank hasn’t emptied yet, though, and the 37-year-old’s next stop is with the Philadelphia 76ers. Whatever the six-time All-Star has left — at least for this season — he’s going to give to his hometown squad. […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers dealt with a litany of injuries at the beginning of the All-Star break. Joel Embiid’s meniscus injury continues to be the most impactful one but a handful of other starters missed time, too. Fortunately, they should be ready to play again soon. Nick Nurse said that everyone besides Joel […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Patrick Beverley left some parting gifts for the Philadelphia 76ers after he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. Always one to sound off without any hesitation, Beverley had some interesting things to say about his former team on the Pat Bev Podcast. Beverley said that the biggest difference between the Bucks and […]

The Washington Commanders are rolling with Kliff Kingsbury as their new offensive coordinator. The question remains of what the team will do at the quarterback spot. Did Sam Howell show enough to keep the starting gig? Probably not, especially when the upcoming draft class has multiple intriguing QB prospects. Kingsbury will be tasked with handling […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ decision to fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after the Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs sent shockwaves through the NFL world. Stephen A. Smith, known pretty well for saying things, had something to say about it. Stephen A. said he was “disgusted” at Wilks’ firing. While he did offer […]

Plenty of top-tier MLB free agents remain unsigned as 2024 Spring Training begins. One of them is outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger, whose talents and hard work were endorsed by New York Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman. Stroman and Bellinger worked together with the Chicago Cubs last season, each guy having a strong campaign. The former joined […]

The Indiana Pacers have a very tantalizing duo brewing with Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam. They have played just 10 games together and still have lots of kinks to work out. But they should be super impactful once they start to get even more familiar with one another. The early returns have been okay, posting […]

The Houston Astros are gearing up for the 2024 season with a Justin Verlander injury to monitor. The veteran star’s shoulder was recently giving him some trouble, potentially throwing the beginning of his season into uncertainty. For now, things seem to be smoothed out. Fortunately for the Astros, Verlander was able to jump right back […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are at the 2024 NBA All-Star break, giving them a chance to get healthy and figure out more ways to win in Joel Embiid’s absence. But as is typical for him, Tyrese Maxey can’t stay away from the game. He’ll be in Indianapolis for the festivities, including his first All-Star […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (32-22) played the Miami Heat (30-25) in one last game before the All-Star break. The game was very close the whole way, with neither side obtaining a double-digit lead. In the end, the Sixers lost 109-104. Let’s break down the Sixers’ last game before the break. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 30 […]

In their best victory of the 2023-24 season, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road without Joel Embiid and three other starters. The Sixers mounted big leads and lost them here and there but held to secure their second straight win. Buddy Hield continued his outstanding start to his 76ers tenure with […]

Kyle Lowry is joining the Philadelphia 76ers for the rest of his 2023-24 season. The 37-year-old is the latest addition to a Sixers team looking to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference amid Joel Embiid’s recovery from a meniscus injury. Lowry officially joined the 76ers on Tuesday after it was rumored all throughout the final […]

After years of trade rumors linking Buddy Hield and the Philadelphia 76ers, it turns out they were a great match after all. Hield has been vital in each of his first three games with the Sixers, the most recent of which was a thrilling victory on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With 24 points […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in what is probably going to go down as the single most impressive win of their season. Joel Embiid, Nico Batum, De’Anthony Melton and Robert Covington were ruled out heading into the game. Tobias Harris was ruled out prior to tip-off due to left hip impingement. The Cavs […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (32-21) faced the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-17) in their final road game before the All-Star break. In one of their very best Joel Embiid-less performances of the season, the Sixers held on and stole a win against one of the hottest teams in the NBA by a score of 123-121. Let’s break down […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers in their final road game before the All-Star break. Unfortunately for the already-understaffed Sixers, they could be down another starter. Tobias Harris may not be playing, as he was added to the NBA injury report in the hours leading up to the game. Harris is listed […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ricky Council IV had a feeling that he could make a big difference in the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Washington Wizards. On the second night of a back-to-back with loads of injuries ruling out key players, the Sixers needed whatever they could get from the undrafted rookie as he was thrust […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tyrese Maxey and Buddy Hield spent their first game as backcourt mates showing how easy they can make each other’s lives on the court. They combined for 51 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers over the Washington Wizards. Maxey, who was on the injury report for this game due to an illness, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have allowed star pass rusher Haason Reddick to seek a trade, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The two-time Pro Bowler was heading into the final year of his three-year contract after becoming one of Philly’s best and most important players. Reddick’s contract situation was a major point of concern heading […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a very important offseason ahead of them. Kirk Cousins is hitting free agency, Justin Jefferson needs a contract extension and the NFC North is becoming a much tougher division. They’re going to nail the moves they make this spring as they try to build a contender. According to Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero […]

The Houston Astros took care of one key contract extension this offseason by inking Jose Altuve to a five-year, $125 million deal. But agreeing to a deal with Alex Bregman is another matter with not much progress to speak of. Bregman is going to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2024 season but the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will always be seen as the team of Patrick Mahomes and the creativity on offense fueled by him, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid. But now more than ever, as they prepare for Super Bowl 58, they’re a team with a spectacular defense that can withstand the heat from any opposing offense. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up to compete for their third Super Bowl title in the era of Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The three of them have routinely thwarted defenses through the air time and time again. Opponents everywhere struggle to keep up with their creativity and chemistry, as Miami Dolphins […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (31-21) took on the Washington Wizards (9-43) on the second night of a back-to-back. Fresh off of a loss the night before, the Sixers got some crucial performances from around the roster and won by a score of 119-113. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 28 points, […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers made four moves on the day of the 2024 NBA trade deadline, the most of any team, after making a huge trade at the start of the season. Team president of basketball operations Daryl Morey maintained views for the present and short-term future as he made moves at the 2024 […]

PHILADELPHIA — Buddy Hield and Cam Payne had no time to waste as they hustled into their debuts with the Philadelphia 76ers. Because of the injuries plaguing the Sixers, the new trade-deadline additions were thrust right into the starting lineup in their very first game. Nick Nurse said that he only had enough time for […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (30-201 welcomed Buddy Hield and Cam Payne to town by getting them right to work against the Atlanta Hawks (23-29). With those two leading the way without Joel Embiid or Tyrese Maxey’s help, the Sixers played a good game but ultimately lost, 127-121. Let’s break down the first game from the new-look […]

The Philadelphia 76ers may have been very active at the 2024 trade deadline but getting through the remainder of their games before the All-Star break will be a challenge. Already dealing with several injuries, there’s a chance Tyrese Maxey could miss their next game against the Atlanta Hawks. Maxey is listed as questionable due to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made a flurry of moves at the trade deadline, adding to their roster with sharpshooter Buddy Hield while making sure they retained flexibility and assets to use this offseason. But they also opened up three roster spots with all the wheeling and dealing they did, one of which seems likely to go […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have traded Jaden Springer to the Boston Celtics in exchange for a second-round draft pick, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The 76ers drafted Springer 28th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. One of the youngest players in the draft, the 21-year-old Springer spent two seasons developing with the G League’s Delaware […]

Contrary to previous reporting, Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey will not be participating in the 3-point contest at the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend. Instead, he will take part in the skills challenge in the first year he was named to the All-Star team. It was originally reported that Maxey would partake in the three-point contest, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ busy trade deadline continues as they reach an agreement to trade Patrick Beverley to the Milwaukee Bucks. Patrick Beverley broke the news of the trade himself via the Twitter/X account for his podcast, the Pat Bev Pod. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that Cam Payne and a second-round pick will be […]

Buddy Hield is on the move as the 2024 NBA trade deadline rapidly approaches. The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed on a trade with the Indiana Pacers to acquire the sharpshooter amid a brutal losing skid. The 76ers landed Hield in exchange for Marcus Morris Sr., Furkan Korkmaz and three second-round picks, according to ESPN’s Adrian […]

PHILADELPHIA – Jaden Springer put on a masterpiece of defense against Stephen Curry in the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the Golden State Warriors. It was the one major positive of the Sixers’ seventh loss in their last eight games. Curry had a historically bad first half against Springer, heading into the locker room without a […]

In their final game before the trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers (30-20) took on the Golden State Warriors (23-25). The undermanned Sixers once again flopped after a promising first half and lost 127-104. Let’s break down the Hospital Sixers’ latest losing effort. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 12 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 5-14 FG […]

PHILADELPHIA — A crowd of kids from Unity in the Community, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young people, gathered around the entrance at the Roosevelt Mall’s SNIPES store to see who their guest of honor would be. A few minutes later, Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey showed up to host a shopping spree. […]