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PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey is reportedly going to partake in the 3-point contest at the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend. As he prepares to play in the main event of the weekend for the first time in his career, Maxey is also going to show off his shooting abilities and compete for some […]

PHILADELPHIA — What can the Philadelphia 76ers do without Joel Embiid? The team needs answers badly. A 4-11 record without the big man will not stand. Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris and Nick Nurse performing their best is the baseline for any sort of success they will find. Getting De’Anthony Melton and Nico Batum back from […]

Following Tyrese Maxey’s 51-point effort to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a win without Joel Embiid, things have been much more difficult for him and his squad. The Sixers have dropped two straight games at home, both of them concluding with several garbage-time minutes. The 76ers facing numerous key injuries at a time can partly […]

PHILADELPHIA — The injury bug has mercilessly infected the Philadelphia 76ers over the last few weeks. Joel Embiid’s meniscus injury was just the latest in a load of health issues the Sixers are dealing with now and have just got done dealing with. Even some guys like Tobias Harris, who was active in their most […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (30-19) squared off with the Dallas Mavericks (27-23) for the first time this season as Joel Embiid continued his injury recovery. The Sixers lost to the Mavs with a final score of 118-102 in what was at first a promising effort. Let’s break down the Sixers’ sixth loss in their last seven […]

It’s February of 2024 and the Chicago White Sox still have Dylan Cease on their roster. The eyes of the MLB world are keeping watch over them as they ponder whether to cash in on a trade. After seeing what it took for the Baltimore Orioles to land Corbin Burnes from the Milwaukee Brewers, the […]

Are the Milwaukee Brewers finally about to tear it down? Trading former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles is a sign that they’re going to shake things up. Another sign is that Willy Adames, previously not available for trade, is now on the block. The Brewers just signed first baseman Rhys Hoskins […]

When MLB teams play the Los Angeles Dodgers, they know they’re going to have to bring their A-game. Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and company will be the team to beat moving forward. The Dodgers are the newest superteam in baseball, assembled through shrewd moves this offseason by landing Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and more. […]

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Atlanta Hawks despite a 60-point performance from Stephen Curry. It was a wild game that went into overtime and, in the opinion of Draymond Green, was officiated quite differently than most games. Green, who notched eight assists, seven points and six rebounds in the Warriors’ loss, accidentally got […]

Bill Belichick has officially moved on from the New England Patriots after 24 years leading the way. He leaves behind the greatest dynasty in football and an unparalleled head coaching resumé. The last few years weren’t pretty but for the decades of success, there is plenty to look back on fondly. To thank Patriots fans […]

PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey is the star of the Philadelphia 76ers’ show until further notice. As the Sixers map out a plan for Joel Embiid’s recovery from his meniscus injury, the first-time All-Star will be leading the way. It’s nothing he hasn’t done already this season. But now he has to carry the biggest share […]

PHILADELPHIA — While Joel Embiid’s meniscus injury may be the biggest issue at hand for the Philadelphia 76ers right now, the team is also dealing with health issues with the rest of its starters aside from Tyrese Maxey. Nick Nurse provided updates for Tobias Harris, Nico Batum and De’Anthony Melton as they try to return […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (30-18) played the Brooklyn Nets (20-28) as they embarked further into Joel Embiid-less territory. The Sixers, faced with a ton of injuries, got run into the ground and suffered a blowout loss. The final score: 136-121. Let’s break down a woeful night for the Sixers. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 23 points, […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with a displaced flap in the meniscus in his left knee, according to Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The Athletic. The superstar big man is considering surgery to address the injury, which has already sidelined him for multiple games. Charania and Vardon write that a displaced […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers were more down on their luck than they ever were at any point this season, Tyrese Maxey swooped in with a masterful performance to rejuvenate the team’s spirits. Joel Embiid’s left meniscus injury, which will continue to sideline him, will be watched closely. It holds the Sixers’ season in the balance. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (30-17) wrapped up a long, dreadful road trip against the Utah Jazz (24-26). The Sixers played a very good game and came out victorious in a fantastic game, winning 127-124 to snap a four-game losing streak. Let’s break down the finale of this 76ers road trip. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 51 […]

The Eastern Conference of the past few years, where just a handful of teams can reasonably expect to make a deep playoff run, is just that: a thing of the past. There are more legitimate threats and there are young, hungry teams with the capacity to turn things upside down. Before the 2024 NBA trade […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been fined $75,000 by the NBA for mismanaging their injury report regarding Joel Embiid’s injury in their recent game against the Denver Nuggets, the league announced. The NBA’s announcement reads as follows: “The 76ers have been fined $75,000 for failing to include Joel Embiid on the team’s injury report in an […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are about to finish a five-game road trip with a matchup against the Utah Jazz. They already know they will be without Joel Embiid and will now see if their other star is available to play. Is Tyrese Maxey playing vs. the Jazz? Is 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey playing vs. the Jazz?  Maxey […]

Joel Embiid will miss the Philadelphia 76ers’ next game, a matchup on Thursday night against the Utah Jazz, as he navigates a worrisome knee injury, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Wojnarowski adds that Embiid will travel back to Philadelphia to undergo further testing on his left knee. The superstar missed two games due to […]

Joel Embiid’s left knee injury has become more worrisome after his return from a two-game absence. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar did not look good in his return from a two-game absence. Now, he might have to miss even more time. In the 76ers’ loss to the Golden State Warriors, Embiid was noticeably less mobile than […]

There’s no ducking it now: Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is in a very worrisome injury situation after playing through an issue in his left knee. It’s the culmination of a storm of awful decision-making and the crafting of insincere coverage of one of the NBA’s best players. Embiid has dealt with numerous injuries this […]

The battered and bruised Philadelphia 76ers (29-17) played the Golden State Warriors (20-24) in the second night of a road back-to-back. Joel Embiid returned and looked nothing like himself as the Sixers lost 119-107 for their fourth consecutive defeat, the longest skid of the season. Let’s break down the 76ers’ first matchup of the season […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently losers of three straight games for just the second time this season. Their most recent loss, a blowout at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers by a score of 130-104, is a sign of how much heavy lifting Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey do. Without them for a second […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (29-16) road trip may have already featured its toughest competition but the squad now faced a crunch of games. Their first of three in four days came against the Portland Trail Blazers (14-33). The Sixers put up a flat performance in a 130-104 loss. Let’s break down a Hospital Sixers loss that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are almost halfway through their current road trip. They’ll play three games in four nights to wrap it up, starting with a matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. Once again, they will be shorthanded. Joel Embiid (left knee soreness) and Tyrese Maxey (left ankle sprain) have been ruled out for the matchup […]

Joc Pederson is joining the Arizona Diamondbacks on a one-year deal after testing the free-agency waters. He will be a key part of a competitive team, though it’s possible that he could have had a more prominent role on another squad. Plenty of teams could have landed Pederson but he chose to join the defending […]

Is the Los Angeles Dodgers signing of Shohei Ohtani bad for MLB? When one of the best teams in a sport signs one of the very best players — let alone the very best of all time — it’s guaranteed to get a rise out of fans. Sports are supposed to be about every team […]

The Detroit Lions are in the midst of one of their very best seasons in franchise history. They are on the doorstep of what would be their first appearance in the Super Bowl. It’s understandable that they would want to keep this squad together as best as they can. That starts with Jared Goff, who […]

Brandon Crawford’s MLB playing days are not yet officially over, even if the likelihood that he will continue it with the San Francisco Giants is diminishing. The decorated veteran is willing to make a change to continue his career, though retirement is also not out of the question. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, […]

Jannik Sinner’s victory in the 2024 Australian Open will go down as one of the most memorable comebacks in tennis history. The 22-year-old overcame a two-set deficit to defeat Daniil Medvedev to become the first men’s singles champion in tournament history to hail from Italy. After suffering 3-6 defeats in both of the first sets, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup with the Denver Nuggets was zapped of its hype when Joel Embiid was as late of a scratch as a player can be, joining Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris and numerous other key Sixers on the inactive list. But the rest of the squad made it a game in a stellar effort […]

Paul Reed came to play in the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the Denver Nuggets. His masterful performance gave the severely shorthanded Sixers a fighting chance to steal a win against the defending champions. Although it ended in defeat, Reed’s performance was very impressive — as was that of Patrick Beverley. Reed tallied a career-high 30 […]

The showdown between the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets was a battle between two big men. However, Joel Embiid was not involved. He was ruled out at the last second and Paul Reed stepped up in his absence, dropping a career-best 30 points on Nikola Jokic in a 111-105 loss. Reed drained jumper after jumper […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (29-15) and Denver Nuggets (32-15) squared off in what was supposed to be the latest installment of Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic. Unfortunately for all parties involved, Embiid was a late scratch. The Hospital Sixers still put on quite the show in a 111-105 loss. Let’s break down the Hospital Sixers’ latest adventure. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets are about to square off in one of the most highly anticipated games of the regular season. Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic are expected to face off in Denver for the first time since 2019 but a key co-star may not suit up. There is a big question on […]

The 2024 NBA trade deadline is approaching quickly and the Philadelphia 76ers are likely to get busy. They have been linked to numerous players already as Daryl Morey ponders upgrades around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The most recent player linked to Philly is Kyle Lowry. Lowry is expected to either be traded or bought […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had themselves a game to forget against the Indiana Pacers. With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined and two days of rest, the Sixers still laid a massive egg in a road defeat. It was the rare game where Joel Embiid sat out the fourth quarter due to a blowout he suffered, not delivered. Embiid […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (29-14) began a five-game road trip with a matchup against the Indiana Pacers (25-20), who were led by new star Pascal Siakam and without Tyrese Haliburton due to injury. It didn’t matter in the slightest that Hali was out as the Pacers smashed the Sixers to pieces, wrapping up the game in […]