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PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have their revamped roster fully available for the first time since the trade that brought four new players into the mix. Nick Nurse has a lot of players who deserve playing time but only so many spots to go around. The juggling act he and the coaching staff do will […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Washington Wizards for the second time in their last three games. After defeating them in their home on Wednesday, the Sixers will aim to beat them again in the Wells Fargo Center. However, there is a huge injury update everyone is waiting for ahead of the 7:00 P.M. EST […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Washington Wizards on Monday night but the question remains of whether Joel Embiid will play. The Sixers’ big man tweaked his left knee during Friday night’s win over the Atlanta Hawks but played the rest of the game to secure another close win. After the game, Embiid said […]

The New York Mets are looking to revamp their roster after a failed 2023 campaign. Whether Pete Alonso will be a part of their future remains to be seen as he approaches the last year of his contract. Could they end up trading the All-Star slugger to recoup some value instead of risking him leaving […]

The Cincinnati Bengals will take on the Indianapolis Colts at Paycor Stadium as they look to keep their playoff hopes alive. Ahead of the 1:00 PM EST kickoff, they got some good news with Tyler Boyd being activated for the important matchup. Boyd was not listed on the Bengals’ list of inactive players ahead of […]

Even though they are one of the teams that are comfortable spending big, the Texas Rangers have some limits to how much they want to shell out. The defending champions’ limitations could lead to Jordan Montgomery leaving Arlington after just a half of a season. Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports writes that the Rangers […]

The Houston Texans are perhaps the most pleasant surprise in the 2023 NFL season. Rookies C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. are crushing it and the playoffs are well within sight. As they take on the New York Jets in Week 14, they should have wide receiver Noah Brown in action. The Texans need all […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars will not have to play without Trevor Lawrence after an ankle sprain last week. The staunch Cleveland Browns defense awaits them as they look to build upon their lead in the AFC South. In more good news for DUVAL, Travis Etienne Jr. should be in action in the matchup in Cleveland. Etienne […]

The Indiana Pacers are the first-ever runner-ups in the NBA In-Season Tournament. They put together a fantastic run to the final stage but lost to LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers. Along the way, Tyrese Haliburton and his squad showed that they can compete at a very high level. The Pacers are […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Atlanta Hawks at home but it wasn’t a very reassuring victory. The Sixers won 125-114 but made it about as hard as they possibly could have against a Hawks team missing Trae Young due to illness. Joel Embiid tallied 38 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks and three assists while Tyrese […]

PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey recorded 30 points, seven assists and zero turnovers in the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Atlanta Hawks. Although his final stat line was nice, it wasn’t the most outstanding game from the Sixers guard. Maxey turned it on late in the game to help the Sixers win a shootout they shouldn’t […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid had another fantastic game that saved the Philadelphia 76ers from an embarrassing loss. But the Sixers’ 125-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks did include an injury scare to Embiid’s knee. As he drove on Clint Capela late in the game, Embiid stumbled and landed awkwardly on his left leg. From that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (14-7) took on the Atlanta Hawks (9-12) without Trae Young. Looking to get another big winning streak going, the Sixers again struggled on defense but won with a final score of 125-114. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 38 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 blocks, 12-24 […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s dominance has continued as he again leads the NBA in scoring and has the Philadelphia 76ers playing very good basketball. Patrick Beverley is loving what he sees from the Sixers center, especially now that he’s a teammate of his. Marcus Morris Sr. is in his 13th NBA season (and first with […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid is fresh off another masterclass performance after dropping 50 points in a win over the Washington Wizards. The Sixers’ big man bulldozed his way to the half-century mark with ease. Even for a 13-year veteran like Marcus Morris Sr., his level of dominance is hard to fathom. Morris has played […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — When the Philadelphia 76ers hired Nick Nurse as head coach, the expectation was that they would be running and gunning, playing with a high pace and shooting a high volume of three-pointers. The former is progressing that way, as the Sixers are around league average in pace after being in the bottom […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joel Embiid wore his typical #21 for the Philadelphia 76ers as he led them to a close win over the Washington Wizards with a 50-point game. But it would have been more appropriate for him to wear a big red “S” with the way he saved the day for the Sixers. The […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kelly Oubre Jr. is officially back for the Philadelphia 76ers. The high-flying forward made his return after missing 11 games and played a key part in a 131-126 win over the Washington Wizards. Oubre not only played significant minutes but played well in crunch time with the Sixers clinging to a lead. […]

After a four-day break, the Philadelphia 76ers (13-7) took on the Washington Wizards (3-17). With a fully healthy team for the first time in a while, the Sixers played next to no defense for most of the game but still came away with the win by a score of 131-126. Let’s break down a Sixers […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After missing the Philadelphia 76ers’ previous game, Nicolas Batum should be back in the lineup. The Sixers did not list the veteran forward on the injury report ahead of their upcoming matchup with the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Batum has dealt with a sprain to his right index finger that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Washington Wizards after four days off. The well-rested Sixers should have little issue defeating the lowly Wizards, especially with one of their key players returning after a scary injury. Ahead of the game, there is a big question on everyone’s mind: Is Kelly Oubre Jr. playing tonight? Is Sixers’ […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers’ roster is set to change at some point again this season as the front office seeks another star-level player to help Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. For the time being, though, the Sixers are more than comfortable with the group of guys they have right now. The Sixers are […]

Once a source of immense disappointment and frustration in the Delaware Valley, the Philadelphia 76ers have been much, much better than expected to start the 2023-24 season. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey have both been excellent and have the Sixers playing as well as almost any team to start the campaign. The Sixers have seen […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Kelly Oubre Jr.’s return to the court for the Philadelphia 76ers is almost here. After missing 11 games with a rib fracture he sustained in a hit-and-run, the Sixers wing has worked through his rehab process and is on track to play again very soon. “I’m excited,” Oubre said after the Sixers’ […]

The Green Bay Packers have been doing alright at the beginning of the Jordan Love era. They’re still in the playoff hunt despite being a very young team and Love had had flashes of brilliance. He’s still no Aaron Rodgers…well, unless you’re one to cherry-pick certain stats. ESPN’s Adam Schefter pointed out that, through their […]

The Atlanta Braves are heading into the 2023 winter meetings with one of the best rosters in MLB but also one of the biggest appetites for improvement. There is no shortage of ways for the reigning NL East champions to add more talent. The one name they are being increasingly linked to is Dylan Cease. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are taking on the New England Patriots in a pivotal Week 13 showdown. They need to start racking up wins in order to make it back to the playoffs. But before the 1:00 PM EST kickoff at Gillette Stadium, there is a pressing question on everyone’s mind: Is Keenan Allen playing […]

The New Orleans Saints have a key matchup on deck against the Detroit Lions. Fortunately for them, wide receiver Chris Olave should be in action to help them get back to a .500 record. Olave is expected to play, according to Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The budding star is listed as […]

Even though the Phoenix Suns have yet to see their new star trio in action, they have seen two of them shine. The chemistry between Devin Booker and Kevin Durant has only grown as they lead the Suns to a top-10 offense and winning record through the first 20 games of the 2023-24 campaign. Booker […]

The undermanned Philadelphia 76ers showed a lot of heart in a road loss to the Boston Celtics. Without Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Nicolas Batum, the Sixers brought the Celtics down to the very last seconds in a 125-119 defeat. Patrick Beverley had himself a fantastic game as he tied a career-high of 26 points […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had a golden opportunity to steal a win from the Boston Celtics without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. But they couldn’t get the job done, losing a close battle in the final minutes. Tobias Harris’ performance was part of the reason why the Sixers held the lead at halftime but also why […]

The Philadelphia 76ers just got their Patrick Beverley Game when they needed it the most. Although the effort ended in a loss, Sixers fans will cherish this game from the veteran guard. Beverley recorded 26 points, eight rebounds and seven assists — all highs for the Sixers — in a down-to-the-wire loss to the Boston […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (12-7) faced the Boston Celtics (15-4) with Joel Embiid missing his second straight game due to illness and Tyrese Maxey also out. The undermanned Sixers played very hard down to the very end but lost by a score of 125-119. Let’s break down a stellar effort from the Hospital Sixers. Sixers player […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a very important matchup on deck against the Boston Celtics. The Sixers have split their season series against their hated rival so far this season and hope to take the lead back by winning in TD Garden on Friday night. But there is a major question regarding Philly’s key player to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did not have a good time facing the New Orleans Pelicans with Joel Embiid sidelined. The superstar center was ruled out due to an illness and the Sixers lost in wire-to-wire fashion. Tyrese Maxey was good for much of the game and led a comeback attempt in the fourth quarter but it […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (12-6) got their first look of the season at the New Orleans Pelicans (10-9), one of the eight teams that advanced in the In-Season Tournament. With Joel Embiid ruled out, the Sixers suffered a wire-to-wire loss by a final score of 124-114. Let’s break down a Sixers’ loss that was way more […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have one of the absolute best duos of the game with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Entering their fourth season together, the Sixers stars have been nearly unstoppable in their two-man game, powering one of the very best offenses in the NBA. So far, the Sixers have seen the Maxey-to-Embiid […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers continue to roll to start the 2023-24 season. After stomping out LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers at home, the Sixers wil hit the road to see another star forward that puts immense pressure on defenses in Zion Williamson. Williamson is averaging 23.4 points per game on 54.8 […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Los Angeles Lakers followed a mostly typical script from some of their previous wins. The Sixers took a lead in the first half and cruised to victory in the second while Joel Embiid sat out the fourth quarter. One thing that changed for them was Tyrese Maxey […]