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CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers are exiting the trade deadline with a losing record and a spot just outside of the play-in. Daryl Morey still believes they can win a championship. Morey doubled down on his approach to bring three stars together and figure out the rest later. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers decided not to trade Guerschon Yabusele at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Teams were interested in Yabusele, a forward who can shoot, dribble and pass while also moonlighting as a center in smaller lineups. Darl Morey decided to keep the versatile forward for the rest of the season. The […]

Quentin Grimes is on the move again. At this point in his NBA career, the Philadelphia 76ers’ new wing is perhaps more accustomed to moving places than he is to staying put. Although he’s joining another new team at the trade deadline, familiarity with some of the new faces should make his transition easier. Grimes […]

The most electrifying deadline in NBA history has come and gone. Although the Philadelphia 76ers’ fireworks paled in comparison to the explosive deals involving stars like Luka Doncic, Jimmy Butler and De’Aaron Fox, they made a few moves to address some needs. The 76ers remain on the outskirts of the playoff picture but want to […]

PHILADELPHIA — The 2024-25 season will not be one to remember fondly for the Philadelphia 76ers or Paul George. Their first campaign together has been a massive disappointment, with George suffering injuries and posting poor performances too frequently while the team sputters out to a losing record. George knows he and his new team have […]

The trade between the Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks involving Caleb Martin has been amended to address Martin’s hip injury. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Sixers are sending a 2030 second-round pick to the Mavs along with Martin. The deal was officially announced but reworked after issues arose with Martin’s right hip sprain, […]

On the day of the NBA trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards have agreed to a deal that swaps point guards and draft picks. The Sixers are continuing to stock up on draft capital after shedding a few picks to salary dump KJ Martin. The full trade, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, […]

PHILADELPHIA — Paul George made his return to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup in their 108-101 loss to the Miami Heat. George injured a tendon in his left hand when his pinky got jammed in a previous game, leaving the veteran star with yet another injury in a season full of them for him and his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat will face off in a Wednesday night matchup before the NBA trade deadline. As moves fly left and right, the Sixers will try to keep stacking wins. Unfortunately, Joel Embiid will not play tonight after playing the first game of a back-to-back. After returning from injury, he is taking […]

Joel Embiid made his latest return from injury in the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Dallas Mavericks. Embiid’s triple-double fueled a 118-116 victory, helping the Sixers inch closer to the Eastern Conference playoff picture just ahead of the trade deadline. With 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists on 12-23 shooting, Embiid had a monster […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are hosting the Dallas Mavericks in the next game of their homestand. As the Mavs try to recuperate from the shocking Luka Doncic trade, the Sixers hope to snap a two-game losing streak and escape the injury bug. Philly might be getting a huge boost as they look to get back in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ first trade of the 2025 trade deadline cycle is a deal with the Dallas Mavericks. ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news that the Sixers will trade Caleb Martin in exchange for Quentin Grimes and a 2025 second-round pick. The Sixers signed Martin to a four-year deal this summer as a part of […]

Could Paul George’s time with the Philadelphia 76ers be coming to an end already? Although it isn’t likely, other teams are showing interest ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Numerous teams are interested in trading for George, including the Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, it […]

Joel Embiid could be making his way back to the court for the Philadelphia 76ers. After 15 straight absences, the big man is starting to make some progress in his left knee injury recovery. Embiid participated in the Sixers’ practice on Monday — everyone did besides Jared McCain, who is out for the rest of […]

PHILADELPHIA — When the Philadelphia 76ers needed a great performance against the Boston Celtics, Ricky Council IV delivered. It didn’t result in a win, as the Sixers blew a 26-point lead in a 118-110 loss, but Council played a big part in building such an impressive lead. Council blasted his previous career-high in assists (four) […]

PHILADELPHIA — Guerschon Yabusele may be playing his way out of the Philadelphia 76ers’ near-term future. A trade might be looming for the 29-year-old as he continues to outplay the veteran minimum contract he signed this past summer. As the trade deadline nears, Yabusele is keeping his focus between the painted lines on the hardwood. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will continue their homestand on Friday night against the Denver Nuggets. Nikola Jokic and company are eager to snap a three-game losing streak while the Sixers will look to increase their winning streak to five. Unfortunately, they will continue to be shorthanded. Joel Embiid will not play tonight. Joel Embiid ruled out […]

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers are on a roll. They have won their last four games despite Joel Embiid missing each of them and Paul George missing the previous two. Their most recent win was a 117-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings where Maxey immediately changed the way they guarded him. Maxey has a […]

The 2025 NBA trade deadline is on the horizon. The Philadelphia 76ers will presumably be buyers, though they are not among the most eager teams to make a big splash. The Sixers prefer not to tank the remainder of this season, but their losing record will surely influence their approach before the deadline on Thursday, February 6. […]

In the lead-up to the 2025 NBA trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers must pick a direction. If they choose to be sellers, they have some players that other teams are taking an interest in. The Sixers prefer not to tank the rest of the season but might be left with no other choice given their […]

Paul George is once again dealing with an injury, costing him even more time in his debut season for the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran star will miss at least one more game, his 15th absence of the 2024-25 season. Just as Joel Embiid makes progress in his latest knee injury recovery, George is dealing with […]

After missing the Philadelphia 76ers’ last 11 games, Joel Embiid is making progress toward a return. Although he is still sidelined for the next two games, he should be back in the lineup in the near future. Embiid was sidelined due to a foot sprain that he was initially able to play through and sustained […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are closer to a top draft pick than they are a top seed in the Eastern Conference. Joel Embiid’s prolonged injury saga and the team’s inability to overcome it has ruined Philly’s chances of making a playoff run. Could the Sixers tank the rest of the 2024-25 season — ruling Embiid out […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (17-27) played the Chicago Bulls (19-27) in the second game of their latest back-to-back. The Sixers won their second consecutive game with a final score of 109-97. With Joel Embiid still out and the starters fresh off playing nearly 40 minutes in a great win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, the 76ers were […]

The Philadelphia 76ers stunned the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 132-129 win, defeating the Eastern Conference’s top seed in a rousing home win. All it took was the very best three-point shooting they had to offer. The 76ers’ 21 threes and 53.8 three-point percentage were both season-high marks. Nick Nurse has watched as his team bricks […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (16-27) started a back-to-back with a home matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-8). The Sixers ran neck-and-neck with one of the best teams in basketball, snapping a seven-game skid by a final score of 132-129. While Joel Embiid, Caleb Martin and several other players remained sidelined, so too did Cavs starters Evan […]

Right now, there’s no indication that the Philadelphia 76ers will fire Daryl Morey or Nick Nurse at the end of or during their disappointing 2024-25 season. If the franchise does decide to part with its president of basketball operations, Bill Simmons believes former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers could replace him. Simmons cited […]

The Philadelphia 76ers head into their next game, a home matchup against the mighty Cleveland Cavaliers, eager to end a seven-game losing streak. Stealing a win from the top team in the Eastern Conference would be huge. Unfortunately, Philly’s marquee player will continue to sit out due to injury. Joel Embiid is not playing tonight […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (15-27) wrapped up a road trip with a showdown against the Denver Nuggets (27-16). As they got Paul George and Guerschon Yabusele back in action, the Sixers got blown out in an embarrassing performance, losing their seventh straight game. Final score: 144-109. Joel Embiid missed the opportunity to play in Denver for […]

In the Philadelphia 76ers’ wild win over the San Antonio Spurs from a month ago, Andre Drummond and Joel Embiid both had run-ins with referees that turned a conventional game on its head. The former was ejected and then reinstated and the latter was ejected for good in a crazy win over Victor Wembanyama’s squad. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are facing the Denver Nuggets to conclude a three-game road trip. Joel Embiid has already been ruled out and is one of the many Sixers dealing with an injury. Another one of the team’s stars could miss the game at 10:00 P.M. EST. Is Paul George playing tonight vs. the Nuggets? His official […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (15-26) reached the halfway point of their 2024-25 season, facing the team they began their season against, the Milwaukee Bucks (24-17). In the second game of a back-to-back with Joel Embiid, Paul George, Guerschon Yabusele, Caleb Martin and more sidelined, the Sixers set a new season-high in consecutive losses, dropping their sixth […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (15-25) started a road trip by squaring off with the Indiana Pacers (24-19). The Sixers’ performance wasn’t great but they found themselves in a tough ride and held on to make this game close until the final few minutes. Final score: 115-102. Joel Embiid is again down for the count as his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have hoped to get Joel Embiid back in action as he battles a foot injury. Unfortunately, the big man suffered a setback in his troublesome left knee that will sideline him for at least three more games. The medical update from the 76ers reads as follows: “Joel Embiid participated in an on-court […]

Coming into the season, the Philadelphia 76ers were seen as one of the most likely teams to make a sizable trade. Now, with a losing record and uncertainty of the team’s ability to get into the playoffs looming, it’s tougher to tell what they choose to do ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Joel […]

No one on the Philadelphia 76ers wanted their 2024-25 season to go the way it has currently gone. All the excitement around the Big 3 of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George has run dry — and it almost certainly won’t be coming back soon. The Sixers fell to 15-24 on the season in […]

The severely undermanned Philadelphia 76ers (15-24) concluded a tough back-to-back with a matchup against the New York Knicks (27-15). The Sixers shook off a bad first half to force overtime but lost, 125-119. The current injury saga around Joel Embiid is only the latest of several from just this season. His left foot sprain has […]

The Philadelphia 76ers put up a solid effort in their 118-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, trailing by only six heading into the fourth quarter of a game that did not feature Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and several other rotation players. Unfortunately, they couldn’t hold on for the win and now have […]

Ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers’ home matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George have been added to the injury report. The beginning of the Sixers’ difficult back-to-back has become even more of a challenge. Maxey is listed as questionable due to a left hand sprain and George is listed as probable […]