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Opening night between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics was not short in action. Emotions were running high as these two teams tried their best to make a statement on the first day of the new season. It was only a matter of time before tempers started to flare between the Sixers and the […]

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has returned to his dominant scoring ways, and in the process, he made history that will make Allen Iverson proud. Against the Boston Celtics on NBA Opening Night, Harden exploded for 22 points on top of three rebounds and four assists in the first half. He went 5-of-9 from the […]

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden really thought that he had a repeat of his Wesley Johnson moment against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart… until he didn’t. In their NBA Opening Night showdown on Wednesday, Harden gave himself all the space and time he needed for an easy 3-pointer after breaking the ankles of the reigning […]

James Harden rocked a cozy look ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers’ Opening Night affair vs the Boston Celtics, per NBA on ESPN. James Harden pulled up to Boston looking cozy 😅 (via @NBCSCeltics)pic.twitter.com/zgjkdRqKSc — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) October 18, 2022 His pajama-inspired outfit was quite the style selection for Philadelphia’s star shooting guard. But […]

The 2022-23 NBA season starts Tuesday night with a matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics. The Sixers, eager to finally make a deep playoff run, will begin their season against the reigning Eastern Conference champions. The Celtics and Sixers split their season series last season and both teams made some key additions […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics will open the 2022-23 NBA season with a Tuesday night matchup at the Garden in Boston. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a 76ers-Celtics prediction and pick, laid out below. The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off an impressive 51-31 […]

The NBA season is finally upon us after an eventful offseason around the association. It kicks off on Tuesday, with the Boston Celtics hosting the Philadelphia 76ers. Following that contest, the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors will take on the Los Angeles Lakers. Below, we’ll predict the NBA standings in each conference. This NBA […]

The 2022 MLB postseason is heating up, so James Harden can be excused for using a baseball term to describe his thoughts about the upcoming 2022-23 NBA season for the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers kick off their season Tuesday night on the road at TD Garden against the reigning and defending Eastern Conference champions, Boston […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Matisse Thybulle did not come to terms on a contract extension. The deadline passed with only a little insight given into the negotiations regarding the Sixers’ 25-year-old wing in the days leading up to it. After first reporting that the sides were in talks approaching the deadline, Chris Haynes of Yahoo! […]

After a tumultuous offseason, the 2022-23 NBA season is finally here, and the Boston Celtics are opening up league play against the Philadelphia 76ers. Boston will take on their rival at home in what’s sure to be an exciting start to the regular season. Despite summer drama and the suspension of head coach Ime Udoka, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the main teams to watch out for in the 2022-23 season. Joel Embiid, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and company have put in the work and are now ready for the real fun to begin. Although they may appear to be one of the very top title contenders, the Sixers […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a lot to live up to when the season opens up on October 18th. The Phillies are continuing to dance their way through Red October, the Flyers are 2-0, and the Philadelphia Eagles remain the long-undefeated team in the NFL, at least as of the time of publication. After turning in […]

Matisse Thybulle has emerged as one of the best defensive players in the NBA, and the Philadelphia 76ers are up against the clock to ensure that he remains on the roster past this season. Thybulle and the Sixers have until Monday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. ET to come to an agreement on a rookie […]

CAMDEN, NJ – The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2022-23 season will start with a bang. They open the new season with a road game against the Boston Celtics before hosting the Milwaukee Bucks two days later. Seeing two fellow conference contenders right away couldn’t be a better test for the Sixers. The Celtics and Bucks are very […]

Ben Simmons’ return to Philadelphia on Nov. 22 will be one of the most anticipated regular-season games in recent NBA memory. The former No. 1 pick’s departure from The City of Brotherly Love proved increasingly bitter last season with Simmons sitting out the first 54 games of the 76ers’ season. He was eventually traded to […]

Ben Simmons’ exit from the Philadelphia 76ers was as messy as it could possibly be. The former All-Star point guard was ran out of town after a terrible performance in the playoffs. It was clear that Simmons wanted out of Philly, and the feeling was mutual for the team. Eventually, he was traded to the […]

Joel Embiid’s influence on the court is now being matched by his contributions off it. The Philadelphia 76ers announced via press release that Embiid is looking to give back to the Philadelphia community with the “In Memory of Arthur” (IMOA) Initiative. The Sixers’ superstar center has pledged $1 million to non-profit organizations. “Philadelphia has been a […]

Following their final 2022 preseason game, the Philadelphia 76ers have made some key roster moves. Youngsters Charles Bassey and Isaiah Joe were waived to trim the Sixers’ roster. Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the Sixers were releasing Bassey while Kyle Neubeck of PhillyVoice broke the news that they would release Joe, too. […]

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia 76ers used to have too few reliable backups for Joel Embiid. Now, they may have too many. Doc Rivers has both Paul Reed and Montrezl Harrell at his disposal, giving the Sixers a ferocious presence off the bench. Reed has played more than Harrell this preseason (both in terms of total […]

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia 76ers ended their 2022 preseason undefeated after beating the Charlotte Hornets 99-94. More importantly, James Harden had a very solid performance. He was the key offensive engine alongside Joel Embiid to lead the Sixers to a win. Harden had 17 points, five assists and three rebounds. Although he shot just 6-15 […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans watching the Sixers play the Charlotte Hornets in their final preseason game at home got quite the scare when Joel Embiid and PJ Tucker figured in a head-on collision. During the second quarter of the contest, Embiid and Tucker apparently crashed into each other. Both players were clearly hurt after the accident, […]

The beginning of James Harden’s tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers didn’t get off to the greatest start. After a messy split with the Brooklyn Nets, the Sixers traded for him in the blockbuster Ben Simmons deal and he didn’t produce at the level expected of him. After an offseason to refresh and get more acclimated […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is one of the many budding stars that people are expecting a big year from in the 2022-23 NBA season. After establishing himself as a key player for the Sixers in his second year, the expectations are mounting. Maxey is perhaps one of the most entertaining players to watch in […]

CAMDEN, NJ – Matisse Thybulle is working to be the best version of himself for the Philadelphia 76ers. The young Sixers wing is looking to ensure his defensive excellence is a key feature of Doc Rivers’ game plan for the 2022-23 season. One of the main ways he’s doing that is by showing more confidence […]

For some in the hobby, the thought of having a massive personality like Allen Iverson be involved with NBA cards and sneakers is a dream come true. These two kinds of merch are surely enticing and a worthy addition to any collection. This time, though, Panini and Reebok are making this dream a reality with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers may be returning most of the same key players from last season but there is still some chemistry to generate. James Harden is working to build a fruitful partnership with Joel Embiid and help Tyrese Maxey develop into a star. The Sixers trio has to figure out how to best work together […]

After a rough start to his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers, James Harden has something to prove in the 2022-23 NBA season. He is ready to show that he is still an elite player and one that can help lead the Sixers to their ultimate goal: the championship. Harden told Joe Vardon of The Athletic […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been able to retool this offseason with a couple of veteran additions to help bolster their hopes for an NBA title. James Harden and his financial sacrifice on his new contract was the main reason that was all possible. Instead of opting in to the final year of his existing deal, […]

All eyes are on Joel Embiid as the Philadelphia 76ers prepare for another season of hopeful title contention. The Sixers are expecting another huge season out of their man in the middle in 2022-23. Embiid is entering what will almost certainly be his sixth straight season of being an All-Star. The big man has emerged […]

The 2022-23 NBA preseason is seeing the emergence of Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey as a real star. His scoring outbursts have powered victories in each of the Sixers’ three preseason contests. His red-hot 3-point shooting and highlight-worthy buckets are causing heads to turn. Maxey has been unreal so far this preseason. In each of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers used their latest preseason game to try something new out. With Joel Embiid and Montrezl Harrell both inactive in the Sixers’ third preseason game, Doc Rivers decided to go with a small-ball starting lineup featuring P.J. Tucker at center and De’Anthony Melton as the fifth starter with him, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey […]

Although the Philadelphia 76ers are not entering this season with a brand new supporting cast like in years past, it’s the first full season with James Harden. Doc Rivers is working to integrate him into the Sixers’ Joel Embiid-centric offense so that the two stars can work effectively together. In a discussion with ESPN’s Adrian […]

Tyrese Maxey is on a clear path to becoming one of the most beloved Philadelphia 76ers players in recent memory. The 21-year-old guard has improved his game over the course of two seasons and could be an All-Star. Fans all across Philadelphia adore him for his talent and upbeat attitude, as does Sixers head coach […]

After previously becoming a citizen of France and stating his desire to play for the French National Team, it seems that things have taken a sudden turn for Philadelphia 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid. Embiid has also recently become a U.S. citizen  and declared his desire to have American citizenship so he can live in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are advancing to the NLDS after taking care of business against the St. Louis Cardinals. One man who’s clearly hyped about the result is 76ers center Joel Embiid. The Sixers star tweeted out his excitement shortly after the Phillies garnered the final out of Game 2. That's Tough🔥🔥🔥 @Phillies — Joel Embiid […]

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to become a great defensive team in the 2022-23 season. Joel Embiid laid out the plan for the Sixers to be the top defensive dogs in the NBA and, as they prepare for the regular season, they are honing in on that goal by looking to improve communication on […]

The Philadelphia 76ers didn’t have the season they were hoping for when they collapsed in the playoffs against the Miami Heat. But it certainly wasn’t Joel Embiid’s fault that they didn’t achieve the goals they were hoping to achieve last season. Embiid’s 2021-22 campaign was easily the best of his career, as he elevated his […]

France’s national team might get some big name acquisitions including Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. According to the Associated Press, Embiid is considering suiting up for France at either the 2023 World Cup or the 2024 Olympics. Joel Embiid, who was born in Cameroon, holds French citizenship. He is also contemplating playing for Team USA. […]

PHILADELPHIA – The only thing faster than Tyrese Maxey is the speed that Philadelphia 76ers fans grew to cherish him. The always smiling, cheerful guard is as much of a fan favorite as he is a killer on the court for the Sixers. Last season, Maxey firmly proved to be a rising star. He averaged […]