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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 […]

PHILADELPHIA – The 2022-23 Philadelphia 76ers played the first game in front of their home crowd on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In their preseason home opener, the Sixers treated the fans to a thrilling 113-112 victory over the Cavs. Joel Embiid played his first game with P.J. Tucker, as the duo sat out […]

Much has been said about the role a fully healthy James Harden will play in the Philadelphia 76ers’ quest to win their first championship in 40 years. Harden and MVP candidate Joel Embiid will still have the weight of heavy expectations riding on their shoulders. However, it appears as if Tyrese Maxey is more than […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid was an MVP candidate for the past two season. He ended up as a runner-up to Nikola Jokic in both occasions. According to Sixers assistant Dave Joerger, though, Embiid was robbed of the award. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Sixers’ preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers has already made it abundantly clear that he expects more from James Harden this coming season. The former league MVP’s arrival in Philly didn’t exactly deliver the results the team was hoping for in 2021-22, but the Sixers are looking forward to a better year this coming season. In […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made numerous appearances on the 2022-23 NBA GM survey. Lead executives answered questions about players and teams for the upcoming season, and the Sixers got good reviews from many angles. Joel Embiid coming in a distant second place to Nikola Jokic for the best center in the NBA title shows that he […]

Ben Simmons is back! The former Philadelphia 76ers point guard turned Brooklyn Nets big man announced his return with an impressive dunk in the Nets’ preseason opener. Sixers head coach Doc Rivers got brutally honest on the return of Simmons on Tuesday. “I really didn’t watch him (Ben Simmons), I was watching our guys,” Rivers […]

Joel Embiid is once again looking to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a championship in the 2022-23 season. But as a side quest, he is also looking to firmly establish himself as the best center in the league, which many hoops fans would claim is Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. In the NBA’s annual GM […]

The Brooklyn Nets opened the preseason with a 127-108 home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers Monday night. Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant shared the floor for the first time in the loss. Here are three takeaways from Brooklyn’s first game action of the 2022-23 season.  3. The Ben Simmons fit with the Nets […]

The Philadelphia 76ers opened their preseason against old pal Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets. The Sixers took the win by a score of 127-108. Despite Joel Embiid, James Harden and P.J. Tucker sitting out due to rest (as well as Danuel House Jr. because of a stiff neck), the Sixers gave Simmons, Kevin Durant […]

James Harden just hasn’t had the best time of his career over the past 12 months. Harden forced his way into the Philadelphia 76ers after seeing the Brooklyn Nets franchise fall into disarray as he battled lingering hamstring problems during the entirety of last season. Nonetheless, a new season marks a fresh start, and Harden […]

After officially becoming a French citizen earlier in the summer, there was a lot of talk about Joel Embiid potentially suiting up for the national side for the recently-concluded 2022 EuroBasket tournament. It wasn’t to be, though, as certain complications prevented the Philadelphia 76ers superstar from repping his new homeland. In a rather unexpected twist, […]

Doc Rivers is one of the most respected coaches in the NBA today. It’s no coincidence that he also happens to be one of the most successful shot-callers in the entire league. Much like the rest of the NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers also started training camp this week. A mic’d up Doc Rivers recently provided […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are going through training camp ahead of a championship-or-bust season. As the Sixers prepare for the 2022-23 campaign at The Citadel in South Carolina, Doc Rivers is looking to build a champion with Joel Embiid and James Harden leading the way. During practice, Rivers took Harden aside to discuss the set-up for […]

The 2022-23 Philadelphia 76ers season is the 40th anniversary of the last Sixers Championship. And it’s now been over 20 years since the last Sixers NBA Finals appearance. However, hope springs eternal in the City of Brotherly Love, so maybe the 2023 NBA Finals is where the Sixers finally get back to the top of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made it clear on media day that toughness and defense are what they want to be known for this season. One of the biggest x-factors in their ability to do so relies on a young point guard — and it’s not Tyrese Maxey. Jaden Springer, who the Sixers drafted 28th overall in […]