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Toronto RaptorsThe Raptors' best weapon that makes them Sixers' worst nightmare

The Toronto Raptors are the clear underdogs heading into their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s not hard to see why. The Sixers have the clear-cut best player in the series and MVP candidate on their side in Joel Embiid. They also have the second best player in the series and former MVP winner […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers star James Harden claps back at Tyronn Lue's comments about his free throws

A couple of weeks ago, some of Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue’s comments about Sixers superstars James Harden and Joel Embiid were taken out of context. Lue was trying to explain how difficult it was to stop both stars, but the part about his statement that blew up was how he said that […]

Philadelphia 76ersJames Harden does NOT think he has anything to prove in playoffs with Sixers

James Harden already said that he’s not feeling any pressure as he heads into his postseason debut with the Sixers. The former MVP stated that “he’s ready to hoop” and that “there’s nothing to it.” Talk about supreme confidence, right? Not everybody will agree with the seeming lack of urgency in Harden’s message. Be that […]

Philadelphia 76ersJoel Embiid's lone request to James Harden with Sixers playoff run looming

James Harden isn’t exactly known for his big-time performances in high-stakes games. That narrative isn’t lost on Joel Embiid, as the Philadelphia 76ers center spoke candidly on the topic. Speaking to reporters during Thursday’s Sixers practice, Embiid revealed his message to James Harden ahead of their series against the Toronto Raptors in the first round […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers' James Harden gets real on fears over playoff 'pressure'

James Harden has his fair share of critics. The Philadelphia 76ers guard owns an MVP award, has made 10 All-Star Game appearances, and been named to seven All-NBA teams. But perhaps his stacked trophy case is what fuels the criticisms against his relatively poor playoff performances in the past. Harden has seen his efficiency and […]

Philadelphia 76ersJoel Embiid drops shocking truth bomb on load management ahead of playoffs Sixers vs. Raptors

The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing for their fifth playoff run in a row. They will host the Toronto Raptors Saturday night in Game 1 of the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Ahead of Game 1, Joel Embiid, who has led the team to all five of their recent playoff runs, spoke with the […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers' Joel Embiid reveals how Raptors 'recklessly' made him a better player

The Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors are preparing to take each other on in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. The two foes are quite familiar with each other, particularly on the Philly side of things. Star center Joel Embiid has a good idea of what the Raptors are going to attempt to […]

Philadelphia 76ersFred VanVleet's bold Joel Embiid comparison will hype up Sixers fans

The Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors will face off in the first round of the NBA playoffs. It will be a matchup of impressive depth, as Toronto has a starting lineup and bench full of impactful players, and star power, as Philly relies on a handful of players to get the job done. Although the […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors star Fred VanVleet gets brutally honest on playoff showdown with Joel Embiid, Sixers

The Toronto Raptors are preparing for a playoff showdown with a familiar foe in the Philadelphia 76ers, a team whom they beat three out of four times in 2021/22. Nevertheless, Fred VanVleet isn’t taking Joel Embiid and Co. for granted. Via Josh Lewenberg of TSN: Fred VanVleet on the Sixers: “A couple weeks ago they […]

Denver NuggetsNuggets star Nikola Jokic once again shows he doesn't give a damn about MVP

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic could potentially win the NBA regular-season MVP award for the second year in a row. After earning the title in 2021, Jokic is head-to-head with Philadelphia 76ers’ big man Joel Embiid for the 2022 title. Winning the title two years in a row would be a remarkable accomplishment. However, Jokic […]

Philadelphia 76ersJoel Embiid rookie card value erupts after clinching scoring title

Right before the regular season began, there was a lot of doubt revolving around the Philadelphia 76ers. For one, the Ben Simmons saga had everyone thinking that Philly won’t be the same juggernaut they were before and the load on Joel Embiid’s shoulders will be too much. But as fate would have it, the Sixers […]

Toronto RaptorsToronto Raptors: 3 bold predictions for first round of 2022 NBA Playoffs vs. Sixers

The Toronto Raptors might be the underdogs in their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers, but don’t tell them that. The Raptors enter the playoffs as one of the hottest teams in the NBA. They won nine of their final 12 games, including victories over the Boston Celtics, the Minnesota Timberwolves and twice against these […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers' Joel Embiid, Nuggets' Nikola Jokic for NBA MVP, Stephen A. Smith casts his vote

As it currently stands, Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are the heavy favorites to win the MVP. If you’re going to ask Stephen A. Smith who he’s voting, though, he has the Philadelphia 76ers center getting the edge. While Jokic undoubtedly has the better numbers and is close when it comes to team record, Stephen […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers PF Georges Niang bashes nerds in wild rant supporting Joel Embiid over Nikola Jokic for MVP

The Philadelphia 76ers are on their way to their fifth playoff run in a row. Joel Embiid will attempt to lead his team to victory, starting with their first-round series against the Toronto Raptors. While he’s steadfast in winning this year’s NBA title, Embiid has another honor on his mind: the regular-season MVP award. The […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers' X-Factor in first round of 2022 NBA Playoffs vs. Raptors, and it's not Joel Embiid

The Philadelphia 76ers are on their way to their fifth playoff run in a row. Before the streak started in 2018, the team hadn’t seen the postseason tournament since 2012. Every season, good or bad, has led up to this one, arguably the organization’s best chance at an NBA title. The Sixers finished the regular […]

Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 76ers: 4 bold predictions for first round of 2022 NBA Playoffs vs. Raptors

The fourth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers are set to begin the 2022 NBA Playoffs with a first-round matchup against the fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference. After engaging in a blockbuster trade midway through the season, many have already set high expectations for the Sixers to be strong contenders for the title in 2021-22. However, James […]

Toronto Raptors3 reasons Raptors will stun Sixers in first round of 2022 NBA Playoffs

After a slow start to their season, the Toronto Raptors were able to things around during the second half of their campaign and re-enter the playoff mix. Their first-round match-up against the Philadelphia 76ers won’t be a cakewalk by any means, but as a championship organization, the Raptors certainly know what’s needed to succeed in […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers' Doc Rivers breaks silence on rumors linking him as LeBron James, Lakers' next head coach

Doc Rivers was one of the first names that popped up once the Los Angeles Lakers confirmed the firing of Frank Vogel. Rivers has long been linked as the potential successor of Vogel at the helm in LA and now that Frank is officially out, Rivers is now considered by more than a few folks […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers guard Tyrese Maxey's Joel Embiid take should scare the rest of the NBA

Joel Embiid is an MVP candidate for a reason, and if the latest comments of his Philadelphia 76ers teammate Tyrese Maxey is any indication, he isn’t done showing what he can do. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday as they prepare for the playoffs, Maxey opened up about Embiid and his growth as a player and […]

Philadelphia 76ers3 reasons Sixers will beat Raptors in first round of 2022 NBA Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to take on the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Philadelphia plays host Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center in their first postseason matchup, tip-off scheduled for 6 p.m. Despite many other close matchups in the postseason tournament, this is arguably the biggest toss-up. […]

Philadelphia 76ersNets star Kevin Durant drops harsh reality on why Joel Embiid could lose MVP race vs. Jokic, Giannis

The 2021-22 MVP race has been a thrilling one, with a number of standout candidates putting forth monster performances throughout the season. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant was in line to be a top candidate, only for a knee injury to knock him out of the race, and now the consensus is that Joel Embiid, […]

Philadelphia 76ersDoc Rivers snaps at reporters with sarcastic remarks after they question Sixers' rotations

The Philadelphia 76ers played their final game of the regular season on Sunday night, clinching the fourth seed for the NBA Playoffs. It’s been a solid year for this team, especially after the front office found a trade partner to deal away Ben Simmons. However, it sounds like Doc Rivers is tired of the media […]

Philadelphia 76ersMatisse Thybulle breaks silence on why he's unvaccinated ahead of Sixers-Raptors series

This is the worst-case scenario for the Philadelphia 76ers. In the final week of the regular season, there has been speculation around Matisse Thybulle potentially being unvaccinated. Missing a road game against the Toronto Raptors all but confirmed that the defensive ace has not taken the jab. Normally, this wouldn’t be a big deal in […]

Philadelphia 76ersJoel Embiid, Sixers to miss key player in Toronto over vaccine mandate

The Philadelphia 76ers entered the final day of the season tied with the Boston Celtics for the Atlantic Division title. Both teams won, however, the Celtics own the tie-breaker. Therefore, the Sixers will open the playoffs as the #4 seed in the eastern conference. Their opponent will be the Toronto Raptors. That creates a rather […]

Philadelphia 76ersDoc Rivers wants NBA to already give Sixers star Joel Embiid the MVP award

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers has no doubt in his mind that Joel Embiid should win the MVP award this 2021-22 season. After all, while a lot of people try to push Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo to the top of the list, they haven’t been as dominant as the Cameroonian center. Embiid delivered […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers superstar Joel Embiid wins scoring title, a feat not done since Shaquille O'Neal

Momentum in one of the most tightly contested MVP races in recent memory seems to be trending away from Joel Embiid. Just because the Philadelphia 76ers superstar may not win basketball’s highest individual honor, though, hardly means he’ll finish 2021-22 without garnering historic individual accolades. The first among them? Embiid officially winning the scoring title […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers' James Harden gets brutally honest on shooting woes as playoffs approach

There’s no way to sugarcoat it. James Harden hasn’t looked like his best self offensively with the Philadelphia 76ers. The man himself knows it, too. The Sixers shooting guard spoke out on his subpar shooting splits ever since making the move to Pennsylvania. Via Gina Mizell of the Philadelphia Inquirer: “I know that I’m not […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers star Joel Embiid's shocking admission before dropping first 40-20 game of the season

Joel Embiid was a man possessed for the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. But before the game, fans weren’t even sure if he was going to play. The Sixers star ended up pouring in 41 points and 20 rebounds on a downright absurd 14-for-17 shooting clip from the field. Embiid’s 40-20 stat line was the […]

Philadelphia 76ersHow Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo can snatch scoring title from Joel Embiid, revealed

With just one more game remaining in the regular season, the scoring title is now Joel Embiid’s to lose. That is unless a miraculous turn of events goes down in the favor of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who mathematically speaking, can still snatch away the crown from Embiid during Sunday’s season finale. The odds […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers star Joel Embiid pushes center renaissance with epic big man feat not seen in 40 years

Joel Embiid has become a pioneer in this day and age. In an era where being huge is seen as a disadvantage, guards and wings dominate the league, and centers are all but phased out, the Philadelphia 76ers star has been an anomaly. Using his size and strength, the Cameroonian center has become one of […]

Philadelphia 76ersJoel Embiid reacts to recording first 40-20 game of 2021-22 season with Sixers

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid doesn’t seem too surprised after he put up a dominant 41-point, 20-rebound game against the Indiana Pacers. When it was revealed to him that it’s the first 40-20 game of the 2021-22 NBA season, Embiid was definitely delighted. However, for him, it’s simply a testament of the work he […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers star Joel Embiid in the same breath as Shaq, Wilt Chamberlain after 41-point performance vs. Pacers

Joel Embiid turned in another epic performance on Saturday night as he led the Sixers to a 133-120 win over the Indiana Pacers. The Sixers superstar dropped 41 points en route to joining the likes of Shaquille O’Neal and Wilt Chamberlain in the history books. Embiid is now just the seventh player in NBA history […]

Philadelphia 76ersJames Harden's injury status gets critical update with Sixers playoff run looming

The Philadelphia 76ers are set for a playoff stretch. Since his time with the Brooklyn Nets, recent Sixers acquisition James Harden has dealt with a reoccurring hamstring injury. However, according to Sixers head coach Doc Rivers, Harden is completely healed from the lingering injury. Sixers writer Austin Krell tweeted the positive update Saturday morning. Doc […]

BettingNBA Odds: Pacers vs. 76ers prediction, odds and pick — 4/9/2022

The Indiana Pacers will pay a visit to Philadelphia to take on the Sixers in a 1PM ET tip on Saturday. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes our Pacers-Sixers prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below.   Indiana’s most recent outing actually came against […]

Toronto RaptorsSixers' Danny Green reacts to finally receiving Raptors championship ring 1,029 days later

It took 1,029 days, but Philadelphia 76ers guard Danny Green has finally received his 2019 NBA Championship ring with the Toronto Raptors. Sure enough, he couldn’t be happier. Green got his ring on Thursday when the Sixers visited the Raptors in Canada for the second time this season. He missed the first one last December […]

Philadelphia 76ersDoc Rivers' bold warning to East despite Sixers' loss to Raptors

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Toronto Raptors Thursday night, completing their fourth and final meeting of the regular season. Of those four games, the Sixers only managed one win, a late December road game. Head coach Doc Rivers was reminded of this fact after the Thursday loss, but he said that he doesn’t think […]

Phoenix SunsCharles Barkley's net worth in 2022

Charles Barkley is a retired professional basketball player who is currently a sports analyst for TNT. He’s a former MVP and an 11-time All-Star in the NBA. For this piece, let’s take a closer look at Charles Barkley’s net worth in 2022. Charles Barkley’s net worth in 2022 (estimate): $50 million Charles Barkley’s net worth […]

Philadelphia 76ersPhillies' Nick Castellanos to fill vacancy left behind by Ben Simmons

In mid-March, the Philadelphia Phillies signed Nick Castellanos to a five-year, $100 million deal. Going from the Cincinnati Reds to the Phillies is no small move, meaning that Castellanos and his family were bound to find a house closer to Philadelphia. According to Anthony Gargano of 97.5 The Fanatic, the Castellanos family is headed to […]

BettingNBA Odds: 76ers vs. Raptors prediction, odds, and pick — 4/7/2022

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a 76ers-Raptors prediction and pick.   These teams would play each other in the first round of the postseason if the playoffs began today, making this a particularly important game for the Sixers. They’ll […]

Philadelphia 76ersDoc Rivers, Sixers break silence on Matisse Thybulle's ineligibility in Toronto

Wednesday afternoon, news broke that Matisse Thybulle is ineligible to play in the Philadelphia 76ers’ Thursday night’s game in Toronto. This presumably means that Thybulle is not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Sixers have not publicly spoken about their players’ vaccination statuses, and this could be why. Ahead of the Sixers’ game against the Toronto […]

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