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After spending the spring and summer pushing to see Ace Bailey be drafted as high as possible in the 2025 NBA Draft, Paul George has a new teammate on the Philadelphia 76ers: VJ Edgecombe. That’s right, despite his heavy endorsements, Daryl Morey and company decided that Edgecombe was a better fit in Nick Nurse’s scheme […]

When news broke that Daryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers had lost power forward Guerschon Yabusele to the New York Knicks in free agency, it hit fans hard. Sure, the 76ers are notoriously trying to retain Quentin Grimes in restricted free agency, and that process has been incredibly slow for every player with a similar […]

New Balance has been pushing the boundaries of styles and trends since its inception, but the last few years has really seen them go all-in on some of their performance brands. While Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani headlines their best-selling baseball and lifestyle lines, incoming Dallas Maverick Cooper Flagg is also drawing eyes to NB in the […]

The NBA revealed its groups for the 2025-26 Emirates Cup, also known as the in-season tournament, on Wednesday. There will be no shortage of competition for the Brooklyn Nets during this year’s tournament. The Nets will compete in East Group B alongside the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic. The Nets’ group […]

Though he’s currently spending his summer recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery, that hasn’t stopped Joel Embiid from spending some time passing along his love of the game to his son Arthur, who received a shooting lesson from his father on Wednesday. Taking to a less-than-regulation-sized hoop with his father in the paint and his mother, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to enter the 2025-26 season with so much hope that they can put their nightmare of a 2024-25 season completely in the rearview mirror. Injury woes prevented them from coalescing into the powerhouse team their roster indicated they could be, and their number one priority heading into the next campaign […]

After turning in a 28-10 double-double for the ages during his Utah Summer League debut, VJ Edgecombe has been unfortunately absent from action for the Philadelphia 76ers, leaving fans with a bummer summer waiting for his electrifying return. Unfortunately, those fans will have to wait at least one more game for that to happen, as […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have spent most of the free agency period so far with re-signing some of their own free agents. One of the 76ers’ most recent signings was to bring back veteran point guard Kyle Lowry. The 76ers have added a couple of new players to their roster, however, including a few on two-way […]

With the situation around the Philadelphia 76ers and Quentin Grimes, there has been some recent reporting on the likelihood of a possible sign-and-trade. While the rumors around the 76ers standout in Grimes will continue, it seems that the question of a potential sign-and-trade has been answered. In the latest column by Tony Jones of The […]

Though VJ Edgecombe was a scratch for the Philadelphia 76ers’ Summer League showdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the tale of his Utah debut against Ace Bailey and the hometown Jazz has kept fans incredibly excited about the Baylor product’s future. Taking the court alongside future teammates Adem Bona, Justin Edwards, and maybe a few […]

Teams across the NBA are participating in the Summer League, giving the incoming rookies and prospects a chance to get accustomed to the professional level and train for the upcoming season. Unfortunately, it sounds like Philadelphia 76ers’ top pick VJ Edgecombe went down with a concerning injury ahead of the team’s game against the Oklahoma […]

Kyle Lowry has had a long NBA career as he got it going back in 2006, and he isn’t done yet. Lowry and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed on a one-year deal, and this upcoming season will be Lowry’s 20th in the league. He certainly isn’t playing at the level that he was once at, […]

One of the more prized names on the free agent market who hasn’t yet been signed is Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes. Grimes rose from obscurity down the stretch of last season and put together an incredible stretch of games once the 76ers were essentially out of playoff contention. The reported holdup causing the two […]

The NBA Summer League is often a proving ground for rookies, and a Summer League clash in Salt Lake City delivered just that. In one of the marquee matchups of the first day, two of the most highly touted prospects from the 2025 NBA Draft went head-to-head as VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers took […]

VJ Edgecombe starred in his NBA Summer League debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they lost 93-89 against the Utah Jazz in what proved to be a highly electrifying affair. The No. 3 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft showed off his elite two-way potential by putting up 28 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, a […]

VJ Edgecombe had a standout performance in his NBA Summer League debut during Saturday’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz. In 30 minutes of action, Edgecombe was active in multiple areas of the game. He finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and a steal. He shot 13-of-26 from the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2025 free agency period has been a mixed bag. On one hand, they’ve added two interesting forwards to their roster in Trendon Watford and Jabari Walker, and didn’t even have to pay an arm or a leg to do it, with the former signing for the minimum while the latter agreed to […]

Guerschon Yabusele is one of many players who switched teams as a free agent. After the Philadelphia 76ers gave him a contract after the 2024 Olympics, Yabusele had the best season of his career. However, the fourth-year pro joined the New York Knicks as a free agent. 76ers general manager Daryl Morey prioritized other things, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the more quiet teams during the NBA free agency period so far. In fact, they actually lost a key contributor in Guerschon Yabusele who agreed to sign with the New York Knicks. The 76ers have brought back a couple of veteran guards with Kelly Oubre Jr. picking up […]

As contract negotiations continue between the Chicago Bulls and restricted free agent Josh Giddey, ESPN’s Kevin Pelton has identified another possible target for the franchise: Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes. In a recent piece evaluating restricted free agents, Pelton wrote that Chicago could make sense as a destination for Grimes, though the team remains focused […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ first season with the trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey was nothing short of a disaster, with all three dealing with injuries as the Sixers immediately went from Eastern Conference contender to one of the worst teams in the conference. Now, after drafting VJ Edgecombe with the third pick, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are desperate to turn the page after an awful, injury-plagued 24-58 campaign. They have brought in some new players like VJ Edgecombe, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, to position the franchise for long-term success. But the organization is also retaining some familiar faces to assist the squad […]

The New York Knicks and Guerschon Yabusele have agreed to a 2-year, $12 million contract in free agency, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. He will have a player option in the second year of this contract in New York. Yabusele, 29, was one of the better frontcourt players on the market this offseason, given […]

After making their first big swing of free agency, signing Tyrese Maxey’s friend Trendon Watford to a new two-year, $5.3 million deal, the Philadelphia 76ers are looking to do some classic addition by subtraction, scouring the league for a team to take on the contract of backup center Andre Drummond. That’s right, mere days after […]

After watching the rest of the Eastern Conference, especially the Atlanta Hawks, make move after move to improve their roster, the Philadelphia 76ers have finally joined the party, signing 24-year-old forward Trendon Watford to a two-year, $5.3 million deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Standing 6-foot-9, 240 pounds, Watford can do a little bit of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are making some roster moves before free agency begins, and it seems like they could be looking to make a few changes and sign new faces. The first thing they did was decline the team option of one of their key players at the end of the season, according to ESPN’s Shams […]

Philadelphia 76ers Kelly Oubre Jr. just made a major $8.4 million contract decision ahead of free agency. Philadelphia is coming off a dismal season that saw the franchise heavily struggle with injuries. While the uncertainty behind Joel Embiid and Paul George’s health status will always be a concern, there is some room for optimism. Jared […]

Fresh off a strong comeback season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Guerschon Yabusele is drawing significant interest in free agency, most notably from the ascending San Antonio Spurs. League sources, via Marc Stein of The Stein Line, project the Spurs as a strong suitor for the 29-year-old forward when free agency opens on June 30. “San […]

After successfully retaining their first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers had one mission: add athletic character fits with short and long-term potential. An easy ask? No, not really, but then again, considering the team’s current build, with three max contracts and a few question marks around them, what else are they […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have finalized a new three-year contract with forward Justin Edwards after declining his $1.9 million team option for the upcoming season, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal includes two guaranteed years and will pay Edwards $2 million in the 2025–26 season, marking a significant step forward in the young player’s promising NBA […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers drafted VJ Edgecombe with the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, it was meant to be a franchise-altering move. Sure, the team has drafted incredibly well under Daryl Morey since he came to town from Houston, with Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, and Adem Bona all playing important roles for […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers did reasonably well in the NBA Draft, they scored big by securing the return of Andre Drummond. On Friday, Drummond officially agreed to a player option worth $5 million for the upcoming year, per Shams Charania of ESPN. The terms of the agreement allow for Drummond to remain with the 76ers […]

ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas perfectly summed up the NBA Draft after the first round concluded on Wednesday: history will remember it as a coronation for No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, but there are several players in this class who will leave their mark in The Association. The Dallas Mavericks stumbled into the […]

On Wednesday, Auburn basketball standout Johni Broome was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers. The second-round pick received special recognition from his alma mater on their X page. “Big time! Johni is heading to the City of Brotherly Love!” Auburn posted.  Big time! Johni is heading to the City of Brotherly Love! pic.twitter.com/NDTjw1Hvf7 — Auburn Basketball […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got their guy with the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft, selecting V.J. Edgecombe out of Baylor. Edgecombe is an explosive shooting guard who can make plays on both sides of the ball, and many people have already started the comparisons for him. ESPN’s Jay Bilas had a few comparisons for […]

The NBA Draft is always an emotional night, but few had more tear-jerking thoughts in 2025 than Philadelphia 76ers selection VJ Edgecombe. After getting taken at No. 3 overall, Edgecombe could hardly contain his emotions while thanking his mother and reflecting on his journey. The former Baylor guard revealed how much his mother sacrificed to […]

It is officially time for the 2025 NBA Draft. Cooper Flagg is going to be the first pick for the Dallas Mavericks and Dylan Harper will be going second, but what happens after that is a major unknown. We finally have the answers to all of the draft questions in live time with the NBA […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most talked-about teams in the league right now as the club owns the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Amid speculation that the front office may or may not select Ace Bailey, rumors reveal a possible draft candidate due to Joel Embiid’s injury concerns. Buzz […]

It is finally time for the 2025 NBA Draft. This year’s pre-draft period has been like none other, as the unpredictability that awaits after Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are off the board will change the trajectory of the NBA for years to come. If there is anything known, it’s that plenty of trades are […]