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Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has received some staunch criticism of late amid his team’s recent slump. As a matter of fact, the Lakers have been playing poorly for much of the campaign, and it certainly feels like coach Vogel has been on a perpetual hot seat all season long. Danny Green, who […]

We are now just over the halfway point of the 2021-22 NBA regular season, and while there is still a ways to go, debates for seasonal awards have started to emerge. After a slow start to the year, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been nothing short of dominant for the last month and change […]

It’s looking increasingly likely that Ben Simmons will remain with the Philadelphia 76ers beyond the February 10th trade deadline. Head decision-maker Daryl Morey even admitted as much on Thursday during a local radio interview with 97.5 The Fanatic, admitting “there’s a very good chance” Simmons finishes the season with the Sixers. Just because Morey doesn’t […]

The Philadelphia 76ers still haven’t traded Ben Simmons. Well, the man behind the madness, Sixers president Daryl Morey, has finally spoken on why he’s basically holding out on moving the Aussie out of Philly. On Thursday, Morey was a guest on 97.5 The Fanatic and dropped numerous truth bombs, from what he thinks this current […]

In today’s day and age, player comparisons have become a big thing in sports. Whether it’s an upcoming draft prospect or someone at the height of their game, discussions always arise on who that player reminds people of. Currently, Joel Embiid is playing some of the best basketball of his life. He has been nothing […]

After falling short in the MVP race last season, Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is making a name for himself yet again to win the award. The Sixers’ big man has been on a tear as of late and may have just had his best performance of the season, if not his whole career. In […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took their home floor Wednesday night, looking to bounce back from a lackluster performance against the Washington Wizards. Next up on their schedule was a meeting with Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic. At the end of the first half, things were not looking good for the Sixers. Thanks to an array […]

Only two things are constant in life: 1. Change and 2. Ben Simmons trade rumors. Reports have surfaced that the Philadelphia 76ers have rejected a few impressive offers from several teams in exchange for the disgruntled star. But things will only heat up as the NBA trade deadline approaches. A handful of big-time names have […]

Where would the Philadelphia 76ers be without Joel Embiid? Probably in an ugly place. On Wednesday night, there was nothing ugly about the dominant performance of Embiid. The do-it-all Sixers behemoth tied his career-high with 50 points on 17-of-23 shooting from the field in their 123-110 win over the Orlando Magic. For good measure, he […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid and Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba had quite the showdown on Wednesday, with both players combining for 82 points in the contest. Unfortunately for Bamba, the Sixers had the last laugh, taking down Orlando 123-110. Sure enough being the brilliant trash-talker he is, Embiid–who had 50 points, 12 rebounds […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been on a heater lately. Entering Wednesday night, the Sixers have won nine of their previous 11 games. That has vaulted them past the play-in tournament and into the top five in the Eastern Conference. On Wednesday, the Sixers hosted the Orlando Magic. The matchup pitted Sixers superstar Joel Embiid against […]

Many rumors have surfaced recently claiming that the Sacramento Kings are working on a deal to acquire Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers. A source informed Sam Amick of The Athletic that the Kings have no interest in bringing back forward, Tobias Harris, in a Ben Simmons trade with the 76ers. The Kings previously stated […]

There has been a ton of reporting recently on the possibility of James Harden reuniting with his former GM Daryl Morey as part of a blockbuster Harden-Ben Simmons sign-and-trade this coming offseason. With Kyrie Irving serving as a part-time player and Kevin Durant now dealing with an MCL sprain which figures to sideline him through […]

The NBA trade deadline is approaching, and there are certain to be a slew of trade suggestions about Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia Sixers, including this one, which may be the weirdest yet. Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the Sacramento Kings are interested in dealing for the Sixers forward, Ben Simmons. According […]

Since the Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons saga began this past summer, many teams have tried to facilitate a trade for the former No. 1 pick. Some organizations have consistently popped up in rumors, while others have come and gone. The Detroit Pistons were a team linked to Simmons early on but appear to have gone […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons saga doesn’t appear to be any closer to a resolution as we get closer and closer to the Feb. 10 trade deadline. The Sixers are still driving a hard bargain in trade talks, while Simmons doesn’t seem to have any intention of suiting up at all until he’s traded. There […]

We are right around the midway point of the NBA regular season. The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the hottest teams in basketball. Thanks to an other-worldly stretch from Joel Embiid, they have won nine of their last 11 games. This hot streak has the Sixers knocking on the door of a top-four seed in […]

Ben Simmons probably won’t be continuing his career in the Motor City, but not for a lack of trying from the Detroit Pistons and head decision-maker Troy Weaver. According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, the Pistons offered the Philadelphia 76ers a trade package for the absent three-time All-Star consisting of Jerami Grant, Saddiq Bey, Kelly […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have still failed to trade Ben Simmons as the saga continues. While there have been reports that a deal could come to fruition by the deadline next month, it’s also expected the Aussie will sit out the rest of the season if he’s not moved by then. Well, if you’re asking former […]

The basketball community continues to ask itself one simple question: Will the Philadelphia 76ers end the Ben Simmons saga at the trade deadline? Sixers general manager Daryl Morey has just over three weeks to decide if he will move the former no. 1 pick or drag the stalemate out into another offseason. Based on how […]

One could argue that Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has irrational confidence. It goes both ways. It could be good, it could be disastrous. On Monday night, Kuzma tempted fate in the second quarter by driving all the way to the hoop to go up against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. It’s hard to overstate […]

After picking up a hard-fought win in Miami on Saturday night, the Philadelphia 76ers traveled to the nation’s capital for an afternoon meeting with the Washington Wizards. In the end, Washington came away with the victory on their home floor. Behind an array of contributors, they took down the Sixers by a final score of […]

Kyle Kuzma had a rather hilarious moment with Joel Embiid after the Washington Wizards forward posterized the Philadelphia 76ers center. Apparently, Embiid walked up to Kuzma after the dunk to joke that he’d punch him in the face if he did it again. Kyle Kuzma said Joel Embiid came up to him after the poster […]

It’s not often that somebody gets the better of Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, but that’s exactly what happened when Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma challenged the big man at the rim on Monday afternoon. Kuzma drove hard to the bucket and dunked hard all over Embiid’s head: Kyle Kuzma SONNED Joel Embiid 💥pic.twitter.com/lAdkMzAe2z — […]

The biggest story ahead of the Feb. 10 NBA trade deadline is whether or not Ben Simmons finds a new home. Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey has been very patient while Simmons sits out, with no intention of pulling the trigger on a bad deal. There have been reports suggesting Morey is more than willing […]

The Philadelphia 76ers‘ desire to trade Ben Simmons has not wavered, however, the team has no indication that is willing to offload the former No. 1 pick for anything less than a premium. While dealing Simmons at the trade deadline would seemingly be the ideal option for the Sixers, president Daryl Morey reportedly has a […]

The NBA regular season continues with games on Monday. The Philadelphia 76ers will travel to take on the Washington Wizards. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a 76ers-Wizards prediction and pick. These two teams have had somewhat similar starts to the season. The Philadelphia 76ers have a record of 25-17 and […]

Following a dominant win against the Boston Celtics Friday, the Philadelphia 76ers hopped right on a plane to Florida for the second leg of a back-to-back. Next up on the Sixers schedule was a meeting with an all too familiar face in Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat.  Despite playing the night before and having […]

There are many questions about this Philadelphia 76ers team and if they are good enough to compete for an NBA title with their current roster. They are currently playing without Ben Simmons who is on a massive contract and that certainly isn’t ever going to help a team. Although Simmons is not the guy that […]

As the Sacramento Kings are having another poor season, their players are up on the trading block. Guys like Buddy Hield, Harrison Barnes Marvin Bagley, and Tristan Thompson have been in rumors all season. Now, they are joined by De’Aaron Fox, whose name has frequently come up in trade rumors surrounding Ben Simmons According to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are going to be very active on the trade market. After a whole summer of trade rumors around Ben Simmons, there is a new rumor surrounding the Sixers. According to multiple reports, the Sixers are trying to add forward Tobias Harris to any Simmons deal. Harris signed a $180 million extension in […]

Saturday night in the Association will feature this elite Eastern Conference matchup! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Heat prediction and pick. The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a huge win over the Boston Celtics Friday night. They controlled the game for the entire night and won 111-99. Philadelphia improves to […]

This year’s NBA trade deadline is centered heavily around the Philadelphia 76ers. From the never-ending  Ben Simmons saga to the report that the Sixers want to include Tobias Harris with him in any trades, speculation on what moves (if any) Sixers will make is going to be constant. Sixers president Daryl Morey and the front […]

It was a reversal of fortune for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night as they easily dispatched Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics almost from start to finish. The Sixers took an 11-10 lead over the Celtics with 6:28 left in the first quarter and never looked back. Once they extended the […]

Following a lackluster performance against the Hornets Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers took their home floor Friday night, looking to get back on track. Next up on their schedule was a longtime Sixers rival in the form of the Boston Celtics.  From the opening tip, the Sixers asserted themselves as the better team. They ripped off […]

With just under a month to go until the NBA trade deadline, the rumor mill is starting to heat up. Surprising to few, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons remains to be one of the main names popping up in reports. The former no. 1 pick has yet to suit up for the Sixers as […]

The Boston Celtics are currently on the verge of being on the outside of the playoff picture. With a home game against the Philadelphia 76ers on deck, they have the chance to secure a big win over their division rival. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will be ready to go. However, the availability of one […]

The Sacramento Kings have been one of the teams consistently mentioned as a Ben Simmons trade suitor, and the Philadelphia 76ers discussed the idea of a trade involving Simmons and De’Aaron Fox earlier this week, according to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. Haynes notes, however, that the “dialogue remains exploratory due diligence.” The report also states […]

Friday night in the Association will feature this iconic rivalry in the East! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-76ers prediction and pick. The Boston Celtics are dead even at 21-21 on the season. They have a chance to go above .500 for the first time since early in the season. […]