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The Philadelphia 76ers took their home floor Friday night, looking to extend their winning streak to six games. Next up on the schedule was the San Antonio Spurs, who were without majority of their rotation due to health and safety protocols.  From the opening tip, the Sixers asserted themselves against a lowly Spurs team. They […]

With the trade deadline just a month away, Ben Simmons’ future with the Philadelphia 76ers has been put into the spotlight once again. There hasn’t been much progress in terms of trading him, but the Sixers might be the one to blame for that. According to the latest report by NBA insider Marc Stein, the […]

In last season’s playoffs, Ben Simmons all but sunk his trade value and his future with the Philadelphia 76ers in a series loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Simmons’ absence has adversely affected the Sixers this season but they are still well above the Hawks in the standings. At 17-20, Atlanta is struggling and needs to […]

Friday night in the Association will feature two interconference teams going at it. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-76ers prediction and pick. The San Antonio Spurs are coming off a win against the Boston Celtics last time out. They swept Boston on the season and will look to continue to […]

The Duke Blue Devils have been one of the better programs of all time under the leadership of head coach Mike Krzyzewski. Krzyzewski, who is in his final season, is the winningest head coach in Division I men’s basketball history and has taken home five national championships. The legendary Duke head coach has also recruited […]

Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Houston Rockets this week, Tobias Harris was one of the biggest storylines. Not for his play, but something he did during the game that raised some eyebrows. It’s no secret Harris has struggled in 2021-22. Coming off arguably the best season of his career, his play of late […]

Due to health and safety protocols once again taking a heavy toll on teams, the NBA has put new rules in place to help keep rosters afloat. Opposed to playing shorthanded, they can now sign additional players to 10-day contracts via the hardship exemption. This includes teams like the Sixers. Front offices across the league […]

The Philadelphia 76ers kept their hot streak alive Wednesday night in Orlando. After taking down the Magic by a final of 116-106, they are now winners of five straight. Here are some observations from the matchup.  1) Seth Curry sliding into point guard role nicely  With Tyrese Maxey entering health and safety protocol, the Sixers […]

It has been a long season for the Orlando Magic. They entered Wednesday night’s game hosting the Philadelphia 76ers 7-31. Meanwhile, the Sixers were moving in the other direction. The Sixers had won four straight and were a season-high four games over .500. Despite how rough it’s been for the Magic, there is one silver […]

Ben Simmons remains a member of the Philadelphia 76ers organization and practically no one is happy about it, including the disgruntled Sixers star. However, Daryl Morey remains adamant about getting a hefty return for Simmons and it appears he still isn’t giving up his dreams of acquiring Damian Lillard or Bradley Beal. Via The Athletic: […]

Wednesday night in the NBA will showcase this Eastern Conference matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Magic prediction and pick. The Philadelphia 76ers continue to be right in the middle of the pack in the Eastern Conference. Their 19-16 record is good for sixth place in the East. The Orlando […]

It’s so secret this season has not been kind to Philadelphia 76ers talent Tobias Harris. Between injuries and health and safety protocol, he struggled to get in any rhythm on the court. Constantly being in-and-out of the Sixers lineup has taken a hit on his production as well. After having a career year where many […]

Last September, Kate Scott made history by becoming the first-ever female play-by-play announcer of the Philadelphia 76ers. It was quite the accomplishment for Scott, as the majority of the teams in the NBA still go with an all-male panel to cover games. Sadly, it seems many people are still living in 1827 and throwing a […]

On Tuesday, it was announced that Philadelphia Sixers star center Joel Embiid won the Eastern Conference Player of the Month Award. Chicago Bulls superstar Zach LaVine took to social media to share his thoughts. Wow….😡 — Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) January 4, 2022 Clearly, LaVine is not a believer. His teammate, DeMar DeRozan was also one […]

Since returning to the lineup from health and safety protocols, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been a man possessed. Every night, he has put the team on his back and put them in a position to win. Whether it’s hitting shots in the clutch or anchoring the defense, Embiid continues to do whatever it […]

The Philadelphia 76ers kicked off the new year on their home floor with a matchup against the Houston Rockets. Facing off against one of the league’s worst teams in terms of record, they had a great opportunity to extend their winning streak. After pulling away in the third quarter, the Sixers managed to easily put […]

Since he arrived to the Philadelphia 76ers, many have come to praise Danny Green. Primarily because he was traded for Al Horford and his massive contract, but also because he brings a lot to the table. Along with being a much better fit in the lineup, Green also brings veteran leadership and championship experience to […]

The Houston Rockets will play the Philadelphia 76ers in an inter-conference battle on Monday. It’s time continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-76ers prediction and pick. The Rockets and 76ers will play on Monday as Philadelphia looks to continue their winning streak vs. a struggling Houston team. The 76ers were hit hard by Covid […]

The NBA has gone into other spheres of entertainment in the past. NBA stars have made iconic movies, published music albums, and have done much more. Today’s NBA athlete transcends the sport and goes into other parts of public life. Thus, it is not a surprise that they have also gone into wrestling. The biggest […]

The All-Star season is upon us in the NBA. Around the New Year, the league starts the All-Star voting period and major discussions ensue around the community. Some players are considered locks, some are on the fence, and some previous All-Stars are nowhere to be found. For the Philadelphia 76ers, the squad will definitely have […]

It’s quite alarming to think that we’re already approaching the halfway point of the season and yet Ben Simmons has not played a single minute for the Philadelphia 76ers in 2021/22. As it is, it sounds like the Sixers are far from finding a resolution with Simmons’ camp. Heck, even Kyrie Irving is set to […]

Another year is in the books. 2021 was a rollercoaster ride, to say the least. But now, all the focus is on making the most of 2022. This time of year, New Year’s resolutions are customary. Some people like to set fitness goals, while others are more hobby-based, such as wanting to read more books. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers traveled to Brooklyn Thursday night for a matchup with the conference-leading Nets. Since these two teams faced off earlier this month, Brooklyn has gotten some reinforcements. This time around, the Sixers would have to slow down not only Kevin Durant but James Harden as well. Despite the Nets having two-thirds of their […]

Since stepping foot in the NBA, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been obsessed with adding more to his arsenal. Thanks to this dedication to his craft, the All-Star center has become a one-of-a-kind type player. The things he can do at his size are things we have never seen from a 7-footer in the […]

With so much going on this NBA season, one of the loudest storylines before it even began has virtually been forgotten. Ben Simmons is still a member of the Philadelphia 76ers – at least on paper. While that narrative has become an afterthought to some, it’s far from that for the Sixers star’s bank account. […]

When NBA teams go through a rebuild, the primary goal is to find a “franchise guy.” Someone they can develop in-house who can be the face of the organization for at least a decade. There can be a lot of trial and error with this, but sometimes, a front office makes the correct move that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took the floor in Brooklyn Thursday with a chance to extend their winning streak to three games. With Kevin Durant and James Harden in the lineup, the Nets had all the firepower they needed to end the Sixers’ momentum. Things were neck-and-neck down the stretch, but the Sixers managed to take down […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has always tagged himself as one of the most dominant players in the NBA. Well, in recent games, he’s been exactly that. Embiid once again powered the Sixers to notch a 110-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The All-Star big man finished with 34 points on 11-of-23 shooting from the […]

Tempers were flaring in this one. Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers came to Barclays Center looking for some revenge. The Brooklyn Nets sit comfortably in first place in the Eastern Conference and have won both prior games versus the Sixers. Kevin Durant has pretty much owned Embiid and company this season and even waved […]

The wild ending of the heavyweight battle between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets got a little chippy towards the end. Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant, the stars of their respective teams, got into it late in the game, as the two played exchanged trash talk. In typical Embiid fashion, he proceeded to wave […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got a big road win Thursday night, winning in Brooklyn over the Nets, 110-102. The Sixers, along with the Bucks, are the perceived biggest threats to the Nets in the Eastern Conference. That made Thursday night’s game a little more important. There was a lot of energy in the building, most of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a pivotal showdown with the Eastern Conference’s best in the Brooklyn Nets. Unfortunately, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers was hit with a COVID-19 setback ahead of the big game against the Nets, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers has entered the league’s Covid protocols, team source tells ESPN. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will play the Brooklyn Nets in an Eastern Conference matchup on Thursday. It’s time continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Nets prediction and pick. The 76ers and Nets play on Thursday as Brooklyn gets Kevin Durant back out of the NBA’s health and safety protocols. It will be Durant’s first game […]

Since the dawn of the Ben Simmons saga over the summer, multiple teams have been linked to trade rumors for the disgruntled star. Some have been more consistent, while others have come and gone. Despite a vast number of potential suitors, a deal has still yet to be done. One of the teams most regularly […]

There were a lot of positive takeaways from the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Toronto Raptors Tuesday night. Joel Embiid continued his dominant stretch, the supporting cast showed signs of life again, and much more. One of the game’s biggest storylines came from Tobias Harris, who did something he had never done before. For the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers picked up their second straight win Tuesday night, beating the Toronto Raptors by a final score of 114-109. This victory did not come easy, as Toronto made a strong push in the second half to make the game interesting in the final minutes. Like the rest of the NBA, the Raptors have […]

Over the past few seasons, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has cemented himself among the upper echelon of NBA superstars. It took some time for him to get to this point, but there is no denying Embiid is a top-10 player in the league right now. With each passing year, the All-Star big man continues […]

In a game where the Toronto Raptors were still missing a significant portion of their rotation, including any and all typical centers (of which the roster has arguably none of anyway), Chris Boucher stepped up with his best performance of the season to date. “After the Cleveland game, it kind of gave me a perspective […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took the floor in Toronto Tuesday night, looking to build some momentum off their win vs. the Wizards. This would be another matchup against a shorthanded squad as the Raptors have been hit hard by health and safety protocol. They received some reinforcements heading into the game, but it was not enough.  […]