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If recent rumors are to be believed, it appears Ben Simmons is feeling the financial consequences of his standoff with the Philadelphia 76ers. According to Howard Eskin of 94WIP during his Tuesday evening radio show, his sources have claimed that the want-away Sixers star is “cash flow broke.” Aside from the fines he has been […]

Despite the fact that the new season is now already in full swing, the Philadelphia 76ers and Ben Simmons’ camp have yet to find a resolution to their predicament. The former Rookie of the Year has yet to suit up for the Sixers this term as he continues to try and force his way out […]

The long awaited return of Sixers star Joel Embiid may be sooner rather than later. The Athletic NBA reporter Shams Charania tweeted that he could return this Saturday, per source. Sources: There’s optimism 76ers star Joel Embiid will return on Saturday vs. Minnesota following a three-week absence due to COVID-19. Embiid has been ramping up […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a difficult matchup with the Golden State Warriors on the slate for what should be an intriguing inter-conference battle on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a 76ers-Warriors prediction and pick. The Chase Center will play host to the 76ers on Wednesday, and the surging […]

The opening weeks of the regular season have not been kind to the Philadelphia 76ers. Between getting hit by health and safety protocols and the drama with Ben Simmons, Doc Rivers has had a depleted roster at his disposal. Despite the unfortunate circumstances, the Sixers have still managed to start the season on a good […]

Through 18 games, the Brooklyn Nets sit atop the Eastern Conference at 13-5. The much improved East has a fierce middle-class it didn’t have in years past. It’s probably too early to make a definitive ranking but it’s more fun to try now before it’s all more clear. Quick note on this list. This is […]

For months now, the basketball community has been asking itself one question. What is going to happen between Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers? Since the Sixers dropped game seven of the Eastern Conference semifinals to the Atlanta Hawks, things have been dicey between the team and one of their franchise cornerstones. Shortly after the […]

Things haven’t exactly gone as planned for the Philadelphia 76ers recently. Not only are they in the midst of a season-long road trip, but they’re missing multiple key players as well. Despite being shorthanded, though, the Sixers continued to be competitive on a nightly basis. In their latest matchup, the Sixers walked away with a […]

The Sacramento Kings recently made waves after they decided to fire Luke Walton as coach. The major shakeup could lead to some significant changes not only within the coaching ranks but also on the roster. The Kings have long been linked to Philadelphia 76ers want-away star Ben Simmons, but at this point, it sounds like […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took the floor in Sacramento on Monday night, looking to bounce back from their loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Getting back on track would not be easy, as Tobias Harris and Seth Curry were late scratches for the Sixers due to injury. Despite being without four of their five starters, the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took the floor Monday night for the fifth game of their season-long six-game road trip. Next up on their schedule was a matchup with the Sacramento Kings.  Heading into the matchup, the Sixers found themselves heavily depleted once again. With Tobias Harris, Seth Curry, Danny Green, and Joel Embiid all out, Doc […]

The Philadelphia Sixers have announced that Joel Embiid was able to get a workout in at the team’s practice facility on Monday. Embiid has been in the COVID-protocols. Joel Embiid has not played for the Sixers since November 8th. Over that time, Philadelphia is 1-6. This is huge news for the Sixers as they have […]

After surviving a stretch with a heavily depleted roster, the Philadelphia 76ers are close to being back to full strength. Tobias Harris, Matisse Thybulle and Isaiah Joe have all rejoined the team after being sidelined due to health and safety protocol. These returns could not have come at a better time, as fatigue looked to […]

Monday night will showcase an interconference matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Sacramento Kings. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Kings prediction and pick based on 76ers and Kings odds. The Philadelphia 76ers are finally just playing basketball and not worried about all the distractions surrounding the team. They are […]

While so many fans speculate about a Kyrie Irving for Ben Simmons trade, it sounds like the Sixers are more focused on acquiring James Harden. The moment Harden decided not to sign his extension with the Brooklyn Nets back in October, stories like this became inevitable. And they’re not going away. Sixers team President Daryl […]

Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts has got some shifty moves. In a 40-29 victory against the New Orleans Saints, Hurts broke defensive end Carl Granderson’s ankles before scoring a 24 yard rushing touchdown. Per Good Morning Football, a part of NFL Network: "This was Allen Iverson. This was Mo Cheeks. This was Andrew Toney. This […]

With a month of NBA action now in the books, it’s time to give a fresh perspective on teams around the league. Between the franchises who have shattered expectations and the ones who haven’t met, updated league-wide rankings are due and the Philadelphia 76ers are right in the mix. Recently, the people over at Bleacher […]

Like many expected, the Ben Simmons cloud continues to hang over the head of the Philadelphia 76ers this season. Despite the former number one pick not traveling with the team currently and a return date nowhere in sight, the situation continues to be a common talking point. There is no denying the Simmons saga has […]

It certainly seemed like Damian Lillard had fully broken out of his early-season slump on Saturday night. The Portland Trail Blazers superstar dropped 39 points and seven assists in his team’s hard-earned 118-111 win over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers, dominating from the opening tip. Lillard scored 12 points and hit a pair of 3s in […]

Earlier this week, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the Sixers were considering a Ben Simmons trade package revolving around Jerami Grant. But a more recent report suggests that those talks were worth next to nothing. Sixers reporter Kyle Neubeck of the Philly Voice revealed that there’s no real traction in any Ben […]

The Philadelphia Sixers have announced that Matisse Thybulle will be in the lineup for Saturday’s matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. This is Matisse Thybulle’s first game back for the Sixers in seven games. Getting Matisse Thybulle back is big news for the Sixers as they have struggled their past few games without him and […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Seth Curry knows exactly what his role is playing alongside bigger stars such as Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. Seth Curry has been playing the best basketball of his career so far with the Sixers. To date, he is averaging almost 16 points per game on an efficient 51% shooting. Clearly, Curry […]

We are now about a month into the NBA season, and the Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons saga remains a reoccurring topic among the basketball community. Even with the Sixers having a streak of ups and downs, most eyes remain on the situation regarding the former No. 1 pick. The three-time All-Star is not mentally ready […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were in a tough spot heading into Denver to face the Nuggets on Thursday. After losing a portion of the roster due to health and safety protocols, they found themselves on a five-game losing streak. The shorthanded Sixers group managed to stop the bleeding Thursday by taking down Nikola Jokic and the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have yet to resolve their Ben Simmons problem. The Sixers’ front office reportedly has a very steep asking price for Simmons. Daryl Morey insists that Philadelphia should get a star-caliber player in return for the 2017 first overall pick. However, interested teams are hesitant to budge on Philly’s price due to Simmons’ […]

Andre Iguodala knows what it’s like to be a star on the Philadelphia 76ers. Before his magical run with the Golden State Warriors, Iguodala was once upon a time the frontman for the Sixers himself. In a conversation with The Athletic reporter Sam Amick, the former Sixers veteran spoke out on the current plight of […]

Heading into this season, one reoccurring question for the Philadelphia 76ers was how they might look without Ben Simmons in the lineup. Despite spontaneously ending his holdout in the middle of the preseason, the former number one pick has not come close to taking the floor in an NBA game. Simmons has cited he is […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took the floor on Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets, looking to put an end to their current drought. Facing off against reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, this was going to be no small task. After suffering a blowout loss to the Utah Jazz in their previous game, the Sixers came out determined […]

Ben Simmons has been the center of controversy for the past several months. Now the Philadelphia 76ers star’s influence might be stretching beyond the confines of the NBA. Philadelphia-based reporter Howard Eskin revealed that Ben Simmons may become the subject of a violation against NCAA Division I basketball team St. Joseph’s. Ben Simmons has reportedly […]

The Sacramento Kings have failed to reach the NBA Playoffs for 15 seasons already, the longest active drought in the league. Their roster, coaches, and front office have drastically changed already, but the skid is still ongoing for the unfortunate franchise. In their 2021-22 campaign, the Kings are off to a 6-9 start, and one […]

Reports surfaced on Thursday that the Philadelphia 76ers are engaged in talks with the Detroit Pistons over a potential Ben Simmons deal involving Jerami Grant. Nevertheless, it is also being reported that the Sixers are also considering keeping Simmons in Philly despite what has been nothing short of a tumultuous standoff between the two sides, […]

Since entering the NBA in 2016, Ben Simmons has made an estimated $89,676,465 through his contracts, according to Spotrac. Some observers believe that figure is only going to rise moving forward despite the ugly situation Simmons has right now with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers selected Simmons with the first overall pick after one season […]

Ben Simmons wants to be traded away from the Philadelphia 76ers, and by the looks of it, the team is making progress in potentially dealing the want-away guard. According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Sixers are in discussions with the Detroit Pistons for a Simmons trade. The key player in Detroit’s package […]

Sixers guard Seth Curry is on pace for the best season of his career, especially from the three-point line. His averages are at career highs all across the board and it has earned him the most playing time of his career as well. While he still has a long way to go to be compared […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets play in an inter-conference matchup on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a 76ers-Nuggets prediction and pick. The 76ers and Nuggets will matchup Thursday as the Nuggets look to keep rolling and the 76ers look to stop their losing streak. Philadelphia has lost […]

Rumors around the Sixers show the chances of the NBA getting involved in the Ben Simmons trade drama that has been ongoing for some time now. After a lackluster performance in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Hawks, especially in Game 7 at home, many fans expected a possible departure of Simmons from Philly. The […]

The Philadelphia Sixers have a list of around 30 players who could satisfy the team’s needs in a Ben Simmons deal. There is also belief within the league that around 5-10 of those players listed could actually be available for the Sixers in the upcoming years, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. While 30 […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons continues to be away from the team due to mental health problems. He’s clearly not ready to play quite yet, but it’s a good sign the 25-year-old has seeked help from the Sixers’ doctors. While he is working on getting his mind right, he couldn’t be any further away from […]

Like everyone expected, the Ben Simmons saga remains a common talking point surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers. Even when they started the year on a high note, there was still endless drama regarding the former No. 1 pick. In the latest chapter of this ongoing stalemate between player and organization, the Sixers fined Simmons for not […]