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The Philadelphia 76ers added Andre Drummond to their team this summer. This was a great addition by the 76ers as they could use some help at the center position while Joel Embiid has nights that he’s resting. Embiid is currently out for the foreseeable future as he is in the health and safety protocols after […]

Despite an impressive start to the season, the Philadelphia 76ers continue to find themselves in a tough predicament. Health and safety protocol hit the team hard last season and has once again left Doc Rivers’ roster shorthanded. Early Monday afternoon, reports came out that Sixers star Joel Embiid will miss the team’s matchup with the […]

There were reports on Monday suggesting that the Boston Celtics are interested in trading for Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons. Simmons has not played a game yet this season for the Sixers and it’s unclear when or if he is going to make his return. Let’s take a look at three reasons why this wouldn’t be […]

Wantaway guard Ben Simmons has given in to the Philadelphia 76ers’ demand to have their mental health consultants help him as he deals with his mental health issues. The Australian playmaker recently handed the Sixers the list of mental health professionals he’s working with so they can be up to date with regards to his […]

After new reports came out almost daily regarding the Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons trade saga this summer, things came to a screeching halt once training camp was underway. Now that teams have gotten a handful of games under their belt, rumors are beginning to swirl again. In his latest news dump, Shams Charania of The […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly shown an interest in a potential Jaylen Brown-Ben Simmons swap with the Boston Celtics, but the brief negotiations they’ve had could be false. According to Celtics beat writer Mark Murphy of The Boston Herald, there have been absolutely no discussions between the two sides. Per league source: Report of Celtics […]

Sixers superstar Joel Embiid was slated to rest on Monday night against the New York Knicks in the tail end of a back-to-back. Turns out, he’s actually heading into health and safety protocols and could be out for a few games. Via Shams Charania of The Athletic: 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid has entered health and […]

The Ben Simmons saga continues to roll on with the Sixers, and there’s still no timetable for a potential return. He was recently fined again as he tries to get his mental health right. However, Simmons has taken a big step in preventing himself from losing more money. The Aussie has provided the Sixers with […]

The Boston Celtics have engaged in trade talks for Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Though there has been interest and conversation, no serious trade negotiations have taken place at this point. If the deal were to go through, however, the Sixers would like to see rising star Jaylen […]

The NBA season continues on Monday night as the New York Knicks will hit the road and take on the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Knicks-76ers prediction and pick. Both these teams have had strong starts to the season. The Knicks are 6-4 but are coming off […]

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to shock the basketball community in the opening weeks of the regular season. Through their first 10 games, they sit at a record of 8-2 and are atop the Eastern Conference. What is most impressive about their hot start to the year is the circumstances they have overcome. Along with the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are off to a subpar start after 10 games, losing to the Washington Wizards on Sunday night to fall to 4-6. Giannis Antetokounmpo and company have been hobbled by injuries, leaving the team lacking in firepower. Giannis once again had a monster effort for the Bucks, tallying 29 points, 18 rebounds, five […]

Joel Embiid is never bashful in speaking his mind. The Philadelphia 76ers start was true to his nature after their latest win over the Chicago Bulls. The Sixers star was vocal about his newfound respect for new teammate Georges Niang, who has scored in double-digits in seven of the team’s first 10. Via Sixers reporter […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took the floor in Chicago on Saturday looking to extend their win streak to six games. Zach LaVine and the Bulls sought revenge after losing in Philadelphia last week but would fall short again. Despite a late push in the closing minutes, the Sixers held on and won by a final score […]

The Philadelphia 76ers stand atop the Eastern Conference after racking up six consecutive victories, none bigger than their latest win against the upstart Chicago Bulls. The Sixers early-season success goes far beyond the shoulders of Joel Embiid – and he knows it too. The Cameroonian big man was vocal on his Bulls win co-star Furkan […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is a great basketball player, but there’s another thing he’s really good at: annoying his opponents and their supporters. The Sixers big man proved as much on Saturday right after banking a clutch triple that ensured Philly’s 114-105 win. With less than 20 seconds left and the team just ahead […]

In the Philadelphia 76ers’ exhilarating 114-105 victory over the Chicago Bulls, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers etched his name into the NBA history books. He became the 10th coach in league history to earn 1,000 career wins, as well as just the second Black coach to achieve the feat. Congrats to @sixers coach @DocRivers for […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are off to an impressive start to the regular season. Through nine games, they sit atop the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-2. While they’ve started the year off on a high note, things have taken a sharp turn in the wrong direction. Staying healthy is a top goal for every […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were all over the news in the offseason of the issues surrounding the Ben Simmons saga. Everyone was wondering if it would affect their play on the court whether Simmons eventually decides to suit up or just sit down for 82 games. In their first nine games of the season, the Sixers […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have resumed fining Ben Simmons, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Sixers fined Simmons his $360,000 game salary for Thursday’s victory over the Detroit Pistons and will continue to fine him moving forward “until he cooperates with team physicians on his mental health issues and fulfills other basketball-related obligations.” Simmons continues to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had what many considered a quiet offseason. In light of no enticing trade offer coming about for Ben Simmons, Daryl Morey made multiple lateral moves to keep the Sixers in a position to remain competitive. Among the small moves made was bringing in sharpshooting forward Georges Niang. The 28-year-old was brought in […]

Taking the plunge on those Ben Simmons cards being sold in the market is a risk most collectors would likely pass on. With all the drama between the Australian point forward and the Philadelphia 76ers right now, there are better options than investing in the disgruntled All-Star’s stock. But when one digs below the surface, […]

After picking up a win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers flew to Detroit for the dreaded home/road back-to-back. Despite playing the night before and being down a handful of players, the Sixers managed to keep their win streak alive. They took down Cade Cunningham and the Pistons by a final score […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been rolling as of late, stringing up five consecutive wins after their thrashing of the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. At this point, the Ben Simmons saga seems as forgotten as season two of True Detective. The Sixers used a balanced attack to thwart the Pistons, with five players finishing in […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Seth Curry is off to a fantastic start and is on pace for record-breaking numbers, not even his brother has done. The younger Curry has been nothing but fantastic for the Sixers so far this season and his shooting numbers have been nothing but a breath of fresh air as they continue […]

Despite some unfortunate circumstances, the Philadelphia 76ers are off to a strong start in the 2021-22 regular season. Through eight games, they sit at a record of 6-2, tied for second-best in the Eastern Conference. Heading into the year, all eyes were on the Sixers to see how they would look with Ben Simmons still […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons will play in an Eastern Conference matchup on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a 76ers-Pistons prediction and pick. The 76ers and Pistons come into play Thursday in very different situations. The 76ers, while navigating the Ben Simmons saga, have remained competitive this […]

The Philadelphia 76ers finished up a four-game homestand Wednesday night with a matchup against the red-hot Chicago Bulls. While Joel Embiid made his return to action, the Sixers still found themselves shorthanded. This did not matter, as they managed to take down Chicago by a final score of 103-98, extending their winning streak to four […]

Joel Embiid isn’t having the best start to the season thus far. The Philadelphia 76ers center was blunt in that he thinks the new Wilson ball that the NBA is using this year has played a huge part in that. The Sixers star bared his frustrations on the Wilson ball after their hard-fought victory against […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid was back to his trolling antics on Wednesday after a successful overturned call against the Chicago Bulls. The four-time All-Star made a huge defensive play against the Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan that ultimately sealed the huge win for the home squad. With the Bulls down by four with under 10 seconds […]

Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey approached Ben Simmons Wednsday and asked him about returning to play, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Simmons told Morey “he is not yet mentally ready to play and is continuing to seek professional help.” There’s no timetable for Simmons’ return to game action. The report claims “team officials have been […]

The NBA season continues on Wednesday night. The Chicago Bulls will hit the road and take on the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Bulls-76ers prediction and pick. Both of these teams have started off the season strongly. The Chicago Bulls are 6-1, and they’re coming off back […]

Former NBA star and current head coach Chauncey Billups has high praise for Philadelphia 76ers guard, Tyrese Maxey. Before the game on Monday between the 76ers and the Portland Trail Blazers, Billups admitted that he’s a fan of the youngsters game, “He’s a high-energy guy,” he said. “I think he’s really skilled. “I think he’s […]

Ben Simmons has cited mental health reasons for not being able to play for the Philadelphia 76ers just yet. As it appears, however, he is refusing to get any help from the Sixers on that matter. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, the situation is frustrating the Sixers as they try to help Simmons address […]

Heading into this season, many expected Tyrese Maxey to take on a larger role in his sophomore season. These expectations grew even more as the Ben Simmons saga raged on throughout the offseason. With the former number one pick still on the sidelines, it has fallen on Maxey to fill the void. In light of […]

Heading into their matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers Monday, the Sixers found themselves incredibly short-handed. Joel Embiid was out due to scheduled rest, Ben Simmons is still not ready to rejoin the team on the court, and Tobias Harris was scratched late because of health and safety protocol. Despite being without their entire big […]

Things did not look great for the Philadelphia 76ers heading into their matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Joel Embiid did not dress in the matchup due to rest, and then tragedy struck shortly before tip-off when Tobias Harris had to be scratched late due to health and safety protocols.  Despite being […]

Damian Lillard had another poor shooting night on Monday as the Portland Blazers fell to the Philadelphia 76ers, 113-103. Dame has been struggling mightily to start the season as the Blazers now fall to 3-4. In his mind, however, Dame is more than willing to embrace the difficulties he’s currently going through. According to the […]

While Philadelphia 76ers fans were showering Damian Lillard with “We want Lillard” chants during Monday’s game, the cameras of the game’s broadcast focused on Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups who looked like he was smirking at what the Sixers faithful are doing. "We want Lillard" chants in Philly 👀 pic.twitter.com/23ZQujuGaJ — Bleacher Report […]