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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 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have found themselves in a bit of a rough patch. After starting the season on a high note, health and safety protocols took out a portion of the roster, leaving Doc Rivers heavily undermanned. Between playing shorthanded and guys having to play longer stretches, they have struggled to get back in the […]

The Ben Simmons debacle with the Philadelphia Sixers happened to be the biggest form of entertainment in the league for quite some time, and it hasn’t stopped. After a humiliating playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks where the basketball world saw Simmons’ historically poor free throw percentage, the guard’s future in Philadelphia was in serious […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on a free fall, having lost all of their last five games, a stretch that coincides exactly with Sixers big man Joel Embiid’s absence. Embiid has been sidelined for the fifth game in a row during the Sixers’ 120-85 road loss to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday after getting entering the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers kicked off a season-long six-game road trip Tuesday night with a matchup against the Utah Jazz. Despite players slowly returning from health and safety protocols, they still find themselves without multiple key players. Utah took advantage of the depleted squad and won the game in blowout fashion, extending the Sixers’ losing streak […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans haven’t been bashful about their frustration against Ben Simmons. One Sixers fan was even more concerned about his anger towards Big Ben than his car getting hit in real life. The radio talk show Angelo Cataldi and the Morning Team on 94WIP took a caller on their program who introduced himself as […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster initially took a hit, the team did a good job remaining competitive. Unfortunately, things have taken a turn for the worst in their recent stretch. While they’ve received some reinforcements in the form of Tobias Harris, the Sixers still find themselves on the wrong end of a four-game losing streak. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz play in a inter-conference matchup on Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a 76ers-Jazz prediction and pick. The 76ers and Jazz both come into play on Tuesday struggling a bit of late. Philadelphia has been ravaged by players being in health and safety […]

The Philadelphia 76ers clearly aren’t backing down with regards to the Ben Simmons trade saga. The Sixers have reportedly slapped the want-away star with another hefty fine, this time for missing the team’s upcoming six-game road stint. This report comes from NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic: The Philadelphia 76ers have fined Ben Simmons […]

While things have quieted down, for the time being, the Ben Simmons cloud still hangs over the head of the Philadelphia 76ers. The three-time All-Star has cited he is not mentally ready to join his teammates on the court, and a potential return date has not come close to being discussed. There is still no […]

Even though the Philadelphia 76ers find themselves on the wrong end of a losing streak right now, there is one glowing positive of their recent stretch: second-year guard Tyrese Maxey continues to flourish in his expanded role. Sixers head coach Doc Rivers gave Maxey a big challenge heading into this year, and he has started […]

Ben Simmons is still not playing with the Philadelphia 76ers after a chaotic 2021 playoffs and offseason that saw their relationship fall through the cracks. While Ben has returned to the team, all the signs point that they are heading to a breakup. Several fans and experts have blamed Simmons for the situation. After all, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers could not contain Giannis Antetokounmpo in their Tuesday night matchup. The Milwaukee Bucks star posted 31 points, 16 rebounds, and some heavy admiration from Doc Rivers. The Sixers head coach was vocal on what he loves about the Greek Freak, making a point to indicate his fearlessness at getting to the free […]

Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Dave Joerger is stepping away from the team in order to undergo treatments for Stage I cancer, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. He informed the Sixers of his diagnosis of cancer in his head-and-neck area Saturday night. Joerger explained that he has already been receiving treatments for weeks but will have […]

The Boston Celtics recently emerged as one of the teams that were still working out a possible trade deal for the Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons. At the center of the rumors was Jaylen Brown, who was linked to a one-for-one swap for the Sixers’ want-away star. Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens has broken […]

Throughout the Ben Simmons trade saga, there have been an endless amount of mock trades. Now that a new team has reportedly entered the sweepstakes for the three-time All-Star, we have a fresh batch of new trade frameworks. Recently, Bleacher Report released an article with four new trade ideas for teams across the league. Among […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ roster has taken a massive hit over the past week and a half, but they are starting to inch their way back to full strength. After missing the past six games due to health and safety protocols, star forward Tobias Harris made his return to the Sixers lineup. He tallied 19 points, […]

The Toronto Raptors scored a huge win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, 115-109, and it was thanks in large part to a huge performance by Raptors guard Fred VanVleet. The 27-year-old combo guard also hit a dagger trey with less than a minute remaining in the game and it prompted quite a celebration from […]