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James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday evening, giving the Clippers their fifth victory in a row. The 2018 MVP has been performing at a high level this season, which recently sparked a lot of praise from former NBA star Paul Pierce. Pierce, who led the Boston Celtics to […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has endured scrutiny since the season began. This time, it comes at the hands of Shaquille O’Neal and Alonzo Mourning. The two Hall-of-Famers engaged in a back-and-forth discussion on The Big Podcast about Embiid and his inability to play back-to-back games. “I’m an executive so I can’t just be bashing […]

With the holiday season right around the corner, the NBA enters an interesting part of the schedule. Aside from Emirates NBA Cup games still being played and teams fighting for position in their group standings for a potential spot in the quarterfinals of the tournament, we are approaching a realization point in the 2024-25 season. […]

Joel Embiid is still dealing with a knee injury that has kept him in and out of lineup this season, but some people are still trying to figure out where it came from. After playing during the Paris Olympics, Embiid came back to the 76ers and was put on a strict load management routine where […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers couldn’t even have a full weekend to celebrate the first win co-led by Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain. Following a feel-good win on Friday, the Los Angeles Clippers shoved them back into their sorrowful basement in the standings, winning 125-99 and dropping their record to 3-13. The Clippers diced the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (3-13) sought their first consecutive wins of the season as they welcomed the Los Angeles Clippers (11-7) to town. After their first win in regulation on Friday, the Sixers got boatraced. The final score: 125-99. Joel Embiid and Paul George remained inactive, leaving the hopes of Philly fans on Tyrese Maxey and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a horrible 3-12 start this season, with both Paul George and Joel Embiid barely playing so far due to injuries. Because of their absences, others have had to step up, especially rookie Jared McCain and budding star Tyrese Maxey. While Maxey’s play is already expected given how well he […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-76ers prediction and pick. The Philadelphia 76ers (2-12) host the Los Angeles Clippers (9-7) on Sunday, looking to snap their losing streak against a Clippers […]

Amid a challenging start to the season, the Philadelphia 76ers’ backcourt duo of Tyrese Maxey and rookie Jared McCain are addressing concerns about their size and defensive capabilities. Despite the team’s 3-12 record, both guards have delivered standout performances, prompting discussions about their effectiveness together. Maxey, standing at 6-foot-2, has been a consistent offensive force, […]

The only saving grace of the Philadelphia 76ers’ nightmare start to the 2024-25 season has been the stellar play of rookie point guard Jared McCain. McCain has strung together quite a nice stretch; heading into their Friday night NBA Cup game against the Brooklyn Nets, the 20-year-old guard has scored 20 or more points in […]

After a tumultuous road trip, the Philadelphia 76ers (3-12) hosted the Brooklyn Nets (6-10). Ben Simmons had the chance to stick it to his old team even further by leading his plucky squad to a win. But, as if this chance was an open layup, he and the Nets flubbed it, allowing the Sixers to […]

As the Philadelphia 76ers prepared to take the court against the Brooklyn Nets in what unfortunately felt like a must-win game, fans collectively asked more or less the same question: what kind of magical feat would Jared McCain pull off next? Riding high on a seven-game streak with at least 20 points scored, would the […]

When the team’s shenanigans make more news than its performance, you know things are bad. In the ongoing Philadelphia 76ers’ circus, Joel Embiid is the betting favorite to be the Sixers’ locker room snitch, per NBA Central. Joel Embiid -110, Eric Gordon +325, Tyrese Maxey +500, Paul George +800, Reggie Jackson +800, Andre Drummond +1800, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers ruled Joel Embiid out for their Friday night game against the Brooklyn Nets, joining Paul George on the list of inactive players. Embiid will also miss Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, the team said in an in-game update. “Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee,” the 76ers announced. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are hosting the Brooklyn Nets in their latest NBA Cup showdown. They are one of two winless teams in Group A (along with the Charlotte Hornets) and are hoping to turn their fortunes around. However, they may be without their superstar again as they prepare for the 7:00 P.M. EST tipoff at […]

Tim Hardaway Sr. joined The Mark Jackson Show to talk about his son, Don Nelson, Pat Riley, and more. Hardaway Sr. spoke on the situation unfolding with the Philadelphia 76ers involving the recent players-only meeting in which Tyrese Maxey confronted Joel Embiid. The NBA Hall of Famer had plenty to say on the topic, including […]

In the middle of the Philadelphia 76ers’ storm of injuries and losses, Jared McCain’s historic production has been a radiant bright spot. McCain has become a front-runner in the Rookie of the Year race, racking up high-scoring games better than any of his peers and displaying a veteran-like feel for the game. He’s emerging as […]

Joel Embiid, Paul George, and the Philadelphia 76ers are enduring their third-worst start since the dawn of The Process era. Rookie Jared McCain has surprisingly been the team’s most reliable performer so far, but the Sixers continue to squander prime opportunities to turn their season around. In a recent episode of Podcast P presented by […]

The Brooklyn Nets visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday for their third NBA Cup matchup. Leading scorer Cam Thomas is listed as probable on the team’s injury report. The fourth-year guard was a late scratch for the Nets’ 116-115 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday due to lower back tightness. Here’s everything we know […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have gotten off to a brutal start to the 2024-25 NBA season, currently sitting in last place in the Eastern Conference at 2-12 following Wednesday evening’s road loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. That game was the first in which Paul George, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey shared the floor together, but it […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Paul George underwent a left knee MRI on Thursday that revealed no structural damage, according to Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports. George, who suffered a scary-looking left knee hyperextension in Wednesday night’s 117-111 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, has been diagnosed with a left knee bone bruise and will be re-evaluated by […]

The Brooklyn Nets will battle the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup Tournament Game. It will be a wild one at Wells Fargo Center as we share our NBA cup odds series and make a Nets-76ers prediction and pick. The 76ers lost another game on Wednesday, falling 117-111 to the Memphis Grizzlies. Unfortunately, things worsened […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ team meeting following their loss to the Miami Heat was leaked to the media shortly thereafter, sparking a wave of controversy and putting even more pressure on the team. After assembling a Big 3 of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George this offseason, the Sixers have had as bad of a […]

It’s safe to say that through fourteen games, the 2024-25 season could not have gotten off to a worse start for the Philadelphia 76ers. After signing Paul George in the offseason, there was optimism in the City of Brotherly Love that after years of processing, this could finally be the season that the 76ers got […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are still going through their disappointing season, and their team meeting is the latest thing that has had people talking. In the meeting, Tyrese Maxey reportedly called out Joel Embiid for being late to activities and how it’s affecting the team. Patrick Beverley, a former teammate of both Maxey and Embiid, spoke […]

The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in a similar situation after losing to the Memphis Grizzlies: Paul George hyperextended his left knee and his availability going forward is uncertain. George hurt his knee going for a rebound in the Sixers’ 117-111 loss. Nick Nurse said that he will be evaluated soon and that he was close […]

Welp, there’s no way two ways about it: the Philadelphia 76ers are a bad, bad basketball team. Now sure, there are plenty of reasons why the team is having issues, as they just can’t seem to get all three of their max players on the court at the same time. Joel Embiid and Paul George […]

The leaked contents of a Philadelphia 76ers’ team meeting provided a backdrop for the brutal start they’ve had to the 2024-25 season. Joel Embiid getting called out by Tyrese Maxey for being late and the general discontent of the team made for a huge story. Embiid was not at all happy that the contents of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (2-12) finished a road trip against the Memphis Grizzlies (9-7) as the frustrations of their rough start have started to surface. The Sixers finally got to see their star trio go to work. Despite that and Joel Embiid playing a great game, their results stayed the same, losing 117-111. Coming into this […]

The Philadelphia 76ers just can’t escape the injury bug this season. They came into Wednesday night’s action just 2-11 on the season, tied for the worst record on the Eastern Conference. Injuries play a large part in their struggles, as the 76ers have been without Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George for portions of […]

Things had to change for the Philadelphia 76ers after they suffered a blowout 106-89 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday. Moreover, the team knew it, too, and they held a team meeting to help them get back on track and diagnose the problem plaguing their season. Additionally, Tyrese Maxey calling out star Joel Embiid […]

It was a major story when it was revealed that the Philadelphia 76ers had a team meeting after they lost to the Miami Heat Monday night, leading to a 2-11 start. A crucial part of the story was 76ers star Tyrese Maxey holding Joel Embiid accountable for timeliness, which former basketball player Lou Williams clarified […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have stumbled out of the gates in the 2024-25 season, currently sitting dead last in their conference at 2-11 after Monday evening’s blowout loss to the Miami Heat. Since returning from injury, Paul George hasn’t looked like the versatile two way maestro that the 76ers thought they were signing in free agency, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been at the center of the NBA drama. With Tyrese Maxey calling out Joel Embiid, it seemed to be the tip of the iceberg for the franchise. On the Hoop Collective Podcast, 76ers insider Tim MacMahon made a bold claim about what organization the 76ers are being like. “We’re talking about […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have tallied more out-of-the-ordinary stories than wins to begin the 2024-25 season. The follow-up to Joel Embiid’s injury-reporting fiasco and Embiid shoving a local newspaper columnist has been a team meeting that featured, among other things, Tyrese Maxey confronting Joel Embiid about his tardiness for team events. It was very bold of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will close out a road trip with a matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, hoping to salvage the unsuccessful trip with a victory. It could be the first time the Sixers get all three of their stars to play in the same game. While it’s still not certain, there is a chance that […]

Roughly a month in, the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 season has not gone according to plan. After falling into the deepest depths of the Eastern Conference standings and having the events of a private team meeting leaked, the Sixers are at a crossroads staring down two paths. This could be where their season takes a turn […]

The Memphis Grizzlies welcome the Philadelphia 76ers to town on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Sixers are a disaster. It is as simple as that. At 2-11, they are being led by a rookie as Joel Embiid is pretty much a no-show. They […]

Nearly every team in the Eastern Conference is off to a rough start in 2024-2025, but arguably no team has been worse than the Philadelphia 76ers, who are just 2-11 in their first 13 games. However, despite their disappointing start to the year, reports suggest that ownership is not placing the blame on President Daryl […]