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Even though the 2021 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, the league’s top contenders have managed to find ways to bolster their rosters for the last push of the regular season. Most will opt to sign some veterans for the minimum, others will opt to cut dead weight on their way to the bottom […]

One of the biggest surprises once the NBA trade deadline had passed was the decision by the Toronto Raptors to not trade Kyle Lowry. Both sides had seemingly accepted the fate that Toronto wouldn’t be competing this year and that it would be best to move Lowry, who is set to become an unrestricted free […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been forced to alter several aspects of their game plan in the absence of Anthony Davis and LeBron James. Now that no trades shook up the roster, perhaps the biggest adjustment the shorthanded Lakers need to get accustomed to is a slimmer margin of error. Even before James went down, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers nearly traded Dennis Schröder on Thursday. In the minutes leading up to the deadline, Schröder was still included in a proposed package that would send him, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and draft compensation to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry. The deal fell through, as Toronto (smartly) held firm […]

The NBA trade deadline and come and gone, and the Philadelphia 76ers were unable to obtain Kyle Lowry from the Toronto Raptors. It wasn’t a total loss though, as the Sixers did acquire George Hill in a three-team trade. Hill isn’t at the same level as Lowry, but he should suffice as the point guard […]

Dwight Howard’s first trip back in the Staples Center ended on a sour note. It took the Philadelphia 76ers just 12 minutes before being asked to leave the court early as Howard was ejected for an altercation with Los Angeles Lakers’ Montrezl Harrell as the two were heading to their respective benches at the end […]

It took some time for former Los Angeles Lakers players Dwight Howard and Danny Green to receive their 2020 NBA championship rings. The highly anticipated moment finally arrived on Thursday, when they made the trip back to Staples Center as members of the Philadelphia 76ers. Judging by the huge grin on their faces, it was […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry was one of the biggest names expected to land on a different team on Thursday. But as time expired on the NBA trade deadline, he was surprisingly still a member of the Raptors. Shortly after the trade deadline passed, Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri addressed the events that […]

The Sixers, Thunder, and Knicks agreed to a three-way trade this afternoon. The terms are as follows: Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: Tony Bradley, Austin Rivers, a 2025 Second Round Pick (via Sixers), and a 2026 Second Round Pick (via Sixers) Philadelphia 76ers Receive: George Hill and Ignas Brazdeikis New York Knicks Receive: Terrance Ferguson The […]

The Philadelphia 76ers face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in a battle of two squads missing key players tonight. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Sixers-Lakers prediction and pick. The Sixers currently hold a record of 16-19 overall and 14-21 against the spread. Philadelphia is coming off a hard-fought […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking for some shooting help at the NBA trade deadline. Marc Stein of the New York Times reported the Dubs are expressing interest in acquiring swingman Danny Green from the Philadelphia 76ers. The Warriors have emerged as a possible trade destination for Philadelphia's Danny Green, league sources say. — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) […]

While it’s not exactly the fireworks that a Kyle Lowry move would’ve prompted at the NBA trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers did add a key piece, acquiring George Hill from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 3-team swap. Three-way deal with Knicks. Terrance Ferguson to New York in the trade, per sources. https://t.co/NU3JgmUV0k — Adrian […]

One thing is abundantly clear: the Philadelphia 76ers have major interest in acquiring Kyle Lowry, and the Toronto Raptors are willing to part with the franchise’s biggest contributor ever. Whether or not a deal gets done, that’s another story. The Raptors will likely sell at the deadline, but they want everything and the kitchen sink […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons is used to bullying players much smaller than him. But in a drive to the hoop, Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole reminded Simmons that he might need to spend more time in the weight room. Peep the clip below for Poole’s mighty finish at the rim. Simmons did a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the market for a point guard. Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors has been heavily linked to a move to the Sixers, but as it turns out, he’s not the only guard on Philly’s radar. According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Sixers have a few other point […]

Kyle Lowry has emerged as one of the biggest names in the trade market of late. The Toronto Raptors guard could be on the move in the coming days, and the Philadelphia 76ers appear to be extremely interested in landing the services of the six-time All-Star. According to reports, the Sixers are now willing to […]

Kyle Lowry’s future in the NBA is going to be decided within the next few days. As it turns out, he might actually be leaving the Toronto Raptors. Rumors have been rife about a looming trade for the veteran point guard, and despite his own indication of his desire to stay in Toronto, it appears […]

The Sixers have been one of the best teams of the 2020-21 NBA season, as dominant play from Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and a great supporting cast has lead Philly to a 1-seed with a 30-13 record more than halfway through the season. Despite being one of the best teams in the league right now, […]

As the trade deadline draws closer, teams that want to be buyers naturally become a bit antsier when the trigger has yet to be pulled on any moves. As a result of this, more and more names start popping up as teams do their due diligence to check in with other teams. One name that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers start a four game west coast road trip as they travel to the bay to take on the Golden State Warriors. This is a tale of two stories as the red hot 76ers will face off against an ice cold Warrior bunch. This is the first meeting between these two teams in […]

Ahead of their duel against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr shared the status of rookie big man James Wiseman, who’s been out due to the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols. According to Kerr, Wiseman, as well as reserve forward Eric Paschall could suit up tomorrow against the Sixers. This, however, would […]

Ben Simmons recently made comments that put Rudy Gobert’s dominance as a defender into question. After hearing what Simmons had to say about his play on the defensive end, the Utah Jazz star fired back at the Sixers star and explained why he believes he’s a better all-around defender. “To me, it’s about impact. It’s […]

Delaware Bluecoats forward Paul Reed not only captured his first G League MVP but also received G League Rookie of the year according to NBA Insider Shams Charania. Philadelphia 76ers rookie Paul Reed — aka BBall Paul — is the NBA G League MVP and Rookie of the Year for the 2020-21 season. — Shams […]

The Sixers are clinging to the Eastern Conference’s top seed by a thread. But they are in no rush to get Joel Embiid back in the lineup. Embiid has not played since March 12th, when he suffered a deep bone bruise in his knee. The Sixers initially stated he would be re-evaluated in a couple […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry continues to receive significant attention leading up to the March 25 trade deadline. A couple of Eastern Conference teams in the Miami Heat and the Philadephia 76ers are expected to make a run for the services of Lowry to bolster their lineup for the remainder of the season. Via Shams […]

The Philadelphia 76ers might have to express gratitude to Austin Rivers and his family for sparing them from another intense scolding from coach Doc Rivers after they narrowly escaped with a 101-100 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday. The Sixers even needed five extra OT minutes to make sure they left the Madison […]

Sunday night featured a marquee matchup for the New York Knicks as they took on the mighty Philadelphia 76ers. It ended up being a nail-biter with Knicks star Julius Randle tying the game in the dying seconds with a corner triple that is reminiscent of Kawhi Leonard’s series-winner against the Sixers a couple of years […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers addressed the team’s trade deadline moves ahead of their game versus the New York Knicks on Sunday. Rivers, who was hired as the Sixers head coach last off season, gave a really good response to the reporters as he stressed on being content with his team’s current roster. The […]

The Philadelphia 76ers look to continue their hot performance against the New York Knicks in order to keep the top seed in the Eastern Conference. However, the Sixers know it won’t be easy with the ‘Bockers having a surprisingly good season. With that said, it’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a […]

This isn’t the first time Ben Simmons has spoken on Rudy Gobert’s defense and expressed a belief that it’s a bit overrated. Simmons not only views himself as the NBA’s top defensive player this year, but he tossed some more shade in the direction of Gobert. Via Marc Narducci of The Philadelphia Inquirer: “No disrespect to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have worked in stealth mode so far this season. While the Brooklyn Nets have made the flashy moves, trading for James Harden, adding Blake Griffin, the Bucks have gone about their business by adding a veteran “three and D” guy in P.J. Tucker. While the Philadelphia 76ers have been at the top […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris has been having a blast with the now-infamous “I took that personally” Michael Jordan meme from the Last Dance documentary. He inadvertently (or very advertently) set himself up for the same hilarious meme, following his postgame comments in the aftermath of the Sixers’ 129-105 rout of the Sacramento Kings at […]

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey has been known for his out-of-the-box approach when it comes to all things basketball (and perhaps beyond). Recently, the high-ranking Sixers executive addressed the constantly growing epidemic that is the three-point shot in the NBA, and apparently, Morey has a bit of radical a solution to it. […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons was ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Sacramento Kings due to left knee soreness, as reported by Derek Bodner of The Athletic. Simmons, who is currently averaging 15.9 points, 8.0 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game, experienced the soreness after going through shootaround on Saturday morning.  Simmons went through […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and Philadelphia 76ers guard Seth Curry are both known as lethal shooters in the NBA, but Steph gets more recognition due to his impressive production for the Dubs. Despite that, in an episode of The Rex Chapman Show, Dell Curry said that the Sixers marksman feels like he is a […]

The sporting world is at an outrage after it was brought to light how much different the NCAA treats their athletes during March Madness. We’ve seen pictures and images of the men having state-of-the-art training equipment and all of the food they could eat while in the bubble. For the women, however, the NCAA gave […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the biggest surprises of the NBA season thus far. They are currently 28-13 with a solid plus 5.1 net rating. Much of the success for the Sixers this season can be attributed to the MVP caliber play of Joel Embiid and the elite defense of Ben Simmons. They […]

Outside of the Houston Rockets, there may not be a team in the association playing worse basketball lately than the Orlando Magic. The Magic enter tonight having lost 8 straight, and half of those games weren’t even competitive. The New York Knicks continue to hover around .500 and their schedule in the second half is […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo made headlines not just for his stellar performance in their overtime win against the Philadelphia 76ers, but also for his sit-down celebration. After the game, the two-time MVP explained what triggered him to unveil the interesting taunt. A reporter asked if Antetokounmpo was mimicking a football celebration, being that he’s […]