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Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has made significant strides in his post game. According to him, patience has been the key factor in his improvement for the Sixers. Per Jon Johnson of 94 WIP Sports Radio, Joel Embiid shared that he’s learning to kick the ball instead of forcing his way. Joel Embiid on […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown has just given his own take on the much-talked about shooting of Sixers star Ben Simmons. Apparently, the Aussie ball-handler’s shot has improved dramatically over the past few months. For starters, Brown expressed how he believes that this has been one of the “most overrated topics” he’s been involved […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford is concerned that the absence of fans in the NBA restart may affect how the game is played. Horford — who’s on his 13th year in the league — acknowledged that all players will be entering an unfamiliar environment. A good chunk of them is used to playing high-octane […]

There is no doubt the Philadelphia 76ers are one of the best all-around teams in the Eastern Conference, and head coach Brett Brown continues to have immense faith in the Sixers franchise. With the Sixers already locked to make the postseason in the NBA restart in Orlando, Brown expressed his belief that they will not […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James saluted Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris for his Breonna Taylor message on Monday. During his conference call with Sixers reporters, Harris called out Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron to press charges on the officers who shot and killed Taylor. “Nothing against the T-shirts, but we want to make sure […]

There are more than a few reasons why more than a few folks consider Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as the greatest player of all time. He had a tremendous and memorable career in the NBA, and he will forever be remembered for his unparalleled skillset, unmatched competitiveness, and of course, his Mamba Mentality, […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid sees the bubble environment in Orlando as a unique opportunity for his team to bond. After Saturday’s practice, Sixers head coach Brett Brown said Embiid was preaching chemistry while the team is quarantined at Disney World, according to Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Brown said he and his All-Star center […]

Players in the NBA bubble in Orlando have plenty of time to themselves in isolation. From shotgunning beers to video games and pool races, there is a certain “everyman” element to each player as they prepare for the NBA restart. Some of these NBA players have taken up vlogging to show off for the fans […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown recently said Ben Simmons has been taking a lot of 3-pointers during Sixers practices down in Orlando, Florida. While we have seen videos of Simmons hitting 3-pointers in workouts before, this latest shot by the All-Star point-forward featured a one-legged fadeaway 3-pointer. Take a look: Ben Simmons fadeaway 3 👀 […]

During a recent IG live session, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard revealed the one thing Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid does that irritates him. As relayed by Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy, Howard said Embiid flops too much and that he sometimes wants to “choke” the Sixers big man. Dwight Howard: "Joel Embiid […]

The first decade of the new millennium belonged to two teams: the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs. To be more specific, they were primarily dominated by two superstars in Kobe Bryant of the Lakers and Tim Duncan of the Spurs. That’s why we’re about to look at NBA stars who never won […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson doubled down on his support of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan with a second Instagram post Thursday while addressing the backlash of the first. The former Sixers star explained his respect for Farrakhan while trying to explain he doesn’t support anti-Semitic or homophobic views: “I respect Louis Farrakhan’s strong […]

According to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown, Sixers star Ben Simmons is shooting more 3s in practice and “looks good” doing it. Brown told Sixers reporters that Simmons may have shot more deep shots in the last few days of practice than he did before the season was suspended in March due to COVID-19.  […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans may be in for a treat in the 2019-20 season restart as Ben Simmons intends to unveil his new and improved jump shot. During one of his workouts, Simmons was caught chatting with Detroit Pistons guard Tony Snell. Simmons hinted that he will be gunning for more jumpers in the season restart […]

It appears NBA stars Tobias Harris and Boban Marjanovic “are back” to being best friends again. Harris was a little upset at Marjanovic for hanging out with Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic instead of him at the Walt Disney World bubble. However, Marjanovic sent Harris a nice birthday gift on Tuesday, and it looks like […]

An uncertain time during the NBA hiatus amid the coronavirus pandemic has left Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown with plenty of time to think. Ben Simmons’ defensive aptitude has been a major revelation for the franchise, yet the Sixers are still mired in the sixth spot in the East and have been dramatically poor […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid gave a thumbs up on the possibility of moving Ben Simmons to the power forward position once the season resumes on July 30. Following Sixers head coach Brett Brown’s admission of the team’s new ploy on Monday, Embiid expressed his excitement with the idea of sharing the frontcourt with his […]

Much like any other franchise in the NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers have also had a myriad of players that have sported the Sixers uniform at one point in their careers. Some of them spent most or even their entire career with the team, while others had tenures that were short-lived. Guys like Allen Iverson, Charles […]

Ben Simmons will return at 100% capacity when he resumes the 2019-20 season with the rest of his Philadelphia 76ers teammates. But the Sixers star might be doing so playing a different position. Simmons has been playing off the ball a lot during practice and experimenting at the power forward spot, according to head coach […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will join LeBron James and Anthony Davis as another notable superstar to turn down a social justice statement on the back of his jersey, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. All players taking the stage for the restart of the 2019-20 season in Orlando have been given the […]

Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic has made at least one significant change to his game during the season’s extended hiatus. The Mavs big man took the court in the Orlando bubble to practice with his teammates on Sunday, donning a black shooting sleeve on his left arm. When asked what inspired the adoption of the […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford will not put a social justice message on the back of his jersey ahead of the NBA restart in Orlando. Horford joined Sixers teammate Mike Scott in criticizing the league for limiting the options available to the players (via Cameron Fields of USA TODAY): “I kind of understand and […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown might have a career writing proverbs. The Sixers tactician commented on the comfort of refocusing on basketball after a four-month long hiatus, saying: “The freedom of a gymnasium is priceless…” while also quipping the return of hoops can serve as a “passport to what you remember.” Brett Brown: “The […]

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Tobias Harris put on his detective cap on Saturday and caught Dallas Mavericks big man Boban Marjanovic hanging out with Luka Doncic instead of him. Harris and Marjanovic aren’t teammates anymore, but that’s not stopping the Sixers forward from calling out his so-called best friend for hanging out with someone else. https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1282109536124276736 […]

Sixers small forward Tobias Harris is trying his best to bring the team together since he knows the group “didn’t have the best chemistry through the year.” For Harris, bringing the Sixers closer during the lockdown period was important. He talked about it with reporters on Saturday. Via Kyle Neubeck of Philly Voice: “I think […]

Players of the Philadelphia 76ers acknowledged how playing games in the bubble will be a totally different experience for them. Sixers rookie Matisse Thybulle recently expressed his concern about playing in empty arenas, but also pointed out what the team must do to address this potential issue. According to Thybulle, the bench will play a […]

76ers Icon Allen Iverson and Practice 22. That’s exactly how many times 76ers legend Allen Iverson uttered the word “practice” during his infamous interview in 2002, which centered around — you guessed it — practice. Before anything else, here’s the clip of that unforgettable moment: Iverson was undeniably a controversial figure, and he was involved […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers are both staying at the Grand Floridian hotel at Disney World, which means NBA fans will get to see more videos of Boban Marjanovic and Tobias Harris together. The two NBA superfriends reunited on Friday, with Harris a little upset since Marjanovic had developed new friends. Tobias (@tobias31) wasn’t […]

Many remember how inseparable Tobias Harris and his longtime friend Boban Marjanovic used to be during their time with the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, and Philadelphia 76ers. Unfortunately, their time together came to a close when Marjanovic left the Sixers and signed with the Dallas Mavericks, soon finding a friend in a fellow European […]

The biggest troll in the NBA is at it again, as Sixers big man Joel Embiid joked on social media that he’s going to lose “50 pounds” because of the bubble food down in Orlando, Florida. Joel Embiid has jokes already about the food in the bubble #Sixers pic.twitter.com/AJ5PDTfulf — Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) July 10, […]

Retired NBA center turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is feeling the brunt of media criticism due to unfounded skepticism into Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid’s fear of contracting COVID-19 within the confines of the Orlando “bubble.” Now Perkins is feeling the heat from people criticizing a tone-deaf take. One Twitter user noticed Perkins, 35, […]

Sixers big man Joel Embiid has arrived to Walt Disney World and he made a grand entrance. The Sixers star showed up to Orlando in a hazmat suit and mask. Joel Embiid has arrived for the flight to Orlando, in full mask, suit and glove gear. pic.twitter.com/Nz7hOtc69E — NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) July 9, 2020 […]

When it comes to ink, it’s always a good idea to see what a trendsetter is doing. Allen Iverson was simply way more than crossovers and stepping over people, as he was an icon that changed the NBA. With memorable quotes about practice all the way to fashion trends, it’s safe to say that he […]

On Tuesday, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid expressed some concerns over the NBA “bubble” at Disney World in Orlando, questioning whether or not it will actually be safe. The Sixers star even went as far to say that he “hated” the idea. ESPN analyst and former NBA center Kendrick Perkins did not take Embiid’s […]

Joel Embiid knows it soon will be put up or shut up time. The Philadelphia 76ers will soon arrive in Orlando and go through their two-day quarantine before going into Training Camp 2.0 and finishing out the season. The real test, however, will be in the postseason, when Embiid is expected to carry the load […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey fired some shots in the direction of the Philadelphia 76ers of late. It appears that the high-ranking Rockets exec is referencing the 2018 burner account scandal that involved the Sixers, with Morey using it as a punchline in his jest. Morey replied to a tweet by a user named […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid shared his opposition to the NBA’s “bubble” idea on Tuesday. Embiid, 26, told reporters he’s “not a big fan” of the proposal, which outlines 22 franchises competing starting on July 30 in Orlando, Florida. Per NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Serena Winters, via Jason Owens in Yahoo Sports: “I hated the […]

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid plans on “demanding the ball” more in the playoffs as the NBA’s 2019-20 season resumes later this July in Orlando, Florida. “With the playoffs coming, I’ve just gotta be more assertive and just be that guy,” the Sixers center told members of the press on Tuesday afternoon, via NBC […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons received the biggest compliment of his career from none other than the Allen Iverson — one of the best to ever put on a Sixers uniform. Speaking to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Marc Zumoff, “The Answer” said he understands the burden of expectations on Simmons’ shoulders and respects the way he […]