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Toronto Raptors assistant coach and former NBA player Adrian Griffin deny the serious allegations of domestic abuse and various other offenses that were made by his former wife, Audrey Griffin. On Thursday morning, Audrey Griffin wrote a note on social media laying out a litany of alarming and heinous claims against the Raptors coach, who […]

The Celtics-Sixers rivalry will rise again. Seeding games in NBA bubble have been a lot of fun to watch, as players across the league gain their rhythm back and coaches solidify their depth charts heading into postseason play. With the playoffs starting next week, one of the most interesting matchups in the Eastern Conference will […]

Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Tyronn Lue could soon find his way back in the head coaching ranks, as he’s expected to be the frontrunner for several openings in the near future, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Lue had been already linked to the Brooklyn Nets when the team parted ways with former […]

The Philadelphia 76ers might just a catch a break for once. Center Joel Embiid, who suffered a wrist injury after coming back from a left ankle setback on Wednesday, is not expected to miss significant time as his injury is not believed to be serious, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Sixers head coach Brett Brown […]

Following the results of Wednesday’s games, the Philadelphia 76ers are now set to face off against the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. For his part, Sixers forward Tobias Harris had a very straightforward response when asked about what he thinks about this potentially fiery first-round matchup. For Tobias Harris, it’s just […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face off with the Boston Celtics in the first round and veteran big man Al Horford shared his thoughts on facing his former team. Horford admitted that they knew that there was a chance that they’ll face the Brad Stevens-coached squad. He also acknowledged that since they have faced off with […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder locked up a playoff matchup with the Houston Rockets in the first round on Wednesday night by defeating the Denver Nuggets on a last-second shot by Thunder big man Mike Muscala. The team’s playoff positioning wasn’t the only thing that that shot affected, however. The Thunder had a draft pick that […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid can’t seem to catch a break. On the same day that he returned to the Sixers’ lineup after suffering an ankle injury, Embiid hurt his right hand versus the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday and was forced to leave the game. X-rays on Embiid’s hand were negative, per Serena […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is set to return to the court on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Embiid left Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers after six minutes of court time upon sustaining a left ankle injury. He missed the consequent matchup against the Phoenix […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Kyle O’Quinn was a point away from notching the first triple-double of his career. However, Sixers teammate Furkan Korkmaz unintentionally prevented him from doing so. But O’Quinn revealed that his Kormaz has apologized and they’re all good. O’Quinn stepped in for the injured Joel Embiid in the Sixers’ 130-117 loss to […]

If the Philadelphia 76ers look to move Ben Simmons this offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers would be a perfect trade partner. According to Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, the Cavs believe they can put together an “enticing” trade package for Simmons. Cleveland has a bevy of compelling young players at its disposal including point guards Collin Sexton […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid won’t play against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday due to an ankle injury. While Sixers fans are concerned about the All-Star’s health since he’s prone to serious injuries, there is optimism in Philly that Embiid’s ankle injury isn’t as serious as first expected, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Moreover, […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has taken some heat during the team’s underwhelming 2019-20 season for not always seeming completely locked in. The Sixers All-Star acknowledged a degree of dejection after the team lost key wing players Jimmy Butler and JJ Redick last summer. Via NBC Sports Philadelphia: “During the season I was not myself,” Embiid […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons underwent successful surgery on Monday to remove the loose body in his left knee, the Sixers announced in a press release. Simmons will begin rehabilitation in Philadelphia immediately and will have a post-op evaluation in approximately two weeks. Ben Simmons underwent successful surgery today to remove the loose body in […]

It looks like the Philadelphia 76ers will continue to field a banged-up lineup for their next game against the Phoenix Suns. After exiting the Sixers’ loss to the Portland Trail Blazers early due to an ankle injury, Joel Embiid will sit out Tuesday’s game. Via Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN: Sixers All-Star Joel Embiid (left ankle) […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson. Larry Bird and Kevin McHale. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. John Stockton and Karl Malone. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. These are just some of the greatest duos to have ever graced the basketball court. Most fans have fond memories of the respective historic partnerships of these pairings, and as […]

It’s never wise to light a fire under a player as talented as Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard. Unfortunately for the Philadelphia 76ers, they became casualties of Lillard’s bounce-back game after Portland’s bitter defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers. Following a war of words with Clippers players Paul George and Patrick Beverley, the 6-foot-2 […]

The injury woes continue to stack up for the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers center Joel Embiid left Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers after suffering an apparent ankle injury. According to the latest updates, Embiid has been ruled out for the rest of the night and will not return. Joel Embiid is out for the […]

Former NBA superstar Allen Iverson understands the game is different today. But he would not operate in the same fashion as some of the modern stars in the league. Iverson commented on the tendency for star players to join forces during an interview with rapper Fat Joe. While AI said he has love for the […]

Phoenix Suns young star Devin Booker has been the talk of the town since the restart. The 23-year-old has been simply outstanding of late, and thanks to his heroics, the Suns have emerged as one of the dark horses to potentially steal a spot in the upcoming postseason. Despite his tremendous play for the Suns, […]

If the Philadelphia 76ers don’t go on a deep playoff run at Disney World, the prevailing thought around the league is that Sixers general manager Elton Brand will trade Ben Simmons or Joel Embiid in the offseason. One NBA executive who spoke with Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com expressed belief that it’s inevitable Simmons and Embiid […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star point-forward Ben Simmons will be going under the knife. The 24-year-old former Rookie of the Year winner injured his knee in a Thursday game against the Washington Wizards, which required the Australia native to leave the matchup. An MRI taken afterward came back clean, and an initial prognosis was day-to-day for Simmons. […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry welcomed Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid to the Under Armour family in the most hilarious way possible. Curry impersonated Embiid on the basketball court, and he was totally on point! Trust the process! Welcome to the signature shoe family, @JoelEmbiid! #embiid1 @UAbasketball pic.twitter.com/PJoyimqLqT — Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) August […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid’s first signature sneaker with Under Armour has been revealed. The Sixers center signed a five-year deal with the shoe company in 2018. Embiid will be wearing these new kicks when the Sixers face the Orlando Magic on Friday: Game Day! Excited to finally show off my @uabasketball Embiid One. Available 9.18 […]

With Ben Simmons out for an indefinite amount of time, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown expects Joel Embiid to exert a mightier effort of both ends of the floor. Simmons is out due to a subluxation in his left knee. With the playoffs about to kick off next week, the Sixers head coach has […]

Ben Simmons will not be available when the Philadelphia 76ers face the Orlando Magic on Friday, as treatment options for his subluxation of the left patella are still being considered, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Simmons suffered a leg injury during the third quarter of the Sixers’ game against the Washington Wizards. He […]

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers has put on a series of great performances in his team’s first few games in the bubble. According to veteran Al Horford, much of his has to do with Embiid’s new and improved physique and health. Embiid’s latest performance was a 27-point output in a win over the San […]

Sixers star Ben Simmons underwent an MRI on his left knee after suffering an injury against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Simmons’ MRI came back clean. MRI on 76ers star Ben Simmons’ left knee came back clean and he's expected to be day-to-day, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid believes he’s going to be unguardable for the Sixers in the 2020 playoffs. The All-Star center said his style of play is built for the postseason since the game slows down and half-court offense is at a premium. We might be a 1,000 miles away but that doesn’t […]

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered a major blow on Wednesday after Ben Simmons left the Sixers’ game against the Washington Wizards. Simmons appeared to be walking gingerly on his left leg as trainers escorted him to the locker room with just under six minutes to play in the third quarter. Ben Simmons walking gingerly back to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers secured a big win on Sunday, edging out the San Antonio Spurs in a tough battle, 132-130. Sixers head coach Brett Brown, however, was not at all delighted with his team’s effort despite the victory. Following the contest, Brown expressed his disappointment on his team’s effort, particularly in the fourth period, and […]

Philadelphia 76ers players Joel Embiid and Shake Milton got into a screaming argument in their eventual loss to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. In the following game, a win over the San Antonio Spurs, Milton bounced back by putting up a stellar performance. Embiid shared that Milton had some choice words for him before the […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons made a bold promise that he would start shooting more from deep in the bubble. He backed up his words by draining one in one of the Sixers’ scrimmage games. However, in the seeding games so far, Simmons has been hesitant to test out his newfound stroke. While this has […]

Philadelphia has certainly developed over the years as “The Process” is no longer a process. The recent success of Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, and the rest of the team have sparked new hope into the franchise. Loyal fans were rewarded with playoffs runs over the past few years after being stuck in the realm of […]

To complement the production of the trio of Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris, and Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown wants swingman Josh Richardson to be more aggressive on both ends of the floor. The star trio combined for 90 points in the Sixers loss to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, 127-121. Josh Richardson […]

Indiana Pacers swingman T.J. Warren had the performance of his life on Saturday, dropping a career-high 53 points against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 26-year-old acknowledged that this was not like any other game he’d played before, while also crediting his teammates for getting the rock to him. It was truly a “special” performance: “It was […]

Philadelphia 76ers teammates Joel Embiid and Shake Milton had a heated exchange at the end of the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Following their disappointing 127-121 loss to the Pacers, the Sixers All-Star center downplayed the shouting match they had. “It’s basketball. Everybody makes mistakes. It happens. We got to come […]

Indiana Pacers forward TJ Warren had an epic evening against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. The 6-foot-8 wing dropped a career-high 53 points in their first game of the restart to lead Indiana to a 127-121 victory. Warren also set a number of records while doing so. According to StatMuse, Warren became the 12th player […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton and star center Joel Embiid had a heated exchange on the sideline at the end of the first quarter of the Sixers’ first seeding game against the Indiana Pacers. Joel Embiid lets Shake Milton have it after TJ Warren drops 19 first quarter points 👀 pic.twitter.com/eAXCKk3772 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August […]