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The Philadelphia 76ers have built a fierce rivalry with Atlantic Division foe Boston Celtics, stemming from multiple postseason matchups and even signing then–free-agent veteran big man Al Horford last summer away from the Bean Town franchise. Now Sixers general manager Elton Brand is admitting to spending the COVID-19 pandemic-borne NBA hiatus anticipating a playoff matchup […]

The 2019-20 Philadelphia 76ers were a tough team to gauge. The Sixers played like an elite team at home, going 29-2 at Wells Fargo Center. However, the 76ers were a lowly 10-24 on the road and All-Stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid continued to be a bad fit alongside each other. At different points during […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons have been using the team’s practice facility recently, Sixers general manager Elton Brand said Tuesday. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Brand said the players received permission to use the facility: “Ben and others have been given permission to use our facility,” Brand revealed. “It […]

Michael Jordan never forgets. This is something the great Charles Barkley learned in the many years he played against the Chicago Bulls legend during their time in the NBA. Barkley recently opened up about why he hated losing to Jordan: “It was difficult because if you lose to him, No. 1, you’re never going to […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler recently went on an Instagram Live video with WNBA legend Sue Bird and US Women’s Soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe. One of the things they discussed was, of course, Kawhi Leonard’s epic game-winner against Butler’s former NBA team, the Philadelphia 76ers, during Game 7 of the 2019 Eastern Conference Semifinals. That […]

In Episode 4 of “The Last Dance,” Michael Jordan recounted how he first welcomed Phil Jackson as his new coach. The Chicago Bulls had parted ways with Doug Collins, a coach Jordan liked, to bring in Jackson, who had a very different philosophy. Jordan loved Collins and the trust the young coach had in him, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers went 39-26 before the season was suspended due to COVID-19 behind the play of All-Stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. The Sixers were in the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Supporters of the Sixers had no idea what to make of their team in 2019-20. The 76ers played like an […]

The Chicago Bulls have officially taken the next step in their rebuilding process, and it comes in the form of their hiring of new general manager in Marc Eversley. This update comes straight from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: Sixers assistant GM Marc Eversley has agreed to a deal to become the Chicago Bulls new general manager, […]

It was a roller-coaster season for the Philadelphia 76ers before play was suspended due to COVID-19. The Sixers had a record of 39-26 and were in the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference standings. The 76ers played like an elite team at home. They were a stellar 29-2 at Wells Fargo Center. However, the Sixers […]

Philadelphia 76ers wing Josh Richardson is chipping in to help those in need. Amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic, many people are without jobs, money and food, leading to an increased need for meals. That’s where the Sixers forward stepped in. The 26-year-old Richardson has partnered with Lineage Logistics to “support local food insecurity efforts in […]

We all have our own ways to deal with the quarantine brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. For Philadelphia 76ers star Tobias Harris, it comes in the form of abstaining from some of his more common grooming practices. The 27-year-old recently came on a video interview in which he discussed a number of important matters […]

The Philadelphia 76ers can trace their franchise’s history back to the origins of the NBA and precursor BAA, then known as the Syracuse Nationals before relocating to the City of Brotherly Love. The Sixers, due to their long history and three championships, therefore also have several rival franchises from which to choose. Here are the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the hallmark organizations in the NBA. The franchise has won three NBA titles and been home to some of the greatest players in league history. In fact, one could say that Sixers fans have been spoiled with Hall of Fame players. The NBA is a players’ league, so the […]

The entire Philadelphia 76ers organization has urged Ben Simmons to expand his range and start taking 3-pointers. The stud Sixers point guard has struggled to take them, even after going a perfect 1-of-1 in preseason, but he now claims he’s ready to start getting them up. Simmons made his declaration to ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan shortly […]

It’s hard to imagine Michael Jordan wearing anything but the Chicago Bulls’ blood red, with the Washington Wizards’ metallic blue truly being hard to fathom. Yet the Bulls had multiple offers for Jordan during the 1984 NBA Draft, including from the Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks. According to former general manager Rod Thorn, the Bulls […]

Ben Simmons’ lack of shooting prowess was a point of conversation during the 2019 offseason, with many within the Philadelphia 76ers organization hoping he would take the next step. Sixers teammate Joel Embiid has surely touched on that part of his game, as he is more prone to taking 3-point attempts than the point guard himself: […]

Despite winning Rookie of the Year honors in 2018 and significantly leveling up his game in the two years since, Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons still remains hounded by criticism. One man who has decided to come to the defense of the Sixers star is none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. According […]

When the 2019-20 NBA campaign was suspended last month, the status of Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons was up in the air. The Sixers star was dealing with a back injury that was expected to keep him out until the playoffs, which, if play had not been paused, would have been right now. According to […]

JJ Redick has played for five different teams over his 14-year NBA career. However, for the veteran sharpshooter, one past destination has separated itself from the rest. In an interview with The Athletic’s ‘Sixers Beat’ podcast, Redick spoke very highly of Philadelphia as a sports town and what makes it different than the other cities […]

Miami Heat guard and former Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler has been vocal about in his criticisms about the team and head coach Brett Brown. But Butler’s former Sixers teammate–and current New Orleans Pelicans guard–J.J. Redick defended Brown, saying he would play for his former head coach again while also indicating Brown is not to […]

Joel Embiid is at his best when he can control the paint. Ben Simmons is a big point guard who excels in the open floor and can make plays at the rim, but he is hesitant to shoot the ball from the perimeter. As such, there have been questions about whether the Philadelphia 76ers can […]

Allen Iverson Crossover. It’s a basketball fan’s YouTube search favorite. That, or Allen Iverson best crossover. Either search will end up with a tremendous result. Whereas past ball handlers like Isiah Thomas and Tim Hardaway were effective for staying tight and quick with their dribbling actions, Iverson was one of the first to take his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have one of the better power forwards in the league right now in Al Horford. He may not be the flashiest of players, but he gets the job done. As a matter of fact, more than a few folks believe that he might just be the missing piece this team has been […]

When asked about the greatest point guard in Philadelphia 76ers history, there can only be one answer: Allen Iverson. It’s as simple as that. Aside from the legend himself, however, the Sixers have had a fair amount of amazing point guards through the years. With the franchise having been around since 1949 (then the Syracuse […]

There are few more iconic moments in last season’s playoffs than THAT Kawhi Leonard buzzer-beater for the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers. The moment could not be any bigger, and Leonard made sure that he would step up to the plate when the lights were the […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid is the latest professional athlete to join the growing “All In Challenge” on Thursday. The cause aims to give away prizes in an effort to raise money to help feed people around the world. The seven-foot Cameroonian center pledged to provide one lucky Sixers follower and a person of their […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. Several outstanding players have worn the team’s patriotic colors over the years. In this piece, we’ll take a look at what we believe to be the best shooting guards in Sixers history. 5. Andrew Toney Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, Andrew Toney was […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is considered by many as part of the upper echelon of big men in the NBA today. The question is: how does he fare as far as the greatest centers in franchise history? Philly has had the privilege of having some of the greatest big men of basketball don the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers possess the second-most championships in NBA history, which makes them a huge target for other franchises gunning for their own postseason success. While in the process of winning 16 titles, the Lakers made plenty of rivals along the way due to frequent conflicts in the playoffs and multiple Finals appearances against […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons sent out a challenge to fellow Klutch Sports client LeBron James, as well as LeBron’s former teammate with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kevin Love, in an effort to raise money for coronavirus relief. In addition to helping the relief efforts, the challenge offered up by the Sixers star also presents a uniquely […]

The Toronto Raptors have only been an NBA franchise since 1995, but over that time, they have accrued quite a few rivals. No, there are no Lakers-Celtics or Knicks-Heat types of rivalries here, but the Raptors do have some teams that they have clashed with quite a bit. By now, we also know that Toronto […]

History tends to repeat itself. Grant Hill is a Hall of Famer, but he’s perhaps the biggest what-if in NBA history. He had all the talent in the world and was a great player; though held back by injuries. To this day, some say he could’ve been Michael Jordan. Joel Embiid is arguably the best […]

Led by Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain and Hal Greer, the 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers team is widely considered one of the best squads in NBA history. This particular Sixers team won a franchise-record 68 games during the regular season and was pretty much unbeatable when everyone was playing its role to a T. Coached by […]

Trust the process. This is the mantra that the Philadelphia 76ers have lived by over the past few years, as they practically built their team from the ground up. With Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons now approaching the respective peaks of their careers, it does seem as though that this very process is likewise nearing […]

Today, the Philadelphia 76ers are filled with players that were top prospects in their respective draft classes. Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and Al Horford were all top three picks and while the team has players like Josh Richardson who were bona fide draft steals, the Sixers’ core is mainly comprised of highly rated players. With […]

The Chicago Bulls are moving in a different direction, and they’re currently in the process of interviewing candidates for the top basketball operations position. While Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas is viewed as the favorite, the Bulls have also interviewed Bryan Colangelo for the job, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons isn’t trying to get fined during the NBA hiatus for tampering. During his Call of Duty Stream, Simmons read a comment from someone who said they wish Phoenix Suns All-Star shooting guard Devin Booker was on the Sixers with Simmons. After reading the comment, Simmons wanted everyone to know that […]

While the NBA hiatus is brutal for everybody involved, some teams are hurt more than others by this suspension and possible cancellation of the season. Teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Clippers would surely have been fighting to the end for the championship, but others never had a shot. Other […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has recently come out with a rather controversial statement, claiming that there were a few select players that he allowed to shoot over him simply because he liked watching them do their thing. 48-year-old Hall of Famer even gave the names of four of the stars he gave certain liberties to. […]