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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 […]

While speaking to Philadelphia 76ers reporters on Monday, Sixers shooting guard Josh Richardson declined to share what the team is thinking about doing in Orlando to keep speaking up against racial injustices in America. However, Richardson did say the Sixers are going to do something special. Josh Richardson didn't want to share what the Sixers […]

Sixers forward Mike Scott says the NBA giving players a list of phrases they may put on the backs of their jerseys rather than allowing players to choose what they want to say is a “bad miss.” “They gave us some names and phrases to put on the back of jerseys,” Mike Scott told Sixers […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the 22 teams set to return to NBA action in the bubble location in Orlando. Glen Robinson III opened up about the Sixers’ daily practice in the new set up, calling it “weird.” According to the Sixers swingman, the league has set up “blind schedules” for the players. Though […]

Former Philadelphia 76ers general manager Bryan Colangelo is back in the limelight as he prepares to take over as a part-owner of the NBL’s Illawarra Hawks in Australia. Along with his return, however, Colangelo’s controversial NBA exit two years ago was opened up once again. The former NBA exec resigned from his position with the […]

Before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March, Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford was coming off the bench. He was also getting booed by Sixers fans at home, as Horford hasn’t been a good fit next to stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. With the “bubble” games set to start on July 30 at […]

During a conference call with Sixers reporters, Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford admitted he wasn’t 100 percent before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March. Horford says the time off was beneficial for him: Al Horford, who doesn't get very descriptive about injuries, admits that he "probably wasn't where he wanted to be" health-wise during […]

Due to his pre-existing lower back nerve impingement, Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons had access to the Sixers’ practice facility during the NBA hiatus. With that said, Simmons used the hiatus to strengthen his back and now he’s feeling better than ever as he gets set to return to the court. Ben Simmons says he's […]

The Toronto Raptors have emerged as arguably the biggest surprise package of the 2019-20 season. Despite being the defending champs, not many expected them to be this good this term, especially considering the fact that they lost their best player, reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, over the summer. Nevertheless, the Raptors are comfortably sitting at […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown spoke to Sixers reporters on Wednesday and gave an update on star big man Joel Embiid. Brown said he’s very proud of Embiid, who has put in a lot of work during the NBA hiatus to get into the best shape possible. “Let’s start with the respect and applause […]

Many NBA players will return well-rested after a near five-month hiatus from the 2019-20 season. Ben Simmons will be one of them, according to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown. “He’s good to go,” Brown said on a Zoom conference call on Wednesday, according to Derek Bodner of The Athletic. “He’s put in a tremendous […]

Wednesdays officially marks a year since the 2019 free agency started. There were some good deals made, but we’re going to look at the worst 2019 NBA free agency contracts, decisions and moves. After winning a championship with the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard went home to Los Angeles to play for the Clippers. Meanwhile, Kevin […]

The 2019 free agency class is touted as the best one we’ve seen in the history of the NBA. It’s hard to argue against this notion given how so many superstars hit the market — and opted to switch sides. Needless to say, last summer’s activity in the free agency market has had a tremendous […]

During a conference call with reporters, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka downplayed concerns of photos showing LeBron James and Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons playing pickup basketball without any masks. Pelinka stressed that the NBA’s protocol doesn’t require players wearing masks during games. They are required to wear them once they’re off the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have officially added swingman Ryan Broekhoff to the club, and Sixers All-Star point-forward Ben Simmons is excited about it. After all, Simmons and Broekhoff are both from Australia. Looks like Ben Simmons approves of the Ryan Broekhoff addition #Sixers pic.twitter.com/LAmpeft243 — Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) June 27, 2020 Ryan Broekhoff is a career […]

Before the 2019-20 season started, Tobias Harris and the Sixers were picked by many to compete for the Eastern Conference crown. However, prior to games getting suspended in March, the Sixers were only in sixth place in the East despite having talented players such as Harris, Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, Al Horford and Josh Richardson […]

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Tobias Harris spoke honestly about whether he believes the Orlando games are safe during an interview with ESPN’s First Take. The Sixers swingman is ready to play in the “bubble” games at Walt Disney World, but he knows it’s not the safest thing to be doing right now. Via Noah Levick […]

The Houston Rockets’ schedule has been released for the “bubble” games, which are set to begin on July 30 at Walt Disney World. The Rockets and the other 21 teams in Orlando, Florida will play eight seeding games before the 2020 playoffs begin. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1276654250223980546?s=20 Now that the schedule is out, let’s take a look at […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are among the 22 franchises invited to Orlando, Florida to resume the 2019-20 NBA season, which was suspended in March due to the coronavirus. The Sixers have an opportunity to regain confidence heading into the 2020 Eastern Conference playoffs, as the lead-up to the NBA’s hiatus saw Philadelphia lose nine of 17 […]

Without a doubt, the Philadelphia 76ers’ All-Star duo of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are exceptional individuals with bright futures ahead of them. However, the keyword is “individuals”. The main critique for these two household names is that they can’t seem to maximize their potential with spacing being the biggest issue. It only makes sense […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most confusing teams in the NBA. Despite having talented players such as Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris, Al Horford and Josh Richardson leading the way, the Sixers were only in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March. Most pundits […]

The Philadelphia 76ers haven’t been making a ton of noise the past couple of years. While the recent rise of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid have been much appreciated, we have yet to witness the true potential of the 76ers. Nevertheless, the franchise still boasts a place in history as they have etched a unique […]

The majority of NBA players enter the league with a desire to stick it out with the teams that drafted them. However, player movement around the league is increasing at a faster pace nowadays. As the saying goes, the NBA is first and foremost a business. General managers will do anything to improve their team’s […]

During the summer of 2018, Kawhi Leonard requested a trade from the San Antonio Spurs and was dealt to the Toronto Raptors. Several stuff transpired during the 2017-18 season which ultimately led to Leonard leaving the franchise, one of the hallmark organizations in the NBA. Spurs legend Tony Parker’s comments about his quad injury being […]

NBA legend Allen Iverson has had many memorable moments in his colorful career — most of them good, and some of them not very much. Nevertheless, there’s no denying that one of, if not the most iconic moment of his career is his disrespectful step-over on Tyronn Lue during the 2001 NBA Finals. This very […]

A bunch of photos recently surfaced showing Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in what appears to be an open pickup game session with Philadelphia 76ers stud Ben Simmons. This has garnered some controversy, with some folks pointing out that this goes against the NBA’s policy against players taking part in non-league-sanctioned games. NBA insider […]

With the resumption of the NBA season on the horizon, players have been ramping up their workouts in preparation for the remainder of the coronavirus-hit campaign. This appears to be the case for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Philadelphia 76ers stud Ben Simmons, whose photos from their recent open session were shared by […]