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Sixers star Joel Embiid will make his return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. Embiid has been out due to a shoulder injury: Joel Embiid is available to play tonight. — Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) March 11, 2020 Embiid is averaging 23.3 points, 11.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists on the season. He’s shooting 47.2 percent […]

Two Philadelphia 76ers fans told Adam Aaronson of “The Rights To Ricky Sanchez” podcast that their Sixers ticket sales representatives cited contributing to the pay of Al Horford as a reason why their prices increased significantly. The Sixers signed Horford to a lucrative $109 million contract last summer in free agency. They also gave Tobias […]

Sixers star Ben Simmons is progressing well in his recovery from his lower back nerve impingement and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athetic. 76ers star Ben Simmons is progressing in rehab with lower back nerve impingement and will be re-evaluated in three weeks. — Shams […]

Jimmy Butler revealed the untold story of his awkward mid-season meeting before the scandalous film session prior to a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Miami Heat star spoke with his former Philadelphia 76ers teammate JJ Redick as a guest on his podcast to delve into what was said at that meeting. Transcript via […]

As part of Wednesday’s airing of The JJ Redick Episode, Jimmy Butler made it clear that he wasn’t sure who was in charge with the Sixers. Butler signed with the Heat in July via a sign-and-trade with the Sixers. Though he’s no longer playing in Philly, the former Marquette Golden Eagle had some interesting remarks […]

Former Sixers star Jimmy Butler hinted at the real reason he chose to part ways with the Philadelphia 76ers after less than a full season with the team. Jumping on as a guest of The JJ Redick Podcast, the Miami Heat star wouldn’t point fingers but he greatly described what stirred into his swift exit […]

Former Sixers talent Jimmy Butler is presently having a tremendous season for the Miami Heat, leading his side to an impressive 41-23 record in the Eastern Conference. Nonetheless, the 30-year-old could not help but take a quick stroll down memory lane to discuss his time with the Philadelphia 76ers last year. For starters, Butler admitted […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid returned to Sixers practice on Tuesday. Embiid is being listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the lowly Detroit Pistons. Multiple reports have stated the All-Star is targeting the said game for his return. The Sixers got two welcome pieces of good news today: Joel Embiid (shoulder) and […]

Sixers guard Josh Richardson has cleared the concussion protocol and could return to action soon. Speaking to Sixers reporters on Tuesday, Richardson talked about his “weird” head injury: “It’s just been weird,” Richardson said, via Kyle Neubeck of PhillyVoice. “Dark room for a few days, couldn’t even go to games, just trying to keep the […]

The Brooklyn Nets comfortably landed on Jacque Vaughn after the firing of Kenny Atkinson, but there’s already a bevy of speculation on who should be his successor at the helm. Names like Tyronn Lue, Mark Jackson, and even Gregg Popovich have come afloat in the conversation. Another is Brett Brown — an intriguing, yet bad […]

Miami Heat swingman Andre Iguodala was one of the more popular names at the NBA trade deadline, and Pat Riley was eventually able to land Iggy in a multi-player deal. One of Iguodala’s former teammates thinks Iguodala could be the one puling the strings when his playing career is over. Marreese Speights — who played with […]

The Golden State Warriors have truly received a major boost from Marquese Chriss this season. Apart from dazzling the Chase Arena with his gravity-defying dunks, the 22-year-old high-flyer has been a savior on the defensive side of the ball as well. Chriss showcased his defensive wares on Saturday, engulfing Philadelphia 76ers forward Mike Scott’s potential […]

If it is not his Philadelphia 76ers, comedian and actor Kevin Hart is taking the Los Angeles Clippers to win it all this 2019-20 season. While watching courtside at Chase Center for the Sixers’ game against the Golden State Warriors, Hart was asked about who he thinks will win the NBA title this season. Sure […]

Coronavirus or COVID-19 is the latest disease that is affecting plenty of people throughout the world, and it’s definitely affecting the NBA. As the league considers its options in the coronavirus pandemic, Sixers teammates Tobias Harris and Kyle O’Quinn had a fun way to remind fans to protect themselves. Ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers-Golden State […]

The Philadelphia 76ers hope Ben Simmons can return from his lower-back nerve impingement before the playoffs, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Simmons will be reevaluated next week as the Sixers wait for the inflammation around the nerve to subside: Simmons will be reevaluated next week as the Sixers wait for the inflammation around the […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid is hopeful to return on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Embiid has been sidelined since suffering a sprained left shoulder, missing the last four games since Feb. 26. That means Embiid will miss Saturday’s showdown against the Golden State Warriors as well, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have already made changes to solve what they thought to be an ideal pairing between Al Horford and Joel Embiid. Horford’s move to the second unit would help the Sixers with spacing and some speed, but keeping him beyond his first year has remained a question for the franchise. Horford passed on […]

Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin shut down the noise surrounding his two superstar players, noting the rumors of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons not getting along are “bulls**t.” Rubin didn’t mince words during his time at the Sloan Sports Conference, quickly getting the message across: “Any noise about their relationship not being good is bullshit,” […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown praised big man Al Horford for his impact in a rare road win against the Sacramento Kings. Horford amassed a career-high plus-41 plus-minus upon getting the start at center for injured Sixers star Joel Embiid. The Sixers were also without Ben Simmons, leaving them plenty shorthanded against a team […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have finally won on the road, snapping their nine-game losing streak by beating the Sacramento Kings. The Brett Brown-led squad defeated the Kings at Golden 1 Center on Thursday, 125-108. WAKE UP THE SIXERS HAVE WON ON THE ROAD. THE NINE GAME ROAD LOSING STREAK IS OVER. | @mainlinehealth pic.twitter.com/p6LVTtgnL4 — NBC […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid changed his Twitter handle after a Jeopardy contestant made a hilarious gaffe on his nickname related to the Sixers. Embiid changed his nickname from “The Process” to “Do a 180” peppered with several question marks. .@JoelEmbiid really switched his name after the Jeopardy answer 💀 pic.twitter.com/tqaBA8cPM4 — Bleacher Report […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is at the very core of the Sixers’ “Trust the Process” motto. Embiid’s emergence as one of the best bigs in the NBA has revitalized the Sixers as a franchise after years of dormancy, and Embiid himself has consistently used the slogan over the last few years. But, according to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly signed Al Horford in free agency this past summer because Horford has a history of defending Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo fairly well, according to Kyle Neubeck of Philly Voice. Horford’s fit with Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons has been iffy all season, and now he’s coming off the bench and […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drained a ‘logo shot’ in Tuesday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers, noting that he won’t take shots that he’s not working on. Per Ben Golliver of the Washington Post, James said that he is confident every time he heaves up a shot from that distance. “I know I put […]

In their trip to Los Angeles, the Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Lakers and the LA Clippers and head coach Brett Brown ‘loves it.’ Per Ben Golliver the Washington Post, Brown praised the Clippers and Lakers for churning in a playoff-type performance, highlighting their physicality and intensity. With regard to his team, Brown is disappointed […]

The rest of the league must be shaking in their boots right now. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is getting more comfortable draining long-range shots, drilling one from near the logo in the the team’s hosting of the Philadelphia 76ers at Staples Center on Tuesday. With the home team up by 16 points early […]

Tuesday, March 3, 2020, will be a night to forget for Philadelphia 76ers big man Norvel Pelle. The Sixers center missed two layups on national television against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. If you pull this in a NBA game you gotta retire immediately. Just take the jersey off and walk home pic.twitter.com/t7s93JCPUQ […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star power forward Anthony Davis will be active on Tuesday night in his team’s home matchup with the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, per USA Today’s Mark Medina. Anthony Davis will play tonight vs Sixers. But Alex Caruso won’t — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) March 4, 2020 Additionally, backup guard Alex Caruso will be sidelined […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown continues to hold the two Sixers superstars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons in the highest of standards. Per Mark Medina of USA Today, the 59-year-old tactician boldly shared his belief that the promising duo will one day hold the Larry O’Brien trophy together. “I personally am convinced those two […]

Sixers combo guard Josh Richardson suffered a concussion on Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers and left the game. The Sixers announced on Monday that Richardson won’t play on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers, who have the best record in the Western Conference: Not a surprise, but Josh Richardson is out tomorrow night @ […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford has heard all about the recent rumors about him after he was demoted to a bench role following a four-year, $109 million contract that he signed this summer. The double big man experiment has simply not worked, and Horford’s game has yet to mesh with Joel Embiid’s — a […]

LOS ANGELES – Before the Los Angeles Clippers became a championship contender led by Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the organization had to make one of the toughest moves in recent history. Trading away forward Tobias Harris prior to the trade deadline for a team that had been shocking everyone all year wasn’t easy. “I […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have somehow failed to live up to the lofty expectations saddled before them at the beginning of the 2019-20 NBA regular season. Pundits labeled the Brett Brown-mentored squad as one of the favorites to emerge out of the East this year, following the addition of Al Horford and Josh Richardson over the […]

Los Angeles Clippers stars Lou Williams and Paul George got into a ‘heated’ exchange in Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The argument was caught on video and while some critics raised this as a probable cause of concern, Williams downplayed their observations. Via Twitter, Williams labeled his ‘heated’ exchange with George as a ‘regular […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton joined some elite company after hanging 39 points on the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon. Milton became just the third Sixers player since 2000 to score 39 points in a game, joining current Sixers big man Joel Embiid and Philly legend Allen Iverson: Sixers players w/ 39+ points in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were without a plethora of key players on Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Clippers, but a former G Leaguer in Shake Milton nearly helped Brett Brown and the Sixers steal the game. Milton exploded with 26 first-half points on his way to 39 markers in the game, giving the Sixers a […]

The injury woes continue for the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers were already without Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons for Sunday afternoon’s clash with the Los Angeles Clippers, and they suffered another injury blow when Josh Richardson left the game with a nose contusion after colliding with teammate Alec Burks. Now, Derek Bodner of The Athletic […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are without Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons as they face the Los Angeles Clippers in L.A. on Sunday afternoon. No matter, the Sixers have Shake Milton. The G Leaguer — who is largely getting this opportunity due to Simmons’ injury — exploded in the first half, scoring 26 points on a near-perfect […]

When veteran big man Al Horford signed a $109 million contract with the Sixers this past summer in free agency, no one saw him coming off the bench even though many pundits around the league knew his fit with stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons was questionable. However, here we are. The Sixers are bringing Horford off the […]