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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. […]

In 1999, the Toronto Raptors had a deal in place to send Tracy McGrady to the Sixers, who were eager to get the trade done since Allen Iverson needed another superstar next to him. However, the Raptors got cold feet and backed out of the trade after Stephen A. Smith broke the news: Yes this […]

Sixers big man Joel Embiid is working with team ownership to establish a $1.3 million funding campaign for COVID-19 testing, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. “As Philadelphia prepares to cope with the spread of COVID-19, my heart goes out to all of the doctors and nurses who put themselves at risk of infection in […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford has donated $500,000 to aid those affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic in his home country of the Dominican Republic and various regions of the U.S., according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Besides his charitable donation to his homeland, the Sixers big man is also helping those […]

Even in the midst of a hiatus period for the NBA, the New York Knicks are still looking for a general manager to take a seat next to new hire Leon Rose, who became president of basketball operations a month ago. Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand has emerged as a potential candidate for the […]

If there’s anything good that has been brought forth by the current coronavirus pandemic, it’s the innate kindness of so many people. Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has come out to send a message of appreciation for all the Sixers fans who have gone out of their way to help out in any way they […]

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand is apparently in high demand in NBA circles, but it does not seem he is going anywhere. Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported the New York Knicks have interest in Brand, but the Sixers brass are reportedly pleased with the job Brand has done as their GM and […]

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand has reportedly been targeted by Leon Rose as a candidate for the New York Knicks’ general manager job, per Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News. New York’s current GM is Scott Perry, but he is expected to leave since both he and the Knicks have contract opt-outs […]

Brooklyn Nets superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are both expected to make full recoveries from their respective injuries and be ready to go next season. The Nets are reportedly already preparing for this welcome development by looking to trade for a third star to create their own Big 3, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. […]

The NBA is full of superstars and All-Star-caliber players, but many guys play an unsung role for their respective teams. Perhaps not a household name nor one filling the stat line every day, these players do the work without much attention or praise attached to their name. Here are 15 NBA players from the Eastern […]

Former NBA player Theo Ratliff recently appeared on the HoopsHype Podcast and spoke about his time playing with Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson. The shot blocking specialist, who became teammates with Iverson on the Sixers for nearly four seasons, admitted he still couldn’t believe how the former league MVP’s competitive fire pushed him to play […]

As one of the most successful and historic franchises in NBA history, the Boston Celtics are bound to have gained some rivals since their founding in 1946. With that being said, some teams have separated themselves from the rest of the pack as the Celtics biggest rivals in the past seven-plus decades. 5. Detroit Pistons […]

The NBA season is currently in the midst of a massive hiatus due to the recent “coronavirus” outbreak. With the Philadelphia 76ers included in such a break, rookie swingman Matisse Thybulle is currently attempting to make the most of the situation while trying to find a variety of different ways to keep busy. In quite […]

Sixers big man Joel Embiid and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns got into a huge brawl at the beginning of the season. But now that Towns’ mom has unfortunately tested positive for the coronavirus and is in a coma, that basketball rivalry has gone out the door: We’re with you brother!!! We’ll keep praying @KarlTowns […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ ownership group proposed salary cuts that would see at-will employees lose up to 20% of their pay during the 2019-20 NBA season hiatus. They got rightfully burned for it, especially once Joel Embiid volunteered to do what they weren’t willing to do. Sixers and New Jersey Devils employees were sent a memo […]

The ownership group behind the Philadelphia 76ers (and the New Jersey Devils) reversed course on their initial decision to subject their employees to temporary pay-cuts as business halts due to the coronavirus pandemic, and center Joel Embiid is “proud of the Sixers organization” for “‘doing a 180′”. In these trying times, I’m proud of the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will change course from the recent potential salary cuts planned for staff making over $50,000, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This comes only minutes after part-owner Michael Rubin was reportedly “upset” and “outraged” at the decision to reduce salaries by up to 20% to deal with the halt of the 2019-20 season. […]

Philadelphia 76ers part-owner Michael Rubin is “angry” and “outraged” with the decision to slash salaries by up to 20%, according to Shams Charania of Stadium. Rubin was not believed to be part of the decision-making that went into this recent edict. Teams around the league have also pondered the PR fallout that could come from […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is donating $500,000 toward coronavirus relief and an undefined amount to help cover the salaries of those employees who will have them temporarily reduced during this worldwide pandemic, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. This is quite the hefty donation from the All-Star big man, one that should help […]

The Sixers have instituted a temporary salary reduction of up to 20 percent for at-will employees making more than $50,000 starting on April 15th through the end of June, per Marc Stein of The New York Times. The 76ers are owned by Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which also owns the New Jersey Devils of […]

For those who do not follow Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris on Instagram, he has begun posting as if the current NBA season were not currently suspended. Harris posted a picture of himself and Joel Embiid on Thursday, saying “Great W tonight,” among other things. The post elicited plenty of reaction, with Brooklyn Nets guard […]

No one knows what the future holds for the NBA. Not for the 2019-20 campaign, anyway. But that won’t stop individual players from pondering their own futures. Take Glenn Robinson III, for example, who was traded from the Golden State Warriors to the Philadelphia 76ers just ahead of the deadline last month. According to Anthony […]

The rapid spread of the coronavirus has caused panic around the world. The pandemic became real for sports fans when it affected the NBA season. Multiple NBA players have tested positive for the virus and NBA season is on hold for the moment. The NBA playoffs were around the corner and now we’re going to […]

NBA players and fans have been looking for ways to pass the time since the season was suspended. Notably, one of the most popular activities is watching highlights. The league has done their part in this, offering a free League Pass so fans could watch their favorite games. They have also been active on social […]

Without basketball for over a week now, Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris resorted to breaking down his team’s last 112-104 overtime win over Spencer Dinwiddie and the Brooklyn Nets before the suspension of the season. Having been active on social media as well as of late, Dinwiddie responded with a playful banter of his own […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford delivered a public service announcement, via the NBA’s official Twitter page, early on Friday afternoon. The veteran power forward and center, flanked by his adorable children, warned about the current public-health crisis that is the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Horford, 33, encouraged folks to work from home if possible. “[I] […]

Tobias Harris misses the game so much that in an Instagram post he pretended that the Philadelphia 76ers just finished playing a game. It’s been more than a week since the NBA indefinitely suspended the 2019-20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And like most NBA players, Harris is missing the game badly. So much […]