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Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris has given himself a pat on the back for offering some advice for Drew Brees about not apologizing for the controversial comments recently made by the New Orleans Saints quarterback. Brees did not heed Harris’ plea, though, and did the exact opposite, and it may have just made the situation […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid will not have to wait much longer until he can return to playing competitive basketball. The NBA is finalizing a return-to-play plan that will feature 22 of the league’s 30 teams heading to Orlando for an eight-game conclusion the regular season followed by a slightly modified playoff format. But, […]

Tobias Harris is the latest of many NBA athletes who have spoken up against racial injustice and police brutality on the heels of the George Floyd killing. The Philadelphia 76ers forward urged that in order to create change, white people must not just hear the struggles of black people, but also listen to them. Harris noted […]

Philadelphia 76ers veteran forward Tobias Harris verbally chided a local Pennsylvania official Tuesday morning over a perceived insufficient and offensive response to Black Lives Matter protests. Montgomery County Commissioner Joseph C. Gale released a statement on behalf of the Board of Commissioners on Monday calling anti-racism and police accountability demonstrations in Philadelphia a “riot” instead […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons Simmons has made it clear that backlash that may come his way with his vocal public stances will not bother him. The Sixers star tweeted his disgust Monday night with United States President Donald Trump’s leadership, or lack thereof, and for being a coward during these trying times. The Australian-born […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris had some strong words for Odell Beckham Jr. in response to the comments the Cleveland Browns wide receiver made amid the protests over George Floyd’s killing. Beckham Jr. pushed back against criticisms placed onto people who chose to remain silent during the turbulent times of racial unrest, saying that it’s […]

Several NBA players have decided to take part in the protests fighting for justice for the recent death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Philadelphia 76ers star Tobias Harris, Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown and New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. were just some of the names that opted to […]

It’s safe to say that Al Horford hasn’t quite lived up to the four-year, $109 million contract he signed last summer with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 33-year-old big man was expected to be the missing piece to the Sixers’ championship piece. Instead, Horford is struggling to fit in with the rest of the roster and […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has spoken out about the social injustice recently suffered by George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police officers. Floyd was killed under the custody of the cops, and the incident was all caught on video. One of Floyd’s final words were, “I Can’t Breathe,” which has now become a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have retired 10 jerseys in franchise history, which isn’t a surprising number given that the Sixers are one of the staple organizations of the NBA and have been home to some of the greatest players in league history. For this piece, we’ll be taking a look at all 10 players who have […]

Tobias Harris and Al Horford are generally viewed as second-tier contributors for the Philadelphia 76ers. While Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons’ presence provide merit to that notion, Harris and Horford’s enormous contracts have masked their importance to head coach Brett Brown’s rotation. Philadelphia re-signed Harris to a five-year, $180 million deal last summer after acquiring […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the oldest and most storied franchises in the NBA. As a result, the Sixers has had its fair share of success with countless star players and three championships to their name. And while the Sixers have found much success through the draft and free agency, the team has also […]

NBA legend Charles Barkley recalled some of his best (and worst) moments during a fun chat with ESPN’s Zach Lowe as a guest of The Lowe Post podcast. The Hall of Famer mentioned the time he played an NBA game drunk as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers because he thought he was getting traded […]

Shoot a three, you coward! Yeah, that’s right, we’re about to talk about Philadelphia 76ers superstar Ben Simmons. The man, myth and legend. Ben Simmons is an excellent basketball player. He is athletic, defends, can pass, is a large human playing point guard and just about everything else… except for shooting. Ben Simmons can’t shoot […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is set to have his new pair of Nike sneakers released tomorrow. Named the Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage “Motivation” pair, the new signature shoe of the Sixers stud takes on the form of Converse’s all-time favorite Chuck Taylor sneakers. Simmons recently went on an Instagram Live interview with Slam Magazine, […]

The airing of “The Last Dance” docuseries has brought several executives out of the woodwork, reliving stories from the Michael Jordan era with the Chicago Bulls. Among them are how the Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers were willing to trade for Jordan during the 1984 NBA Draft. According to The Athletic, Mavs general manager Rick […]

Charles Barkley joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 1984 as the fifth overall pick in the draft. Having spent his first eight seasons in the league with the Sixers, the Hall of Famer himself admitted that in his mind, this was not one of the best stints of his decorated career. According to Barkley, a couple […]

Scottie Pippen is undoubtedly the best sidekick in all of basketball. In his prime, the 6-foot-8 two-way superstar was good enough to be the number one option in any team in the league. However, Pippen spent his best seasons playing Robin to Michael Jordan’s Batman and made that Chicago Bulls dynasty in the ‘90s the […]

Joel Embiid is currently under contract with the Philadelphia 76ers through the 2022-23 season. The All-Star center will have made $167,691,076 in NBA money by the time the summer of 2023 rolls around, per Spotrac. That’s when Embiid becomes an unrestricted free agent. The $167,691,076 is not bad for a guy who missed the first […]

By the end of the 2022-23 season — which is the last year of his contract with the Miami Heat — Jimmy Butler will have a total of $220,111,606 in NBA career earnings. Not bad for a guy who used to be homeless. Butler entered the NBA back in 2011, with the Chicago Bulls drafting […]

The 2020 NBA Conference Finals were scheduled to start on May 19 (with a possible move up to May 17) had the league not suspended the 2019-20 campaign due to the coronavirus pandemic. The NBA has seen plenty of amazing conference finals series over the years. The stakes are even higher when it goes the […]

Philadelphia Sixers forward Tobias Harris is doing his part to help those in need during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and economic crisis. The Sixers star promised to help 12 Philadelphia families with mortgage assistance, provide lunch to 250 healthcare workers, and distribute 20,000 children’s books for at-home libraries during the pandemic.” In a press release issued […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown had a video conference with reporters Friday, and one of the topics of discussion was Joel Embiid’s health and fitness. Brown admitted that Embiid’s weight still remains to be an issue, but that the 7-foot big man is working hard to reach his ideal weight. “Joel’s always a topic,” […]

The last we saw Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons take the floor was in late February against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 23-year-old barely lasted five minutes in that contest, though, as he was forced to exit early in the game due to a terrible back injury. Recently, Sixers head coach Brett Brown narrated how much […]

Just like the rest of us, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown has been tuned in to ESPN’a epic docuseries “The Last Dance.” For the 59-year-old Sixers shot-caller, he believes that his stars ought to learn a lot from the series. In his mind, guys like Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons should be able to […]

On May 15, 2001, Philadelphia 76ers superstar Allen Iverson won the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, making him the smallest player to ever take home the honor. Some say that Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal actually deserved the award that year, but you really couldn’t go wrong with either Iverson or O’Neal. Iverson proceeded […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons appears to have gotten really bored of late over life under quarantine. So much so, that the 6-foot-10 point guard has decided to try on a new and rather radical hairstyle. Here’s a look at Simmons’ new do courtesy of NBC Sports Philadelphia: As Simmons implied above, he is still […]

Andre Iguodala has had a lengthy NBA career with a lot of accomplishments. He has three NBA championships attached to his name, along with a Finals MVP in 2015 and an All-Star nod in 2012. Even though he’s nearing the end of his career, Iguodala is still valuable to any team looking to contend for […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Danny Green took some time to reflect on being a member of the championship-winning 2019 Toronto Raptors. He specifically recalled being on the court for Kawhi Leonard’s Game 7 buzzer-beater over Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid that sent Toronto to the Eastern Conference Finals. Leonard nailed his now-iconic, improbable shot (that […]

Since entering the NBA back in 2011, Jimmy Butler has made $112,063,006 through NBA contracts, per Spotrac. The first NBA contract Butler signed was his rookie deal with the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls drafted Jimmy with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 draft, so he got a standard four-year rookie contract with team options […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have seen plenty of elite-caliber players in their all-time depth chart since their early days. Today, we rank the top small forwards in Sixers history. Clarence Weatherspoon “Spoon” was sensational in his first five-and-change seasons, all of which he spent with the Sixers. From the moment he was picked with the ninth […]

Former NBA champion coach Larry Brown sees a key takeaway for Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid from The Last Dance, noting Michael Jordan’s unmatched domination in the post “When I see Joel, I don’t think anybody is better than him” the Hall of Fame coach said on the Sixers Talk podcast, via NBC Sports. “He […]

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski is considered by many as one of, if not the greatest coaches in NCAA history. The 74-year-old has been with the Blue Devils for what feels like forever, and has built quite a reputable trophy cabinet throughout the many years he has been at the helm. It’s almost impossible to […]

Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker celebrated his 30th birthday on Friday, and C’s teammate Marcus Smart made sure to give the All-Star guard quite a present to celebrate the big three-0. Smart knew he wouldn’t be able greet his teammate face-to-face due to the social distancing measures still in place, but he still found a […]

During an interview with Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report, Philadelphia 76ers star small forward Tobias Harris was asked to reveal his most embarrassing Google search. The Sixers forward revealed that he once googled how to unclog a toilet bowl. “It’s funny, I clogged up the toilet bowl and I got the plunger. So then I’m […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson’s iconic quote about practice turns 18 years old today. It seems like only yesterday when the Hall of Famer uttered this controversial statement, but as it turns out, the quote is already a grown adult today. Iverson hilariously celebrated the 18th birthday of his infamous statement by repurposing it for […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Charles Barkley says current Sixers star Joel Embiid hates him. Chuck told the Waddle and Silvy Show on ESPN 1000 in Chicago that Embiid doesn’t like him anymore after his “lazy” comment: “Joel Embiid hates me because I call him lazy,” Charles Barkley said, via Nick Friedell of ESPN. “Which, No. 1, […]

The long NBA hiatus has been a blessing in disguise for the Philadelphia 76ers, as it allowed their star point-forward Ben Simmons time to recuperate from a serious back issue. Per Sixers GM Elton Brand, the 23-year-old Simmons will now be ready when (and if) the 2019-20 season resumes. “I give Ben and our medical […]

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 […]