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Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers' Josh Richardson injures left hamstring, out for rest of contest Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers wing Josh Richardson has not had good luck this season, especially when it comes to hamstring health. On Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors, the Sixers swingman had to leave the game early with an apparent hamstring injury. Richardson has officially been ruled out of the game due to the injury. Richardson grabbing his […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoRumor: Lakers, Clippers, Mavs, Rockets, Sixers interested in Timberwolves' Robert Covington

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Robert Covington has received trade interest from the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, according to Ben Cohen of The Wall Street Journal. The Timberwolves are expected to drive a hard bargain for Covington, who is a sound two-way player. Minnesota acquired Covington from the Sixers in the Jimmy Butler […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoRumor: Sixers focusing on Bogdan Bogdanovic, Robert Covington as potential trade acquisitions

As this season’s trade deadline draws near, teams around the NBA landscape are already looking for talented players who might bolster their respective lineups. The Philadelphia 76ers are on the lookout for an upgrade, and the Sixers are reportedly zeroed in on Sacramento Kings shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Robert Covington. It’s […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers: 2 needs the Philadelphia 76ers must address via trade

The Philadelphia 76ers notched another victory on MLK Day, as they took down a Kyrie Irving-less Brooklyn Nets, 117-111. This makes it four straight wins for the Sixers, as they continue to work themselves up towards the upper half of the Eastern Conference playoffs picture. Despite their recent success, however, the fact of the matter […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers: Why Philadelphia should trade for Derrick Rose

With the February trade deadline fast approaching, veteran point guard Derrick Rose has found himself in the rumor mill as one of the most highly-coveted players on the market. The Philadelphia 76ers have emerged as one of the teams that reportedly have serious interest in trading for the former Most Valuable Player winner, and today, […]

Los Angeles Clippers · 5 years agoClippers' Kawhi Leonard, Sixers' Ben Simmons named NBA Players of the Week

Ben Simmons and Kawhi Leonard have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for Week 13. Simmons averaged 21.3 points, 9.5 rebounds and 7.3 assists as the Philadelphia 76ers went 3-1. Leonard, meanwhile, averaged 38.0 points, 5.0 assists and 2.7 steals as the Los Angeles Clippers went 3-0: #Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and #76ers […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers coach Brett Brown defends Ben Simmons' lack of 4th-quarter shot attempts

Another day, another quote from Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown defending Sixers star Ben Simmons and his role on offense. This time, Brown is defending Simmons against the pundits who are saying the former Rookie of the Year is too passive in the fourth quarter and not shooting enough: Here’s Brett Brown sounding a […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers' Al Horford to play vs. Nets despite hand sprain

Sixers big man Al Horford will be available to play in Monday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Horford, who joined the Sixers this offseason, has been dealing with a left hand sprain. He noted that it was “very sore” after Saturday’s 90-87 victory over the New York […]

Brooklyn Nets · 5 years agoNets' Kyrie Irving out vs. Sixers due to hamstring tightness

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is out for Monday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers due to hamstring tightness, the team announced a few hours before tip-off. It is unfortunate for the Nets that Irving is unable to play, as he had recently returned from a shoulder injury that kept him out for 26 games. However, […]

Brooklyn Nets · 5 years agoNets' Kyrie Irving opens up on what it means to play on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Brooklyn Nets are set to take on fellow Eastern Conference contenders, the Philadelphia 76ers, on Monday as part of the NBA’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day slate of games. Nets superstar point guard Kyrie Irving recently opened up about what it means for him to play during this nationwide holiday: Kyrie Irving explained what […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoAl Horford questionable for Sixers vs. Nets due to left hand sprain

Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford is questionable to play in the Sixers’ Monday afternoon matinee against the Brooklyn Nets due to a left hand sprain. Al Horford is questionable for #Sixers #Nets with a left hand sprain. — Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) January 19, 2020 Horford seemed to have picked up the injury at some […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSteven Nash calls Ben Simmons a generational talent

At this point in his career, there is very little doubt that Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons will go down in history as one of the best players to have ever dawned the Sixers uniform. One individual who seems to agree with this notion is none other than former back-to-back MVP winner and basketball Hall […]

Orlando Magic · 5 years agoSixers' Brett Brown reveals he reached out to Markelle Fultz after triple-double vs. Lakers

After being unjustly labeled as a bust after two injury-riddled seasons, Markelle Fultz is enjoying a career rebirth with the Orlando Magic in the 2019-20 NBA regular season. The Magic ended the Los Angeles Lakers’ nine-game winning streak with a pulsating 119-118 win last Thursday, thanks in large part to the 21-year-old combo guard who tallied […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers' Brett Brown thinks Ben Simmons should be on the All-NBA Defensive first team

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown isn’t shy about sticking up for his guys and giving them praise when they deserve it most. The 7th year Sixers mentor continued his campaign for Ben Simmons on the 2019-20 All-Defensive First Team after his stellar defensive performance in their 100-89 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoVIDEO: Matisse Thybulle has Sixers on lockdown with an emphatic block on Zach LaVine

Plenty of Philadelphia 76ers fans are high on Matisse Thybulle as he provides energy on both ends of the floor. He proved his value once again as he managed to put an exclamation point on the block he made over Zach LaVine. The rookie guard managed was beaten by LaVine as he slashed his way […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoVIDEO: Sixers score bucket with 6 players on the court

Nobody tell the refs. The Philadelphia 76ers benefited from seemingly asleep NBA officials on Friday night in their home matchup with the Chicago Bulls, scoring on a corner 3-pointer from Furkan Korkmaz as Sixers backup center Kyle O’Quinn came over on the baseline from the bench (via Dime). 6-on-5, huh? 🤔😂 https://t.co/FI8JYmHc3T — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoVIDEO: Sixers star Ben Simmons posterizes Lauri Markkanen

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons made a mockery of Chicago Bulls big man Lauri Markkanen on Friday in their nationally televised matchup in the Sixers’ homecourt. There was no love lost as the 23-year-old former Rookie of the Year dribbled past the third-year Finnish just to slam it down in transition over Markkanen’s body (via […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoThe Ringer suggests Clippers' outrageous trade for Sixers' Joel Embiid

Elevated concerns about the Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid duo on the Philadelphia 76ers hit an apex on Friday during The Ringer’s “NBA Show.” That would be because one anonymous executive floated an outrageous trade proposal involving the Los Angeles Clippers to co-host Justin Verrier. People just say anything. He’s not even serious. — Lyle […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoBrett Brown jokes Sixers should sign GM Elton Brand to '50-year contract'

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand has the public seal of approval of Sixers head coach Brett Brown. Per ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, the seventh-year coach praised his GM, saying Brand deserves a contract for the next half-century. Brett Brown says the Sixers should sign Elton Brand to a “50-year contract.” Says he loves his relationship […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoTracy McGrady thinks Sixers should go after Derrick Rose

NBA Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst Tracy McGrady believes that Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose can help alleviate the Philadelphia 76ers’ recent woes. In an appearance on The Jump alongside Rachel Nichols and fellow retired player Richard Jefferson, McGrady was quite adamant about which team should pull the trigger on a possible trade for […]

Minnesota Timberwolves · 5 years agoReport: Rockets, Mavs, Sixers interested in Timberwolves' Robert Covington

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Robert Covington is receiving trade interest from the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers, according to The Athletic. The Timberwolves are expected to drive a hard bargain for Covington, who is a sound two-way player: Rival teams also say the market for forward Robert Covington has been heating up over […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoJoel Embiid cleared for non-contact drills, Sixers will update his status in a week

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been cleared for non-contact drills and an update is expected to be given next Thursday when he is re-evaluated, according to Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Embiid underwent surgery to fix some loose tendons in his left hand after dislocating his ring fingers in a collision with […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoVIDEO: Sixers' Ben Simmons has Shaqtin' moment after missing a wide-open two-handed dunk

Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers is known for his elite defense, excellent passing, and penchant for pummeling dunks on slower players (which is most of them). However, even some of the most elite finishers in the game flub a layup now and then. It seems Simmons was due for one of those, as the […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoRUMOR: Warriors' D'Angelo Russell could be packaged in a trade offer for Sixers' Ben Simmons

According to the latest trade rumors, Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell could be packaged in a trade offer for Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers. According to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic, the 76ers are eyeing a guard who can both orchestrate the offense and shoot. Russell fits this bill. And since the […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoBrett Brown admits Sixers are a ‘different team’ without Joel Embiid

The Philadelphia 76ers are, unsurprisingly, a quite different team without All-Star center Joel Embiid on the court. Prior to Wednesday’s game versus the Brooklyn Nets, Sixers head coach Brett Brown said what many outside of the organization was thinking, per Tom Moore of the Bucks County Courier Times. #Sixers coach Brett Brown on adjusting to […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoJoel Embiid admits he's never going to play exactly how Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley want

Sixers big man Joel Embiid can’t wait to get the green light from the medical staff to rejoin his Philadelphia 76ers teammates on the court, but the star big man ensured to leave one thing clear — he’s not changing for anybody. While the 7-footer took some constructive criticism from the big man duo of […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers' Joel Embiid to release Under Armour signature shoe in Fall 2020

Sixers star center Joel Embiid will get a signature shoe with Under Armour which will be released in the Fall. Nick DePaula of ESPN has more: Joel Embiid just announced in Baltimore that his Under Armour Embiid 1 signature shoe will release in Fall 2020. He’ll become the 17th NBA player to have a Sig […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoVIDEO: TJ McConnell scores, dives, and dishes in a matter of seconds for Pacers vs. Sixers

Indiana Pacers guard TJ McConnell put up a series of great plays against his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Midway through the fourth quarter and after a tough fadeaway shot, McConnell’s mind switched right to defense and stole the ball. After which, he ran the fastbreak offense, dishing it out his teammate who finished with […]

San Antonio Spurs · 5 years agoSpurs' DeMar DeRozan, Sixers' Josh Richardson named Players of the Week

DeMar DeRozan and Josh Richardson have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for Week 12. DeRozan averaged 29.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists as the San Antonio Spurs went 3-1. Richardson, meanwhile, put up 22.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists as the Philadelphia 76ers went 2-1: NBA Players of the Week […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers coach Brett Brown looking for Tobias Harris to be more aggressive in light of Joel Embiid absence

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown wants Tobias Harris to put the pedal to the metal from here on out. Sixers cornerstone Joel Embiid will be out a week or two after undergoing hand surgery to fix a ligament in his dislocated finger, leaving the role of leading scorer wide open for the taking. Ben Simmons […]

Brooklyn Nets · 5 years agoNets' Kyrie Irving expects to play in back-to-back vs Jazz, Sixers

Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets seems to be back to a hundred percent as he expects to play in the team’s back-to-back games against the Utah Jazz and the Philadelphia 76ers. Kyrie Irving said he expects to play in both games of the Nets' upcoming back-to-back: at home vs. the Jazz, then in Philly […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoWhy Langston Galloway is a sneaky trade candidate for the Sixers

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered what could be argued as one of their worst losses of the season Saturday night, as in the 18-point loss, the Sixers shot a season-worst 37.8 percent from the field and an even more dreadful 24.3 percent from three in a game where they were able to limit Luka Doncic to […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers: Why Philadelphia should pursue a Luke Kennard trade

As we glide closer to the halfway mark of the NBA season, it’s pretty clear that the Detroit Pistons aren’t contenders. At 14-25, they are four games out of the eighth seed and Blake Griffin will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. It’s why players like Luke Kennard have found themselves mentioned in […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers: Why Philadelphia should pursue a Langston Galloway trade

The Philadelphia 76ers have underachieved so far in 2019-20. It is much too early to label them as this year’s iteration of the 2018-19 Celtics, though the red, white, and blue need to string together some wins in order to advance their way up the standings. Though unfortunately, the 76ers will be without their superstar […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoReport: Sixers have interest in Luke Kennard, Langston Galloway, Jeff Green

The Philadelphia 76ers have interest in trading for Luke Kennard and Langston Galloway of the Detroit Pistons. The Sixers also have interest in signing Jeff Green, who was waived by the Utah Jazz, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Could Langston Galloway come back to Philadelphia for play for the 76ers? What about […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers: Should Philadelphia consider trading Al Horford, even after Joel Embiid injury

When the Philadelphia 76ers signed Boston Celtics big man Al Horford this offseason, many experts expected the 33-year-old to be the last piece the team needed to finally reach the NBA Finals. The Sixers’ four-year, $109 million investment has led to mixed results so far. Horford was an All-Star caliber player in Boston and anchored […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoVIDEO: Sixers' Tobias Harris, Kyle O'Quinn troll rookie Matisse Thybulle for messing up fast food order

The Philadelphia 76ers are starting a short two-game road trip that will see them play the Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers. And while that is happening, the rookie hazing Tobias Harris, Kyle O’Quinn, and the rest of the Sixers vets on rookie Matisse Thybulle reaches new heights. As a part of being a rook in […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoPatty Mills and the Sixers would make a lot of sense in a trade

The Philadelphia 76ers need a point guard. Yes, Ben Simmons is a great facilitator, playmaker and a player that gets to the rim at will. However, the glaring weakness in Simmons’ game is obviously his three-point shooting. While Simmons is an All-Star caliber player, his lack of a three-point shot has at times created floor […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers' Joel Embiid has successful surgery, out 1-to-2 weeks

Sixers star Joel Embiid underwent successful surgery on his left hand on Friday. Embiid had a torn radial collateral ligament in the fourth metacarpal in his left hand. The Sixers center suffered the injury on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sixers All-Star Joel Embiid had successful surgery on left hand today, per source. Reevaluating […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoRumor: Sixers big man Al Horford's name is 'being whispered in trade circles'

Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford’s name is “being whispered” around the league prior to the trade deadline. The Sixers are 25-14, but there are concerns about roster construction. Via Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports: Embiid’s injury puts Al Horford in position to be what he came to Philadelphia for: big man insurance, although it doesn’t […]

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