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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 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics played a game on Thursday night following the news of Joel Embiid’s injury keeping him out for some time. While the 76ers were shorthanded without Embiid, they were still able to defeat the Celtics at home – leading the Philly faithful to chant some rather disrespectful statements in the […]

Sixers star Joel Embiid will have surgery on his left hand on Friday and be re-evaluated in one to two weeks. Embiid has 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 center Joel Embiid will have surgery […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have announced that star big man Joel Embiid has 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. There is still no timetable for Embiid’s return to the court. The All-Star continues to consult with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in search of answers ahead of the upcoming NBA trade deadline, looking at a long list of players that could help them take the next step on their quest for the Eastern Conference crown. Among them is veteran Andre Iguodala of the Memphis Grizzlies, who spent his first eight seasons in […]

It appears that the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to be one of the most active teams as we approach the February trade deadline. It is now being reported that the Sixers have shown interest in three wing players in particular. The most interesting name coming out of this list is Minnesota Timberwolves veteran swingman Robert […]

This past Monday, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown made some comments that appeared to be a coach defeated. The 76ers were getting ready to play the Oklahoma City Thunder when he made this statement about 76ers point guard Ben Simmons: “And this is true,” he said with a smile. “Evidently I have failed, and […]

If the Golden State Warriors trade point guard D’Angelo Russell, Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is reportedly the best NBA player the Warriors think they could possibly get in return, according to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic. Both Russell and Simmons are eligible to be traded after signing contracts this past offseason: One of […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will not play Thursday when the Sixers face the Boston Celtics, nursing a dislocated left ring finger, according to Kyle Neubeck of The Philly Voice. Embiid hurt his finger during Monday’s 120-113 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, colliding with Steven Adams. Yet he was able to return and play […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown showed his appreciation to Joel Embiid after the Sixers big man suffered a nasty dislocation of the ring finger on his left hand against the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to Derek Bodner of The Athletic, Brown was surprised that the 7-footer returned to play despite the excruciating injury. “I […]

The Philadelphia 76ers ended their four-game losing streak on Monday following a much needed win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After the Sixers’ 120-113 victory, Philadelphia superstar Ben Simmons spoke about his team’s recent slump, admitting that it has been frustrating, to say the least. “I hate losing,” admitted Ben Simmons, via Kevin F. Love […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been criticized in the past for missing too much games due to injuries. However, the Sixers All-Star showed some resolve and determination against the Oklahoma City Thunder during their match at the Wells Fargo Center on Monday, returning to the ball game after severely dislocating his finger. With […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is unsure if he’ll suit up on Thursday when they duel the Boston Celtics due to a dislocated finger. Embiid revealed that he wants to play but will listen to the advice of his doctors. Embiid says there's a possibility he won't play Thursday against the Celtics because of […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid dislocated his finger during the Sixers’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder and had to go to the locker room to get treated. Late in the opening quarter of the game, Embiid can be seen holding his left hand with his finger apparently bothering him. Upon closer look, it can […]

Last month, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown said he wanted Sixers star Ben Simmons to shoot at least one 3-pointer per game. Simmons, however, hasn’t done that. The former Rookie of the Year has taken only five 3s this season for the Sixers. Simmons has made just two shots from beyond the arc: #Sixers […]

There are a number of teams who have interest in trading for Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans. According to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington, the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets and Hawks have emerged as suitors for Bertans’ services: Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard was sincere in his comments last month about […]

Names are an important piece to NBA culture. For players like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, a unique first name will take precedence over the last name like most players. Fans rep players by wearing their last names across their respective jerseys and for many, a mere mention of a name can spark all sorts […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Josh Richardson believes that James Harden “might be the best offensive player ever” after getting a chance to guard him this past week. James Harden is arguably having the best season of his career, he’s averaging a whopping 38.4 points per game. It’s clear to say that we haven’t seen this type […]

Several teams have expressed interest in New York Knicks veteran Marcus Morris. Rumors are swirling that the Philadelphia 76ers may be interested in acquiring the two-way forward, per Marc Berman of The New York Post. Morris is a Philly native, and apparently one reason why he signed with the Knicks after spurning the San Antonio […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be in the market for “perimeter shooting threats with playmaking ability,” according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Sixers have lost four straight games, including most recently to the Houston Rockets where they shot just 6-of-27 from beyond the arc. The Sixers’ poor spacing is of particular concern, especially for Embiid. […]

The Australian wildfires have decimated the country’s wildlife and vegetation. Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons — who was born in Melbourne — posted a heartfelt message on Instagram on Friday lamenting the damage done by the fires while also offering support to the communities that have been misplaced or directly impacted by the spread: https://www.instagram.com/p/B63mJS8H4qF/ […]

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered another tough loss on Friday, as they fell to the Houston Rockets, 118-108. This now makes it four straight defeats for the Sixers, who are currently in the midst of a slump. Philadelphia superstar big man Joel Embiid recently spoke about his team’s disappointing losing streak, admitting that this string of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered their latest loss on Friday night, looking lethargic, out of it and lost in a 118-108 defeat at the hands of the Houston Rockets. The game wasn’t even as close as the final score. The Rockets dropped a 40-spot on the 76ers in the second quarter, Clint Capela severely outplayed Joel […]

Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook was unhappy with officials on Friday night after he was called for a pushing foul against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid during the second quarter of their match at the Toyota Center. Considered one of the best rebounding guards in the league today, Westbrook was fighting for position underneath […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward and Australian native Ben Simmons lent his support to his home country via social media on Friday afternoon as bushfires engulf the Southern Hemisphere nation. As a result of extremely hot temperatures and dry weather, winds have picked up wildfires and spread the destruction, especially on the eastern coast of Australia. Millions […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown has some high praise for Houston Rockets superstar James Harden. Brown, whose Sixers take on Harden and the Rockets on Friday, thinks Harden “may be the greatest scorer in the history of our game.” #Sixers' Brett Brown on #Rockets guard @JHarden13: "If you look at James Harden in an […]

This is not how things were supposed to go for the Philadelphia 76ers. At 23-13, the Sixers’ chances of earning a top seed in the Eastern Conference are fading fast, as they are eight losses behind the first-seeded Milwaukee Bucks and five losses behind the second-seeded Boston Celtics. Philadelphia has lost three games in a […]

There is a raging discussion between current NBA players and the game’s elder statesmen as to whether the game’s big men have abandoned the post to the detriment of their games due to analytics. Philadelphia 76ers’ All-Star Joel Embiid and Sixers coach Brett Brown decided to pitch their own thoughts into the issue and defend […]

Charles Barkley gave yet another piece of inspirational advice to Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid in the wake of their tough losing skid. The Sixers have piled up two separate three-game skids in the past two weeks and lost six of their last nine games. Now bound to face the high-octane Houston Rockets at the […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid says the Sixers’ “spirit” is good despite their current three-game losing streak. Since defeating the Milwaukee Bucks on Christmas, the Sixers have lost to the Orlando Magic, Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers. Philly is now 23-13 on the season, sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. “It has […]

Joel Embiid addressed the Philadelphia 76ers’ recent offensive struggles after the team went on two separate three-game losing skids recently. Those two losing streaks came after they won 15 of 18 games from mid-November to mid-December. The team has struggled to click offensively, despite having a lineup loaded with talent (Embiid, Ben Simmons, Al Horford, […]

The Sixers reportedly have interest in trading for Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum. https://twitter.com/BrianMikeJacobs/status/1212513346668371968?s=20 https://twitter.com/BrianMikeJacobs/status/1212529575399428101?s=20 Since defeating the Milwaukee Bucks on Christmas, the Sixers have lost three straight, losing to the Orlando Magic, Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers. With a record of 23-13, the Sixers are in sixth place in the Eastern Conference […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown is a huge fan of New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick. Brown coached Redick for two years in Philadelphia and was sad to see the sharpshooter leave this past summer for the Pelicans via free agency. Brown, though, holds no ill will toward Redick, whom he calls “very […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have now dropped three straight games for the second time in a span of two weeks, going from third place in the East to sixth after falling right below the Indiana Pacers, who took the edge after an 18-point win over the Sixers on New Year’s Eve. Early in the 2019-20 campaign, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers lost their third straight game on Tuesday and six of their last nine overall. With Joel Embiid out due to knee soreness, the Sixers were outclassed by the Indiana Pacers, 97-115, at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse on New Year’s Eve. Shortly after the game, starting shooting guard Josh Richardson and forward Tobias […]

Following Tuesday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Philadelphia 76ers have now lost three games in a row for the third time this season. After the game, Josh Richardson laid into his team — and thereby himself — with some critical comments of the Sixers’ current status. “I don’t think there’s enough accountability in our […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford claims his role in the Sixers’ offense is “very limited.” The Sixers have a lot of mouths to feed, starting with Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris. As a result, Horford’s touches on offense are down this season compared to what they were with the Boston Celtics. Horford […]

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon’s return to the lineup didn’t last long. After missing three games because of a left hamstring injury, Brogdon returned to the Pacers’ lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the former Rookie of the Year left the game after hurting his back: Malcolm Brogdon is out for the rest […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid will be held out of Tuesday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers due to knee soreness, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Sixers are looking to get back into the win column after consecutive losses. Embiid had a big game in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Miami Heat. […]