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NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — Jared McCain was anxious to meet Joel Embiid after being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers. Those nerves are a thing of the past now. The superstar’s first impression of the rookie was a spectacular one, as he called him “our best player” on the court during training camp. In an appearance […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — Paul George has been working hard at the Philadelphia 76ers training camp in anticipation of the fun first season with Philly he’s about to play. Reviews of the new star from the rest of his teammates have been promising. Tyrese Maxey was impressed with how effortless he can score. Caleb Martin […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — Both of the Boston Celtics’ primary Eastern Conference competitors made huge moves to land stars this offseason. While the Philadelphia 76ers signed Paul George right at the start of free agency, the New York Knicks swung a massive trade for Karl-Anthony Towns days before training camp. When asked for his thoughts […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — Jared McCain is making a name for himself through the first three days of the Philadelphia 76ers’ training camp. McCain, the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, is trying to prove he’s ready to play for the Sixers now. It’s tough to tell how far along he is in […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — Joel Embiid previously said he wanted to play every game he could for the Philadelphia 76ers. His tone is changing as he begins the 2024-25 season. The quality of his games is immensely taking precedence over his overall quantity. “I want to be on the floor as much as possible,” Embiid […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — Tyrese Maxey has cemented his spot as one of the faces of the Philadelphia 76ers franchise. His rise from young buck to franchise cornerstone has matched the unreal on-court speed that propelled him. Although he’s still one of the younger players on the team, he’s setting out to establish himself as […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — The addition of Paul George has raised the already immense pressure for the Philadelphia 76ers. For George’s first season with the Sixers to be as fun as he thinks it can be, any learning curve for the All-Star forward’s inclusion to the roster must be worked through swiftly. On the second […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid has always had the Philadelphia 76ers’ chase for a championship fresh on his mind. Entering the 2024-25 season, the superstar center is putting it front and center. Winning the 2022-23 MVP award has been the pinnacle of Embiid’s career in the league. For as spectacular of an achievement as that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are poised to make a run at the Larry O’Brien Trophy this season following the signing of former Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George. George had some memorable playoff battles against LeBron James the last time that he was in the Eastern Conference as a member of the Indiana Pacers, and the […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers’ travels through deserts in pursuit of a star guard next to Joel Embiid have been defined not by mirages but by oases that dried up in a hurry. The big man has played with great talents in Ben Simmons and James Harden but their trust in the Sixers eventually […]

Training camp is underway for the Philadelphia 76ers in The Bahamas. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and company are excited to get to work and prepare for the season. As much excitement as there is to jump right into it, the Sixers are also exercising caution. Nick Nurse said that Embiid “went through everything […]

A lot has occurred since the Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals. Paul George and Klay Thompson both switched their allegiances in free agency. Karl-Anthony Towns is heading to the New York Knicks. JJ Redick moved from ESPN to head honcho on the sidelines for the Los Angeles Lakers. And of course, every team […]

Fresh off his Olympic gold medal victory with Team USA, Joel Embiid returned to make waves at the Philadelphia 76ers’ media day. Embiid faced challenges in Paris, including scrutiny over his performance and an unfriendly home crowd. Reflecting on his Olympic experience in France, Embiid commented, “I actually thought it was softer. Well, I thought […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — When James Harden demanded a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers, Daryl Morey swore to only trade him for a star or the assets to acquire another one. The prize for Morey’s patience was a star from Harden’s new team, Paul George. To win the sweepstakes for him, it took a hefty amount […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The backup center position has been a sore subject for the Philadelphia 76ers over the years. Having arguably the best center in the game leads to an unavoidable fall-off when he hits the bench but far too often, the drop has been too steep. This year’s Sixers roster boasts several intriguing options […]

Dikembe Mutombo was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and is best known for his iconic finger wag after blocking a shot at the rim. Mutombo played 18 seasons in the NBA, starring with the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, and Houston Rockets and was […]

Dikembe Mutombo’s net worth in 2024 is $75 million at the time of his death. The 7-foot-1 center was one of the most dominant defensive players in NBA history and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. Mutombo passed away at 58 in September 2024 after a battle with brain […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers have never been lacking in talent around Joel Embiid. What they have lacked is continuity, cycling through new rosters on a seemingly annual basis. That issue seems to be finally patched up following a busy offseason that included an extension for the big man. It’s far too late into […]

The NBA world lost a true icon on Monday as Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away from brain cancer at the age of 58. Mutombo was a legend both on and off the court and became one of the first well-known players from Africa after Hakeem Olajuwon, opening doors for many who followed. That […]

Media day is underway for the Philadelphia 76ers, and it’s safe to say that there are a lot of fans who are excited for the upcoming campaign. While Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are back in tow, the front office was hard at working upgrading their supporting cast over the offseason, with their biggest move […]

Earlier this summer, Caleb Martin agreed to a four-year deal worth $32 million with the Philadelphia 76ers. While it’s been nearly a couple of months since his signing, it’s only recently that Martin posted a heartfelt farewell message to Miami on social media. Martin acknowledged that his message was a bit delayed. After spending three […]

More often than not, NBA superstars naturally elevate a team. Their presence further increases a team’s star power, which often looks great on paper. However, what’s great on paper isn’t always going to successfully translate in the game. In fact, some superstars may fail in terms of fit, chemistry, etc. With a number of NBA superstars […]

As superstar Joel Embiid and the Philadephia 76ers prepare for training camp next week, 2024-25 could be the most talented team the 2023 MVP center has had throughout his eight-year career. All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey is 23 and coming off his best season, averaging 25.9 points, 6.2 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. The 76ers […]

PHILADELPHIA — At media day in 2022, Joel Embiid joked that he did nothing but chill on his bed and couch all summer. This summer was a much different story until the very end. Before media day for the 2024-25 season, the Philadelphia 76ers’ superstar embarked on a week that was anything but uneventful. Embiid’s […]

The 2024-25 NBA season is almost here. The Philadelphia 76ers will be one of the primary teams to watch after landing Paul George in free agency and locking their core duo of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in for the future. The Sixers have a team they have very high hopes for but also have […]

After handing Joel Embiid a brand new three-year, $193 million contract extension, excitement for the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25  is at an all-time high. The team signed Paul George to a massive max contract, secured quality roleplayers like Caleb Martin, Kelly Oubre, and Andre Drummond, and, on September 27th, they brought on Embiid’s attitudinal inspiration, WWE […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ first preseason game of 2024 is against the New Zealand Breakers of Australia’s NBL. To bolster their roster against NBA competition, Philly’s overseas opponent has signed Tacko Fall. The Breakers, who will also face the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder in their NBA tour, said in their announcement that the addition […]

The NBA features the best basketball teams and players in the world. But given the competitiveness of the league, it isn’t surprising that there are contenders and cellar dwellers. Here’s a look at the 14 worst team records in NBA history. 12 (tie). 2023-2024 Detroit Pistons, 1982-1983 Houston Rockets, and 1996-1997 Vancouver Grizzlies Record: 14-68 […]

The family of Joel Embiid and Anne de Paula is growing. They are having a second child, a daughter, the Philadelphia 76ers superstar said during a visit to the United Nations General Assembly. Embiid attended the assembly to discuss how the business of sports can benefit his home country of Africa. During his time as […]

Allen Iverson is one of the best guards to ever step foot in the NBA. In his decorated NBA career, Iverson collected 11 All-Star Game appearances, seven All-NBA Team selections, the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, four scoring titles, and one NBA MVP. In fact, thanks to his iconic performances, the Philadelphia 76ers even […]

The Philadelphia 76ers do not share their city with a WNBA team right now, nor have they ever. But they hope to in the future as the league expands. Philadelphia is the largest city by population that does not currently have a WNBA team, save for Houston, which previously had a team and whose NBA […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the process of creating a new arena that will keep them in the city for the foreseeable future. Mayor Cherelle Parker announced an agreement with the team and the legislative gears will soon begin turning on the construction of 76 Place at Market East. In a public meeting at the […]

For years, big threes were all of the rage in the NBA. During the 2000s-2010s, most championship teams had a trio of star talent that led them to victory, and the rest of the roster was usually filled out with role players and depth pieces. The Boston Celtics won a championship this way with Paul […]

Although the cornerstones of the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster are in place for the 2024-25 season and beyond, they made an additional roster move right before training camp begins, signing former Golden State Warriors guard Lester Quinones. The Sixers will sign Quinones to a two-way deal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, who noted that […]

Coming all the way from Serbia, Boban Marjanovic made his presence felt in the NBA with his sheer size alone. The former NBA center stands tall at 7-foot-4. After nine seasons in the NBA, Marjanovic signed to play for Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul of the Turkish Basketball League. Although Marjanovic is a physical presence, there’s no […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has made headlines by reportedly dating Myra Gordon, who was previously linked to Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young. The connection drew attention when the pair appeared together at the Eagles-Falcons game during “Monday Night Football” on September 16, per the New York Post. A TikTok video shared by ESPN showcased […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid always wears his pride for his home country of Cameroon on his sleeve. After heading back home last month to receive a special honor from the president, the big man is taking part in the United Nations General Assembly week to benefit the entire continent of Africa. According to NBA […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have arguably the best trio in the NBA with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George. A trifecta of stars is obviously nice to have but how much does that truly matter? In a game of five-player lineups, the Sixers can’t rest on their All-Star laurels. Sure, the fourth and fifth starters […]

The Philadelphia 76ers managed to lock up franchise cornerstone Joel Embiid on Friday, with the big man signing a three-year, $193 million max deal. Embiid announced the extension on Instagram and made it clear he’d like to play in the City of Brotherly Love for the rest of his career. Following the deal, Kendrick Perkins […]