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Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford believes that the 2018-19 Boston Celtics squad wouldn’t be able to co-exist if they had stayed together. To recall, the Celtics team of last year was showered with criticism, mainly about their rumored lack of chemistry which translated into their poor on-court performance. After the season, Kyrie Irving — […]

Al Horford signed a four-year, $109 million contract with the Sixers this summer, ending his three-year run with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics underachieved as a team last season and were dysfunctional. Horford, one of the leaders in Boston, knew that big changes needed to be made if the Celtics wanted to run it back […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Wells Fargo Center responded to complaints from fans that two people holding “Free Hong Kong” and “Free HK” signs were ejected from Tuesday’s preseason game against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association. The fan and his wife were ejected after holding the signs and reportedly yelling “Free Hong […]

It hasn’t even been a full 24 hours since Ben Simmons buried his first career 3-pointer in a preseason game against a team that honestly had no business being on the same floor as the Philadelphia 76ers, other than a promotional one. Simmons’ only 3-point attempt of the game did no more than tickle twine, […]

It’s a known fact that Sixers star Ben Simmons has struggled with accuracy from deep since entering the NBA. However, on Tuesday, the former No. 1 overall pick knocked down his first three-pointer — albeit in an exhibition game against the Guangzhou Long-Lions. In light of this breakthrough, the folks at NBA 2K decided to […]

A Philadelphia 76ers fan and his wife were ejected from the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday, as the couple held signs that read “Free Hong Kong” and “Free HK” in the stands, as the Sixers took on the Guangzhou Loong-Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association, according to Joseph A. Gambardello of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Thanks […]

Ben Simmons was rather unimpressed at his first career 3-point make in the NBA, knocking down a jumper well beyond the 3-point stripe and swishing it through as the first half expired. The Philadelphia 76ers, who were already up by 38 points with seconds left in the second quarter, saw their franchise player gauge the […]

Former Boston Celtics big man Al Horford is now officially a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Leaving Boston in favor of Philadelphia as a free agent this past offseason, Horford will notably be competing directly against his former team as both the Celtics and Sixers are expected to find themselves toward the top of the […]

It finally happened. Sixers star Ben Simmons has hit a 3-pointer. https://twitter.com/WorldWideWob/status/1181724555649400832?s=20 For the Sixers to win the title in 2019-20, Ben Simmons will have to have some resemblance of a perimeter game. The lefty worked hard this offseason on his jump shot and is looking forward to the upcoming season. This is a good […]

Philadelphia 76ers combo guard Josh Richardson says his transition from the Miami Heat to the Sixers has “been easier than I expected.” The Sixers acquired Richardson from the Heat this summer in the Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade deal. He’s one of the best two-way players in the NBA and fitting in well in Philadelphia so far. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers aren’t letting the recent controversy with the NBA and China ruin their preseason plans. Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is embroiled in controversy after he tweeted in support of Hong Kong protestors — a sensitive topic in China. The Chinese Basketball Association has cut ties with Houston due to the issue, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to make a run for the NBA Finals. With the help of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, the Sixers are considered by some as favorites to come out of the East. However, the main issue with the Cameroonian center is his health. He’s never had a season of basketball where […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the lookout for a proven veteran that could knock down shots, preferably someone who can come off the bench. While the Sixers already has Furkan Korkmaz as an able shooter, team general manager Elton Brand is closely monitoring the market (be it through free agency or trade) should a more […]

Pundits have been criticizing Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons for his lack of a jumper. The former no. 1 overall has put in the work this summer to develop his shot. While the results of his work have looked encouraging so far, Sixers coach Brett Brown believes that defense is where Simmons could eventually thrive […]

Despite the Philadelphia 76ers welcoming some new faces in the offseason, Sixers star Ben Simmons revealed it hasn’t hindered the team from developing chemistry right away. Following their annual Blue and White scrimmage on Saturday, Simmons praised Philly’s chemistry and pointed out it has grown quicker than he expected. The All-Star point-forward added that it […]

As general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers, former NBA All-Star Elton Brand can be described as prolific. He orchestrated major deals for the Sixers that landed Jimmy Butler (who turned out to be a rental), Tobias Harris, and Al Horford in a span of one year. Brand is as active as any front office executive […]

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand is confident about Sixers star Ben Simmons’ improved jump shot. Simmons worked hard all summer on his perimeter game and has been hitting 3’s in practice. “He’s worked hard at it. And we support Ben, we believe in Ben,” Brand said, via NBC Sports Philadelphia. “We want him to […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Josh Richardson says he’s not going to try and be “Jimmy Redick” with the Sixers. Richardson is referring to Jimmy Butler and JJ Redick, two players the Sixers lost from last year’s team. Philly acquired Richardson from the Miami Heat in the Butler sign-and-trade deal. He’s one of the best two-way players in the […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons says he hates Sixers rookie Matisse Thybulle on defense. Thybulle was a pest on defense on Saturday during Sixers practice. Simmons says the guard is an amazing defender. What did you think of Matisse today?Ben Simmons: "I hate him. I hate him on defense." Simmons, who was matched up against […]

The evolution of the Philadelphia 76ers franchise during this decade has truly been something to behold. In just a short span of a few years, the Sixers went from the laughingstock of the NBA to one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. As for general manager Elton Brand, he believes there is more […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have always been extremely cautious with the health of Joel Embiid. After the team drafted Embiid with the third overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, he would miss each of the next two seasons due to lingering knee issues. Although Embiid has established himself as one of the best players in […]

James Ennis III is looking forward to play with the second unit for the Philadelphia 76ers. The 29-year old envisions the second unit to be “bulldogs” when they come in for the starters, per Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. After being asked what are the early signs of the backup unit’s identity, the veteran swingman […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the top teams on the opposing side of the court and not surprisingly, have no shortage of premier individual defenders on every position. But according to Brett Brown, they may have another gem in their hands in Zhaire Smith. In an article by Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the biggest favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference and fight for the NBA title. However, although Brett Brown has a lot of talent at his disposal on the Sixers’ roster, they have one glaring weakness. A lot of the players on their roster are incredibly tall. As […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid firmly believes defense wins championships, and that is why he wants the Sixers to be the best in that department in the 2019-20 season. Embiid said that he and the Sixers are “aiming to be the top defense” in the NBA, and he is confident they have the necessary […]

Philadelphia 76ers power forward Al Horford believes Sixers star Joel Embiid “is the best big man in the league right now.” Horford and Embiid form a lethal frontcourt duo in Philly. For the past few years, Horford has defended Embiid really tough when the Sixers and Boston Celtics have played, so fans in Philadelphia are […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid says he has been busting Roy Hibbert’s ass at Sixers practice. The Sixers hired Hibbert to a player development coaching role this summer. Embiid says Hibbert is a great guy who has been helping him get better. #Sixers center @JoelEmbiid on what it's like working with 7-foot-2 player […]

Though they won’t be suiting up in the same colors this season, Miami Heat swingman Jimmy Butler had some motivational words for his former Sixers teammate, Joel Embiid. Butler’s message to Embiid for this season? “Continue to dominate.” “That’s my [guy],” Butler said via Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. “For real. And we do […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons recently sat down with Shams Charania of The Athletic, as they discussed the bitter end to the Sixers’ 2018-19 campaign. For those who may have forgotten, it was eventual Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and his Toronto Raptors that ended the dream of the Sixers following his unforgettable […]

New Philadelphia 76ers addition Al Horford is already seeing signs of growing leadership in teammates Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, noting the two young stars are ready for the next challenge: “They’re proven players in the NBA, they’re All-Stars, I feel they’re ready to take that next challenge, and I’m ready to take that next […]

The Philadelphia 76ers traded down to select Zhaire Smith with the No.16 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, a move which also netted the team a future unprotected Miami Heat draft pick. Of course, as is tradition for the Sixers, Smith was injured with extremely unusual ailments for much of his rookie year, limiting […]

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid wishes All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler was still on the Sixers. Butler and Embiid developed a nice rapport last season, but it didn’t last long. Butler is now on the Miami Heat after signing a four-year, $140.8 million deal with the Heat as part of a sign-and-trade deal with […]

Philadelphia 76ers veteran power forward Mike Scott thinks Sixers star Ben Simmons is playing with a “chip on his shoulder.” Scott also says Simmons has been hitting 3’s in practice this week, something Sixers fans love to hear. Mike Scott on Ben Simmons: “I feel like he has a chip on his shoulder. He’s been […]

Ben Simmons is taking his campaign for Defensive Player of the Year pretty seriously from the onset, as the third-year point guard has now become a lot more vocal and intense in practice — a stark difference from his first two years in the league. “Ben is really locked in defensively and locked in offensively, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ season ended abruptly last season after a last-second jumper by the Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard in the Eastern Conference Semifinals messed up their NBA Finals goals. Joel Embiid literally cried his heart out after the loss on the Raptors’ home court. That’s why Embiid is focused on leading the Sixers to the […]

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Tobias Harris says he has worked hard to potentially become the Sixers’ go-to guy in the 4th quarter this season. With Jimmy Butler gone, the Sixers will need someone to close games. Harris says he’s ready to take on that challenge: Tobias Harris says he’s worked hard to potentially become the […]

Sixers superstar Joel Embiid is spending the first few days of training camp trying to figure out a way to mesh alongside newcomer Al Horford, who is bound to slide up to the power forward position in Brett Brown’s starting lineup. The Philadelphia 76ers will trot out the tallest lineup in the league with a […]

Joel Embiid is keenly aware of the losses his Philadelphia 76ers sustained during the summer. Besides Jimmy Butler deciding to sign with the Miami Heat, the Sixers also lost out on some elite sharpshooting from JJ Redick, who gave the team back-to-back career-highs in scoring before departing to join the New Orleans Pelicans. While the […]

Veteran big man Al Horford shocked the NBA world this past summer during his free agency, when he decided to leave the Boston Celtics, along with All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, and stay in the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division, signing a four-year deal worth north of $100 million with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers welcomed […]