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Miami Heat swingman Jimmy Butler alluded to a potential reasoning for his decision to leave the Philadelphia 76ers and subsequently join the Heat this past summer after the Sixers thrashed Miami on Saturday night, though he would not go into detail. Butler told Michael Lee of The Athletic that “something happened” in Philadelphia that resulted in […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been extremely vocal about the love he has for former Sixers teammate Jimmy Butler, and he showed Butler love on Instagram following Philly’s 113-86 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Embiid posted a photo of him guarding Butler, complete with a “It’s bigger than basketball” caption: https://www.instagram.com/p/B5PAMjzJH-Z/ […]

It was never going to be a happy reunion for Jimmy Butler and the Philadelphia 76ers, but the intensity of the boos and jeering Sixers fans laid out on the Miami Heat shooting swingman still caught some people off guard. However, Butler knew coming into the Wells Fargo Center that it was going to happen. […]

As expected, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler was heavily booed by Sixers fans on Saturday in his return to Philadelphia. Jimmy Butler met with quite a few boos tonight in team introductions. pic.twitter.com/ewuVTrxKXa — NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) November 24, 2019 Butler played 55 games for the Sixers last season after the team acquired him […]

There is no question that the Philadelphia 76ers are built to contend in the Eastern Conference. Although they lost Jimmy Butler last summer, the re-signed Tobias Harris and fortified the frontcourt by prying Al Horford away from the Boston Celtics. As a result, the Sixers were regarded as one of the top teams in the […]

Load management is a controversial talking point in the NBA, as players could benefit from it in spite of the fans’ disappointment in it. Even Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid doesn’t approve of the method, even unleashing an expletive in the process. Derek Bodner reported what the Sixers big man thought of the concept after […]

Philadelphia 76ers swingman Josh Richardson will miss the Sixers’ Friday night matchup with the San Antonio Spurs, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources: 76ers G/F Josh Richardson will miss tonight's game against the Spurs and is expected to be a game-time decision on Saturday in his first game vs. the Heat since being traded […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler returns to Wells Fargo Center on Saturday to face the Philadelphia 76ers. Butler played 55 games for the Sixers last season after the team acquired him from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The four-time All-Star small forward got multiple standing ovations from the Philly crowd during the 2019 playoffs, but that’s likely […]

Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown recently spoke about former Sixers shooting guard JJ Redick, who parted ways with the team over the summer to sign a lucrative two-year, $26.5 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. According to Brown, the Sixers are definitely missing the presence of the sharp-shooting veteran in more ways than one. […]

Ben Simmons made his first career 3-pointer on Wednesday against the New York Knicks, garnering an NBA-wide ovation after going 0-for-17 in his previous attempts in the last two seasons. Teammate Al Horford, hype aside, looked at the potential of having another capable shooter on the floor could open up for his Philadelphia 76ers: “I […]

It has been a whirlwind 16 months for Kawhi Leonard. The thought that Leonard was still a member of the San Antonio Spurs organization as recently as July 2018 feels like a lifetime ago, and by NBA standards, it essentially has been. With Leonard now having shifted the paradigm of nearly the entire league by […]

Even Lou Williams did not escape some good old-fashioned rookie hazing back in his early years in the league. The Los Angeles Clippers guard, who was originally drafted 45th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers back in 2005, recalled a hilarious story that earned him $15,000 for some underage drinking. Appearing in the All The Smoke […]

The NBA 2K video games aims to get as realistic as it gets, coming up with timely updates based on players’ improving or declining performance. Don’t be surprised if your 2K opponents can now hit threes using Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers point forward recently got a boost on his numbers, after […]

Philadelphia 76ers swingman Tobias Harris cashed out this summer after signing a five-year, $180 million deal to remain in the City of Brotherly Love. Now Harris is putting that money to work. The former Tennessee Volunteer donated $1 million to nine different childhood literacy foundations back in October, and he appeared on NBA Network to […]

Throughout his NBA career, Jimmy Butler has earned the reputation of being something of a rough teammate. It began in his final seasons with the Chicago Bulls and then really blew up with the Minnesota Timberwolves, when he took part in a dramatic practice session to prove a point and help force his way out. […]

Sixers All-Star Joel Embiid is expected to be available for the team’s upcoming back-to-back set against the Spurs and Heat, according to a report from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Josh Richardson and Trey Burke are questionable for tomorrow’s game. Joel Embiid is expected to play both Friday against the Spurs and Saturday against the Heat. — […]

Kawhi Leonard’s series-clinching three in Game 7 of the 2019 Eastern Conference Semifinals had several implications for Jimmy Butler, who was then playing for the Sixers. Many favored the Sixers to win the East, but Leonard’s fortunate bounce sent the Sixers home packing and led the Raptors to their first championship in franchise history. A […]

Jimmy Butler gave former teammate Joel Embiid some praise of the highest order, not only calling him the best player in the league but also attesting to his talent level and dedication to be recognized as just that. The now-Miami Heat star jelled with the Philadelphia 76ers talisman in ways he hasn’t meshed with other […]

The Philadelphia 76ers roster seems readier than ever to make a push for the Eastern Conference crown, taking wins and losses a lot more seriously in 2019-20. According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, holdover players have noticed the change in attitude after recent losses, claiming players are taking Ls to heart — a stark contrast from […]

The Sixers were a solid team last season, posting a 51-31 record but losing to the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The team’s chemistry was good, but Ben Simmons believes it’s even better in this campaign. “Definitely,” Simmons told ESPN. “The chemistry is much better. Guys are giving up their time to bond.” […]

The heavens opened up on Wednesday night for Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons, as the All-Star guard made his first ever 3-pointer in his NBA career. The 23-year-old’s acumen from distance — or lack thereof — has long been identified as his Achilles heel, so Simmons’ historic make from downtown is certainly a cause for […]

By all accounts, the Philadelphia 76ers are not that bad off. After their win against the New York Knicks Wednesday night, the Sixers are 9-5 and sit just two games behind the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference. This is where they’re supposed to be right now. The issue the team […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown is set to coach the Australian national team in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Sixers star Ben Simmons, who claims that he has known Brown all his life, is looking forward to playing for him again. “I’m excited. I’m looking forward to it. He’s coaching me now, so we have […]

New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris and Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid got into a minor spat in their Wednesday night game, which the Sixers won by a final score of 109 to 104. The game was testy and extremely competitive all night, as both teams experienced wild swings — especially the Knicks, who were […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has already proven this season that he is not afraid to go after the competition while on the basketball court. On Wednesday, New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris tossed the Sixers big man aside during a rebound attempt in the second quarter, leading to neither man being very pleased with […]

It finally happened. After years of torment, hesitancy and ridicule, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons made the first 3-pointer of his career on Wednesday night against the New York Knicks. Ben Simmons officially hits the first 3 of his career 😱 pic.twitter.com/Fz2l3CZ5Rf — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 21, 2019 This has been a long […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris had a pretty rough stretch over the past week when he went five straight games without knocking down a three-pointer. He went 0-of-18 from three through that stretch, which included an abysmal outing against the Cleveland Cavaliers where he failed to make any of his 11 triple tries. Harris was […]

Hall of Famer Julius Erving wasn’t among the legends to give up hope on Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons, who had hyped the development of his jump shot, only to be just as reluctant to shoot the ball as in prior seasons. Through 11 games this season, Simmons has yet to attempt a 3-point shot, […]

Sixers head coach Brett Brown will likely be coming back as the Australian National Team coach in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Brown coached the Boomers in the 2012 London Olympic games. His roster was talented, but he was without the services of star center Andrew Bogut, who […]

Joel Embiid is hoping to transcend how today’s African player is viewed in the NBA, not only as a capable player with star potential but as the best player in the league. The Philadelphia 76ers big man has very high aspirations, including winning the Most Valuable Player award, Defensive Player of the Year, and leading […]

Sixers big Joel Embiid has carved a place as one of the NBA’s best and most skilled centers due to his highly-versatile style of play. While the 7-foot, 280-pound behemoth can crush opponents with his towering size and strength, the Philadelphia 76ers big man operates in many sides of the floor, something his idol Hakeem […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans entered the 2019-20 season with high hopes that Ben Simmons can finally take the next step in his game and incorporate a jump shot into his already dynamic offensive game. With the massive off-season hype that Simmons has been working on his jumper all summer long, they had every right to look […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons still isn’t shooting jump shots, and fans and pundits of the Sixers believe that is going to hurt the team in the playoffs. However, head coach Brett Brown is focusing on three other aspects of Simmons’ game he wants the lefty to excel in. Brown says being an elite finisher […]

The Philadelphia 76ers marched to their eighth win in 13 games this season after their 114-95 rout of the lowly Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Tobias Harris led the way for the Sixers with 27 points on 85.7 percent shooting. That is the highest shooting percentage recorded by a Sixer since Andre Miller 10 years ago. […]

Chris Paul has had an up-and-down start to his Oklahoma City Thunder career so far, but he certainly looked like the CP3 of old against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Tied at 107 after four quarters, the Thunder and Sixers game went to overtime at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. With the Thunder up by eight […]

After being left without an NBA team since February, Carmelo Anthony is finally making his return to the league with the Portland Trail Blazers. Sure, the 35-year-old forward has his shortcomings, but it’s still quite puzzling how a player as accomplished as Anthony was left unsigned by 30 NBA teams for this long. The 10-time […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown isn’t going to tell Sixers small forward Tobias Harris to stop shooting the ball despite Harris’ putrid shooting woes to begin the season. Harris is shooting just 20.4 percent from beyond the arc on the season. Brown wants Harris to shoot his way out of his offensive slump instead […]

Back in 2017, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired the No. 1 overall pick in a trade with the Boston Celtics, sending the third overall selection and a future draft pick to the Celtics in return. At that time, the general consensus was that Markelle Fultz was the best player in what was considered a pretty loaded […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid will miss his team’s game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night due to left knee soreness, according to Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Winters notes that the Sixers’ decision to rest the All-Star is “all part of Embiid’s overall care plan.” This will mark the fourth game […]