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L.A. Clippers guard Lou Williams was in the mood for some Q&A with his fans on Twitter last night. One of the questions that surfaced came from Twitter user @tommys54321, asking Williams which player or coach had the most impact on him. With that, Sweet Lou credited his former coach Mo Cheeks for giving him […]

James Ennis is a versatile wing player that many teams in the NBA want on their team. However, he committed his immediate future with the Philadelphia 76ers and is looking forward to playing great basketball with Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and the rest of the Sixers. In an interview with Marc Narducci of The Philadelphia […]

James Ennis is a serviceable wing player who has played for a couple of NBA teams. While some of these players decide to move on and get as much money as possible, Ennis decided to stick with the Philadelphia 76ers. In an interview with Marc Narducci of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Long Beach State stalwart […]

Aside from winning an NBA title, Allen Iverson pretty much did it all in what was a Hall of Fame career. However, the 44-year-old cited his forgettable 2004 Olympics with Team USA as something that haunts him: “Yeah, [losing] hurt,” Iverson admitted, via ESPN. I mean, ’cause I was a part of it. It always […]

One more time, Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers showed off an arsenal of jump shots in a workout session. Peep the clip below posted by Swish Cultures. Apart from showcasing his supreme vision and crisp passing, the Sixers guard was also draining pull-ups and fadeaway jumpers — things that were not in his toolbox […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Trey Burke is confident he’ll win the Sixers’ backup point guard job. Burke and Raul Neto will compete for the job. Burke signed with the Sixers in free agency this offseason after playing with the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks last season. He believes he and Ben Simmons can play together […]

Josh Richardson met with Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra after he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers and Spoelstra expressed appreciation for what Richardson did in Miami, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The Heat traded Richardson to the Sixers in the Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade deal this summer. Josh Richardson met with […]

Carmelo Anthony is still a free agent, but the 10-time All-Star is starting to draw interest from a few organizations around the NBA. One such team is the Sixers, who have spoken with Melo’s representatives, according to a reports from CBS Sports and The Athletic. Carmelo Anthony's representatives have had talks with the #sixers, per […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry has recently admitted that one of the most satisfying moments of last season’s historic run was being able to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the playoffs. According to the five-time All-Star, being a Philly native himself provided a bit of motivation, but at the end […]

It seems it’s not only Joe Johnson who will have a workout with the Philadelphia 76ers. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Sixers are also taking a look at veteran NBA big man Spencer Hawes, 7-footer Spencer Hawes is working out for the 76ers Thursday, league sources tell ESPN. Hawes, 31, has played 10 […]

Tobias Harris’ primary role with the Philadelphia 76ers is to score, but the talented swingman believes his improved passing will be a huge skill that will help the Sixers win games next season. The Sixers have so many talented scorers in the starting lineup, so Harris will have to be a willing passer and show […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Trey Burke says he’s “built for a Philly type city.” The new Sixers guard signed a one-year deal worth $2.03 million with Philadelphia this summer after playing for the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks last season. Trey Burke says on a conference call with media that playing all over (and […]

The Miami Heat were definitely one of the big winners of what was easily one of the most insane offseasons in the history of the NBA. Instead of opting to fall into basketball purgatory, Heat team president Pat Riley worked his magic yet again, as he ensured that Miami would remain relevant in a highly-competitive […]

Though they’re no longer teammates, Sixers forward Tobias Harris and Mavs center Boban Marjanovic remain the closest of friends. Knowing this to be true, The Athletic recently asked Harris to critique his companion’s role in “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.” Marjanovic’s role in the film is that of a 7-3 strongman who has his […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tobias Harris came out with one of the most lucrative deals in what has been a crazy offseason in the NBA. This came to the tune of a five-year, $180 million deal, which according to Harris himself, came as an absolute relief more than anything else. “Oh yeah, it was probably the […]

Following a very lucrative summer that saw him put pen to paper on a five-year, $180 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, much is expected of 27-year-old forward Tobias Harris in the upcoming season. Recently, the 6-foot-9 forward sat down with Rich Hofmann of The Athletic, and one of the main points of discussion was […]

The Philadelphia 76ers went through quite a few changes this offseason. After making a run to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs last season, the team is looking to take the next step. Thankfully, Tobias Harris ended up re-signing with the team in free agency and will be a big part of that […]

ESPN recently gathered a panel of experts to project the winners of several awards for the coming season. As part of their voting process, the analysts predicted that Sixers All-Star Joel Embiid will finish fourth in the race for the 2019-20 NBA MVP award. Last season’s MVP winner was Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, and he’s […]

Philadelphia 76ers icon Allen Iverson will always have a special place in the hearts of Sixers fans, and he had the chance to feel that love once again when he took the stage in Saturday’s Fan Fest. Iverson, who led the Sixers to the NBA Finals in 2001, was emotional during the event, telling fans […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck announced his shocking retirement from the NFL on Saturday, sending shockwaves throughout the entire sports world. Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris reacted to the news and applauded Luck for walking away on his own terms. However, the Sixers star wasn’t too fond of those who reacted negatively to the 29-year-old’s […]

After a relatively successful campaign with the Philadelphia 76ers, Jimmy Butler bolted the City of Brotherly Love this off-season and headed over to South Beach and signed with the Miami Heat. Sixers fans surely did not like the fact that Butler left their team just like that, and forward Mike Scott wants them to let […]

After having the third-year option on his rookie contract declined early in February due to an injury and rumored to be heading back to Europe, Furkan Korkmaz surprisingly boomeranged to the Philadelphia 76ers this summer on a two-year minimum deal. With the Sixers pulling off a flurry of big moves in the offseason, most notably […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has aired his side with regard to the Australian casino racism incident. Earlier this month, the Sixers point claimed that he and his friends were racially profiled at a Melbourne casino. According to Simmons, they were asked for an identification card while their other friend, who was white, was not. […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris might have passed on the opportunity to play for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup, but he remains open to representing the country in the 2020 Olympics. Harris, who inked a five-year, $180 million contract with the Sixers, noted that his decision to skip the FIBA World Cup is […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons debuts his new stepback 3-pointer in a pick-up game. In addition to one power dunk, Simmons drained all sorts of jumpers during a pick-up game. From stepback 3-pointers to stepback perimeter shots and fade-away jumpers from the post, the Sixers point-forward seems to have added a ton to his offensive […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will head into this upcoming season with championship aspirations once again, especially after the moves they’ve made in the offseason. They are already projected as one of the best two-way teams in the league right now, and at this point, anything short than an NBA title will be considered a failure. That […]

Sixers small forward Tobias Harris says he withdrew from Team USA this summer because he wasn’t “truly healthy” when last season ended. Harris wanted to rest after the 2018-19 season finished because he knows 2019-20 is a big year for him and the Sixers. The swingman signed the richest deal in Sixers franchise history this […]

Utah Jazz guard Dante Exum has decided to give his take on a recent controversy surrounding fellow Australian Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers. Earlier this month, Simmons, along with two friends were asked to show their IDs before entering the Crown Casino in Melbourne. The Sixers star then explained that he and his friends […]

Mike Scott and the Philadelphia 76ers are a match made in basketball heaven, at least according to the veteran forward himself. Scott, who was traded to the Sixers from Los Angeles Clippers last July, told Tom Moore of the Bucks County Courier Times that the City of Brotherly Love was the place that he always […]

Philadelphia 76ers stretch forward Mike Scott thinks the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets are the two teams who can challenge the Sixers for Eastern Conference supremacy next season. The East is wide-open after Kawhi Leonard left the Toronto Raptors for the Los Angeles Clippers. The Sixers lost Jimmy Butler and JJ Redick this offseason, but […]

Sixers forward Mike Scott says he’s been working out with Denver Nuggets big man Paul Millsap a lot this summer. Scott wants to become more versatile and says Millsap’s game is so simple, yet effective. “I don’t need to change my game, just become more versatile. Put the ball on the ground a little bit […]

As part of a recent interview with Tom Moore of the Bucks County Courier Times, Sixers forward Mike Scott noted that Joel Embiid will be able to learn a lot from recently-acquired All-Star Al Horford. Mike Scott: 'I think Jo can learn a lot from (Al Horford). He's sometimes too unselfish. He's a great guy.' […]

NBA rookies believe Philadelphia 76ers swingman Matisse Thybulle is the best defender from the 2019 NBA Draft class. Thybulle was the 20th overall pick in this year’s draft by the Boston Celtics. Boston traded the youngster to the Sixers for Carsen Edwards and Ty Jerome. Via NBA.com: Which rookie is the best defender? 1. Matisse Thybulle, Philadelphia — […]

Several weeks after Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has announced that he won’t be playing from the Australian Boomers in the FIBA World Cup, another member of their national team and a fellow Sixers teammate has decided to follow suit, as Jonah Bolden has also backed out of his commitment reportedly due to personal reasons. […]

Josh Richardson, now of the Philadelphia 76ers, believes that his new team will churn out a ‘strong season’ in 2019-20 season. Richardson was among those included in the Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade transaction that was sealed over the summer. It was the latest move by the Sixers, who made an extended effort to re-calibrate their roster […]

Philadelphia 76ers swingman Josh Richardson will be focusing on two things in preparation for his fifth year in the NBA: his health and ability to knock down shots. Richardson, who spent his first four years in the league with the Miami Heat, was among those included in the sign-and-trade deal for Jimmy Butler. He had […]

Philadelphia 76ers newcomer Josh Richardson is the shortest member of the team’s projected starting lineup next season, but he doesn’t mind. Joining Richardson in the Sixers’ first five are Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris, and Al Horford. All of those guys are at least 6’9 in height. Josh is 6’7. But Richardson isn’t worried, […]

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Josh Richardson probably does not need much more motivation going into the 2019-20 NBA season. After all, he has a legitimate chance to win a title with the Sixers, who are expected to be a top team in the Eastern Conference. But make no mistake; Richardson will be motivated to face […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Zhaire Smith wants to have a bigger role and impact for the Sixers entering his second season Smith, the 16th overall pick in the 2018 draft, sat out the majority of last season due to a foot injury and some kind of allergic reaction to sesame seeds. He eventually returned and played […]