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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid got married to longtime girlfriend Anne de Paula, a Brazilian model, in July 2023. Recently, Embiid secured immense wealth for his family by signing a three-year, $193 million extension with the Sixers, which means Embiid’s net worth of $85 million will only continue to grow. For now, we will get […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey is elated about superstar Joel Embiid’s three-year, $193 million extension. Embiid’s maximum contract extension keeps the 2023 Most Valuable Player signed through 2027-28 as Maxey, Embiid, and free agent signing All-Star Paul George prepare for the upcoming season with expectations from 76ers fans at the highest it’s been in recent […]

Months after the signing of Paul George and the contract extension of Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers still had room for one more huge move. The team signed Joel Embiid to a maximum extension worth $193 over three years. The extension keeps Embiid signed to the 76ers through the 2027-28 NBA season with a player […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have some high hopes heading into the 2024-25 campaign, and while that’s due to the strong offseason the team has put together, the main reason for their high hopes is superstar center Joel Embiid. The Cameroonian big man is arguably the most dominant player in the league, and when he’s on the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a lot to be thankful for this year, and one of them is superstar hitter Shohei Ohtani signing with LA prior to the season. In their 20-4 victory against the Miami Marlins on Thursday, Ohtani started the MLB’s 50-50 club, hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases in one […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ arena saga appears to be coming to an end soon. Mayor Cherelle Parker announced that the city has come to an agreement with the team on a new arena, pending legislative approval from the Philadelphia City Council. As rumors swirled that the Sixers would entertain the possibility of relocating to Camden, New […]

When NBA players enter their prime, some fear that the other shoe will drop, leading to an inevitable decline. In the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, host Bill Simmons shared his concerns about Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid. To Simmons, Embiid’s drop-off might be similar to former superstar Blake Griffin, who last played […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are amped for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Paul George signed a four-year, $212M contract with the Sixers over the summer. General manager Elton Brand and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey have retooled the roster around PG and Joel Embiid. As fans wait for George’s Philadelphia debut in October, they received a […]

Entering his second season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Ricky Council IV doesn’t know exactly what his role will be. But with a full year of NBA experience under his belt, he has a much better idea of what to expect and a spot on the Sixers’ main roster. Council is one of the 76ers’ main […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has always said what he feels and never holds back. That’s part of what makes him so unique in his position as one of the Warriors leaders as they won four NBA championships. It’s also what makes makes a lot of fanbases like the Celtics, Knicks, and 76ers hate […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had arguably the best move of the offseason when they acquired Paul George to place alongside stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. But Golden State Warriors center Draymond Green hopes that George is ready for what Sixers fans in Philly are about to unleash if he doesn’t come through. Philadelphia is considered […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were successful in retooling their roster around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, making the most out of their cap space and bringing in a third star in Paul George. Moreover, they were able to re-sign Kelly Oubre Jr. and Kyle Lowry, and they also managed to add Caleb Martin, Andre Drummond, and […]

With the 2024-25 season rapidly approaching, NBA fans, writers, and podcasters alike have been looking for interesting ways to keep their fans engaged, from all-time lists, to divisional breakdowns, and… Kyle Lowry dunk stats. Wait, what was that last part? Who is thinking about Lowry dunking in an NBA Game? Has Lowry ever even dunked […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Andre Drummond felt comfortable with the Philadelphia 76ers within his first week on the team, the very beginning of his first stint that began in the 2021 offseason. The embrace he got from the city made the transition to a new team and a role as a backup immensely easier. After being […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming into another NBA season as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. But whether they can beat the best of the best and finally make that long-awaited run to the conference finals will determine whether it truly means anything significant this time. At the season’s outset, the 76ers […]

DeMar DeRozan joined the Sacramento Kings later in the 2024 NBA offseason, adding another dangerous scorer to one of the league’s best offenses from the past two seasons. After being linked to a handful of playoff teams as his deal with the Chicago Bulls expired, he decided to join the Beam Team. It seemed pretty […]

When you’re a top-five pick in the NBA Draft, the team that picks you is bound to have high expectations. However, things were probably at their highest regarding the Philadelphia 76ers and Evan Turner. During an appearance with Jeff Teague on the Club 520 Podcast, Turner shared that the team hoped to be the next […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the process of figuring out where their new home will be when their Wells Fargo Center lease expires in 2031. The possibility of moving East across the Delaware River to New Jersey has been speculated previously and apparently remains in play. The Sixers are looking to construct a new arena, […]

Just as he was able to find his footing as a superstar in the NBA, Paul George suffered a brutal lower leg injury that essentially removed him for an entire year. While NBA stars showed an outpouring of support for him, the Philadelphia 76ers star says that boxer Floyd Mayweather was a big supporter of […]

Paul George, the newest superstar to join the Philadelphia 76ers, is teaming up with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. When PG-13 is in a room with his father, also named Paul George, you might have to get a little more specific. PG’s father is actually Paul George IV, while the Paul George we know from […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has carved out an incredible NBA career for himself. The nine-time NBA All-Star, six-time All-NBA team member, and four-time All-Defensive team member bounced back from an incredible injury early in his professional career. He says he couldn’t have done it without a little-known phone call from one Kobe Bryant of […]

As the 2024-2025 NBA season approaches, the Philadelphia 76ers finalize their roster following significant acquisitions like Paul George. With most key positions secured, President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey and the team’s front office focus on adding depth through Exhibit 10 contracts, particularly to strengthen their NBA G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats. On […]

Earlier this summer, Paul George made a huge free agent decision by switching coasts and taking his talents from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Philadelphia 76ers. The move is sure to make the 76ers legitimate championship contenders in the East, as George will join the star duo of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Paul George delivered a harsh take in response to Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards’ remarks on Michael Jordan’s era. After being named to the All-NBA second team and reaching the Western Conference Finals for the first time in his young career, Edwards drew Jordan comparisons throughout the NBA playoffs. However, Edwards wished […]

While the Los Angeles Clippers were hopeful to retain Paul George in free agency, it quickly became clear that George would be on the move. Paul George’s father thought he actually could join LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Following months of failed negotiations between the Clippers and George, the nine-time NBA All-Star agreed […]

The Los Angeles Clippers saw big changes made this offseason when Paul George elected to leave to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. The move caught many but surprise, but others fully expected it following the paper trail of comments and smoke surrounding George and his desire to sign a max or near-max deal. Two […]

The stars have to align for any young basketball player to reach the NBA. It takes a lot of hard work, skill, and talent to land on the NBA radar, and even then, there are no guarantees that they’ll become one of the best players in the association. For Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George, he […]

It was the Philadelphia 76ers that stepped up to the plate and struck an agreement with Guerschon Yabusele to bring him back to the NBA after spending a few years plying his trade in Europe. Yabusele was a breakout star in the 2024 Paris Olympics as he played a huge role in leading France to […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard Jared McCain has been famous in two fields long before he was an NBA player. McCain was a star basketball player at Duke last season, a sharpshooting guard who electrified the college basketball world with his scoring ability. The first round pick is also a viral sensation on TikTok, where he […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Guerschon Yabusele left a prominent role with a championship-winning Real Madrid team to make an NBA comeback with the Philadelphia 76ers. “I was for sure comfortable in Europe, I cannot lie about it,” the 28-year-old forward said. “But like I always say, and I express myself about it, I always wanted to […]

Sports media can get things wrong sometimes, and even ESPN’s SportsCenter isn’t immune to mistakes, as Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond pointed out on Tuesday. The offense came from a post made by the official SportsCenter account on X, formerly Twitter, that compared Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese to Hall of Famer Ben Wallace for […]

Paul George and Jared McCain are entering their first seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 14-year NBA veteran and the rookie are hungry to help the Sixers compete for a championship. To lock in on the grand prize and make the most of their 2024-25 campaigns, they’re keying in on important questions to ask of […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain hasn’t heard a peep from his superstar teammate Joel Embiid, and quite frankly, he’s nervous about it. In a recent interview on Podcast P with Paul George, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, McCain spoke with his new 76ers teammate about spending time with Sixers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, but […]

Going into his rookie season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Jared McCain is out to prove he can be more than just a three-point shooter. Shooting is what led the Sixers to draft the Duke product — and he really can light it up from downtown. But he’s going to have to consistently leverage that talent […]

NBA 2K25 is almost here. The latest installment of 2K will be released to the public on Friday, September 6, and the creators are offering early access to play the game on the 4th. Following a busy offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers could easily be one of the most fun teams to play as. This year’s […]

NBA 2K25 is right around the corner, which means it is time for fans and players alike to argue over each player’s rating. These ratings mean a lot to players, and fans are invested in making sure that their favorite players’ in-game abilities match up to their real-life skills. That includes the Philadelphia 76ers and […]

No athlete in the history of sports bridged the gap between athletics and street culture quite like Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson. A style icon of the 90’s, Iverson shook things up with his look on the court, which usually included his headband, baggy uniform, and his signature Reebok sneakers. Now, we’ll see a continued […]

Former Los Angeles Clippers teammates James Harden and Paul George played together in a recent charity game hosted by Hall of Fame center Yao Ming in China. It marked the first time James Harden and Paul George had publicly shared a court since George signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in July. Miami Heat star Jimmy […]

Is it finally the Philadelphia 76ers’ turn to go on a deep playoff run? Time is running out on the Sixers’ Joel Embiid era, though they maximized their remaining chances with a busy 2024 offseason. Paul George made for a massive addition, the supporting cast got a makeover and the team has some draft picks […]