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The Philadelphia 76ers and the Orlando Magic will cross paths for the first time this season when they match up in their second NBA Cup game. The 76ers won all three meetings between these teams last season by massive margins. They won by 20 as two-point underdogs, 15 as 5.5-point favorites, and 12 as six-point […]

The consistent absences of Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and Joel Embiid has mired the start of the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 NBA season. But rookie Jared McCain is making the most of the resulting opportunities. As a result, the 76ers rookie to the top of the NBA’s Rookie of the Year favorites across all major sportsbooks. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have unveiled their 2024-25 City Edition uniforms. After taking elements from their former home arena, The Spectrum, for their alternative jerseys in the 2021-22 season, the Sixers flipped the color from navy blue to white for this year’s new uniform. What’s old is new again…again. By and large, the Philly faithful are […]

Joel Embiid finally made his 2024-25 season debut on Tuesday in the Philadelphia 76ers 111-99 loss to the New York Knicks, but if it weren’t for a three-game suspension he picked up for getting into a physical confrontation with a reporter over a story he wrote about the star center, he would have returned sooner. […]

There’s not much to say about the Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain other than he’s in the midst of a special stretch, unleashing a spectacular performance in his first NBA game as a starter. Fresh off of two straight 20-point games, becoming the first player of his draft class to accomplish the feat, McCain lit […]

The day after finally getting Joel Embiid back in action, the Philadelphia 76ers (2-9) walked into perhaps their most hopeless game of the season to date: a matchup against the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers (13-0) on the second night of a back-to-back without Embiid, Tyrese Maxey or Paul George in the lineup. The Sixers played a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be severely shorthanded as they face the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers on the second night of a back-to-back. Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and Andre Drummond are all sidelined. The good news is that, when George bounces back into action, Philly doesn’t need to play him on a minutes restriction. Nick […]

Paul George’s departure from the Los Angeles Clippers was not a smooth one, and he is still clashing with the franchise and the fans after he recently played against his former team, saying that the fans are not filling the new Intuit Dome. “What did I say that was wrong?” Paul George said on Podcast […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Cleveland Cavaliers without its two stars, Joel Embiid and Paul George. Due to injury management, Embiid and George are ruled out for Wednesday’s matchup. The news wasn’t well received by ESPN’s Chandler Parsons, who suggested the 76ers end the 2023 Most Valuable Player’s campaign altogether in a recent debate […]

Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George will not play on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both stars are out due to injury management despite Embiid previously saying he was open to playing in the second of a back-to-back. The 76ers were defeated 111-99 in Embiid’s season debut, as Philadelphia fell to 2-8 to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will not have Joel Embiid or Paul George in their matchup with the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. On the second night of a back-to-back, following the Sixers’ 111-99 loss to the New York Knicks, both of Philadelphia’s frontcourt stars are ruled out for its next matchup vs. […]

After a tumultuous first nine games of the season, the Philadelphia 76ers finally got superstar center Joel Embiid back. The former MVP played his first game of the 2024-25 season last night, but not everyone was happy about Embiid’s performance. Embiid’s season debut had been delayed by “injury management,” as well as a suspension from […]

Not many rookies, especially those drafted outside the lottery, are able to become instant contributors to their teams. Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain, who was drafted 16th overall, has proven to be the rare neophyte who can help Philly right away. McCain is averaging 11.5 points per game with a 58.5 true shooting percentage and […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid didn’t perform well in his 2024-25 season debut, as the Philadelphia 76ers lost to the New York Knicks, but the seeds of chemistry were planted with his new teammates. More successful results will germinate in due time as the franchise superstar continues to nourish his new connections. The Sixers cratered in […]

Paul George and Joel Embiid have played their first NBA game together. After Embiid took some time out of his offseason to recruit his All-Star Weekend friend, the two stars waited a few games into their first season to join forces. The first step together wasn’t a pretty one, though, as the Philadelphia 76ers lost […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the New York Knicks featured the season debut of Joel Embiid. The big man was far from his best self but being able to play was an important first step towards that level. Embiid’s stats lagged well behind his usual standard: 13 points, five assists, three rebounds on 2-11 shooting. […]

Joel Embiid made his season debut on the first leg of a back-to-back. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar played 26 minutes in a 111-99 loss to the New York Knicks and wants to play in the Sixers’ next game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Nick Nurse said that Embiid and Paul George will get examined in the […]

Joel Embiid may have made his season debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, but it was not enough to give the 76ers a victory as they fell to the New York Knicks, 111-99, to begin their life in the 2024 NBA Cup. This defeat is the 76ers’ eighth in the first 10 games […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid might be the NBA’s most controversial player. Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal didn’t mince words about the 30-year-old’s attitude during halftime of the 76ers-New York Knicks game on Tuesday. O’Neal wanted Embiid to come with “more energy,” in his season debut, via NBA on TNT. "Joel Embiid will never win […]

Joel Embiid made his season debut as the Philadelphia 76ers (2-8) squared off with the New York Knicks (5-5) in an NBA Cup showdown. The Sixers benefited from even a rusty Embiid but the big man was not in any shape to lead his team to victory. Philly lost by a final score of 111-99. […]

Kendrick Perkins got real on what he expects during Joel Embiid’s season debut against the New York Knicks. The Sixers star has been out the first nine games with both a knee injury and also due to suspension for an altercation with a reporter. Philadelphia is set to be without Tyrese Maxey, who is dealing […]

The NBA Eastern Conference has gotten off to an infamously slow start in 2024-2025 and the 2-7 Philadelphia 76ers are not helping the situation. The 76ers’ early struggles and losses are obviously not ideal but ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes it can become much worse than it already is. While nobody expected Philadelphia to open […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks will square off for the first time in the 2024-25 season. This NBA Cup matchup at the Wells Fargo Center is the first meeting since their hard-fought playoff series, leaving both sides with plenty of motivation. There is a huge question looming over the showdown at 7:30 P.M. […]

The New York Knicks are on the road to take on the Philadelphia 76ers for game one of the NBA Cup. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Knicks-76ers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Knicks-76ers NBA odds, […]

PHILADELPHIA — Jared McCain brought the game ball to the podium with him after he led the Philadelphia 76ers to an overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets. It was a gift Tyrese Maxey gave to him, courtesy of assistant coach Rico Hines. It was a reward that was well-deserved after the rookie led the Sixers […]

An overtime victory over the Charlotte Hornets marked Paul George’s first home win as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Although he didn’t play in overtime, PG played a big role in the victory. Nick Nurse said after the 107-105 win that George didn’t play any minutes of overtime because of a minutes restriction. He […]

After recently falling into ownership of the worst record in the NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers (2-7) played the Charlotte Hornets (4-6). The comfortable confines of their own home helped the Sixers play a little looser, though the game still came down to the wire. In the end, Philly pulled out the 107-105 overtime victory. Joel […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (1-7) took on the Los Angeles Lakers (5-4) in their final game of a not-very-fun road trip. After losing two games on their West Coast visit and Tyrese Maxey for some time due to a hamstring injury, the Sixers…well, you know how it goes. Final score: 116-106. The vibes are not good […]

It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Lakers prediction and pick. The 76ers have struggled to open the year, while the Lakers have been inconsistent. The 76ers have struggled this season. They are 1-6, and their stars have been dealing with injuries. Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey are all missing […]

When should fans of NBA teams start worrying about their squad’s chances of achieving greatness? If you ask fans of the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers, they would say right now — less than a month since the 2024-25 NBA season began. Both the Bucks and 76ers find themselves at the bottom of the Eastern […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have listed star forward Anthony Davis as probable for Friday night’s home game against the Philadelphia 76ers, marking a potential return after missing the Lakers’ recent 131-114 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Davis is managing a left plantar fasciitis injury, which kept him out of Wednesday’s game, his first missed contest […]

Have you watched the Philadelphia 76ers to begin the 2024-25 season? If you have, the chances are that you’ve regretted it. If you haven’t tuned in yet, there’s not much of a reason to change that. The Sixers’ start to the season has not featured Joel Embiid and won’t for two more games. Paul George […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The NBA didn’t wait long to schedule one of the more anticipated games of the season. Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers made their lone visit to Los Angeles, where they took on James Harden and the Clippers’ Wall. The Clippers came out on top, defeated in the Sixers, 110-98. The franchise’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers just cannot catch a break with injuries to begin the 2024-25 season. Tyrese Maxey is “expected to miss a couple of weeks” with a right hamstring injury, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, robbing the Sixers of their star guard and primary offensive engine to begin the season. “I’m told that Tyrese […]

Revenge fueled Paul George in his first game at the Los Angeles Clippers’ Intuit Dome. He wanted to lead his Philadelphia 76ers to a win, scoring 18 points on 7-9 shooting in 24 minutes, but a dreadful second half doomed his chances of sticking it to the fans who booed him. The extra motivation helped […]

Paul George made his return to his hometown as the Philadelphia 76ers (1-6) faced the Los Angeles Clippers (4-4). In their first-ever game at the Intuit Dome, the Sixers went into halftime tied and came out of the game like they did most of their other ones: on the wrong side of a lopsided defeat. […]

Disaster struck for the Philadelphia 76ers in their first of two back-to-back games in Los Angeles when, after struggling through a very lopsided third quarter, Tyrese Maxey exited the court with an apparent right hamstring injury. Taking the court for a game that was supposed to be all about Paul George’s triumphant return to Los […]

76ers star Joel Embiid has had an eventful start to the season and he hasn’t seen the court yet. Following his run in the Olympics with Team USA, Embiid has missed several games to start the season due to what is being referred to as “left knee management”. His absence has already drawn the ire […]

Two former teammates will go head-to-head when the Philadelphia 76ers face the Los Angeles Clippers. Before Wednesday’s contest, 76ers forward Paul George and Clippers guard James Harden met up at midcourt of the new Intuit Dome. George and Harden played together last season for the Clippers, along with the injured Kawhi Leonard. It will be […]