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The Philadelphia 76ers are entering a critical offseason for the future of their franchise. After making it to the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals and being knocked out by the Toronto Raptors, the 76ers have quite a few decisions to make. Most of those decisions will be made in free agency. Philadelphia will have to figure out […]

With the first three games now behind us and game 4 set to tip off on Friday night, the NBA Finals are nearing an end. Thankfully, there is never a down moment in this beautiful league and the crowning of the 2019 NBA Champions will signal the start to the increasingly hectic 2019 NBA offseason. […]

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers came out of self-imposed retirement from social media to post a series of tweets in response to the Toronto Raptors dismantling of the Golden State Warriors in their NBA Finals series and going up 3-1. The Cameroonian isn’t normally in short supply of barbs and quips but after the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are hiring long-time San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Ime Udoka to join their coaching staff. The Athletic’s senior NBA insider Shams Charania reported on the development on June 6. The Philadelphia 76ers are hiring San Antonio Spurs assistant Ime Udoka as an assistant coach on Brett Brown’s staff, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA […]

Boban Marjanovic knows where he wants to play next season. But unfortunately for the 7-foot-3 big man, a fan favorite at every stop of his career, a potential return to the Philadelphia 76ers could be out of his control. Marjanovic, a free agent come July, told Serbian sports newspaper Zurnal that though he’s not entirely […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors are locked in a tight battle in the NBA Finals against the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors. Leonard bounced back from a lost season and an ugly trade demand from his former team, the San Antonio Spurs, to be named to the All-NBA Second Team in his first […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are apparently well into the process of finding replacements for two valued assistant coaches. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Sixers are interviewing former Dallas Mavericks head coach and San Antonio Spurs guard Avery Johnson for a role on head coach Brett Brown’s staff. Avery Johnson is interviewing for a job on […]

In recent years, the Philadelphia 76ers have earned the reputation as a team that gets quality talent in the draft. While most picks for the Sixers have been in the top 10, they are still capable of finding someone who can make an immediate impact. That is what they’re planning to do with the 24th […]

Jimmy Butler is set to be a part of a blockbuster free-agent period this summer, and the Dallas Mavericks have been linked to the Philadelphia 76ers star, who hails from Texas. However, Mike Fisher of 247Sports says the Mavs will actually not be making Butler a priority this summer. The reason? Luka Doncic: But the […]

Rival NBA executives reportedly believe the Philadelphia 76ers will give small forward Jimmy Butler a max contract this summer in free agency, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Butler becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Sixers. If Philly doesn’t offer Butler a max contract, the […]

The summer of free agency is just a month away with several NBA stars looking to cash in. Whether they stay on the same team or move to another depends on the offer and opportunity. Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is a free agent who will more than likely command a bigger salary than […]

Allen Iverson is already viewed as one of the greatest point guards to have dribbled a basketball. The Sixers legend earned several distinguished titles throughout his 14-year career in the NBA, including a league MVP award in 2005, an All-Star Game MVP in 2001 and 11 All-Star nods. However, he feels that he could have […]

Highly-acclaimed actor and musician Mark Wahlberg has found the perfect basketball coach for his daughter. The Philadelphia 76ers’ Jimmy Butler uploaded a video (via Bleacher Report’s official Twitter account) featuring himself, Wahlberg, and Wahlberg’s daughter, Grace. Mark Wahlberg found the perfect basketball coach for his 9-year-old daughter 😂 (via @JimmyButler) pic.twitter.com/SOL8XEGLL5 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are favored to re-sign both Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris in free agency this summer, according to BetOnline.ag. The online betting site has Butler staying with the Sixers at -200 and Harris at -150. Philly acquired Butler from the Minnesota Timberwolves in November and Harris from the Los Angeles Clippers at the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are heading into the NBA offseason looking to add a piece or two around the core that they were able to put together last season. Unfortunately, keeping that core together is going to be a very difficult thing to do. Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris are set to hit the open free […]

There is going to be a large contingent of NBA teams interested in the services of forward Tobias Harris on June 30th at 6:00 p.m. when NBA Free Agency begins. Harris, 26, will be one of the most sought after free agents on the market after boasting career numbers with the Los Angeles Clippers in […]

There were plenty of fantastic seasons from a number of bench players throughout the NBA this year. From a resurgent Derrick Rose to another excellent campaign from Spencer Dinwiddie, and Lou Williams once again proving why he is a perennial “Sixth Man” candidate, bench mobs across the league made vital contributions to playoff teams and […]

One of the better under-the-radar upcoming free agents this summer is Thaddeus Young, who has spent the past three seasons with the Indiana Pacers. While Young struggled to find his niche in his early NBA years with the Philadelphia 76ers, he has developed into a very solid piece as the game has changed to prioritize […]

JJ Redick, a soon-to-be free agent who spent the last two years with the Philadelphia 76ers and served as a phenomenal floor spacer for the team in both seasons. We know about the top-tier free agents hitting the market this summer, and there are a lot of them. Kevin Durant. Kawhi Leonard. Kyrie Irving. Jimmy […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

Ben Simmons, at his best, is one of the most explosive and exciting players in the NBA. But he has to become a more dominant player if the Philadelphia 76ers are ever going to win the Eastern Conference, let alone an NBA championship. Such improvement isn’t likely going to come from Simmons trying to be something […]

The two Most Valuable Player frontrunners in Houston Rockets guard James Harden and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the 15-man shortlist of the 2018-19 All-NBA selections: The All-NBA Teams: pic.twitter.com/ZdTEWdDEAo — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 23, 2019 Both Antetokounmpo and Harden, two of the three finalists fro the MVP award were named unanimous selections, […]

The future of the Boston Celtics is in flux with Kyrie Irving at the center of their murky summer outlook. Whatever the Celtics decide to do with Irving, who is expected to opt out of his current contract to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, will affect the core of the team including […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons and world-renowned supermodel Kendall Jenner have officially broken up, according to reports. According to Page Six’s Ian Mohr, the reason for the couple’s breakup is still unknown, although their sources have confirmed that the two have made it official last week. “Simmons was spotted with friends at Kuro at the […]

Philadelphia 76ers fan and superstar comedian Kevin Hart is blaming Toronto Raptors ambassador and rapper Drake for the Sixers’ second round loss to the Raptors. Hart says because Drake wore Sixers shorts, Philly lost to the Raptors. Toronto star small forward Kawhi Leonard hit an epic game-winning buzzer beater in Game 7 to send Philly […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Kyle Korver was drafted by the New Jersey Nets with the 51st overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. The Nets then sold Korver to the Philadelphia 76ers for an undisclosed amount. According to Korver, though, the Nets used some of that money to buy a copy machine. The Jazz sharpshooter […]

People close to Philadelphia 76ers small forward Tobias Harris reportedly view the Brooklyn Nets as a “strong destination” for Harris, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Harris becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. The Nets have cap space to sign two max contract players this offseason. The Sixers acquired Harris from the Los Angeles Clippers […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner was not pleased after being snubbed from both of the All-Defensive teams after the league released the results of the voting. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz garnered 97 first-place votes and the closest to an unanimous vote to make the team, while Joel […]

The NBA has announced the 2018-19 season’s All-Defensive teams, starring some of the most notable stalwarts in the game. #NBA All-Defensive First and Second Teams have been announced: pic.twitter.com/QOqj4hCj40 — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) May 22, 2019 The Milwaukee Bucks were the big winners and to no surprise, after posting the best defensive rating in the […]

The Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets will reportedly pursue Sixers swingman Tobias Harris this summer, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Harris becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. The Sixers acquired him at the February trade deadline from the Los Angeles Clippers. According to several sources, […]

Sixers swingman James Ennis has decided to decline his $1.8 million player option, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Ennis was a critical rotation player for Philadelphia and is expected to command a new multiyear deal in July. https://t.co/VynCMoeru5 — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 20, 2019 In declining his player option, […]

If you somehow needed yet another reason to love Philadelphia 76ers center Boban Marjanovic, the always-entertaining giant has now taken his talents to the big screen. Finding himself alongside well-known actor Keanu Reeves, Marjanovic managed to land a small yet notable role in John Wick 3, which hit theaters this past week. “When I found […]

Sixers shooting guard JJ Redick becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer and the sharpshooter says three things will factor into his decision. Redick, who made $12,250,000 this season, will prioritize stability, a chance to win and money in free agency. “You factor in money, you factor in stability, you factor in the opportunity to […]

The Brooklyn Nets reportedly have a real shot at signing Jimmy Butler in free agency this summer, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. Butler becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Philadelphia 76ers. Brooklyn can free up enough cap space to sign two […]

Although he’s quickly becoming one of the best players in the NBA, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons is still dealing with criticism thanks to his poor shooting abilities. One of those criticisms recently came from Cris Carter, who took to Twitter for a subtle jab at Simmons: Ben Simmons 👀👇🏾 https://t.co/TiQoomZ9hX — Cris Carter […]

The NBA is never short on drama. What with the NBA Draft producing big-name rookies on a yearly basis, and the best soap opera in the world being the annual cycle of signings, re-signings and extensions in free agency, the NBA is a year-round sport that keeps people engaged all the time. Of course, the […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler made an Instagram post on May 16 which has fans thinking he’s leaving the City of Brotherly Love. Jimmy Butler took to Instagram to say thank you to the city of Philadelphia and his teammates on May 16. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxi70sbhsZe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Butler has a player option worth $19.8 million for the 2019-20 […]

Sixers teammates Tobias Harris and Boban Marjanovic saw their 2018-19 season come to a disappointing end, as they were defeated by the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Despite that fact, the two friends came together in Los Angeles this week for the premier of John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parebellum. Tobias Harris joined […]

When Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard’s historic shot finally dropped through the net Sunday night, the Philadelphia 76ers knew that an offseason of uncertainty was finally approaching. Would the 76ers brass determine that Brett Brown wasn’t the fix for the foreseeable future? Could that same brass attempt to keep their core intact? Or, as Colin […]