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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 […]

If there’s one things Josh Richardson is excited about playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, its seeing Sixers fans cheer for him. Having spent the entirety of his career on the opposite side, receiving jeers and boos, the former Miami Heat swingman can’t help but be ecstatic to be on the “same side” as the passionate […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are projected to win the Eastern Conference next season based on ESPN’s real plus-minus projections. Surprisingly, the real plus-minus projections have the Boston Celtics ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers. Most people believe the Sixers, after signing All-Star big man Al Horford and acquiring combo guard Josh Richardson, are the second-best team in […]

In the 2018-19 season, Philadelphia 76ers superstar big man Joel Embiid had unquestionably his best campaign to date. The 7-footer averaged 27.5 points (on 48.4 percent shooting), 13.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 0.7 steals, and 1.9 blocks, while also draining 1.2 three-pointers per contest on a 30.0-percent clip. Those are literally across-the-board career-high marks for the […]

Former NBA superstar Charles Barkley is putting his money on the Philadelphia 76ers to win the Eastern Conference title in the 2019-20 NBA season. With Kawhi Leonard bolting out of the defending champions Toronto Raptors, Barkley told Jared Greenberg of NBA TV that he is expecting a two-team race for the East title. The Hall […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons continues to receive criticism throughout the offseason. Whether it stems from not joining his countrymen in Australia for this year’s FIBA World Cup or a recent encounter with security guards at a Melbourne casino, the Sixers star has been unable to avoid negative press this summer. However, Australia’s national team […]

Philadelphia 76ers combo guard Josh Richardson believes the Sixers have “a good chance to come out of the East” next season. The Sixers acquired Richardson from the Miami Heat in the Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade deal. Philly also signed All-Star big man Al Horford and re-signed small forward Tobias Harris this summer. Nothing is set in […]

It’s going to be a good year ahead for new Philadelphia 76ers recruit Josh Richardson, as he looks to play a pivotal role in what should be another impressive season for the Sixers, who are considered to be one of the title favorites this coming season. Nevertheless, the 25-year-old will need to get used to […]

While many believe that Philadelphia 76ers swingman Josh Richardson is in a far better place today than he was with the Miami Heat this time last season, the 25-year-old recently opened up about the difficulties he had to go through as soon as he heard that he was going to be traded: “It was tough,” […]

CLUTCH Summary: Rare in the modern NBA, late Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant stayed with one team during his entire career. However, lost in the shuffle of history is the fact he almost once played for another NBA franchise. What-if scenarios are entertaining, and this might be the best of them all: What-if Kobe […]

Newly hired Philadelphia 76ers player development coach Roy Hibbert strongly believes that today’s big men should learn how to adjust if they want to stay relevant in the NBA. Over the past couple of years, the league has seen a decrease in the number of traditional centers. With the introduction of a small-ball playing style, […]

Philadelphia 76ers player development coach Roy Hibbert has only positive reflections about his nine-year NBA career and claims he’s happy about the way his legacy ended up taking shape. In an interview with Ben Standig of The Athletic, the new Sixers coach expressed his satisfaction on how things unfolded for him in the NBA. While […]

Former NBA center and now Philadelphia 76ers player development coach Roy Hibbert learned a lot during his brief stint with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2015-16. And his connection with the team and Kobe Bryant helped him prepare for life after basketball. In an interview with Ben Standig of The Athletic, the new Sixers coach […]