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Not surprisingly, Houston Rockets star James Harden has been named the Western Conference Player of the Month. On the other side of the country, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid nabbed the honor for the Eastern Conference: The NBA has announced that Philadelphia #76ers center Joel Embiid and Houston #Rockets guard James Harden have been […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz are reportedly interested in trading for New Orleans Pelicans stretch forward Nikola Mirotic, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News. After Anthony Davis’ trade request, the Pelicans have been getting calls about Nikola Mirotic since many around the league believe New Orleans is going to tear the roster down […]

The NBA’s trade deadline frenzy has already begun with the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks offering the first salvo in blockbuster deals. With one stroke, the Knicks and Mavs sent shock waves reverberating throughout the league as Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee and Trey Burke were sent packing from New York to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers notched their most impressive win of the 2018-19 season Thursday night, going into Oracle Arena and beating the Golden State Warriors 113-104. The victory wasn’t only the Sixers’ first against the Warriors since 2013, but also ended the two-time defending champions’ 12-game winning streak – and sent Steve Kerr’s team to its […]

Jonah Bolden gave the Philadelphia 76ers a glimpse of what he can do by way of a monster rejection of Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant’s shot. Bolden got the opportunity Thursday night as Amir Johnson sat out for the Sixers. The Sixers are still searching for a viable backup to Joel Embiid. Johnson, drafted […]

Joel Embiid and DeMarcus Cousins are two of the NBA’s biggest, loudest, and most confident personalities. Somehow, their interviews, post-game media scrums, and social media antics live up to the larger-than-life personas the ultra-talented behemoths exhibit on the court. So it came as no surprise that early in Thursday night’s game between the Philadelphia 76ers […]

Right before the end of the half, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid threw down a nasty windmill dunk on the Golden State Warriors. https://twitter.com/TheRenderNBA/status/1091191645859659777 The Golden State Warriors seem to be rejuvenated since DeMarcus Cousins returned from injury. The team had just barely clung onto the first seed in the West. Things seemed kind of off […]

An odd duo was spotted dining out on Wednesday night at Ayesha Curry’s restaurant in the San Francisco area. Prior to their matchup on Thursday night, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors met up to share a meal together. Apparently, Steph arranged the meetup, because when asked […]

Rosters for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game have been finalized. Well, almost. After seven reserves from each conference were announced on Thursday night, one Eastern Conference spot remained open due to the season-ending right knee injury suffered by Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo last week. Per league rules, the commissioner appoints the replacement for injured […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid rarely finds himself at a loss for words, especially on social media. Embiid has endeared himself to an entire generation of NBA fans with his playful internet antics, from everything to his public courtship of Rihanna to frequent post-game barbs of opposing players like Andre Drummond and Draymond Green. Of […]

With near perfect trash talk and Twitter games, Joel Embiid is one of the fiercest competitors in the NBA. However, it appears he alright with the competition being a little friendly at times. As the Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors prepare to faceoff on Thursday night, Embiid was spotted dining out with Stephen Curry […]

Widespread concerns regarding the present and future of the Philadelphia 76ers don’t stem from their place in the standings. Brett Brown’s team currently sits at 33-18, good for a 53-win pace, and owns the eighth-best net rating in basketball — a ranking not indicative of a surefire title contender, but hardly one that means the […]

Philadelphia 76ers star small forward Jimmy Butler says Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is the toughest player to guard in the NBA. On the Posted Up With Chris Haynes video podcast, Yahoo Sports insider Chris Haynes asked Jimmy Butler who is the hardest player to stick in the league today. Butler, one of the […]

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the Philadelphia 76ers have been resistant to trading second-year combo guard Markelle Fultz, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Markelle Fultz has been out since November, as the former No. 1 overall pick is rehabbing from Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, an ailment which affects nerves between the neck and shoulder […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be among the few buyers before this Feb. 7 NBA trade deadline hits in a few days. Their main objective? To bolster their depth heading into the back end of the regular season, hoping to fine-tune a deeper, more versatile roster into playoff shape. Head coach Brett Brown, who took the […]

Throughout his career, the Philadelphia 76ers Jimmy Butler has played almost exclusively at the shooting guard or small forward position. Standing at 6’8 and boasting some impressive post up play meant Butler was perfect for these roles. On Tuesday night, he got a rare chance to play some point guard against the Los Angeles Lakers, and […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid gave Sixers supporters quite a scare on Tuesday night following a brief exit during the team’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Embiid suffered a scary fall in the fourth quarter of the Sixers’ 121-105 win against the Lakers, which forced him to head to the locker room. Fortunately, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers mopped the floor of the Staples Center with the Los Angeles Lakers, as they came away with a convincing 121-103 road win Tuesday night in Hollywood. The Sixers were clearly on their way to a victory as early as the start of the fourth quarter, but there was one moment that had […]

Jimmy Butler and the Philadelphia 76ers are taking on an injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers team Tuesday night. The Sixers wasted no time in pulling away from the battered team, cruising to a quick 39-22 first quarter lead. Midway through the inter-conference matchup, Jimmy Buckets and teammate Amir Johnson made some viewers chuckle with a mini-celebration. Jimmy Butler […]

On the Posted Up with Chris Haynes video podcast, Philadelphia 76ers star small forward Jimmy Butler said he has talked to Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins a few times since he was traded to the Sixers, but hasn’t spoken with All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns. Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns were the two players Jimmy […]

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Jimmy Butler may not be on the Minnesota Timberwolves anymore, but he’s still keeping tabs on what some of his old teammates are doing, including point guard Derrick Rose. Jimmy Butler requested a trade from the Timberwolves and Minnesota sent him to the Sixers in exchange for Jerryd Bayless, Robert Covington, Dario Saric, […]

Sixers big man Joel Embiid missed Tuesday morning’s practice session due to an upset stomach, but it sounds like he’ll be well enough to play against the Los Angles Lakers. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps shared the news about Embiid’s status on Tuesday afternoon. Bontemps also noted that Jimmy Butler, who’s been dealing with a sprained wrist, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without forward Kyle Kuzma against the Philadelphia 76ers, but will have Josh Hart in the lineup, despite missing Monday’s practice with knee tendinitis, according to ClutchPoints’ Ryan Ward. Kuzma is dealing with a sore left hip, which kept him out of Sunday’s 116-102 win over the Phoenix Suns. The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are not expecting LeBron James to return against the Philadelphia 76ers, with the team even emphasizing that “something extraordinary” needs to happen for that to change. LeBron James has been out since picking up a groin injury on Christmas against the Golden State Warriors. However, it seems the 34-year-old superstar is […]

As Anthony Davis trade speculation ramps up, there is one intriguing possibility: the New Orleans Pelicans sending Davis to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, however, such a trade is highly unlikely. Both Ben Simmons and Anthony Davis are represented by agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. While […]

This is not surprising news, but the Philadelphia 76ers have no intention of pursuing New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Davis requested a trade from the Pelicans on Monday. While any team in the league would obviously love to add a player of Davis’ caliber, some teams just […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Wilson Chandler has served as a solid NBA player for many years while remaining relatively quiet during his time atop the highest level. A role player that has made a living playing alongside some top-tier NBA talent — most recently Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler and Ben Simmons with the Sixers — Chandler […]

With the NBA All-Star weekend fast approaching, the annual NBA Slam Dunk Contest remains to be one of the most highly-anticipated events of the festive weekend. Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons got everyone excited when he recently announced his intention to join the dunk contest, only to bring us all back down to earth by […]

On Saturday night, Philadelphia 76ers veteran Wilson Chandler made his way back to his old stomping ground. The Sixers were visiting the Denver Nuggets, and it was a homecoming of sorts for the 31-year-old, who spent seven seasons with the organization. In an endearing moment prior to tip-off, Chandler made his way to former coach […]

Philadelphia 76ers swingman Corey Brewer just got back in the NBA, and the Sixers’ defensive ace is already doing things like this to the Denver Nuggets’ Torrey Craig. Corey Brewer accidentally kicked Torrey Craig in the head after hanging on the rim… pic.twitter.com/uelV2PeXNj — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 27, 2019 Brewer snuck past the Nuggets […]

After missing three games and being forced to see a specialist, Jimmy Butler still isn’t able to play tonight against the Denver Nuggets. According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler visited a specialist in Los Angeles yesterday, and was confirmed to have only suffered a sprained right wrist. While he won’t […]

After playing him for three straight games after showing signs of an injured back, the Philadelphia 76ers will enforce a “planned rest” for center Joel Embiid for Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets, according to Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Embiid trotted out three straight 30-point performances during that stretch, including a 33-point, 19-rebound […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler will see a specialist for his sprained right wrist on Friday in Los Angeles, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. 76ers star Jimmy Butler will see a specialist for his sprained right wrist today in Los Angeles, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) […]

Sixers point guard Ben Simmons is enjoying a fine season, but there are still some critics who think his shooting form is bit out of whack. In lieu of this fact, former All-Star Tracy McGrady says he’s willing to offer the Australian-born star a few tips. On a recent episode of The Jump, McGrady implored […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking to be the peacemaker in this upcoming All-Star Game and if given the chance, bring two known adversaries together in one team during the upcoming festivities. The Milwaukee Bucks forward garnered the second-most votes by fans, and will get his chance to choose the players alongside him. Two mortal enemies are in […]

On Thursday, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tweeted a complaint to the official NBA referees account, saying that Philadelphia 76ers forward Wilson Chandler wasn’t playing legal defense during the Sixers’ game against the San Antonio Spurs. Chandler saw the tweet and fired right back at Cuban, telling him to “mind his own business.” He was […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will sign veteran small forward Corey Brewer to a second 10-day contract on Friday, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Corey Brewer signed his initial 10-day contract on Jan. 15. The #Sixers will sign Corey Brewer to a second 10-day contract tomorrow. — Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) January 24, 2019 Corey […]

Sixers rookie Zhaire Smith has been sidelined due to a foot injury since August, but it sounds like he’s nearing a return. In fact, the former Texas Tech standout has been assigned to Philadelphia’s G League affiliate, the Deleware Blue Coats. Shams Charania of The Athletic shared the news on Thursday morning, noting that Smith […]

Joel Embiid is no strange to on-court beef. However, he seems to have no interest in starting a feud off the court with an unlikely character. Joel Embiid's reaction to what sounded like a rat in the ceiling during his postgame interview is priceless 😂 pic.twitter.com/5436xdl2y1 — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 24, 2019 Following […]