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There has been no shortage of drama in the 2018-2019 NBA campaign. NBA Twitter has lived up to its knee-slapping meme and GIF-centric reputation on a nightly basis. Beat reporters have spilled nuggets of juicy information to the public. Some of the league’s most outspoken athletes haven’t needed a messenger, delivering harsh post-game diatribes about […]

There is optimism within the Philadelphia 76ers organization that superstar big man Joel Embiid can play against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, according to Shams Charania of Watch Stadium. Embiid is dealing with left knee soreness. The two-time All-Star hasn’t played since the All-Star break. Our NBA Insider @ShamsCharania says there is some optimism Joel […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star point-forward Ben Simmons will play against the Houston Rockets on Friday despite having gastroenteritis. Ben Simmons will play tonight — Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) March 8, 2019 The Sixers are coming off a road loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. They have a record of 41-24 on the season, which is good for […]

Ben Simmons is one of the brightest young stars in the NBA today. The Philadelphia 76ers phenom can do just about everything … except shoot. In an interview with The Herald Sun, Kobe Bryant says Simmons needs to figure out that issue, or one day he’ll regret it. Via news.com.au: “He’s got to get a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Houston Rockets on Friday and the Sixers will once again be without star center Joel Embiid. Embiid is still dealing with left knee soreness and hasn’t played since the All-Star break. ##Sixers center Joel Embiid will remains out for tomorrow’s game vs. #Rockets. — Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) March 7, 2019 […]

The Chicago Bulls pulled off the upset of the evening, securing a razor-thin victory against the Philadelphia 76ers, 108-107. It was a total team effort for the Bulls on Wednesday, and their impressive display was perfectly summed up by a single play in the third quarter, which was started off by 24-year-old point guard Ryan […]

It appears that Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Jimmy Butler and head coach Brett Brown are still plodding away at establishing their player-to-coach relationship. Before returning back onto the floor in the late stages of the team’s Wednesday night matchup against the Chicago Bulls, Butler was seen (with Brown just steps away) directing ire after a go-ahead […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered the 2018-19 campaign with Jimmy Butler on the roster, but there wasn’t a soul on the planet who thought Butler would make it through the season with the team. It was obvious that Butler wasn’t too fond of Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins and also had issues with the coaching staff […]

As it turns out, Otto Porter Jr. of the Chicago Bulls was being drug-tested as the referees were reviewing the final play in their game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Per Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic, Bulls head coach Jim Boylen confessed that it’s his first time to take part in a controversial finish like that. He […]

Though the Philadelphia 76ers are seen as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, they were defeated in the final seconds of regulation by a heroic effort from the Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine. ZACH LAVINE DOUBLE CLUTCHES FOR THE LEAD!#BullsNation 108#HereTheyCome 107 0.5 on the clock on @ESPNNBA. PHI ball. pic.twitter.com/nW80PYnINz — NBA […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown told local reporters in Chicago that he is “trying to deliver” superstar big man Joel Embiid “to the playoffs healthy.” Embiid hasn’t played post-All-Star break because of left knee soreness. “We are still going through that. There has been no decision officially on that. The bottom line is we […]

Jimmy Butler’s exit from the Chicago Bulls during the summer of 2017 may not have been on a good note, but he will always have fond memories of the Windy City, telling K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune that it is “still home” and that he “loves it” in the city. Jimmy Butler: “This is […]

Jimmy Butler’s career hasn’t exactly gone as planned since he forced his way out of the Windy City in 2017. Now playing for his second team in as many seasons, the former Chicago Bulls star is returning to United Center on Wednesday as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. And despite his controversial departure from […]

The NBA’s latest on-court fashion fad has caught Jimmy Butler. The Philadelphia 76ers star wore a wide headband that ties in the back during his team’s 114-106 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, a look first made popular by New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday that has swept across the league in the […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has been sidelined since the All-Star break. He has opted to proceed with caution by sitting out a string of games as he’s been experiencing some soreness on his left knee. In his time off, the two-time All-Star is contemplating about how the Sixers can make things work with all […]

Despite making steady progress from his knee injury, it has been confirmed that Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is going to be out of commission for at least one more game. Sixers head coach Brett Brown provided the update on his prized big man’s injury, and while he did confirm that Embiid will be out […]

Even on a night where J.J. Redick torched the nets with a merciless shooting performance, Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown had to acknowledge the volubility of Tobias Harris. “He just plays with grace,” Brown told Tom Moore of the Bucks County Courier Times. “He’s like a quiet assassin. I just like coaching him.” Harris, 26, […]

The East is home to some of the league’s strongest teams this season and among them is the Philadelphia 76ers. For a time in this decade, the Sixers were the laughingstock of the league, having perfected “The Process,” tanking season after season for the sake of obtaining high draft picks and trading away good players […]

Zhaire Smith says that the Philadelphia 76ers will put him on their roster once the Delaware Blue Coats’ NBA G League season is over. Per Ky Carlin of Longport Media, the 76ers are willing to take him onto their roster after March 23, when the final game of the Blue Coats’ season is played. Zhaire […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star big man Joel Embiid will miss his sixth consecutive game on Tuesday when the Sixers take on the Orlando Magic. Embiid is dealing with left knee soreness. He hasn’t played since Feb. 13, although he did play in the 2019 All-Star game in Charlotte. Joel Embiid will miss his sixth straight game […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star point-forward Ben Simmons and Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell have been named the Players of the Week for Week 20 of the NBA season. Simmons and Mitchell have been intertwined with each other ever since last year’s Rookie of the Year race. Simmons won the award, with Mitchell coming in second […]

The Los Angeles Clippers upended the lowly New York Knicks at home on Sunday afternoon, remaining right in the thick of the current Western Conference playoff picture. However, Clippers rookie point guard Landry Shamet had more important things to discuss after the team’s latest win… like his current nickname situation. “My nickname situation is crazy,” […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors battled back and forth in the fourth quarter on Saturday night, with neither team willing to give an inch in a display of two of the NBA’s most talented teams. With Golden State leading 117-111 with under 40 seconds to play, things looked iffy for Philly. However, Tobias […]

34-year-old veteran big man Andrew Bogut might just be nearing a return to the NBA within the next couple of weeks. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the former first overall pick’s outstanding play in Australia’s NBL this season has caught the eye of at least two NBA teams, with the Golden State Warriros and […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green once again showed why he is one of the best passing big men in the game today. With around eight minutes left in the second quarter of Golden State’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Green found an open Andre Iguodala under the basket with a nifty look-away bounce pass […]

One of the biggest stories of the Major League Baseball offseason finally came to an end on Saturday morning. Superstar free agent outfielder Bryce Harper officially signed a record 13-year, $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Harper wore the number 34 during his time with the Washington Nationals. But that number was worn by […]

Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid is still recovering from a knee tendinitis that has caused him to miss the team’s last four games. It is believed that he can play through the injury, but both he and the Sixers management are taking extra precautionary measures to protect him long-term, according to Serena Winters of NBC Sports. Joel […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid says Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is “probably the best player in the league” for him. The Sixers host the Warriors on Saturday. Embiid is still out with knee soreness, but he told local reporters that KD is the best player in the NBA right now. Joel […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has missed the team’s last four games due to knee tendinitis. However, he has been making significant progress and could suit up with the team as early as next week, according to Serena Winters of NBC Sports. Joel Embiid says he is feeling good and his knee has been getting […]

Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris recently said in an interview that the team’s front office usually asks the opinion of All-Star center Joel Embiid before going forward with decision that will help improve the team. “Joel respects our job. He’s our most important player. He’s clearly our future — they’re all an important part of […]

Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris says it would be “problematic” if the Sixers lost to the Boston Celtics in the playoffs this season. The Sixers lost to the Celtics in the second-round of the 2018 postseason in five games. Philly is just 2-9 against Boston over the past three regular seasons. With a revamped roster […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have improved the roster when they acquired Tobias Harris and Boban Marjanovic during the trade deadline last month, joining the star-studded core of Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and Jimmy Butler. Now, team owner Josh Harris believes that the Sixers have enough talent to win the championship this season. “I think we have […]

Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris knows the franchise is going to have to pay both Tobias Harris and Jimmy Butler max money in free agency this summer to keep the small forwards with the Sixers. Tobias becomes an unrestricted free agent after this season ends. Butler has a player-option worth $19,841,627 for next season, but he […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid will not play in his team’s showdown with the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Embiid is dealing with tendinitis in his left knee and has not played since the All-Star Game. 76ers head coach Brett Brown revealed after the All-Star […]

Thanks in large part to the outstanding play of Jimmy Butler, the Sixers walked away from Thursday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 108-104 victory. It was Philly’s first win against the Thunder since Nov. 15, 2008, and only the second ever against the team since it relocated to Oklahoma City. According […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has yet to suit up for the Sixers since after the All-Star break. The 24-year-old has been nursing a sore left knee and has missed his team’s past four games, but appears to be nearing a return. The Sixers have been playing well despite the absence of their superstar, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-104 on Thursday, beating one of the league’s best teams without Joel Embiid. But this victory was about far more for Philadelphia, at least from an organization standpoint, than making a statement against another team with hopeful championship aspirations. Why? The Sixers’ win was their first against […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown says the organization is “still learning more” about star center Joel Embiid’s knee injury, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Embiid is dealing with left knee soreness and hasn’t played post All-Star break. Asked about Embiid's re-evaluation, Brown responded, "We are still learning more." — Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are unsure whether they will have their star center Joel Embiid when they go up against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. In a tweet by Keith Pompey, Sixers coach Brett Brown was entirely non-committal on the status of Embiid. The big man very well could play, but he also could not. […]