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According to the NBA’s official injury report, Blake Griffin will miss Monday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers due to rest purposes. The Pistons will miss Griffin’s production, especially considering two of his best games of the year have come against the Sixers. He was the catalyst in a one-point victory over Philly in October, scoring […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid recently created some discomfort in Sixers nation by announcing that he is not happy with the way that he has been utilized on the floor. The quote was deemed by many as a semi-jab at Jimmy Butler, whose acquisition has led to a drop in Embiid’s offensive chances. Instead of […]

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers made it clear that he’s upset with himself and not about his new role since the Sixers’ acquisition of Jimmy Butler via trade. In a report by Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Embiid clarified that the comments on his new role were not related to the Jimmy Butler […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid missed practice on Sunday due to a migraine and is officially questionable for the Sixers’ Monday night game against the Detroit Pistons. Joel Embiid was given the night off in Friday’s 117-111 win over the Pistons in Detroit. The 7-footer hasn’t exactly been thrilled with his recent play, as he […]

The Philadelphia 76ers knew what they were getting when they made a blockbuster trade for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler. With Joel Embiid as the team’s primary scorer at 7-foot-2, they had really no one to rely on come crunch time of important games. In making the move to get Butler, the 76ers not only got […]

Joel Embiid’s recent struggles are concerning for the Philadelphia 76ers, but head coach Brett Brown won’t blame Embiid’s struggles on the acquisition of Jimmy Butler. Brown feels that blaming Embiid’s recent struggles on the Butler trade isn’t a possibility he feels like discussing. He thinks that creating more space for Embiid to operate is the key. […]

Joel Embiid isn’t happy with the way Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown is using him in the offense. He feels like he’s playing out on the perimeter too much and he’s notably frustrated with the situation. By way of Keith Pompey of Philly.com: “But it seems like the past couple games, like with the way […]

Joel Embiid has not been himself of late and the Philadelphia 76ers big man doesn’t feel completely comfortable with the way he’s been utilized of late. “I haven’t been myself lately,” Joel Embiid told Keith Pompey of Philly.com. “I think it’s mainly because of the way I’ve been used, which is I’m being used as […]

Philadelphia 76ers enigma Markelle Fultz was recently diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, offering an explanation for Fultz’s bizarre shooting woes. Brian Sutterer M.D. posted a video to YouTube to try and explain the injury and shed some light on what Fultz may be going through. Of course, it is worth noting that Sutterer has not personally […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says that he’s not unhappy with the Jimmy Butler trade, insisting that his new role is what’s unsatisfying. Ranked among the top five in scoring before the Butler trade, Embiid has failed to reach the 20-point mark in his last three games for the Sixers. The Philly Inquirer’s Keith […]

On Friday, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James posted a hilarious photo on Instagram in which the game notes from the San Antonio Spurs erroneously listed him as a rookie. Philadelphia 76ers stud Ben Simmons joined in on the fun and responded with an equally amusing comment, which also happens to poke fun at himself: […]

ESPN’s Zach Lowe thinks that the current issue with Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz is the craziest that he has remembered, and former NBA star Chris Bosh also chimed in on the situation during a recent discussion with Rachel Nichols on “The Jump.” “Being a No. 1 pick is way different, you know. So you […]

Free-agent guard Sean Kilpatrick took to Twitter Friday night and seemingly hinted at a potential signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Kilpatrick worked out for the Sixers this week after being without a team to start the 2018-19 season. The four-year pro bounced around between four different teams a year ago, which included stops with the […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler seems to be of the belief that throwing elbows is a regular part of Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin’s game after the two got into an exchange on Friday night. The Sixers came away with a 117-11 victory in Detroit, but the most compelling takeaway from the game was the […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star big man Joel Embiid says he is frustrated because head coach Brett Brown hasn’t been using him right on offense since the Sixers acquired Jimmy Butler from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Embiid has averaged 23.8 points per game in 11 games since the Butler trade while shooting 43.1 percent from the field. The 24-year-old […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler and Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin had to be separated in Friday night’s game after a heated exchange. The Sixers guard drew a charge on Griffin after the latter drove the lane, and that resulted in the two jawing back and forth as they went to the other end of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without the services of Joel Embiid for Friday night’s matchup against the Pistons. According to a report from Serena Winter of NBC Sports, the Sixers are holding the talented big man out for rest: Joel Embiid is not playing tonight (rest). Brett Brown says it's their responsibility to preserve players […]

The Philadelphia 76ers worked out with a trio of free-agents and a G-league player this week. The team is currently looking to fill the void in their lineup. It is due to the unavailability of rookie Zhaire Smith and second-year man  Markelle Fultz, who are out with injuries. According to Sharms Charania of The Athletic, […]

Some of the stories about Allen Iverson’s career are unbelievable. The latest story involving Larry Hughes can join them. Iverson was notorious for his cavalier attitude about money, and he gifted teammate Larry Hughes with a Bentley just because he saw how much he loved the car. Allen Iverson writes via the The Players’ Tribune: […]

Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Famer Allen Iverson has always deeply respected John Thompson, his head coach during his college years in Georgetown University. Through a heartfelt column that he wrote on The Players’ Tribune, Iverson tells a story of why Thompson isn’t someone to be trifled with. And then once we were off that floor, […]

Philadelphia 76ers legendary point guard Allen Iverson calls former Bulls talent Michael Jordan the ‘Black Jesus’ and says that the Chicago Bulls Hall of Famer is indeed better than LeBron James. Iverson wrote a story about his perceptions on his career through The Players’ Tribune, including his take on who is the ‘Greatest of All-Time.’ […]

Like most people, athletes often find creative ways to express themselves. Some do it through the clothes they wear, while others create music in their spare time. Sixers legend Allen Iverson, however, says he used to spend quite a bit of his down time drawing playful sketches of his opponents. “I love to draw.” Allen Iverson […]

The league has always had room for shooters like Nick Young but the 6-foot-7 shooting guard hasn’t found a home yet for the 2018-19 NBA season. Despite winning his first championship with the Golden Sate Warriors last season and being a solid contributor to the team’s title run, he has only received passing interest from […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid isn’t exactly thrilled with his recent performances on the court. We know this because the Sixers big man said as much. Embiid has struggled to find a rhythm over the past several games, and that trend continued in Wednesday’s 113-102 loss to the Toronto Raptors. The 7-footer went just 5 […]

The NBA career of Joel Embiid got off to a very rough start and the Sixers star admits that he almost quit after his rookie season. Embiid missed his entire rookie season with a broken foot. Then the All-Star big man found out he was going to need a second surgery. At that point, Joel […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly upset at how Markelle Fultz’s agent and attorney, Raymond Brothers, has handled his clients injury situation, according to Howard Eskin of Sports Radio 94. On Monday, Brothers told ESPN that Markelle Fultz has been diagnosed with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, an injury that affects nerves between the neck and shoulder resulting […]

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams believes Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid is the best all-around big man in the NBA. The guy in philly is — Lou Williams (@TeamLou23) December 5, 2018 Entering Wednesday, Joel Embiid is averaging 27.0 points, 13.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game for the Sixers. The 24-year-old […]

Even though Philadelphia 76ers guard and former number one pick Markelle Fultz hasn’t been the prodigy he was expected to be, Sixers head coach Brett Brown still misses the sophomore’s presence around the team. Keith Pompey of philly.com reported that while Brown admitted Fultz’s absence will not affect the team’s performance, Fultz is missed as a […]

OG Anunoby is one of the exciting young players the Toronto Raptors have in their arsenal. On Wednesday, Raptors team president Masai Ujiri was asked about the standout play from Pascal Siakam, but Ujiri used the moment to mention Anunoby who is dealing with the recent death of his father. Raptors president Masai Ujiri was […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler and Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard have dominated headlines this year thanks to trade requests from the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs, respectively. On Wednesday night, the two players will square off in a battle of Eastern Conference powerhouses. Butler discussed the friendship he has with Leonard and the […]

Adapting to a new team and a new system usually takes some time, which is no different for Jimmy Butler and the Philadelphia 76ers. The swingman is approaching a full month with the Sixers, and he knows that he needs more reps before he completely feels comfortable. Butler told Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports: “I’m […]

There is finally a bit of closure in the Markelle Fultz saga, as the Sixers point guard has officially been diagnosed with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Exactly how long Fultz will be on the shelf remains to be seen, but Sixers head coach Brett Brown is hoping to reincorporate him into the lineup when that […]

Philadelphia 76ers second-year point guard Markelle Fultz will work with former Los Angeles Lakers renowned physical therapist Judy Seto, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Judy Seto has worked with Lakers legend Kobe Bryant — as well as Sixers general manager Elton Brand — during their playing careers. Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: With 76ers […]

Philadelphia 76ers second-year point guard Markelle Fultz could return within an approximate range of three to six weeks from his shoulder injury, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Markelle Fultz’s timetable will depend upon the success of his rehab and pain tolerance. The Sixers are calling Fultz out "indefinitely" but there's optimism that he can […]

Everyone knows Philadelphia 76ers point guard T.J. McConnell is a hard worker and gym rat. But just in case you needed further proof, the Sixers guard came back onto the floor after Tuesday’s practice to work on his outside shot. McConnell is only shooting 22.2 percent from beyond the arc this season, so the 26-year-old […]

Philadelphia 76ers second-year point guard Markelle Fultz’s agent, Raymond Brothers, says the former No. 1 overall pick has been diagnosed with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Markelle Fultz met with multiple shoulder specialists last week. In 19 games this season for the Sixers, Fultz is averaging 8.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is absolutely killing it right now, and he has the numbers to prove it. As pointed out by Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, Embiid’s output thus far this season has matched that of the great Shaquille O’Neal, during the Hall of Famer’s MVP year back in the 1999-00 season. […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons had nothing but good things to say about new teammate Jimmy Butler. According to the reigning Rookie of the Year, the arrival of Butler has worked wonders for the team, and he has been one of the main reasons why the Sixers have been surging as of late. Asked @BenSimmons25 […]

While Philadelphia 76ers newcomer Jimmy Butler may not have parted ways with the Minnesota Timberwolves on the best of terms, it appears that he is getting along fairly well with his new Sixers teammates. According to Sixers insider Jon Johnson, Butler and his unmatched work ethic has left quite an impression on the entire team: […]