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In lieu of his trade to the Sixers, Boban Marjanovic decided to send out a thank you message to the Clippers organization and its fans. Though he’ll no longer be with the Clippers, the Serbian-born big man says Los Angeles will always be home. “Thank you to the Clippers staff, front office, trainers, coaches, and […]

The trade that sent Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic and Mike Scott to the Philadelphia 76ers will have massive ramifications when it comes to free agency. While the Sixers have remained optimistic of keeping a Big Four consisting of Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler and Harris — the ambition to do so will cost them […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ newly-acquired swingman in Tobias Harris is quietly having a season for the record books, and it seems like this part about the Sixers scorer has gone overlooked, according to Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports. Feels like it has gone overlooked that Tobias Harris is pushing the heck out of a 50/40/90 season. […]

Tobias Harris has been traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Philadelphia 76ers, and in response to this latest career move, he sent out the perfect tweet: pic.twitter.com/eAq7BEdG1c — τobias Harris (@tobias31) February 6, 2019 In the tweet, Harris references Will Smith’s hit TV show, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” which is of course […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Philadelphia 76ers struck a surprising big trade on Tuesday night involving emerging forward Tobias Harris. The Clippers sent Harris along with Boban Marjanovic and Mike Scott to the 76ers. In return, Los Angeles received a decent haul, as they acquired rookie guard Landry Shamet, Wilson Chandler, Mike Muscala, Philadelphia’s […]

While the NBA world is fixated on the Los Angeles Lakers offering half of their roster and their future for every bone in Anthony Davis’ body, the Philadelphia 76ers swooped in to steal the spotlight by acquiring Tobias Harris from the L.A. Clippers in a six-player blockbuster. While this trade certainly bolsters the Sixers’ chances […]

The L.A. Clippers are sending Tobias Harris to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for a bevy of assets. Sources: Clippers and Sixers have agreed to trade Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic, Mike Scott for Landry Shamet, Wilson Chandler, Mike Muscala, 2020 first-rounder, 2021 unprotected 1st via Miami and two second rounders. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February […]

With Anthony Davis available at the trade block, fans cannot help but voice out their desire of wanting their team to acquire him. Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand was on the receiving end of such a request during a game. And Brand dealt with the fan the only way he knew how. Michael Lee […]

The NBA trade deadline is one day away, and Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid is hoping the Sixers don’t ship him out of Sixers land. Reports out of Philadelphia are that Sixers general manager Elton Brand has been on the phone 24/7 with the trade deadline coming up. However, there’s a zero percent […]

Just weeks after receiving his second All-Star selection in three years, Sixers center Joel Embiid now has even more good news headed his way. According to Bobby Marks of ESPN: Joel Embiid has now reached the minutes criteria in his contract for this season. As part of the $147.7 million rookie extension signed in 2017, […]

There has been concern in Philadelphia that star small forward Jimmy Butler will decline his 2019-20 player option and become an unrestricted free agent following the season. However, according to Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer, Butler’s agent has shot down those rumors. With #NBA trade deadline 2 days away & @JimmyButler’s name constantly being mentioned, […]

It has been a long season for Markelle Fultz and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers’ first round pick from the 2017 draft has missed a lot of time so far this season and has yet to bounce back and deliver the type of production Philly was expecting when they brought him in. However, despite Markelle […]

People in and around the Philadelphia 76ers are concerned that small forward Jimmy Butler will leave the franchise in the summer, according to John Gonzalez of The Ringer. Jimmy Butler can become an unrestricted free agent after this season if he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Sixers. The four-time All-Star will certainly do […]

Though he missed Monday morning’s practice session due to a sore back, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is going to suit up for Tuesday night’s road game against the Sixers, according to a report from Sportsnet: He says he could have played Sunday but was being cautious. https://t.co/1Hc0ZqSsxg — Eric Smith (@Eric__Smith) February 5, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are not quite ready to move on from point guard Markelle Fultz before Thursday’s trade deadline, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News. Fultz has been sitting out indefinitely rehabilitating his shooting shoulder, which was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome. He has played only 19 games this season, averaging 8.2 points on […]

Though he was taken with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, Sixers point guard Ben Simmons was forced to sit out his rookie season due to an ankle injury. After a lengthy rehab, the Australian-born star made a full recovery. However, he says there were dark days along the way: “The […]

The NBA trade deadline is just five days away, and contending teams are ramping up their efforts to bolster their rosters for a playoff run. The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in a very interesting position; they currently own the third seed in the Eastern Conference, and have one of the most talented starting lineups in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the hunt to add to their roster and are expected to be one of the more aggressive teams around trade deadline time. Unfortunately for Corey Brewer, who recently spent some time with Philly, this may mean laying low for a little bit until he can return to the court for […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in desperate need of depth, but they don’t feel Corey Brewer is the answer. Even though the 76ers have signed Brewer to a pair of 10-day contracts, they will not be keeping him aboard for the remainder of the season, as his second 10-day contract has expired without their renewal, according […]

Due to ongoing back pain, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is now listed as “doubtful” for Tuesday night’s road game against the Sixers, according to a report from Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports. Lowry didn't practice today. He's doubtful for tomorrow's game in Philly. Nurse says the plan is to have Valanciunas return on […]

The Golden State Warriors are among a group of potential championship contenders awaiting a potential Wesley Matthews buyout in order to scoop him up as a free agent, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Teams like the Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers are also interested in adding […]

The New York Knicks acquired veteran wing Wesley Matthews as part of their blockbuster deal that sent big man Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks this past week, but the chances of the Knicks actually holding on to Matthews seem slim. According to Marc Berman of The New York Post, there is a good chance […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid put on a show on Saturday as he led the charge for the Sixers in a matchup against the Sacramento Kings. One of the most memorable moments of the evening came in the dying moments of the first half when Embiid treated us with his impressive soccer skills. It […]

The Philadelphia 76ers lack depth as it is. Now, they are about to become even thinner. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, 76ers forward Wilson Chandler will miss the next two-to-three weeks as a result of a quad strain he suffered during the team’s win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Chandler […]

It might not be making headlines just yet, but the recent return to the court of DeMarcus Cousins has had a significant impact on the Golden State Warriors and the team’s overall performance. According to an infographic posted by ESPN, the statistical improvements since Cousins’ debut have been quite impressive, and point to the simple […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly re-engaged trade interest around the league in second-year point guard Markelle Fultz, according to Sixers insider Jon Johnson. The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 7. Markelle Fultz is still rehabbing from Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and hasn’t played since November. Per NBA source, as the trade deadline inches closer, the Sixers […]

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 […]