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Joel Embiid has officially been suspended by the NBA for shoving a local newspaper columnist who disrespected his family. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar will miss his team’s next three games. The earliest game Embiid can return is on Tuesday, November 12 against the New York Knicks at the Wells Fargo Center, the first NBA Cup […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been suspended three games without pay by the NBA for shoving a member of the media, the league announced on Tuesday afternoon. 🚨 BREAKING: Sixers star Joel Embiid has been suspended 3 games for shoving a reporter, the NBA says. Embiid will serve his suspension as soon as […]

With the Philadelphia 76ers finding themselves at 1-5 overall to begin the 2024-25 season, it is clear that this organization needs Joel Embiid back on the court. Unfortunately, Embiid has not played at all to begin the new season due to ongoing knee issues he has been dealing with since last season when he had […]

Paul George made an instant impact in his first game for the Philadelphia 76ers, though he couldn’t overcome a scorching-hot Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. He looked rusty but instantly made their offense workable, taking the last shot with the game on the line despite Tyrese Maxey being on a heater. Not only did […]

Paul George made his Philadelphia 76ers debut in a very close loss to the Phoenix Suns. He only scored 15 points in 32 minutes but still had plenty of juice in his return to the court. The loss hurts but there’s still plenty of room for optimism. The 76ers flopped down the stretch, losing all […]

Paul George debuted for the Philadelphia 76ers (1-5) in a matchup against the Phoenix Suns (6-1). The Sixers, unsurprisingly, looked better than they have all season and almost stole the win. They lost 118-116. Although Joel Embiid remained out, George played his first regular-season game for the Sixers, making his return after injuring his knee […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a memorable season for all the wrong reasons. After starting the year 2-5, the team hit a new low point after Philadelphia superstar Joel Embiid shoved a media member. It’s been reported that the NBA investigation into the altercation between Embiid and a 76ers columnist is ongoing. However, several NBA […]

What has transpired over the first two weeks of the 2024-25 NBA season with the Golden State Warriors has been nothing short of astonishing. Obviously, a new feel and energy were expected from the Warriors this season with Klay Thompson and Chris Paul departing, but a 5-1 start to the season with the team ranking […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers face the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, Paul George will be in the presence of his former team. Following a rough fallout, George said that there weren’t any hard feelings. Bygones are bygones now and the Los Angeles native is excited for the homecoming. In the latest episode of Podcast P […]

We’re back with our final betting prediction and pick of Monday’s NBA slate as we head back out West for this next showdown. The Philadelphia 76ers (1-4) will take on the Phoenix Suns (5-1) as both teams ride opposite streaks heading into this one. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Suns […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will begin their first West Coast trip of the 2024-25 season with a Monday matchup against the Phoenix Suns. The Sixers have not had a good time to start their season but reinforcements may be on the way. Ahead of this matchup at Footprint Center, there is a big question to be […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George is expected to make his 2024-25 season debut on Monday night against the Phoenix Suns, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. George hyperextended his left knee in a preseason win over the Atlanta Hawks on October 14, suffering a bone bruise but avoiding structural damage. The veteran star has been […]

Joel Embiid got into an altercation with reporter Marcus Hayes after the Philadelphia 76ers game against the Memphis Grizzlies, and he reportedly shoved him in the locker room. The incident started from Hayes writing a story referencing Embiid’s deceased brother. Embiid’s former teammate, Jason Richardson, recently spoke out about the incident on X, formerly Twitter. […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid hasn’t yet stepped foot on a basketball court to play this season, but he put his hands on a local columnist, Marcus Hayes, from the Philadelphia Inquirer. In response to the altercation, an NBA fan on social media posted a meme of Matt Barnes infamous quote, “Violence is never the […]

Joel Embiid got into an altercation with columnist Marcus Hayes after the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies, and now many know what happened leading up to the incident. “The next time you bring up my dead brother and my son again, you are going to see what I’m going to do to you […]

Joel Embiid was involved in an altercation with a media member in the locker room after the Philadelphia 76ers’ Saturday night loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer first reported the incident, saying that Embiid assaulted a reporter. He then clarified that Embiid shoved him after initially saying it was a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (1-4) welcomed the Memphis Grizzlies (4-3) to town as they tried to correct their dismal course to begin the season. The Sixers managed to remain competitive early thanks to some hot shooting but got blown out once they came back down to Earth. Final score: 124-107. Joel Embiid and Paul George did […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers are anticipating the returns of Joel Embiid and Paul George, who are recovering from respective injuries with their left knees. Although they still have plenty of progress to make, a position change nears for Guerschon Yabusele when the stars come back. He’s excited to go through with it — […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick for the upcoming NBA slate as we turn our attention towards this next cross-conference showdown. The Memphis Grizzlies (3-3) will take on the Philadelphia 76ers (1-3) as both teams try to reverse their recent fortune. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-76ers prediction and pick. The […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Paul George has yet to make his official debut for the Philadelphia 76ers after injuring his knee in the preseason. He said that he feels “pretty strong” and is eager to rejoin the team, though he still has plenty of progress to make. George still has to get his conditioning back up […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers have not gone deep in the playoffs with Joel Embiid leading the way. Although the big man isn’t faultless for their continual postseason shortcomings, he’s the main reason why they’re always in title conversations — and he has sacrificed more than anyone in that quest for a championship. Year […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid’s left knee condition and Paul George’s left knee bone bruise have kept them on the sideline to begin the 2024-25 season. The Philadelphia 76ers veterans are making progress but each is still working toward a return to the court. Ahead of the Sixers’ Saturday showdown with the Memphis Grizzlies, their […]

PHILADELPHIA — Jared McCain is looking to make a name for himself with the Philadelphia 76ers. The rookie has worked hard and gets some opportunities to play, showcasing his skills in the handful of minutes he gets. Having Tyrese Maxey in his corner has done wonders. McCain said he learns from Maxey “all the time” […]

Winning the NBA MVP is a major honor, as it crowns the best basketball player of the regular season. However, as of late, NBA MVPs have struggled to convert their regular-season success into the playoffs. In fact, the last NBA MVP to win a championship was back in 2015. As a result, it’s safe to […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers were expected to struggle with Joel Embiid and Paul George out. They were not expected to be bad enough to get nearly run off the floor by the Detroit Pistons, the last winless team in the Eastern Conference, on their home floor. It seems wild that, for the time being, […]

Although Philadelphia 76ers were excited to see new addition Paul George out on the floor with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the trio has not played in a game together yet as a result of injuries to both George and Embiid. While Maxey has remained healthy, George went down with a bone bruise in his […]

Tobias Harris exacted revenge on the Philadelphia 76ers in his return, tallying a double-double in a victory for the Detroit Pistons. It was his new team’s first win of the season. With 18 points and 14 rebounds on 8-18 shooting, Harris had a solid performance amid a sea of boos flowing down from the Wells […]

After a week of hype, Philadelphia 76ers fans were thoroughly disappointed when both Joel Embiid and Paul George were ruled out for their Game 4 showdown against the Detroit Pistons. Suddenly, an easy win looked far more contested, the excitement to see what this team actually looked like was out the window, and all fans […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (1-3) welcomed old friends Tobias Harris and Paul Reed back to town as their Detroit Pistons (1-4) looked to win their first game of the season. The Sixers did not buck their trend of playing uninspired basketball, losing 105-95. By allowing the Toronto Raptors to punk them and almost losing to the […]

PHILADELPHIA — Paul Reed was never one to shy away from challenging an opponent or opposing team during his four years with the Philadelphia 76ers. Ahead of his return to his first NBA home as a member of the Detroit Pistons, he’s playing the same tune. “Y’all ain’t gonna wanna hear this but I’m looking […]

PHILADELPHIA — After spending over five years with the Philadelphia 76ers, Tobias Harris is back in town as a member of the Detroit Pistons. His experience with the Sixers came up short of the championship goal. Failing to even crack the conference finals, Harris said, was the biggest disappointment of his time suiting up for […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Detroit Pistons and the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-76ers prediction and pick. The Detroit Pistons (0-4) are set to face the Philadelphia 76ers (1-2) on Wednesday night in a matchup that could […]

The NBA has decided to hit the Philadelphia 76ers with a $100,000 fine for public statements surrounding the health of former league MVP Joel Embiid, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Although it was determined based on the NBA’s investigation that the Sixers did not violate the league’s Player Participation Policy with Embiid’s missed games, there […]

Let’s be honest — it wasn’t a great week to be Oscar León or Omri Amrany, the artists responsible for the debacle of a Dwyane Wade statue in Miami. It’s also not a great week to be Aaron Judge, The Washington Post or racist comedian Tony Hinchcliffe — but that’s neither here nor there. Let’s […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers got an early look at what life without Joel Embiid and Paul George will be like, going 1-2 in their first three games of the season. They’ll have to keep figuring out how to play better without the two stars, who will not play in Philly’s game on Wednesday […]

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers in overtime on Sunday, 118-114, but that wasn’t the only story of the game, one of them involving Joel Embiid, whom the NBA might investigate for his comments about playing back-to-back games. This time, before even suiting up for a game, Embiid already picked up a technical foul […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has yet to play this season due to load management for his left knee, yet he’s already managed to pick up a technical foul – quite an interesting accomplishment. In a ruling on Monday, the NBA assessed Embiid a technical foul for waving a towel on the bench during a […]

Los Angeles Clippers veteran forward P.J. Tucker has been in a bind lately. Tucker hasn’t played for the Clippers and wants a change in scenery. Recently, Los Angeles granted Tucker and his representative permission to find a trade, allowing them to forward a new home. However, with Tucker making $11.5 million this season, facilitating trade […]

Tyrese Maxey got his swagger back. The Philadelphia 76ers star provided his first stand-out performance of the 2024-25 season in an overtime win over the Indiana Pacers, scoring 45 points, 38 of them in the second half in overtime. After two rough games to start the season with Joel Embiid and Paul George on the […]