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At times late in games, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid sometimes doesn’t play as well as expected. Whether it be by tiredness or how other teams play him late in the game, Embiid isn’t as impactful. Sarah Todd of the Philly Enquirer asked Sixers head coach Brett Brown for an explanation. Brown said: “At times […]

The Philadelphia 76ers, along with the entire NBA, probably have interest in acquiring New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis should he become available via trade, but Klutch Sports’ representation of Sixers point-forward Ben Simmons could complicate trade talks between the two teams, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN. Both Ben Simmons and Anthony Davis are […]

Joel Embiid had a monster impact on Tuesday’s Christmas Day game against the Boston Celtics, one the Philadelphia 76ers lost in overtime after running out of answers for an inspired Kyrie Irving, who took his team on his back. The Sixers big man’s stat line was nothing to scoff at, as his 34 points, 16 […]

After the Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas Day, Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving was seen on video telling Sixers big man Joel Embiid to call him. According to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe, Kyrie Irving and Joel Embiid ended up exchanging numbers in the hallway at the TD Garden after the […]

Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving put on a show on Christmas Day versus the Philadelphia 76ers, and the fans in Boston can thank Irving’s family for the spectacular performance. Irving scored 40 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Celtics’ 121-114 win over the Sixers in overtime. While speaking to reporters postgame, Irving […]

Sixers swingman Ben Simmons doesn’t take many shots from distance. In fact, he’s yet to attempt a three-pointer this season. However, in Tuesday night’s overtime loss to the Boston Celtics, the Australian-born star knocked down the longest jumper of his career. It sounds good, but Ben’s shot came from 22 feet, which is more than […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took it to the Boston Celtics in their Christmas Day showdown, but came up short once again, falling in overtime 121-114. Following their heartbreaking defeat, Joel Embiid reiterated that the Sixers-Celtics isn’t a rivalry. “We lost again. Like I said at the beginning of the season, I don’t know what a rivalry […]

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on Christmas Day, but Sixers All-Star big man Joel Embiid scored 34 points, become the first player in franchise history to drop 30 points on Christmas Day since Hall of Famer Allen Iverson did it back in 2001. Joel Embiid finished with 34 […]

Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers just converted on a mid-range jumper. Yes, you read that right. Below is proof of the rare moment for the Sixers star, as posted by NBA TV on Twitter: Ben Simmons hits the mid-range jumper! 👀#NBAXMas | #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/0TS7pGwlYd — NBA TV (@NBATV) December 26, 2018 As observed, it […]

Philadelphia 76ers second-year shooting guard Markelle Fultz expects to play again this season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Markelle Fultz is with the Sixers today, as the team is in Boston taking on the Celtics. The former No. 1 overall pick is currently rehabbing from thoracic outlet syndrome. Good news for Sixers fans: @wojespn says Markelle […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons says one of his favorite NBA Christmas Day memories is when LeBron James and Dwyane Wade put on a show against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center back in 2013. The Miami Heat were in Los Angeles taking on the Lakers, and LeBron James and Dwyane Wade teamed up […]

The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas Day and Celtics center Al Horford is excited to go up against Sixers All-Star big man Joel Embiid. Al Horford returned to the Celtics’ lineup on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets after missing seven-straight games due to a sore knee. The five-time All-Star played 19 minutes […]

Philadelphia 76ers GM Elton Brand is confident about his team and their abilities and expects the Sixers to make a run come playoff time. Elton Brand: "I’m confident and I’m encouraged that we will be right there with these elite teams when it counts in April, May, and hopefully June.” #Sixers — Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) December […]

The Philadelphia 76ers signaled to the rest of the NBA that they are seeking a championship this season and general manager Elton Brand is in charge of getting them there. The aggressive trade they made to acquire Jimmy Butler was evidence that the Sixers were going all in on this roster, but there are still […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ long-running mantra of “Trust The Process” may have landed them in some hot water. After Sixers big man Joel Embiid sported some sneakers with the phrase plastered all over them during his team’s game against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, CNBC Marcus Lemonis, who apparently trademarked the phrase, wasn’t happy: Thanks for […]

We are living through an NBA era where big men all over the league are jacking up 3-pointers. Some people love it; some people hate it. Count Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid in the latter category. It seems odd, because Embiid actually attempts 3.8 triples per game, but, apparently, he isn’t too fond of letting […]

After it was recently stated that Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz had neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome and would be sidelined three-to-six weeks, it is now questionable as to whether or not the Sixers’ second-year point guard will even return at all this season. According to The Associated Press, Sixers general manager Elton Brand said it […]

During their Saturday matchup at home against the Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers second-year point-forward Ben Simmons got called for a technical foul after the Sixers star took a seat in the courtside row. Yes, you read that right. Ben Simmons was guarding Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry, someone whom he really doesn’t have a […]

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand says second-year point guard Markelle Fultz is still doing strictly physical therapy at the moment and has not participated in basketball activities yet. Markelle Fultz, 20, is currently rehabbing from thoracic outlet syndrome. Brand says Fultz is still doing strictly physical therapy at the moment, suggested we might have an […]

Philadelphia 76ers second-year shooting guard Markelle Fultz says he appreciated rapper J. Cole shouting him out in his latest song with 21 savage. Markelle Fultz’s first two seasons in the NBA have been a disaster. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft only played in 14 games during his rookie season […]

We knew there was a possibility that someone would be the odd man out in the Los Angeles Lakers’ strange collection of roster talent, and it appears that guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is that guy. Caldwell-Pope signed a one-year deal to return to the Lakers this past summer, but things haven’t worked out, as he is […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler, when he was still with the Minnesota Timberwolves, once flew Tyus Jones on his private jet to see his brother Tre debut for Duke. Now, the Sixers swingman isn’t going to miss his chance to see the up and coming collegiate point guard. Thursday evening, the No.2 Blue Devils and the No. […]

T.J. McConnell has been through a lot in his four seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. He went undrafted, endured a 10-72 season as a rookie, and then played out The Process until the Sixers suddenly became relevant last year. And according to what he wrote in the Players’ Tribune, he has some thoughts on when, […]

It has been a grueling process for the Philadelphia 76ers. Fortunately, it appears Sixers point guard T.J. McConnell feels their time has finally arrived. There was plenty of hype surrounding Philadelphia coming into the 2018-19 NBA season, especially with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons leading the charge. Expectations only increased even more with the acquisition […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference this season, sitting in third place and at 21-12 entering play on Thursday. But it hasn’t always been so good in Philadelphia. Last season, the Sixers made the playoffs for the first time since 2011-12. “The Process” was long for the Sixers, […]

Allen Iverson is a Philadelphia 76ers legend and current Sixers guard T.J. McConnell has a great story about the first time he met Iverson. It was during his rookie season, a particularly brutal year for Philly as they were in the thick of “Trusting the Process.” Through the Players’ Tribune, T.J. McConnell penned an article […]

In a piece for the Players’ Tribune, Philadelphia 76ers point guard T.J. McConnell says the Sixers actually have a Big 4 instead of a Big Three. T.J. McConnell believes sharpshooter J.J. Redick should be included alongside Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler and Ben Simmons when it comes to the Sixers’ star power. So where does that leave […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Charles Barkley made it known to Joel Embiid that he is “disappointed” by how the Sixers big man is reacting to his changed role following the Jimmy Butler trade. The Sixers are still trying to figure out how all the pieces fit after trading for Jimmy Butler. Joel Embiid is taking a lesser […]

Jimmy Butler has a reputation for being tough on his teamates. He expects his teammates to play their very best at all times, much akin to Chris Paul. But Butler can also be a goofy, happy-go-lucky kinda guy. After the Philadelphia 76ers routed the New York Knicks, 131-109, Butler decided to have some fun with his […]

Sixers guard JJ Redick reached another milestone in a 131-109 blowout win versus the New York Knicks in Philly on Wednesday night. The sharpshooting guard topped 10,000 career points, but was caught off guard by the news: JJ Redick on scoring 10,000 points: pic.twitter.com/kGtka4GeZY — Jessica Camerato (@JessicaCamerato) December 20, 2018 Redick didn’t shoot well […]

Fans entered Wells Fargo Arena Wednesday night fired up for a Philadelphia 76ers clash against the New York Knicks, but the Sixers’ home crowd  uickly appeared bemused by a Fergie-esque rendition of the national anthem: The national anthem sounds different in Philly… 🤔 📹: @NBAReddit https://t.co/kXaTqHI7yq — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) December 20, 2018 While this national […]

The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly have interest in signing veteran point guard Austin Rivers, who was just released by the Phoenix Suns, according to Brandon Robinson of Heavy. The Memphis Grizzlies were reportedly going to sign Austin Rivers, but that doesn’t appear to be the case anymore. Philadelphia 76ers are also interested in Austin Rivers, per […]

The conundrum known as the Carmelo Anthony saga continues as the 10-time All-Star finds himself on the unemployed list. Anthony finished the 2017-18 season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, Anthony struggled to find his role with the Thunder and would eventually be traded in the offseason to the Atlanta Hawks. Days later, Atlanta and […]

The New York Knicks will get a pair of their wings back, as Tim Hardaway Jr. and Damyean Dotson will return for Wednesday tilt against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Ian Begley of ESPN. Center Mitchell Robinson and shooting guard Allonzo Trier remain out with their respective injuries. Trier will miss his sixth straight game with […]

If anyone is up for carrying on the tradition of Dikembe Mutombo’s famous finger wag, it’s Sixers All-Star Joel Embiid. NOT IN MY HOUSE Mutombo, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year award winner, became one of the most prolific shot blockers in NBA history. His 3,289 blocked shots are second only to the great […]

With the LeBron James era officially in full swing, sixth-year shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has become the odd man out for the Los Angeles Lakers. The 25-year-old is reportedly on the team’s trading block, but according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, a potential move to the Philadelphia 76ers might not come to fruition with […]

22-year-old Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers is now the youngest player with a 20-10-10 triple-double with zero turnovers. In their 128-105 dominant victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Simmons finished with 22 points, 14 assists, 11 rebounds, and 0 turnovers. This is his third triple-double of the season and, more importantly, he’s the youngest to […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler will officially return to the starting lineup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Butler was a game-time decision heading into Sunday’s matchup due to a strained groin, but according to Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey, the star is back in the lineup: .@JimmyButler listed in #Sixers’ starting lineup. — Keith […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ front office is reportedly not in any hurry to trade former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz. There have been plenty of rumors surrounding Fultz’s future with the Sixers, as the former Washington star has been unable to meet expectations due to various injury and shooting issues. Fultz has played in just […]