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Just as he was able to find his footing as a superstar in the NBA, Paul George suffered a brutal lower leg injury that essentially removed him for an entire year. While NBA stars showed an outpouring of support for him, the Philadelphia 76ers star says that boxer Floyd Mayweather was a big supporter of […]

Paul George, the newest superstar to join the Philadelphia 76ers, is teaming up with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. When PG-13 is in a room with his father, also named Paul George, you might have to get a little more specific. PG’s father is actually Paul George IV, while the Paul George we know from […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has carved out an incredible NBA career for himself. The nine-time NBA All-Star, six-time All-NBA team member, and four-time All-Defensive team member bounced back from an incredible injury early in his professional career. He says he couldn’t have done it without a little-known phone call from one Kobe Bryant of […]

As the 2024-2025 NBA season approaches, the Philadelphia 76ers finalize their roster following significant acquisitions like Paul George. With most key positions secured, President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey and the team’s front office focus on adding depth through Exhibit 10 contracts, particularly to strengthen their NBA G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats. On […]

Earlier this summer, Paul George made a huge free agent decision by switching coasts and taking his talents from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Philadelphia 76ers. The move is sure to make the 76ers legitimate championship contenders in the East, as George will join the star duo of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Paul George delivered a harsh take in response to Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards’ remarks on Michael Jordan’s era. After being named to the All-NBA second team and reaching the Western Conference Finals for the first time in his young career, Edwards drew Jordan comparisons throughout the NBA playoffs. However, Edwards wished […]

While the Los Angeles Clippers were hopeful to retain Paul George in free agency, it quickly became clear that George would be on the move. Paul George’s father thought he actually could join LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Following months of failed negotiations between the Clippers and George, the nine-time NBA All-Star agreed […]

The Los Angeles Clippers saw big changes made this offseason when Paul George elected to leave to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. The move caught many but surprise, but others fully expected it following the paper trail of comments and smoke surrounding George and his desire to sign a max or near-max deal. Two […]

The stars have to align for any young basketball player to reach the NBA. It takes a lot of hard work, skill, and talent to land on the NBA radar, and even then, there are no guarantees that they’ll become one of the best players in the association. For Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George, he […]

It was the Philadelphia 76ers that stepped up to the plate and struck an agreement with Guerschon Yabusele to bring him back to the NBA after spending a few years plying his trade in Europe. Yabusele was a breakout star in the 2024 Paris Olympics as he played a huge role in leading France to […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard Jared McCain has been famous in two fields long before he was an NBA player. McCain was a star basketball player at Duke last season, a sharpshooting guard who electrified the college basketball world with his scoring ability. The first round pick is also a viral sensation on TikTok, where he […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Guerschon Yabusele left a prominent role with a championship-winning Real Madrid team to make an NBA comeback with the Philadelphia 76ers. “I was for sure comfortable in Europe, I cannot lie about it,” the 28-year-old forward said. “But like I always say, and I express myself about it, I always wanted to […]

Sports media can get things wrong sometimes, and even ESPN’s SportsCenter isn’t immune to mistakes, as Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond pointed out on Tuesday. The offense came from a post made by the official SportsCenter account on X, formerly Twitter, that compared Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese to Hall of Famer Ben Wallace for […]

Paul George and Jared McCain are entering their first seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 14-year NBA veteran and the rookie are hungry to help the Sixers compete for a championship. To lock in on the grand prize and make the most of their 2024-25 campaigns, they’re keying in on important questions to ask of […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain hasn’t heard a peep from his superstar teammate Joel Embiid, and quite frankly, he’s nervous about it. In a recent interview on Podcast P with Paul George, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, McCain spoke with his new 76ers teammate about spending time with Sixers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, but […]

Going into his rookie season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Jared McCain is out to prove he can be more than just a three-point shooter. Shooting is what led the Sixers to draft the Duke product — and he really can light it up from downtown. But he’s going to have to consistently leverage that talent […]

NBA 2K25 is almost here. The latest installment of 2K will be released to the public on Friday, September 6, and the creators are offering early access to play the game on the 4th. Following a busy offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers could easily be one of the most fun teams to play as. This year’s […]

NBA 2K25 is right around the corner, which means it is time for fans and players alike to argue over each player’s rating. These ratings mean a lot to players, and fans are invested in making sure that their favorite players’ in-game abilities match up to their real-life skills. That includes the Philadelphia 76ers and […]

No athlete in the history of sports bridged the gap between athletics and street culture quite like Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson. A style icon of the 90’s, Iverson shook things up with his look on the court, which usually included his headband, baggy uniform, and his signature Reebok sneakers. Now, we’ll see a continued […]

Former Los Angeles Clippers teammates James Harden and Paul George played together in a recent charity game hosted by Hall of Fame center Yao Ming in China. It marked the first time James Harden and Paul George had publicly shared a court since George signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in July. Miami Heat star Jimmy […]

Is it finally the Philadelphia 76ers’ turn to go on a deep playoff run? Time is running out on the Sixers’ Joel Embiid era, though they maximized their remaining chances with a busy 2024 offseason. Paul George made for a massive addition, the supporting cast got a makeover and the team has some draft picks […]

With the Philadelphia 76ers 2024-25 season schedule released, a lot of eyes will be on the new-look squad. Ahead of the 2024-25 season, we’ll be making our 76ers bold predictions. Philadelphia made a splash in free agency by signing Paul George on a four-year $212 million max extension. George will fit well as the third […]

At this point of his career, it might be safe to say that Ben Simmons is an enigma. Fans might think he’s already on the down-slope of his career, thanks to the injuries and missed games, but he is still 28 years old, which is the start of most players’ prime athletic years. Still, it’s […]

The NBA offseason is always filled with unknowns. From trade talks to pending free agents, there is always a level of uncertainty that impacts both the Eastern and Western Conferences. This summer, it was the Philadelphia 76ers that played the role of “wild card,” as their enormous amount of cap space provided them with the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ trio of stars should make it easier to score when they need a bucket late in close games. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George can work individually and together to get a good shot up when Philly needs to tie the game or take the lead. But the question remains — […]

Guerschon Yabusele is heading back to the NBA, riding his stellar play in the 2024 Olympics into a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Yabusele has developed into a key contributor for Real Madrid since his first NBA run which lasted two seasons with the Boston Celtics and ended in 2019. The 28-year-old has been […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made one of the biggest splashes of this past NBA offseason by luring in former Los Angeles Clippers All-Star forward Paul George with a four-year maximum contract. George joins a team that has already been established as a formidable threat around center Joel Embiid, and the 76ers are now firmly entrenched along […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are signing one of the stars of the Paris Olympics. French basketball star Guerschon Yabusele agreed to a one-year deal with the NBA franchise, per ESPN. His contract is worth $2.1 million. Yabusele is also working on a deal that would let him out of a $2.5 million contract with Real Madrid, […]

PHILADELPHIA — Jared McCain is embracing his new home, helping the Philadelphia 76ers unveil a new basketball court at Roberto Clemente Park this past Thursday. The rookie hasn’t been in the city for long but he’s making sure he gets out there before the season begins. McCain, fellow rookie Adem Bona and 76ers legend Julius […]

PHILADELPHIA — Julius Erving’s efforts to help the Philadelphia 76ers succeed have not stopped in the decades since he retired from the NBA. He led the team to its last championship and played a key part in assembling the core that could potentially win the next, pitching in on the recruitment of Paul George. Erving […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 schedule is finally here. The addition of Paul George has infused the Sixers with excitement heading into this season. With a new star trio and a supporting cast featuring some of the key contributors from last season as well as key newcomers like Caleb Martin and Andre Drummond, Philly’s roster is […]

Philadelphia 76ers’ franchise star and 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid is enjoying his first-ever Gold Medal as he accomplished a milestone goal playing for Team USA in the Paris Olympics. Recently achieving the milestone of signing his first signature shoe deal with footwear brand Skechers, his sponsors surprised him with an additional gift to go […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is having himself quite the summer. After making his debut on the international basketball stage in the Olympics, his home country, Cameroon, honored his achievements by awarding him a medal. Embiid received the medal of the Commander of the Order of Valor from Cameroonian President Paul Biya. According to MedalBook.com, […]

Paul George was the biggest name on the move this offseason, as he left the Los Angeles Clippers in order to team up with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey on the Philadelphia 76ers. Now on a quest to bring a title back to Philadelphia instead of Los Angeles, George will be greeted with mixed reviews […]

James Harden recently gave some advice regarding Tyrese Maxey’s new Philadelphia 76ers deal to many young players in Rico Hines’ workout. Harden had the opportunity to play with Maxey for a couple of years with the Sixers. At the time James was still in Philly, Tyrese was a rising star. Upon Harden’s departure, Maxey unlocked […]

When you tell the story of Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the players who will earn center stage are LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Joel Embiid… even if the “Process” earned most of his headlines for how well he was conditioned, as opposed to how well he played. Some called him […]

Heading into the Paris Olympics, there was so much at stake for Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers star had three countries of choice to represent in international tournaments: Team USA, Cameroon, and France. He would end up choosing to team up with Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant to represent the Stars and Stripes. […]

Newly signed Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has hosted a podcast for a while now, but even he knows covering the NBA Finals on TV is a different ball game altogether. In a recent interview with Charles Barkley, a longtime member of TNT’s Inside the NBA, George admits talking about the NBA on television gives […]

If you ask Bill Simmons, no other member of Team USA is more excited to face Nikola Jokic and Serbia in the Olympics’ semifinal matchup than center Joel Embiid. Simmons believes there’s an underlying rivalry between Jokic, the NBA’s reigning Most Valuable Player, and his predecessor in 2023 in Embiid that could take center stage […]