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After more than two months of drama and speculation, the Jimmy Butler saga is finally over with the Minnesota Timberwovles as the four-time All-Star was dealt to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Butler’s arrival in Philadelphia came as a surprise to most players following the story. Moreover, now that the deal is done, word around […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid recently chimed in on his thoughts regarding their newly acquired star Jimmy Butler, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN. “If it’s beneficial for me and for the team, then no problem. But if it’s something that I don’t think is going to be good for this franchise, then that’s not okay. I […]

The question has been out there all season long. Where was Jimmy Butler going to land? Rumors were flying that it could be Miami or Houston and the Rockets even offered four first-round picks in a package to get Butler but were turned down. Well, he finally was traded, but it was to a team […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid talked with Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns and small forward Andrew Wiggins about newly-acquired Sixers swingman Jimmy Butler, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Joel Embiid says both Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins said they believe Jimmy Butler will mesh well with the Sixers. Joel Embiid talked with […]

After having one of the weirdest rookie seasons in recent memory, Philadelphia 76ers second-year guard Markelle Fultz is trying to just focus on Sixers basketball this year and avoid all the outside noise. Fultz, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, only played in 14 games last year with the Sixers due […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves finally traded disgruntled small forward Jimmy Butler, sending the swingman to the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday afternoon and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James believes the trade is good for both teams. The Timberwolves sent Butler and Justin Patton to Philadelphia in exchange for Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless, and a 2022 […]

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Robert Covington was part of the Jimmy Butler trade which took place Saturday morning, and one Eastern Conference player is surprised the Sixers parted ways with him. One of the best 3-and-D players in the league, Robert Covington is averaging 11.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game on the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers acquired small forward Jimmy Butler from the Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday, and Sixers star Ben Simmons says he has already spoken to his new teammate. The Sixers traded forwards Robert Covington and Dario Saric, guard Jerryd Bayless and a 2022 second-round pick to Minnesota for Butler, who is a four-time All-Star and one […]

The Jimmy Butler saga with the Minnesota Timberwolves is finally over, and now the superstar looks to get off on the right foot with the Philadelphia 76ers. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the earliest the Sixers could have Butler in the lineup is on Wednesday when they take on Eastern Conference cellar dwellers, the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers just got even scarier, trading depth for star power, and landing two-way superstar Jimmy Butler. In exchange, they traded Robert Covington, Dario Saric, and a second-round pick back to the Timberwolves for Butler. If the Sixers can deal Markelle Fultz, then they could be able to sign another max player. ESPN’s Bobby Marks […]

The Philadelphia Sixers acquired Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton from the Minnesota Timberwolves for Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless and a 2022 second round pick early Saturday afternoon. With the trade, the Sixers odds of winning a title have increased significantly. Before the trade, they were a +2200 to win the title, per Bleacher […]

Jimmy Butler finally has had his wish granted. After weeks of drama with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Butler is no longer a member of the team. Earlier today, the Timberwolves pulled the trigger on a trade that sent Butler and Justin Patton to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Markelle Fultz, Robert Covington, Dario Saric, and […]

The Philadelphia Sixers finally landed their star after trading for Jimmy Butler, but they were ready to offer the same package for Kawhi Leonard over the summer according to Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated. Listen, Jimmy Butler is awesome, but he’s no Kawhi Leonard. The ridiculous start by the Toronto Raptors is proof that when […]

The Philadelphia Sixers reportedly acquired star Jimmy Butler from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a trade Saturday afternoon. Golden Tate was traded by the Detroit Lions to the defending Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles this past Tuesday. Yooo @JimmyButler welcome to the new city. Wanna explore it together 😂😂 — Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) November 10, 2018 […]

Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic are reporting that the Sixers are sending Robert Covington, Dario Saric, and a 2022 second-round pick in exchange for Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton. This is a major statement by the Sixers and it’s the first splashy move by their new general manager, Elton Brand. The Sixers sit […]

Sixers shooting guard Markelle Fultz has shown a lot of promise through the early stages of his NBA career. However, the former No. 1 overall pick often struggles from the free-throw line. During the third quarter of Friday night’s 133-132 overtime victory over the Charlotte Hornets, Fultz attempted a baseline dunk, but he was fouled. […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid had his imprints all over the team’s close win over the Charlotte Hornets. The 24-year old center came up big late for the Sixers as Embiid says that his teammates call him ‘Clutch’ for a reason. Sporting News’ Tom Webber wrote about the Sixers’ one-point win last night, […]

It appears that the Philadelphia 76ers faithful will need to wait a little bit longer before they see rookie Zhaire Smith make his debut for the Sixers. According to Sixers insider Kyle Neubeck, the 19-year-old’s timetable has been pushed back, as he is now not expected to take the court within the calendar year. Zhaire […]

Actor Michael B. Jordan said earlier Friday night during the Philadelphia 76ers’ game that he would love to team up with star Joel Embiid — in a movie, that is. In fact, Jordan even has a particular concept in mind for a possible partnership with the Sixers big man. Michael B. Jordan says during an […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid went buck wild Friday night at home against the Charlotte Hornets, albeit in a 133-132 overtime loss. Despite the team’s setback, the game stands as another proof why the Sixers’ center is regarded as among the best in the league today. Embiid had a field day tearing apart the […]

Markelle Fultz and the Philadelphia 76ers played the Charlotte Hornets at home Friday night, and though the Sixers lost, their fans were at least treated to this display of creativeness and court awareness by point guard Markelle Fultz. Fultz with the between-the-legs assist 👀 (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/XIrIGSyIaR — SLAM (@SLAMonline) November 10, 2018 Normally, it’s […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is known as one of today’s best trash-talking players. The Sixers star doesn’t only trash talk on the court, but also off of it using Twitter and Instagram as his channels. More than usual, Embiid really gets under the skin of his matchups as evidenced by guys like Andre Drummond […]

Joel Embiid is developing a reputation as one of the most fervent trash talkers in the NBA. His motivation for talking trash is derived from his desire to dominate the NBA. He doesn’t want to be friends with everyone on the court because he wants to be hated for how dominant he is. “I want […]

IIt’s crazy how sometimes people who watch the modern NBA forget how great a player Michael Jordan was in his heyday. In a time when the whole league was arguably in its most competitive state, he found a way to stand out and establish himself as the best player in the game. His influence extended […]

The role of the traditional center has all but fallen by the wayside in the NBA. Nowadays, teams are looking for an athletic 5 who can stretch the floor and defend in the post. This might sound like a tall order for some players, but Sixers All-Star Joel Embiid thinks he is the best in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers started the season with a lot of hope. The thinking was Philly would build on the success they had last season and come back this season united and stronger after the way they lost in the playoffs to Boston. Unfortunately, things have not gone as planned. The 76ers did get their first […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were looked at as one of the contenders in the East to start this season. They had one of the best big men in the game in Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons as a burgeoning star at point guard, Brett Brown as a promising coach and the pieces built around them to make […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are still seeking a suitor for Jimmy Butler. Despite Tom Thibodeau’s stubborn defiance, the team will need to deal Butler eventually. Shams Charania of The Athletic is hearing that many believe that the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat will re-join the Butler sweepstakes. He writes: “For Timberwolves and president/coach Tom Thibodeau, accepting […]

Sixers forward Mike Muscala suffered a fractured nose and cut on his face in an on-court collision during Tuesday’s practice. As a result, the Minnesota native is expected to be sidelined for at least one week, according to an official report from the team. According to the Sixers’ medical report, Muscala received six stitches for […]

A now-deleted tweet about Markelle Fultz’ recovery caused a bit of confusion earlier this week. Fultz’s trainer, Drew Hanlen, sent a response to another trainer, indicating that Fultz still isn’t healthy. Following Tuesday’s practice, Sixers head coach Brett Brown dismissed this notion. “He’s been playing basketball and doing well, he’s fine,” Brown told Sarah Todd […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown noted an improvement he’d like to see 2017 number one overall pick Markelle Fultz in the startling lineup alongside 2016 number one overall pick Ben Simmons. On Tuesday, Brown said that the tandem of Fultz and Simmons need to improve their ‘shooting and spacing’ in order to be more […]

Former Sixers No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz has yet to show game-changing improvements this season. With people still concerned with his shoulder injury last season, Fultz’s trainer, Drew Hanlen, deletes a recent tweet saying that the sophomore guard is still not healthy. Drew Corrigan of the House of Highlights pointed out Hanlen’s tweet over some […]

Following his team’s 122-97 defeat against the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown admitted that the Sixers still have a long way to go before they can consider themselves to be serious contenders in the East. It was the Sixers’ biggest loss of the season thus far, and after the thrashing, Brown was […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were soundly defeated by the Brooklyn Nets by 25 points on Sunday night. Embarrassed by his team’s performance, sophomore star Ben Simmons blasted Philly for playing soft. Simmons says the 76ers have been playing soft, throwing in an expletive to back it up. — Brian Mahoney (@briancmahoney) November 5, 2018 Predicted by […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie honored former NBA superstar Allen Iverson by wearing these cool pair of sneakers: Paying tribute to @alleniverson, #NBAKicks for @SDinwiddie_25 vs. @sixers. pic.twitter.com/GZsGXVGBYq — NBA (@NBA) November 4, 2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpxiRHRn-_V/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet With the NBA becoming more lenient when it comes to shoes, you can start to see the players’ creativity coming […]

The Brooklyn Nets had a whole lot of field goal attempts in their win over the Philadelphia 76ers. In their 122-97 win, the Nets had 105 field goal attempts while the Sixers only had 65. What led to this huge disparity are a couple of factors. The Nets only had nine turnovers while the Sixers […]

Before the Philadelphia Sixers took on the Brooklyn Nets Sunday evening, Sixers head coach Brett Brown had high praise for Nets guard Caris LeVert. Sixers coach Brown was effusive in his praise for LeVert: “He’s hard to guard. He can dance.” Said his development was a credit to #Nets program, calling LeVert the “poster child.” […]

Philadelphia 76ers flamboyant superstar Joel Embiid was again at the forefront of the team’s win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. With his 39 big points and 17 rebounds, Embiid became the first player since Elgin Baylor in 1966-67 to record at least seven 30-10 stat lines in the first 10 games of the season. […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is known around the league as a jokester and prankster who loves getting under his opponent’s skin. While this may have rubbed some people the wrong way, the majority of NBA fans thoroughly love the Sixers All-Star for his weird antics, spirited opinions and Shaqtin-a-fool moments. The reasons behind […]