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The Philadelphia Sixers continued their strong preseason by taking on the Dallas Mavs at the Mercedes Benz-Arena in Shanghai, with marksman J.J. Redick and rookie Landry Shamet firing in all cylinders in the first half, combining for 37 points in a near-perfect 12-of-13 from the floor. Redick, who made his move to the bench after […]

Kevon Looney has proven to be a key cog for the Golden State Warriors after two disappointing seasons coming into his NBA career, but despite playing a substantial role during the regular season and even more in the playoffs, he fell short of fielding offers for his services this summer. According to Mark Medina of […]

Markelle Fultz has heard the offseason rumblings that suggest the Philadelphia Sixers need another free agent star to support the star pairing of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. Look no further, as he feels he can fit that role just fine. “I kind of like when people doubt me and say ‘look for another star,’” […]

In a superstar-driven league, you are either one of two players: a superstar or not. There comes a time in a player’s career that would be considered a tipping point of how things will finally take course. On one end, you become a bust or a failure, on the other hand, you prove all the […]

Sixers center Joel Embiid and his coaches have been firm believers in the rebirth of “bully-ball” — a style of play that was commonplace in the NBA even up to the early 2000s, one which slowly faded with the refinement of the 3-point shot and advanced analytics, which rewarded it as a more valuable shot. […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has had his share of fun times introducing Orlando Magic rookie Mo Bamba to the “f***ing league,” and Monday’s preseason matchup between the Sixers and Magic only brought more memories for the two to keep the battle alive. Embiid notoriously posterized Bamba during an offseason scrimmage, but the Harlemite […]

The decision to bring a lauded marksman like J.J. Redick from the bench was a tough assessment Sixers coach Brett Brown had to make coming into the offseason, allowing for his young talent to flourish while still having the veteran leadership and scoring punch he’s so badly desired from a second unit. Brown turned to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking as impressive as ever this year, but Joel Embiid is reluctant to talk about the team’s “Big Three”. The Sixers want to prove that they are one of, if not the best in the Eastern Conference. Ben Simmons is dishing out dimes at an alarming rate, Embiid is dominant scoring […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-star big man Joel Embiid is one of the most difficult matchups on the court. His average last season of 22.9 points, 11 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.8 blocks per game do not give much justice on how difficult it is to cover him with his strength, plus his inside-outside proficiency on offense. […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz was expected to be NBA ready when he stepped on the floor. Likely to make an impact, the first overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft had an amazing year at Washington, averaging 23.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game while shooting 41 percent from the three-point […]

Social media has its positives and its negatives, but Sixers guard J.J. Redick ditched all of his social media profiles in an attempt to break free from the grip it can have on a person, even calling it a “dark place.” “It’s not even conscious,” Redick told Tom Haberstroh of Bleacher Report. “I hate to admit […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid might not be too fond of his comparisons to top-overall pick Deandre Ayton, but the Sixers star is in no way opposed to lending a hand to prospective stars, as he did so with Orlando Magic rookie Mo Bamba earlier this summer. Embiid’s violent “welcome to the f***ing league” moment […]

J.J. Redick came back for another year in a Philadelphia 76ers jersey, not knowing the role of mentor would be bestowed upon him right away. Yet the 34-year-old Sixers shooting guard isn’t shying away from his natural obligations with a youth-infused roster. “I’ve always looked at leadership, mentorship, as something that requires a certain amount […]

Jerryd Bayless may not be viewed as an important piece for the Philadelphia 76ers heading into the 2018-19 NBA season, but he is a solid depth piece for the bench. Unfortunately for Bayless and the Sixers, the veteran point guard may miss some time due to an injury. According to a report from Serena Winters […]

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Wilson Chandler will miss two to three weeks with a left hamstring strain. Chandler suffered the injury Friday night in the Sixers’ preseason opener at home against Melbourne United. Chandler will be re-evaluated in approximately two to three weeks. The Sixers open the 2018-19 regular season Oct. 16 at the Boston […]

Markelle Fultz is heading into his second NBA season after what many thought was an incredibly disappointing rookie year. After being drafted with the No. 1 overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers, Fultz dealt with injuries and shooting struggles all season long. Now, the 76ers are hoping that Fultz can become a key part of […]

Deciding between Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid is like choosing between chocolate and strawberry ice cream. There’s no wrong choice. The Sixers are committed to both players and they plan to build the entire makeup of the roster around the unique skill sets — not to mention, personalities — of Simmons and Embiid. But who is […]

The one thing every NBA team wants to avoid in the preseason is injuries. Unfortunately for Wilson Chandler and the Philadelphia 76ers, that didn’t transpire Friday night. The Sixers took on the Australian professional team Melbourne United at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia to open their preseason play, and Chandler suffered a left hamstring injury. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will start Markelle Fultz instead of J.J. Redick tonight in the team’s preseason opener against the Australian professional team Melbourne United. Sixers’ head coach Brett Brown told reporters pregame Fultz could begin the regular season as the starter as well, although that is not set in stone yet. Markelle Fultz will start in […]

Philadelphia Sixers stud Joel Embiid is unquestionably one of the fastest rising stars in the NBA today. However, as proven by his recent activity on his Instagram account, the Sixers big man apparently does not have the same level of talent when it comes to singing. Embiid attended Grammy Award-winning artist Ed Sheeran’s concert in […]

It’s obvious that Tom Thibodeau is uneasy about trading away Jimmy Butler. It’s even more obvious when his asking price is Ben Simmons. But according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Timberwolves asked for Simmons in return for Butler. O’Connor appeared on The Bill Simmons Podcast, where he said: “One of the things that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers announced Thursday that rookie guard Zhaire Smith underwent a successful thoracoscopy on Wednesday. The surgery was performed to address an issue that stemmed from an allergic reaction to a food product. Smith is currently recovering and an additional update will be provided as appropriate. Zhaire Smith medical update. #sixers pic.twitter.com/W26pk6meLg — Derek […]

Thursday, Tristan Thompson declared the Cleveland Cavaliers the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. Ben Simmons of the Sixers fired back at the comment. It looks like the East is going to be interesting at the very least. The NBA is really back 😂 pic.twitter.com/dFimL3eA7b — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 27, 2018 Obviously, Thompson’s […]

New York Knicks offseason signing Mario Hezonja didn’t have the dream start he expected to have with the Orlando Magic after being drafted fifth overall by the team in 2015. Yet his patience and positive attitude were what kept him from becoming an early journeyman like Jahlil Okafor, still looking to find his place in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers don’t appear to be involved in the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes. New Sixers general manager Elton Brand joined ESPN’s Zach Lowe on the Lowe Post podcast and said he likes where the team is at right now. Brand didn’t address the Butler rumors either. New #Sixers GM Elton Brand on The Lowe Post […]

Phoenix Suns center and top overall selection Deandre Ayton responded to Joel Embiid’s trash talk, after the Philadelphia 76ers big man teased an a**-kicking during the latest installment of The Jump. Embiid was still irked about a draft night comparison between him and Ayton, as a lively Embiid quickly took to social media to say he […]

Despite the bad season prior for Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz, things may be looking up for him in year two. According to an article from Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Sixers youngster spent a lot of offseason work with shooting coach Drew Hanlen in Los Angeles. “I just had to figure out […]

Newly minted Philadelphia 76ers General Manager Elton Brand believes the Sixers still need to add one more star to pair with their emerging studs, Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. Brand appeared on ESPN’s The Jump with Rachel Nichols and Stephen Jackson, and had this to say when asked whether the team has what it takes […]

Philadelphia 76ers budding superstar Ben Simmons isn’t looking to be just a nightmare on the offensive end of the floor, the Sixers phenom also wants to be one of the best defenders in the league. The Philly Inquirer’s Kieth Pompey tweeted a video of the Sixers guard, claiming that he wants to make it to […]

Philadelphia 76ers stud and 2017-18 Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons is focusing on improving one of the major flaws of his game: free-throw shooting. Ben Simmons doing free throws as #Sixers first training camp practice wraps up. Very deliberately working on keeping his elbow locked. Results are a hit and miss, but addressing that […]

After going through the mud of tanking hard throughout “The Process” period from 2013 to 2017, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown has no other desire but to make it to the mountaintop. The Philly Inquirer’s Keith Pompey tweeted out a video of Brown talking about the team’s goal for the season. Brown said it straight in […]

After a tough rookie season that has left him facing more questions than answers, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz is getting back to the basics. If you’ve ever played competitive basketball, you know that confidence is vital to playing up to your potential — something which the Sixers guard knows all too well. Fultz said […]

With how he has played last season, it is hard to imagine that Philadelphia 76ers phenom Ben Simmons is still a rookie. Averaging 15.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game, his near triple-double performances night in and out are seemingly machine-like. Despite being deserving of the Rookie of the Year award, it did […]

Joel Embiid appeared on ESPN’s The Jump on Friday and said that Deandre Ayton is, “About to get his a– kicked this year.” Ayton’s Phoenix Suns teammate, Devin Booker heard Embiid’s message loud and clear. He issued a short response, but his words speak volumes. Sounds good https://t.co/kTx0jCuB9J — Book (@DevinBook) September 21, 2018 Booker […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has presented an explanation on his rather questionable shooting ability. According to the Sixers sophomore, no one has ever formally taught him the fundamentals of shooting the basketball. This is quite an astounding revelation from one of the best young players in the game today. Simmons recently addressed the press […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid appeared on ESPN’s The Jump with Rachel Nichols and Stephen Jackson to discuss the upcoming season. But the segment took an interesting turn when Jackson began holding up pictures of different players to get his thoughts on his biggest rivals. When Jackson held up a picture of Phoenix Suns rookie, Deandre […]

Philadelphia 76ers star point-forward Ben Simmons is a one of a kind talent in the league. Blessed with the physical tools of a big man paired with the speed, agility, and court vision of a guard, he is a natural mismatch for any team on offense and defense. Despite averaging a near triple-double with 15.8 […]

NBA teams are looking to fill out their training camp rosters in the next couple days and the Philadelphia Sixers are doing just that with Emeka Okafor. According to Kyle Neubeck of the Philly Voice, the Sixers are bringing in the former second overall pick on a training camp contract. Okafor’s return to the league […]

The Philadelphia 76ers finished the 2017-18 regular season with a 52-30 overall record, which landed the team a No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The Sixers have their sights set even higher this upcoming season, and Joel Embiid says it will be a successful effort if they reach the NBA Finals. NBA Finals […]