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Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas had some sound advice for Philadelphia Sixers guard Markelle Fultz’s shooting woes: learn how to shoot from an actual NBA player. “If you want to learn to shoot, please get some NBA players to teach you how to shoot,” Thomas said on NBA TV per The Undefeated. “You can’t go […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is one of the most interesting personalities in the NBA and one of the most marketable athletes in the game. Now, the larger-than-life Sixers star is in agreement with Under Armour on a deal, according to Pete Thamel of Yahoo! Sports. Thamel writes: Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid is signing with […]

By becoming one of the most promising young stars in the NBA today, Philadelphia 76ers stud Joel Embiid has also established himself as one of the most eligible bachelors in the entire league. According to reports, the 24-year-old Sixers big man is currently dating Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Anne De Paula. The NBA’s official Twitter […]

As another NBA season is set to begin in ten days, it’s not only the teams themselves that are putting the final touches to their roster. Fans all over the globe are also scrambling to put together the most formidable roster possible in each of their fantasy basketball leagues. To better help you in strategizing […]

Sixers forward Ben Simmons has been encouraged by the progress he has seen in Markelle Fultz, a player who reportedly has given him nightmares off the dribble during practice sessions. Fultz has been working incessantly this offseason after coming back from a shoulder injury in his rookie year, showing glimpses of a new-and-improved shooting form […]

Sixers combo guard Markelle Fultz seemed destined to go through a curse of some of the NBA’s most-known No. 1 picks — an injury setback that took him from being the most-sought-after player coming into the league to one sitting on the shelf three games after making his NBA debut. Fultz’ issues are well-chronicled — […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown says second-year point guard Markelle Fultz will start during the regular season, but hinted the former No. 1 overall pick could come off the bench during second halves. Fultz started in the Sixers’ preseason finale against the Dallas Mavericks, but was replaced by J.J. Redick in the starting lineup to […]

If Anthony Davis feels he can’t win with the New Orleans Pelicans in the near future, the superstar big man reportedly has four teams that he would like to join. Those teams are the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, according to Chris Sheridan of Get More Sports. Source: @AntDavis23 […]

Though he has already established himself as one of the more dominant big men in the NBA, Sixers center Joel Embiid is still without a signature shoe contract. However, following Sunday’s practice session, the Cameroon native hinted that a deal could be on the way soon. One of the last questions sent in Embiid’s direction […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers’ rise to prominence has been widely documented. It’s no surprise that fans all over the world are gushing over the Sixers’ “Trust The Process” mantra. However, was certainly an eye-opener when Embiid said that Chinese fans are actually more passionate than basketball fans in Philadelphia. Tim MacMahon of ESPN […]

According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid is known as “The Great Emperor” in China, a nickname reminiscent of LeBron James’ nickname in China, “The Little Emperor.” One place Twitter and Instagram can’t help boost a brand much is China, which prevents its citizens from accessing those platforms. But the foundation […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a strange dynamic on their team. Joel Embiid — the starting center — shoots more threes than Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz, two of the team’s most important guards. Embiid took 214 threes last season while Simmons and Fultz combined for 12. Granted, Fultz missed a large chunk of the season, […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons showed his teammates why they can never fall asleep in front of him. Simmons used an Instagram filter to clown his Sixers teammates following their game against the Dallas Mavericks in China. This is why you have to stay awake around your teammates, especially in the age of social media. Don’t […]

Philadelphia Sixers head coach Brett Brown has preached a team-first mentality with his young team, saying that Joel Embiid can further help the team by becoming a ‘Most Valuable Person.’ Brown sees his star center as the team’s glue guy, especially during the crucial stretches of their season. Philly News’ Keith Pompey wrote how Brown […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to be a top-three team in the Eastern Conference this season, and Hall of Famer Charles Barkley believes second-year guard Markelle Fultz will be the key to the Sixers’ success. The Sixers’ two best players are point-forward Ben Simmons and center Joel Embiid. Simmons won Rookie of the Year last […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have officially filed a trademark for “Trust The Process,” a catchphrase that motivated the Sixers’ growth into one of the hottest commodities in the league. The 76ers filed a trademark for TRUST THE PROCESS on Sept 26. The team has never attempted to protect the phrase, until now. The filing indicates the […]

Per HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons says that Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is his favorite NBA player. Who's your favorite international player? Ben Simmons: "Dirk. First of all, he's in Like Mike – one of my favorite movies! Plus, he's a freak. The fact that he's still playing and getting […]

Philadelphia 76ers sharpshooter J.J. Redick could not be stopped during Friday’s 120-114 preseason win against the Dallas Mavericks, but the 6-foot-4 veteran also couldn’t stop the boos from the Chinese crowd at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, despite going a perfect 10-of-10 from the floor in an incandescent 28-point night. Redick was booed during player introductions and […]

Philadelphia Sixers forward Ben Simmons is coming off a rousing Rookie of the Year season, but his desire to strive and better himself as a player hasn’t stopped after just one successful season. Simmons wants to become a lockdown defender, so long as it doesn’t get on the way of his main target — an […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki was presented with the first of many gifts during his farewell tour when he was given a commemorative electric guitar by former NBA player and teammate Wang Zhizhi during Friday’s game between the Mavs and the Philadelphia 76ers in Shanghai. Dirk was presented a guitar at the game. #RetirementTourFlow pic.twitter.com/7QCfEjPgJB […]

Sixers center Joel Embiid had nothing but sincere apologies for a courtside fan, after he accidentally hit him with the basketball after blocking a Dwight Powell jumper after the whistle. Embiid jogged over to the fan, apologized and gave the fan a smooch on the head before returning to action. The Sixers played their third […]

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. […]