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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 […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz, the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, went through a bizarre rookie season that involved a shoulder injury and the yips when it came to his jumper. He appeared in just 14 regular-season games, playing an average of 18 minutes per contest, and he barely played in the postseason […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Landry Shamet suffered a right-ankle sprain in the team’s first Summer League game, which forced him to miss the remainder of the action in Las Vegas. However, according to a report from Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Sixers youngster has been fully cleared for training camp. #Sixers rookie guard Landry […]

Ben Simmons came into the NBA with high expectations after being picked No. 1 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2016 NBA Draft. After missing his entire rookie season due to injury, Simmons played for the first time last year and won a somewhat controversial Rookie of the Year award while leading the Sixers to […]

Joel Embiid was one of the first to congratulate Elton Brand for being appointed as the new Philadelphia 76ers  general manager. However, given that he is Joel Embiid, the 24-year-old Sixers star could not let this moment pass without roasting his former teammate. Addressing the media in a recent press conference, Embiid shared that his […]

New Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand will collaborate with head coach Brett Brown to form a partnership that will handle basketball operations for the franchise. Brand impressed the front office and wooed them away from various inside and outside candidates to score the general manager position. Sixers co-owner Joe Harris says that Brand and […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz seems to have made some vast improvements on his jump shot mechanics, looking a lot smoother than he did with a hitch-like motion last year before hitting the shelf for most of the Sixers’ season. The former No. 1 overall pick missed 68 games with a shoulder injury, one […]

Contrary to a prior report, the Philadelphia Sixers are reportedly not interested in acquiring New York Knicks shooting guard Courtney Lee, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lee was recently rumored to want out of The Big Apple after the Knicks could potentially have another year of development without star Kristaps Porzingis for […]

The Philadelphia Sixers announced the signing of their new general manager, former player Elton Brand, who is only two years removed from announcing his (second) retirement from the NBA. While Brand was a popular choice, and one president and head coach Brett Brown hinted at recently during his annual media luncheon, he fell well-short of the […]

There’s a new sheriff in the Philadelphia 76ers’ front office, as former Sixers player Elton Brand has been hired to run the team. For Sixers center Joel Embiid, this is fantastic news for the continuation of the team’s progress – and process. Congrats EB.. Trust It https://t.co/OBhwkENXsC — Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) September 18, 2018 With […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have selected Elton Brand to be their next general manager, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Brand will be elevated from his current position of vice president of basketball operations. Brand is expected to be introduced as GM in a press conference on Thursday. He reportedly made a strong impression on head coach […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid was finally healthy last season, and the 24-year-old didn’t disappoint. Embiid played in 63 games in 2017-18 and averaged 22.9 points and 11.0 rebounds per game while shooting 48.3 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from 3. The 7-footer made the All-Star team, helped the Sixers clinch […]

Speaking to reporters Tuesday at the 2018-19 media luncheon, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown said Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz will play together during the upcoming season. Brown, who has been around the game for a while, understands there will be some growing pains when Simmons and Fultz are on the court together. However, […]

Monty Williams is joining Brett Brown’s staff on the Sixers as his lead assistant. The two have a history dating back to their days in San Antonio where Brown took Williams under his wing. #Sixers lead assistant Monty Williams on head coach Brett Brown: “He was a guy who gave me a shot.” Following his […]

Philadelphia Sixers head coach Brett Brown feels his team could have threatened for the Eastern Conference crown after hitting stride at the end of last season, capable of reaching the NBA Finals. The coach and interim front office herald offered his most heartfelt ideals with reporters during his annual media luncheon. “Last year in my […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons has quickly become one of the most-recognizable faces in the NBA. The 6’10” Australian national possesses an impressive array of skills, including a crafty handle, excellent court vision, and a relentless motor. However, one aspect of Simmons’ game that often comes under fire from critics is his jump-shot. His head […]

Ben Simmons isn’t the the only Philadelphia 76er that’s working on improving his jump shot this offseason. Second-year Sixers guard Markelle Fultz was ridiculed all last season because of the mysterious decline of his shooting stroke last season. Fultz was selected No. 1 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, put performed well below his expectations. […]

After a tumultuous rookie campaign blighted mainly with injury, Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz is still viewed with plenty of promise. Despite only playing 14 games and dealing with a bizarre shooting issue, Fultz managed to crack ESPN’s Top 100 list for the upcoming season. The youngster comes in at No. 93 on the list. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers relieved Bryan Colangelo of his general manager duties back in June. Now, with a new season fast approaching, the team is still in the market for a new GM. Exactly who the Sixers have in mind to fill this vacancy remains to be seen, but according to a report from Keith Pompey […]