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How many times this season have we seen headlines like ‘Ben Simmons is the first player with this stat line since Magic Johnson’, or ‘Ben Simmons breaks Oscar Robertson’s record’? He is this good. As of the All-Star break, Simmons averages 16.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists on 52.7 percent shooting from the field. […]

The NBA All-Star media day is taking place on Friday, with a lot of questions being asked that normally wouldn’t be asked after a shootaround or a game. In a little surprise to anyone Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers is being asked some funny questions, and giving some very “thoughtful” answers. When asked if […]

NBA players are ballers on the court, but many of them have an outside life that some of us can’t understand. Some players like to go on wild parties, some tend to stay indoors with their families, and some like to be in the presence of women more than they practice. With over 500 players […]

The Philadelphia 76ers duo consisting of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons is probably the most exciting young pair of guys in the league. Both are equally valuable to the Sixers’ core, but Simmons has the chance to claim something Embiid will never have. Given this is the first season Simmons plays in, it is considered […]

Joel Embiid has never been afraid to speak his mind, especially when it came to the woman that he was chasing. During the 2014-15 NBA season, he sent out a tweet talking about a famous girl he was chasing, and many believed he was talking about singer and songwriter Rihanna. This is the truth… I […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid is excited to take part in his second All-Star Weekend, but it isn’t what, but rather who he’s looking forward to playing alongside that excites him the most. The Sixers center was chosen as the starting five-man within the Eastern Conference and later selected by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen […]

With a short Thursday slate of games under wraps, most of the NBA now prepare for All-Star Weekend, and Joel Embiid will look to take part in it once again, this time being part of the big game — chosen as a starter for Team Stephen. Though in his eyes, teammate Ben Simmons should have […]

Almost every night in the NBA, there is some new weird or obscure stat that is broken, and that was the case on Wednesday night courtesy of the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards. According to the ESPN Stats and Info Twitter account: The 76ers and Wizards both won last night after trailing by 20-plus points at […]

As said countless times in the last few months, the NBA is currently in an exciting time in terms of having promising young guys. The 2017-18 rookie class has been quite fun to watch; the kids are letting everyone know that the league is indeed in good hands for the future. Lauri Markkanen, Kyle Kuzma, […]

If you want to hear someone give an honest, unfiltered, and hilarious take on things, Charles Barkley is one of the guys to watch. He’s a basketball legend with NBA Hall-Of-Famer money, and he simply doesn’t give a you-know-what — in a fun way, of course. Thursday night, Sir Charles was one of the guests […]

Wednesday night’s game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat was definitely an exciting affair. After leading the game by as many as 26 points, the Sixers mounted a ferocious comeback to win the game 104-102. In the closing seconds, JJ Redick nailed a tough jumper to seal the game for the Sixers. All […]

Ben Simmons is undoubtedly one of the best rookies in the NBA. After missing all of the 2016-2017 NBA season with a broken foot, Simmons has evolved into a do-it-all player that has helped the 76ers achieve substantial success this season. Simmons is known for being an exemplary point forward, and has already been compared […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ unbeaten run continues, as they stretched their win streak to five games by carving out a 104-102 come-from-behind victory at home against the Miami Heat Wednesday. For the most part of the night, it seemed that the Sixers were on the verge of suffering a loss with the Heat establishing a 24-point […]

Being the first overall pick in last June’s draft, a lot of expectations were quickly placed on the young shoulders of Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz. However, he has not been able to showcase his skills on the court, as he has missed all but five games for the Sixers this season after suffering a mysterious […]

In what seems like an eternity since Markelle Fultz has last touched the basketball court in an NBA game, the Sixers rookie now appears to be making progress. According to Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer, Fultz is now playing four on four scrimmages with the Sixers’ reserve unit. .@MarkelleF played 4-on-4 with the low-minute […]

Since suffering from an injury earlier this season, not a lot has been heard from Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz. The exact extent of his injury and timetable for his return remains unclear, but the team’s President of Basketball Operations, Bryan Colangelo, gave an update recently that he is ramping up his activity in order […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard T.J. McConnell turned a lot of heads on Monday with his impressive performance against the New York Knicks. By recording 10 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, he became the first Sixers guard since 1970-71 to notch a triple-double off the bench. His teammate, Joel Embiid, couldn’t help but be very […]

Since making it to the NBA, Marco Belinelli has made a name for himself as a knock down shooter, especially from beyond the arc. However, a lot of fans also remember him for having a resemblance with a young Sylvester Stallone, particularly when he starred in the iconic Rocky movies. The 31-year-old Italian international recently […]

The re-invention of Markelle Fultz’ shot mechanics had started long before his reported muscular imbalance developed into a shoulder strain, which has plagued him for the entire NBA season. According to Derek Bodner of The Athletic, Keith Williams, a longtime trainer, confidant, and family friend was responsible for tinkering with his shot, hoping to “quicken his […]

Joel Embiid has been known to be one of the most hilarious figures on all of social media. He has made some posts in the past that has brought a lot of laughs to his followers, and he is not showing any signs of planning to stop anytime soon. After witnessing his teammate, T.J. McConnell, […]

Since going down with a strange injury, not a lot has been heard about the real situation of Markelle Fultz. Recently though, Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo gave an update on his recovery but still did not share the exact timetable for the Sixers rookie. Colangelo, though, expects Fultz to ramp up […]

Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 108-92 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night, Sixers All-Star center Joel Embiid joined NBA TV and spoke with Chris Miles, Drew Gooden, and Isiah Thomas for an interview. Towards the end, Thomas could be heard saying “Don’t use the burner account” in the background. Embiid got a kick […]

It has been a very good past week for sports in the city of Brotherly Love since the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl victory on Feb. 4. After the Eagles won their first-ever Super Bowl title with a 41-33 win over the New England Patriots, the Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia 76ers have both won each of […]

Following a contract buyout with the Atlanta Hawks, veteran guard Marco Belinelli was one of the most sought out players on the open market. According to Jon Johnson of 94WIP KYW1060 Philadelphia, Belinelli revealed that before he signed with the Philadelphia 76er the likes of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Raptors, Milwaukee Bucks, and Portland Trail […]

Since debuting for the Philadelphia 76ers last season, Joel Embiid has become a crowd favorite for his often hilarious comments and the way he involves the fans during games. He is the type of player who will openly celebrate whenever he sees a teammate successfully pulling off a high highlight reel worthy play. That was the case […]

The job of a general manager in the NBA is a thankless job, one that is always criticized yet offers very little praise when you get the job done right. And when you fail, you are ridiculed and maligned beyond measure! Well, sorry GMs, but that’s exactly what we plan to do as we recall […]

Marco Belinelli had no shame admitting why he joined the Philadelphia 76ers, despite all of his potential options in a very competitive buyout market. “Because I trust the process,” said Belinelli, getting a few laughs from the reporters. “I think I was lucky to watch a couple of games from other teams and Philly too. […]

Markelle Fultz has been somewhat of an enigma in these past few months. Originally, Fultz was one of the best college prospects. The 76ers drafted him mainly because of his exemplary ability to shoot off the catch and dribble. However, Fultz received a questionable shoulder injury right after he was drafted to the Sixers. This […]

After being bought out by the Atlanta Hawks immediately following the trade deadline, Marco Belinelli made his signing with the up-and-coming Philadelphia 76ers official on Monday morning. It's official. Marco Belinelli signs with the #Sixers pic.twitter.com/uV75RafAhS — Dennis Chambers (@DennisChambers_) February 12, 2018 With the signing made official, it appears Belinelli is expected to suit […]

Houston Rockets star guard James Harden and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named Players of the Week for week 17 by the NBA, which is from February 5 to 11. The NBA’s official Twitter account posted a graphic that congratulated Harden of the Western Conference and Embiid of the Eastern Conference. The #NBA […]

Just two games away from a long break with the All-Star break in near sight, the New York Knicks will consider making a slight matchup change in hopes to contain Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons. According to ESPN’s Ian Begley, the Knickerbockers could shake things up a bit and insert the 6-foot-8 Lance Thomas into […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will have their All-Star center Joel Embiid available to play tonight when they take on the New York Knicks, according to Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Embiid briefly left Saturday’s game against the L.A. Clippers during the fourth quarter after banging his right knee onto the hardwood. He would return three […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons has been snubbed from an All-Star Game appearance once again after Kevin Love’s injury replacement was named. The NBA announced that the Miami Heat’s Goran Dragic was selected to play in his place in the 2018 midseason classic. It was the third time the Australian wasn’t chosen this year. Labor […]

February 8th was a huge day for NBA teams and fans alike. The end of the trade deadline saw absolute mayhem with a total of 15 deals made since the blockbuster trade on January 29 between the Pistons and Clippers, which moved Blake Griffin to Detroit. The next key date for player migrations is March […]

The Philadelphia 76ers recently signed Marco Belinelli after he cleared waivers, and he couldn’t be more excited. When the singing become official, Belinelli tweeted a confirmation of the deal, but it wasn’t the number of years or dollar amount, or even the garden-variety “I can’t wait to set started with my new team and thank […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are having a resurgent campaign, but in one moment during Saturday’s home game against the L.A. Clippers, Sixers forward Robert Covington almost triggered an old trauma for Philly fans after going full 2015-16 76ers on a dunk attempt. As the Clippers were trying to bring the ball down the court, Covington perfectly […]

Shooting guard Marco Belinelli has committed to the Philadelphia 76ers after being bought out by the Atlanta Hawks, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi. The Sixers will receive a healthy boost to their mediocre 3-point shooting as a team with the addition of the Italian sniper. Guard Marco Belinelli has committed to the Philadelphia 76ers to sign a […]

It goes without saying that Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is a freak athlete. His height and athleticism have changed the NBA’s perception on centers. In recent memory, big men like Shaquille O’Neal, Tim Duncan, and Kevin Garnett thrived using their inside game. However, the Sixers center is a much quicker player than all of […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Markelle Fultz has had a rough first season in the NBA. After suffering a strange injury to his shoulder and being out for the bulk of the season, Fultz has been the butt of many jokes and the subject of much speculation over how the 76ers handled his injury. Lately, Fultz’s injury […]