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After Markelle Fultz has continuously joked that he’d be open to wearing Big Baller Brand gear, even before he was signed a contract with Nike, the Philadelphia 76ers rookie reiterated his desire for the outsider online retailer of counterpart Lonzo Ball during a casual interview on Twitch. While the interest remains a casual one, its […]

As the league’s biggest stars already received their NBA 2K18 ratings, the developers are continuing to reveal the numbers for other players as well. The latest ones to receive theirs are Philadelphia 76ers big man Richaun Holmes and Phoenix Suns swingman Jared Dudley. Both ratings were released by Ronnie2K himself on Twitter, which showed that […]

Following a warm reception by the crowd during its inaugural season, the BIG3 League was missing one of its biggest attractions, Hall of Famer Allen Iverson. The ankle-breaking dynamo used the latter part of his title of player-coach as his best aid during the eight-game tour this summer, playing in only three of the games […]

As the 2017-18 NBA season approaches, players are currently revealing their face scans and ratings for NBA 2K18. While most players believe their ratings should be higher, there is one player who has decided not to release his prior to training camp. After Ronnie 2K DMed Ben Simmons his screenshot, the Philadelphia 76ers forward had […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was honored with the Comeback Player of the Year award by the National Basketball Players Association during the Players’ Voice Awards. These awards are a direct result of voting by the players of the league, as the motto reads: “the only awards voted on BY the players, FOR the players.” […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was honored with the Best Social Media Follow award by the National Basketball Players Association during the Players’ Voice Awards. These awards are a direct result of voting by the players of the league, as the motto reads: “the only awards voted on BY the players, FOR the players.” The […]

Philadelphia 76ers sensation Joel Embiid ins’t just growing in the hearts of the people from the City of Brotherly Love, but also growing on legends of the sport, namely former Sixer and worldwide philanthropist Dikembe Mutombo. The 7-foot-2 finger-wagging big man has been utterly fond of the Cameroonian international, telling Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated […]

The center position has had a long history of dominance in the NBA with legendary figures such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Shaquille O’Neal all having an argument for being in the top ten players of all time. The league has seen a serious shift away from centers who focus […]

After not getting what he came for at the inaugural NBA Awards show, Dario Šarić immediately shifted his attention towards the Croatian national team and the preparation for the upcoming FIBA EuroBasket. Šarić has always been vocal about the importance of playing for the national team, and after he averaged a 15.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, […]

It was all fun and games during the NBA Rookie Friday session between Dennis Smith Jr. and Markelle Fultz, who got into some vintage video games, but not before giving each other some flack for their respective teams. Fultz entered the room, welcomed by the host, Jeff Eisenband and Smith, only to look into the […]

Last season may have ended in disappointment for the Philadelphia 76ers as they failed to make the playoffs once again, but there were still a lot of positive takeaways for them and their fans. The debut of Joel Embiid and the promising play of Dario Saric gave the Philly faithful a lot to be hopeful […]

The BIG3 regular season has come to an end and with that come the hopes of next season for Allen Iverson and his team, 3’s Company, who mustered a 3-5 win-loss record through the eight-week tour. But the addition of a star player of the highest caliber can change the team’s fortune right from the […]

After their impressive Summer league debuts, not a lot has been heard from Dennis Smith Jr. and Markelle Fultz. However, that changed recently, when they appeared on NBA Rookies Flashback Friday, where they were relaxing and playing some video games. The two dynamic first-year players were asked different questions about issues surrounding the league, but […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Markelle Fultz had a chill-session with fellow rook Dennis Smith Jr. and admitted to one of his toughest matchups while he got into some vintage video games. The Washington standout cited Los Angeles Lakers’ No. 2 overall selection Lonzo Ball as his toughest competition during his lone year with the Huskies. “In […]

With the NBA now in its offseason, a lot of players are having a chance to spend more time with their families, and even taking vacations. For international team members, they are taking part in tournaments in different continents, like in Europe, where a number of them are slated to compete. The Croatian national team […]

Big Baller Brand has been criticized by many during its recent rise under the guidance of LaVar Ball and his star son Lonzo Ball, the No. 2 overall pick of the Los Angeles Lakers. One of the most criticized aspects of the brand has been the high pricing of its products. With price not an […]

Apparently not everyone has been on board with the direction of the Philadelphia 76ers the past few seasons. Under the guidance of Sam Hinkie, the 76ers began a process built on trust that involved tanking season after season, ultimately landing them a slew of top picks in Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and now Markelle Fultz. […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Markelle Fultz impressed during his photoshoot, posing for his Panini Rookie Card (which could be worth bank down the road) and sinking a nonchalant one-handed backwards half-court shot to the delight of those present. Just wait for it… @MarkelleF. #PaniniNBARookie pic.twitter.com/dgRkAfIgJo — NBA (@NBA) August 11, 2017 Count it! The Washington standout […]

Hollis Thompson is bringing his talents to Greece. Unable to settle a deal with an NBA team this summer, Thompson has decided to go overseas for the first time in his career, as it was announced by Euroleague, through it’s website, that the forward has been added by Olympiacos Piraeus to the club’s roster. The exact […]

In recent years, the NBA has made a concerted effort in trying to expand the reach of the league outside the United States. A part of that has been playing regular season games in different countries to jump start more interest in the NBA worldwide. According to Keith Smith of RealGM, the Philadelphia 76ers are […]

Following the announcement about the NBA Christmas games for this year, the Philadelphia 76ers became a surprise part of the list of teams that will see action on that day. With the lack of success they’ve had recently and missing out on the playoffs the past five seasons, they were not expected by many to […]

The NBA season is still over two months away, but players are hard at work to get better for their upcoming campaign. Around this time, the NBA usually releases their NBA schedule, but as we wait for those, here’s a look at the newly announced Christmas Day schedule for 2018, one that will be highly-anticipated […]

Through his first seven years in the majors, Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout has made it clear that he holds personal favoritism to professional sports teams located in Philadelphia. Trout once again made that evident on Wednesday afternoon after posting a photo of himself decked out in full Philadelphia 76ers gear while donning […]

Not even Adrian Wojnarowski could’ve seen this coming, but it appears that Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout is now a Philadelphia 76er. That’s after the reigning MLB American League MVP took to Twitter Wednesday night to pay homage to Philly basketball by posting an image of him draped in full Ben Simmons 76ers gear. […]

The NBA announced an unforeseen matchup for Christmas Day, which has grown over the years from a double-header to a five-game event over the course of the day. The Philadelphia 76ers will face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden as the opening game of the celebrated holiday, matching up center Joel Embiid against […]

Through his first 11 years in the league, Philadelphia 76ers guard J.J. Redick has played against countless opponents on the court. In a recent piece by Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype discussing the top current defensive players, the 33-year-old singled out both San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard and Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown as the […]

At the 2015 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers stunned the Philadelphia 76ers by selecting D’Angelo Russell with the second overall pick. As a result, the Sixers ultimately chose Jahlil Okafor ahead of Kristaps Porzingis. While Okafor earned All-Rookie First Team honors by averaging 17.5 points and 7.0 rebounds, he suffered a disappointing sophomore season. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are a team on the rise in the Eastern Conference. The struggling NBA franchise has gone from a perennial bottom-feeder in the East to a team that may be competing for a playoff spot next season with Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, and Markelle Fultz leading the way. Last season, Philadelphia got a […]

During his playing days in the NBA, Dikembe Mutombo made a name for himself as a relentless defender near the basket, and became one of the league’s all-time best shot-blockers. He also made the finger wag famous whenever he blocked a shot, reminding his opponents to think twice before attempting to score in front of […]

After years of trusting the process, the Philadelphia 76ers are now among the favorites to earn a spot in the playoffs next season. The Eastern Conference may have been watered down due to the departure of some of its stars, but the Sixers are still a team that holds one of the brightest futures in […]

To begin the decade, there was a major buzz surrounding the Brooklyn Nets with new ownership and acquiring Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce from the Boston Celtics. However, in order to acquire the two aging All-Stars, the Nets gave up numerous assets and were never true championship contenders. For the past two seasons, the Nets […]

Prior to veteran guard JJ Redick choosing to sign a one-year, $23 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, there were numerous reports that he was interested in joining the Houston Rockets. However, things broke down that allowed for the 76ers to swoop in and add the 33-year-old on a lucrative one-year contract. During an interview […]

On a normal day, Ben Simmons usually looks for someone he can dish out a lob pass to finish off an offensive attack. But recently, the Philadelphia 76ers’ top overall pick from the 2016 draft had one of those extra special days where he got to use his popularity to impact someone else’s life. He […]

After years of toiling in planned obscurity and taking all the punches, former Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie is being held in rockstar regard by the team’s fans who are now trusting the process. Things are finally looking up in the City of Brotherly Love as the Sixers are set to reap the reward […]

After four seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, JJ Redick signed a one-year, $23 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite receiving long-term deals from numerous teams, the 33-year-old ultimately liked the challenge of trying to make the postseason with the young core of Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Markelle Fultz. Before signing with the […]

It has become a tradition in the NBA to compare incoming rookies in the league to current or past players to give a better sense of what to expect from them moving forward. In light of that, an NBA scout told Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report that Philadelphia 76ers rookie point guard remains them of […]

In the weeks heading into the 2017 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics had the luxury of selecting the number one overall pick. It allowed for them to be in complete control of what direction they wanted to head with the top pick, and it saw them use that advantage to make a trade with the […]

Nerlens Noel is currently looking for a new contract in the NBA, but if ever the Philadelphia 76ers want to send feelers his way, tell them to don’t bother. Noel’s level of interest towards his former team seems to have waned so much that in a typically curt interview with TMZ, the former Kentucky Wildcat […]

Being second in the NBA’s all-time blocks list is no small feat, but Dikembe Mutombo made it look easy throughout his career, as he made it his mission to make it difficult for his opponents to score with him manning the paint. And although there are not a lot of players in the league today […]