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Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is apparently ready for the season to begin and is already claiming victories in battle, even if it is only preseason. During Friday night’s match against the Miami Heat, Embiid took on one of the league’s best defensive big men in Hassan Whiteside. The Sixers weren’t afraid to take […]

Following just one season at Kansas, Joel Embiid made the jump to the NBA where he was selected with the third overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2014 NBA Draft. However, Embiid recently revealed to Andrew Joseph of For The Win that he had initially wanted to stay another year at the collegiate level […]

Heading into his first full season in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers, there are questions surrounding Ben Simmons’ outside shooting touch. According to Derek Bodner of The Athletic, the 21-year-old has notably struggled with his shooting in the preseason. So far this preseason, 10 of Simmons’ 15 made field goals have come in the […]

Joel Embiid’s preseason debut for the Philadelphia 76ers was the usual conundrum that perfectly summarized his rookie season and all the questions his massive contract extension raised. Embiid was his usual dominant self in limited action that always makes Sixers fans drool whenever looking at his numbers per-36 minutes. The 3rd overall pick in the […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season right around the corner, it’s hard not to look ahead and make predictions about which players are most likely to break out. The league is currently full of young stars who have been putting up huge numbers and on the verge of superstardom. The NBA MVP award is the most […]

Earlier this week, the Philadelphia 76ers made a huge splash move by inking big man Joel Embiid to a massive five-year, $148 million extension. Although there are several injury protection provisions in the deal, it is a huge commitment from the 76ers to a player that has shown huge upside on the court. This is […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season right around the corner, it’s hard not to look ahead and make predictions about which players are most likely to break out. The league is currently full of young stars who have been putting up huge numbers and on the verge of superstardom. The NBA MVP award is the most […]

The tale of Jahlil Okafor has been one with plenty of ups and downs throughout his first two years in the league. Hailed as one of the most offensively talented big man in the 2015 NBA Draft, Okafor was selected with the third overall pick — showing enough promise in his first year with the […]

Even after all the time he spent on the sidelines, neither Joel Embiid’s game nor his mouth show any signs of rust. The Philadelphia 76ers big man carried on from where he left off last season as he scored an incredible 22 points in just 15 minutes of play in his first preseason game against […]

Fresh off signing his massive new contract extension, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid finally made his preseason debut against the Brooklyn Nets. Embiid only recently got back on the court after suffering the knee injury which ended his season prematurely in March. However, it certainly looked like Embiid is back to his best physically, or at […]

Joel Embiid is slated to make his preseason debut in a few minutes against the Brooklyn Nets, but even with this being the last warmup prior to the start of the regular season, the big man will only see 12-to-14 minutes on the court, according to Jessica Camerato of CSN Philly. “The Process” will play […]

Only a day after the Philadelphia 76ers announced that they have re-signed him, Joel Embiid already bared his plans on how he is going to spend a portion of his money. However, purchasing a new house or luxury cars will take a backseat for now, as he made it known that he wants to help […]

Joel Embiid is in a class of his own at the moment. On Monday, he signed a five-year $148 million contract extension which will allow him to remain a member of the Philadelphia 76ers past what would have been a possible restricted free agent date, but the kicker is, he has yet to play a […]

Despite not making the playoffs the past four seasons, the Los Angeles Lakers are still one of the most popular teams in the NBA, given their storied past, and legendary players that have suited up for them. With the key additions they made this offseason, their fans are full of optimism that they can become […]

The Philadelphia 76ers rewarded cornerstone center Joel Embiid with a five-year, $148 million extension of his rookie-scale contract on Monday, despite only playing in 31 games last season after missing the first two years of his career with multiple injuries. The 7-footer’s talent was undeniable, showing just why trusting “The Process” was a worthwhile move […]

Markelle Fultz’s awkward-looking free-throw form is more than the eye and the numbers let on. The Washington native has been a poor free-throw shooter in high school, college, and even during his short stint in the Summer League a few months ago. The top overall pick of this year’s draft has been working on an […]

Following sitting out his entire first NBA campaign due to a broken foot, Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons has continued to voice much confidence and excitement for this upcoming season. According to Yaron Weitzman of Bleacher Report Magazine, the 21-year-old has a clear message that he wants to get across the league. “I want to […]

After garnering a five-year, $148 million extension from the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, center Joel Embiid is now listed as probable to make his preseason debut on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets, according to Jessica Camerato of CSN Philly. The 7-footer has been ramping up activity in the last few weeks, extending to five-on-five scrimmages […]

The Philadelphia 76ers turned a lot of heads on Monday when they announced that they have re-signed Joel Embiid to a very lucrative five year, $148 million max extension. It has drawn mixed reactions from fans, with some saying he does not deserve it for being injury prone and not having enough games under his […]

On Monday, the Philadelphia 76ers surprised many when they announced that they have successfully re-signed their promising young center, Joel Embiid, to a max contract worth $148 million for five years. The development has divided the opinion of the public though, as some think he does not deserve that much of a pay for being […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid finally reached an agreement with the team on a new five-year, $148 million contract extension on Monday. The 23-year-old was understandably ecstatic upon signing such a massive deal and he decided to share his joy with Memphis Grizzlies forward and close friend Chandler Parsons. Parsons posted on Instagram Embiid’s […]

Aside from being the most patient man alive, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown is also quite a soundbite factory. MassLive.com’s Jay King could vouch for that after Brown spoke to him about Sixers center Joel Embiid. Listening to Brett Brown is a treat. On Embiid's basketball talent: "He reminds me of somebody who can […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Richaun Holmes is out for the remainder of October after sustaining a wrist injury in their preseason game against the Boston Celtics. The Sixers provided the update on their website, citing that the 23-year-old big man “has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in the radial bone of his left wrist.” According […]

Philadelphia 76ers second-year center Joel Embiid has agreed to a five-year, $148 million max extension of his rookie-scale deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This new sum will allow Embiid to earn as much as $178 million if he meets the super max criteria over course of deal, which contains approximately a 50 percent guarantee, […]

You may not like Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving’s scientific views but you’ve got to admire him for what he did to a young fan Friday night. Following the Celtics’ 110-102 win over Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center, Irving spotted a fan, who was wearing his Cleveland Cavaliers jersey, in the stands. And instead of […]

The rookies are having a fun time showing their stuff in the preseason games. With no pressure to win, the NBA newbies are wasting no time showcasing their athleticism just like what Jayson Tatum and Ben Simmons did in a matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. During one sequence in the contest, […]

Joel Embiid is still patiently going through the motions until he can figure a return to the court after sitting out the latter part of the season with an injury. Having recently been cleared to play five-on-five, which he did on Thursday, he was soon asked about his tennis-playing skills after one of his night […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has continued to make progress in his recovery from a torn meniscus in his left knee. According to Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Embiid stated on Thursday that he felt good after participating in his first 5-on-5 scrimmage. “It felt great,” Embiid said. “I was a little bit rusty […]

Despite handing the Philadelphia 76ers a rude awakening of a preseason loss, Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale has plenty of praise for their rookie forward Ben Simmons, who failed to score in double figures during his 22 minutes on the floor, but ultimately filled out the box score with six points, seven rebounds, nine […]

Joel Embiid didn’t suit up for the Philadelphia 76ers’ opening preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies, but he’s inching his way back. Embiid “looked good” in half-court scrimmages according to head coach Brett Brown earlier this week, which is a promising sign given that the start of the regular season is now less than two […]

Over the past few days, Joel Embiid has been spotted doing outdoor physical activities in the evening. Just recently, he was accidentally seen by a Lyft driver jogging around downtown Philadelphia, as he tried to get some sweat going. On Monday night, he was once again out in the city, this time playing tennis. Embiid […]

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies in their preseason opener, 110-89, which is something that’s not surprising. This is a team that is on the heels of their fifth-straight losing season. There’s plenty of promise on this team, however, with lots of young talents to develop, including Ben Simmons, a 6-foot-10 guard-forward hybrid […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons is finally set to play in his first NBA preseason action on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. According to Sarah Todd of The Inquirer, Memphis head coach David Fizdale had some huge praise for the 21-year-old ahead of the contest. “Any ideas? These guys are just getting taller and […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie and No. 1 overall selection Markelle Fultz is unbothered despite not receiving a single vote among NBA general managers for Rookie of the Year in the annual GM Survey. It was his counterpart, point guard Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers, who received an overwhelming support from executives around the league, […]

It has been a progressive road to recovery for Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid from a torn meniscus in his left knee over the last several months. Embiid has continued that progress on through training camp as head coach Brett Brown told Keith Pompey of The Inquirer that the 23-year-old has played well in half-court, […]

As the start of the season draws closer, many are still wondering about the status of Joel Embiid and his availability by then. He has yet to be cleared to resume 5-on-5 scrimmages, but he has made it known that he is working hard to get back to 100 percent as quickly as possible. The […]

Heading into this upcoming season, there is a growing sense of optimism around the outlook for the Philadelphia 76ers. A huge bulk of this lies on the shoulders of big man Joel Embiid, who looked completely loose and comfortable during an open practice over the weekend as he danced on the court. . @JoelEmbiid didn't […]

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard J.J. Redick likes what he’s seen with Furkan Korkmaz. He likes it so much that when asked what he thought of the Sixers rookie, Redick couldn’t help but blurt out a two-word expletive. Head coach Brett Brown echoed Redick’s sentiments. Via the Newark Star-Ledger: “Holy s–t. He just came out of […]

Heading into his rookie campaign, Philadelphia 76ers rookie Markelle Fultz has plenty of weight of expectations take up a prominent role with the team. The 19-year-0ld has already made an alteration in his first shooting form during his free throws in hopes of seeing some drastic improvement from that area of his game. However, head coach Brett Brown […]