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The Philadelphia 76ers‘ rookie Dario Saric will begin his first NBA season at the age of 22. While that might signify a kid just coming fresh out of college, that isn’t necessarily where Saric stands. He’s coming to Philadelphia young, but with plenty of experience on his resume already. Coach Brett Brown has done his […]

NBA trade rumors are tough to decipher. What’s real? What isn’t? Does any of it really matter until Woj tweets? Jahlil Okafor probably wishes it wasn’t so fun to speculate because his name is being tossed around as much as any player’s in the league right now. The Philadelphia 76ers are stocked with big men […]

They’ll never admit it, but it’s hard to say that the Philadelphia 76ers weren’t tanking these past few years. With the way things are looking, it seems that the question of not caring about losses won’t be asked for the coming years. The future is now for the Sixers. They got two young lads in […]

While thinking back on this year’s class of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Allen Iverson‘s speech might have come up as uncharacteristically long. But if there was one adjective to describe all of those 31 minutes, it has to be “candid”. The 76ers legend took time to thank the rappers that inspired him, including Method […]

Following his resignation in April, former Philadelphia 76ers General Manager Sam Hinkie spent a few months off the radar. Until now. When Hinkie left his position earlier in the year, he penned a heartfelt, highly scrutinized public letter that left basketball fans intrigued and amused in equal measure. It’s not often that a departing member […]

It’s been an eventful week for Philadelphia 76ers’ young center Joel Embiid. He was satirized by The Ringer, been in touch with his former GM on Twitter and it has now been revealed that the Cameroonian big man has been cleared to play at game speed when training camp comes around in two weeks time, as per […]

Brett Brown sounds to be pretty high on Sergio Rodriguez. The Spanish point guard is coming back over to the NBA this season to play for the Philadelphia 76ers. Brown is excited about what Rodriguez can bring to the team. Brown on Rodriguez: "Elite passer, might end up being best pick-and-roll player. He can make […]

Earlier this week, a satirical mockumentary was uploaded by Bill Simmons’ website The Ringer that features staff members describing pre-season footage of the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2014 lottery pick Joel Embiid with faux enthusiasm and awe. It seems that Embiid got the joke. Since being drafted, the Cameroonian big man has struggled with injuries that have kept […]

Joel Embiid has shown, through workout videos, that he has the moves. However, it still remains to be seen how he’ll execute those nifty maneuvers with resistance in front. As good as Embiid’s offensive repertoire projects, he’s not all about the points. In fact, he was never known to be a scoring machine. According to […]

Newly-inducted Hall-of-Famer Allen Iverson stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday night, sharing anecdotes of the time he went against Michael Jordan. Colbert played the clip of the 2001 MVP in his rookie season crossing over Jordan and asked if it was one of the greatest moments of his career. “It was […]

Everyone loves a good throwback. Especially when it’s for a good reason. The Philadelphia 76ers will honor one of the greatest teams ever, the 1966-67 Sixers, by wearing a special throwback jersey this coming season. Sixers 1966-67 throwback team will wear for handful of Saturday games this season. pic.twitter.com/vZLHQazE8Q — Jon Johnson (@jonjohnsonwip) September 15, […]

Joel Embiid‘s NBA career has not quite started, but the myriad of social media posts he’s shared for the better part of two years, has already made his career legen… [wait for it] …dary. That’s at least according to a mockumentary on The Ringer, a Bill Simmons-led Los Angeles-based sports site that launched three months ago. The video includes various […]

Rumor has it 76ers legend Allen Iverson left his Hall of Fame trophy at the Springfield Sheraton where he stayed post-ceremony on Friday. A listener sent us this pic of Allen Iverson's HOF trophy he allegedly left at Springfield Sheraton this weekend. pic.twitter.com/isrSxh10KB — Toucher & Hardy (@toucherandhardy) September 14, 2016 A listener of the Toucher and […]

An ex-minority owner and ex-president of the Philadelphia 76ers from 1996-2001, Pat Croce still keeps hopes alive for his hometown team. Croce left the team shortly after losing in the NBA Finals when he was denied the chance to become the owner of the team, but has never stopped cheering for the Sixers. The Philadelphia native is optimistic […]

The Philadelphia 76ers remain to have a problem with its front court – but a good one at that. Three young and highly-talented giants are too much for this team, and Philadelphia is still keen on shipping one of them. Joel Embiid has the highest ceiling, Nerlens Noel projects to be the best defender, and […]

The rookies of Philadelphia seem to support one another. That isn’t limited to Joel Embiid, who’s technically still a rookie, and Ben Simmons though. The brotherhood of Philly rookies extends even to the NFL. In the debut game of Philadelphia Eagles’ first-year player Carson Wentz, the two young Sixers, with coach Brett Brown, were in […]

More stories are coming to light with Allen Iverson‘s induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. His former teammate Aaron McKie, who played with him in Philadelphia for eight seasons, recalled one of the signature moments of Iverson’s career in a post-induction piece in The Players Tribune. “Allen is a student of the […]

New Hall of Fame inductee Allen Iverson has been the role model for many NBA guards of today. His tenacity, fearlessness and reckless abandon were some of his most admired traits. L.A. Clippers point guard Chris Paul reflected on the 76ers star’s influence in the game. “I’ve always said Allen Iverson had the biggest effect on […]

Whether it’s scoring at will, taking defenders off the dribble, swiping the ball from opponents, creating plays for his teammates, or simply excelling on things not designed for someone his size, Allen Iverson has proven how skilled he is as a player. But there’s more to him in the talent department, even outside of the […]

Have you ever wondered what a 30-minute Hall of Fame speech is like? Wonder no more, as Allen Iverson added that to his list of illustrious records as an NBA legend. Four scoring titles, three consecutive steals titles, 11 All-Star appearances, one MVP, and one great speech to cap off his career. Watch it here: […]

Draymond Green attended the Basketball Hall of Fame induction on Friday night in support of his college coach Tom Izzo, who mentored the Golden State Warriors forward over a four-year career at Michigan State. After the event, Green revealed another reason he was incredibly excited to attend the event – the induction of the one […]

Freshly-inducted Hall of Famer Yao Ming has been the quiet guy all along. But on his special night, he made sure that people had a blast with his speech. Yao kicked off the official activities as he was the first to stand at the podium, and he took this opportunity to crack a good joke […]

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas attended legend Allen Iverson‘s gala proudly because he’s a big fan, and he gets a lot of inspiration from the Hall of Famer’s career as well. Both players are little guys among giants in the NBA, and both have had success despite their height disadvantage. Thomas grew up idolizing shorter NBA […]

Not many two-sport athletes can dominate both areas equally well. One of those rare breeds was Allen Iverson. The Bethel High School product is not only a school, but a state legend in his native Virginia. Some of Iverson’s records still hold in the walls of the gymnasium he calls home. The 2001 NBA MVP was an […]

The love Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson have for each other is undeniable. Two fun-loving characters with extroverted personalities and a charisma that will let you pick them out of a room full of people just by hearing them talk. It was no different in a conversation at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, where […]

A day away from his Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 induction, Allen Iverson was as real as it gets about giving credit where credit is due. The 2001 NBA MVP admitted that he will make time during his speech to thank the doubters and haters that pointed the finger at him throughout […]

The Larry Brown–Allen Iverson era in Philadelphia was one of the most controversial in 76ers history. A proven coach whose teachings were respected throughout the league, and a young, brazen first overall pick ready to take the NBA by storm. Their relationship, as explosive as it was, produced some of the best moments in NBA history. So […]

In true A.I. fashion, soon-to-be Hall of Fame inductee Allen Iverson showed up late for his own press conference in Springfield, Massachusetts. The event that was set to start at 2 p.m. was set back to 3:30 p.m. as the star was dealing with travel issues. It was originally reported that the 11-time All-Star would […]

Allen Iverson‘s Hall of Fame career was a rollercoaster full of ups and downs. From his meteoric rise as the first overall pick of the fabled 1996 NBA Draft, taking on all comers, to the last three years he spent in three different teams. He spent 10 memorable seasons in Philadelphia, a city whose grittiness and rugged […]

With the arrival of longtime veteran Elton Brand to Philadelphia and the imminent return of former No. 3 pick Joel Embiid, the 76ers are in the works of trading one of their two starting big men. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, the Sixers have had consistent trade talks during this summer involving Nerlens Noel and […]

In an attempt to bolster their roster and add some veteran experience to an incredibly young team, the Philadelphia 76ers have re-signed 37-year old NBA journeyman Elton Brand ahead of the 2016-2017 season. As first reported by The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the forward agreed to terms with the Sixers to return on a one-year contract. […]

With the Hall of Fame induction just a couple of days away, more details have surfaced about the life and times of inductee Allen Iverson. The 2001 NBA MVP was profiled in a piece by ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, who has covered Iverson throughout his career. Allen Iverson from a new light Smith shone light […]

It seems as though Jahlil Okafor is finding ways to enjoy himself during the NBA offseason. The Philadelphia 76ers center attended a show by one of his favorite artists, Chance The Rapper, on Sunday night. During Chance’s set at Budweiser’s Made In America festival over the weekend, the skilled big man found himself on stage, […]

Joel Embiid continues to maintain the promise of putting his injuries behind him. He seems like he’ll actually be ready to start the NBA season for the first time since being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2014. Embiid recently told reporters he feels 100 percent, even with the Sixers putting him on restrictions because […]

Change has really arrived in Philadelphia. Not only does the team enjoy a surge in the interest of fans, but the merchandise sales also reflect the excitement over the Sixers’ prospects. To no surprise, top overall pick Ben Simmons leads the way. Although he didn’t fare well in terms of the popularity voting among the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are a young team who are continuing to rebuild their team to one day become serious contenders in the future and not just bottom feeders in the Eastern Conference. Part of that plan was to bring in a veteran presence last year to give the young players someone to look up to […]

‘Ain’t no love in the heart of the city, ain’t no love in the heart of town.’ Just like the words of Jay-Z, Philadelphia 76ers number one overall selection Ben Simmons seems to get no love from his fellow rookies. Who will be Rookie of the Year? According to a rookie survey by NBA.com, Simmons sits at a 19.4% […]

If there’s one thing certain about the Philadelphia 76ers‘ current roster, it’s that they created a major logjam in the front court. What Philly has to work with The team drafted the consensus top-pick of this year’s draft, Ben Simmons, which many considered as a no-brainer decision. The LSU product has the rare combination of […]

New relationships seem to continue to form with the up and coming team of Philadelphia 76ers. After a few bad seasons, the Sixers managed to grab a few good draft picks. They as of now have probably the most talented and promising young frontcourt. Of course they have to build around that but also within […]