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The biggest and flashiest move of free agency thus far has come from the City of Brotherly Love, where Daryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers swooped in and stole Paul George away from the Los Angeles Clippers without the slightest bit of tampering. With the addition of the nine-time NBA All-Star, Philadelphia is now home […]

Paul George’s wife is Daniela George. Paul is a star forward for the Philadelphia 76ers. He excelled at Fresno State and had his jersey number retired in 2019. The team itself didn’t have any success, so George’s college career is often overlooked. The Indiana Pacers chose Paul with the 10th overall pick in the 2010 […]

Remember when Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid made a guest appearance on the NBA Countdown just before the start of Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks? That’s now being revisited by fans, as many believe that Embiid committed tampering when he gave Paul George a […]

On Sunday night, Paul George’s departure from the Los Angeles Clippers became nothing but a matter of inevitability after the Clippers released a statement that the two parties were unable to come to terms on a new contract. This paved the way for George to receive the contract he has been searching for all along, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did it. They have come to an agreement with Paul George, bringing them another star to play with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, who himself is in line to sign a maximum contract extension. Things are looking sunny in Philadelphia as they look to compete at the highest level. The Sixers also […]

When the Los Angeles Clippers released a statement explaining the departure of star wing Paul George, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the nine-time All-Star will be signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Lo and behold, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported at around 3 AM midnight ET that George has agreed to join the 76ers […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have crossed off another important item on their offseason agenda by agreeing to a maximum contract with Tyrese Maxey. The All-Star guard’s new deal will be worth $204 million over five years, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. It’s a straight five-year contract with no option on the last season. The Sixers won’t […]

We have our first blockbuster deal of the offseason! In a surprising twist, Paul George decided to decline his player option to head to free agency. After months of struggling to find a middle ground, the Los Angeles Clippers star decided to look for other options for his new contract. Less than 24 hours after […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and All-Star forward Paul George have agreed to a four-year, $212 million contract in free agency, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. After months of rumors about whether they will or won’t land George, the Sixers outlasted all the other suitors and got their next star. George’s decision to leave the Los Angeles […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to terms on a new two-year, $16.3 million contract with swingman Kelly Oubre Jr., according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Kelly Oubre Jr. intends to sign a 2-year, $16.3 million deal with the Sixers, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/VYdeeVyTSA — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 1, 2024 Oubre, 28, signed a one-year minimum contract with […]

Following ugly breakups with the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers, James Harden has found a new home in Los Angeles. The 10-time All-Star signed a two-year, $70 million deal Sunday to remain with the Clippers. While it’s been over two years since Harden forced a trade from Brooklyn, the ripple effects are still felt across […]

As the 2024 NBA free agency period gets underway, the basketball world is staying up late and watching to see whether the Philadelphia 76ers can finally secure Paul George. They’re the only horse left in the race but still have plenty of ground to cover before officially forming a new star trio. But as the […]

As free agents slowly but surely come off of the proverbial free agent board, with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signing with the Orlando Magic, and Andre Drummond landing with the Philadelphia 76ers alongside Eric Gordon and (potentially) Paul George, the most interesting player who could end up a new team come July may not even be a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers came into the 2024 offseason as one of the few teams that was armed with ample cap space. While signs point towards the 76ers landing Paul George in NBA free agency, they have already agreed to smaller deals with key free agents including sharpshooting veteran Eric Gordon as per Shams Charania of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a two-year contract worth at least $10 million with veteran center Andre Drummond, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Drummond, 30, spent part of the 2021-22 season with the Sixers before being included in the trade with the Brooklyn Nets that involved Ben Simmons and James Harden. From there, […]

NBA free agency is officially underway, and the Philadelphia 76ers are a team that is currently in flux. Amid rumors that superstar Paul George may join the team in free agency, word is that veteran forward Nicolas Batum will not be back with the 76ers, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Batum averaged 5.3 points […]

After 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors and four championships, Klay Thompson is departing the franchise and the sides will work through sign-and-trade options, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Klay Thompson is going to have discussions with the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers, according […]

The first domino has fallen in the Paul George sweepstakes. The Los Angeles Clippers star has decided to opt out of his player option, which means he’s headed towards free agency. While this does not mean George is out of LA, it does close the door on the opt-in-and-trade scenarios being bandied about and means […]

What moves will the Philadelphia 76ers make in the 2024 offseason? The answer to that question carries much more weight than it does for other teams. Armed with a heap of cap space and plenty of future first-round picks to trade, the Sixers can remake their roster into a much more dangerous unit around Joel […]

Entering the 2024 NBA free agency period with more cap space than any good team is the Philadelphia 76ers. They have a lot riding on this summer — nothing short of their ability to be title contenders for the rest of Joel Embiid’s prime — but they have the resources to make some noise. On […]

As one era nears an end in California, so too could another. With Paul George declining his $48.8 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers, the NBA free agency hysteria has already arrived. Since LeBron James is expected to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, the nine-time All-Star is arguably the biggest name in […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers were one of the biggest surprises of the 2024 NBA Draft simply because they just stood pat and made selections with the picks they had. Selecting Jared McCain with the 16th overall pick and Adem Bona with the 41st overall pick gave Philly more youth and upside as they […]

The Toronto Raptors have fully embraced the youth movement; they strengthened their commitment to their young core earlier in the offseason when they agreed to maximum contract extension with franchise cornerstone Scottie Barnes, the breakout star of last season whose All-Star campaign came to a screeching halt when he broke his hand. On Friday night, […]

With the 2024 NBA draft officially in the rear-view mirror and free agency rapidly approaching, the Philadelphia 76ers have a unique opportunity to identify and build the sort of team they want to field this fall, with only six players expected to be under contract with the team in the minute before the market opens […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Jared McCain was one of the most popular players in the 2024 NBA Draft. On top of being a standout player at Duke, the Philadelphia 76ers rookie is a social media sensation. He earned an NIL deal with cosmetics company Sally Hansen and, even as he makes the jump to the NBA, […]

The arms race is on in the Eastern Conference; with the Boston Celtics reigning supreme over the rest of the association for the 2023-24 campaign, teams now have a barometer for which to gauge their chances of hoisting the NBA championship come 2025. But for the Philadelphia 76ers, merely matching the Celtics isn’t enough. Surpassing […]

The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers had one of the most intense first-round battles of recent memory, full of hard fouls, trash-talking, and clutch plays. However, it was particularly intense when Joel Embiid pulled on Mitchell Robinson’s leg from the ground. Robinson has now finally given clarity on the situation, via NBA Central. Mitchell […]

The Philadelphia 76ers entered the second day of the 2024 NBA Draft with the 41st overall pick. Although their own second-rounder was revoked due to previous tampering charges, they still had a solid pick to add more young talent or utilize in a trade. Daryl Morey said that he likes the new draft format, as […]

There’s been buzz that the New Orleans Pelicans may move Brandon Ingram this offseason. He’d be a great fit for most teams in the league. For a while, the Atlanta Hawks were the favorite to potentially land the star small forward. However, the latest odds now have the Philadelphia 76ers as the favorites. Nothing is […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Jared McCain is joining a Philadelphia 76ers team that, given its win-now focus, doesn’t suit many other rookies well. The 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft is making the jump to the professional ranks in an environment stuffed with heaps of pressure and high expectations. Fortunately, he’s built to thrive […]

With the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected Duke guard Jared McCain. The Sixers have been seen widely as a team likely to trade its first-rounder for a win-now player. They have been linked to stars like Paul George and Brandon Ingram and were seen as a potential suitor […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is here, marking the beginning of a very important offseason for the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers have the 16th and 41st overall selections. This is the first time they’ve had a draft pick in both rounds since 2021 and the first time they’ve had a top-20 selection since Daryl Morey became […]

With the 2024 NBA draft rapidly approaching, the Philadelphia 76ers’ entire strategy was shaken up considerably thanks to Leon Rose and the New York Knicks, who traded away a half dozen picks to their cross-river rivals, the Brooklyn Nets, to acquire Villanova alum Mikal Bridges, who Brett Brown actually selected 10th overall in 2021 before […]

When news broke that the New York Knicks had traded away an absolute boatload of draft picks to acquire Mikal Bridges from their cross-river rivals, the Brooklyn Nets, it left many a Philadelphia 76ers fan with two major thoughts: 1. wow, that’s a lot of picks for Mikal Bridges and 2. does this mean OG […]

NBA free agency will begin at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 30. Teams can negotiate with free agents but cannot start signing until 12:01 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 6. Already, rumors are emerging regarding certain teams and players and, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic/Stadium, The Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons are […]

Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers is one of the biggest dominos this offseason, and while there was a recent report that the Philadelphia 76ers have cooled off on pursuing him, there remains significant interest in signing him as a free agent, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 76ers and Orlando Magic are […]

Paul George and Tobias Harris’ futures are in question with their respective teams. Both have been linked to a number of different teams through free agency and sign-and-trade rumors. Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer recently reported that George and Harris could factor into one another’s futures. The Sixers could reportedly add Harris and the […]

Kyle Lowry’s time in the NBA will be up soon but he’s not done just yet. Although the scrappy, witty point guard’s days as an All-Star are over, his days as a tough role player are still ongoing. He spent the second portion of last season with the Philadelphia 76ers after being traded by the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have the potential to make some huge moves in the 2024 NBA offseason. They have been linked ad nauseam to Paul George but have a lot of other ways they could build around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. One such way could be to sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope away from the Denver Nuggets. […]