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PHILADELPHIA — Kai Jones is back in the NBA after signing a 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 23-year-old center is looking to stay in the league after requesting a trade from the Charlotte Hornets and getting waived ahead of the 2023-24 season. Jones has ties to a few 76ers players. He spent time […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers hosted an event at their training complex for nearby students centered around chess. De’Anthony Melton, Paul Reed and Daryl Morey were joined by professional chess player Levy Rozman, also known as GothamChess, and students from nearby schools at the team’s practice facility to flex their mental muscles in friendly […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — De’Anthony Melton has missed 29 of the Philadelphia 76ers’ last 34 games as he navigates a lingering back injury. While he still has a lot to work on, the latest update from the Sixers’ 3-and-D guard is that his progress is trending upward. As he looks to get back to the court […]

The Philadelphia 76ers came close to defeating the Milwaukee Bucks but couldn’t hang on long enough to pull off the upset. The Sixers led by 12 at one point in the first half and led at the start of the fourth quarter but were outscored 34-22 in the final period, losing 114-105 and collecting their […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (36-30) got one last regular-season look at the Milwaukee Bucks (43-24). In the Thursday showdown at Fiserv Forum, the Sixers gave the Bucks a good fight but were defeated by a score of 114-105. Let’s break down the Sixers’ loss. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 30 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 12-23 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have addressed their need for another center by bringing in Kai Jones. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that the Sixers plan to sign the former first-round pick to a 10-day contract on Friday. Jones previously did a workout for the 76ers as they looked to add more center depth behind Paul Reed […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are still anticipating the return of Joel Embiid as they fight to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Sixers aren’t in danger of falling out of the playoff picture but are trying to retain a favorable spot in the standings while the superstar big man recovers from an injury […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road to take on the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Bucks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The 76ers are 36-29 this season, but they have been losing lately. Philadelphia has also […]

NEW YORK — Tyrese Maxey made his return from a four-game absence in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 106-79 loss to the New York Knicks. Although the Sixers lost in blowout fashion, getting Maxey healthy again after suffering a concussion was a huge development. “I felt pretty good,” Maxey said of returning from his first-ever concussion. “I […]

One of the downsides of being a professional athlete is enduring the backlash that follows after a bad game. From criticisms to overblown hate messages, a quiet performance could lead to angry reactions among fans. Such was the case for Tobias Harris on Tuesday night. With an injured Joel Embiid sidelined, Harris was one of […]

NEW YORK — In the Philadelphia 76ers’ third blowout loss to the New York Knicks this season, Tobias Harris hit a new low. It’s another low point for the veteran forward in a stretch of several weeks where it feels like he can hardly string together two decent games, let alone strong performances. In 26 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (36-29) and New York Knicks (38-27) played each other again in Madison Square Garden. The Sixers got blown out of the water, losing 106-79. Let’s break down the Sixers and Knicks’ rematch. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 17 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 6-14 FG shooting Maxey made his return from a […]

NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers only allowed 73 points to the New York Knicks in their most recent win at Madison Square Garden. They may have only scored 79 themselves, but their defense was great enough to secure a win. The Sixers were able to slow down Jalen Brunson enough to claim victory. Brunson […]

The Philadelphia 76ers go on the road to take on the New York Knicks Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Knicks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The 76ers are 36-28 this season, and they have lost three of their last […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey has made it through the NBA’s concussion protocol and will return to action on Tuesday against the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Maxey has missed four games with the concussion after his head collided with the leg of Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick […]

NEW YORK — For the first time as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, Buddy Hield came off the bench. It turned out to be a good decision as he played a pivotal role in the Sixers’ win over the New York Knicks. In a game where it felt like neither team could score well, […]

Sunday night’s game at the Madison Square Garden between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks was a throwback to the 1990s. It was a low-scoring contest that saw both Philly and New York shoot horribly from the floor. How horrible? Well, it was the first time since 2016 that both teams in the […]

NEW YORK – The Philadelphia 76ers’ upset win over the New York Knicks was one of the lowest-scoring basketball games in recent memory. For that reason, the Sixers’ 79-73 victory reminded fans everywhere of gritty, tough basketball from the 1990s. But it also did so because of a dust-up between Kelly Oubre Jr. and Donte […]

Things got heated between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter of their showdown Sunday night at Madison Square Garden when DiVincenzo and Kelly Oubre got into it following the latters’ foul on the former. DiVincenzo was trying to get to the rim on the baseline when Oubre appeared to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (36-28) faced the New York Knicks (37-27) at the start of a brief road trip. The two division rivals combined forces to turn the locks back to the early 2000s, duking it out in a wildly low-scoring game. The Sixers won 79-73. Let’s break down a Sixers-Knicks game straight out of the […]

Caitlin Clark’s success with Iowa women’s basketball has transcended all categories in the sport of basketball recently and her dominance continued with a 95-68 win over upstart Michigan on Saturday. Caitlin Clark, the darling of the basketball world, entered Allen Iverson territory with an insane feat fans hadn’t seen since ‘The Answer’ did it in […]

Veteran player Danny Green has sparked excitement and conversation around the league with his comparison of Philadelphia 76ers teammates Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to the Denver Nuggets’ formidable duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. According to Green, Embiid and Maxey have the potential to become the kind of partnership that not only mirrors […]

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Nurse was not pleased with the way the Philadelphia 76ers played to start their Friday night matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. The loss featured the best and the worst of the Hospital Sixers and the latter is what’s sticking in Nurse’s mind. “You’re certainly not very proud of the way the […]

When the New Orleans Pelicans amassed a 35-point lead in the second quarter, many Philadelphia 76ers fans thought the game was over. Things got interesting in the second half though. In a comeback attempt, the 76ers rallied in the final two periods, trimming the lead down to five with 45 seconds left. They wouldn’t prevail, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (35-28) hosted the New Orleans Pelicans (38-25) to begin a gauntlet of tough matchups. The Sixers played one of the worst halves of basketball any team has played this season and then sat up for the second half to give the Pels a huge scare. They lost 103-95 in a chaotic basketball […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking for more depth at center as Paul Reed and Mo Bamba prove to be too inconsistent amid Joel Embiid’s absence. Kai Jones is on their radar as they look to fill out the rest of their roster, which has two open spots. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the New Orleans Pelicans at the Wells Fargo Center as they look to snap a losing streak. With Joel Embiid still sidelined, the Sixers have little room for error. The latest injury update to their other All-Star isn’t great news as they look to defeat New Orleans. Is Tyrese […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will travel to the City of Brotherly Love on Friday to face the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Pelicans-76ers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Pelicans destroyed the Toronto Raptorsa 139-98 on Tuesday at the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are making out like bandits while on a three-game road trip through the Eastern Conference’s lower middle class of playoff contenders. They are getting to play hobbled squads missing NBA All-Stars. The Toronto Raptors were missing Scottie Barnes and Jacob Poeltl. The Philadelphia 76ers will be without Joel Embiid. The Atlanta […]

PHILADELPHIA — Before the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Memphis Grizzlies, Jeff Dowtin Jr. was just a two-way player without much notoriety. Now, fans are eager to see more from the 26-year-old guard. Dowtin signed a two-way contract with the 76ers less than a week ago. His G League rights (plus a pick in the league’s […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers submitted a strong contender for their worst loss of the season by squandering a 15-point lead to the Memphis Grizzlies. One of the worst teams in the league littered with injuries to almost all of its starters and several main backups overcame a big deficit to hand the Sixers their […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (35-27) and Memphis Grizzlies (22-41) overcame a mountain of injuries to actually play a basketball game. The Sixers led by as much as 15 in the second half but lost 115-109. Let’s break down the clash between two woefully injury-riddled squads. 76ers player notes: Tobias Harris: 8 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers announced injury updates for De’Anthony Melton and Robert Covington as the team looks to regain full health before the playoffs. Nick Nurse said ahead of the 76ers’ matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies that there is no update yet on Joel Embiid as he works back from a meniscus procedure. While an update […]

Fresh off of a road loss to the Brooklyn Nets, the Philadelphia 76ers will face the Memphis Grizzlies at the Wells Fargo Center on the second night of a back-to-back. With Joel Embiid already remaining sidelined amid his injury recovery, the Sixers will also look to overcome the absences of Tyrese Maxey and Kyle Lowry. […]

NEW YORK – Kelly Oubre Jr. is finding himself in a nice groove as of late for the Philadelphia 76ers. While just a stretch of two consecutive great games doesn’t seem like much, the way that Oubre has played is super promising. In the 76ers’ loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Oubre led the game with […]

NEW YORK — Kyle Lowry has been immediately impactful for the Philadelphia 76ers. His ability to set the table on offense, make the right pass and just compete hard gives the Sixers a competitive edge that they sorely need, especially with Joel Embiid still out. Although Lowry has been great, Nick Nurse doesn’t want to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (35-26) took on the Brooklyn Nets (25-37) with no Joel Embiid or Tyrese Maxey. The Sixers looked like a totally different team without their two stars and lost 112-107. Let’s break down the latest (mis)adventures of the Hospital Sixers. 76ers player notes: Tobias Harris: 18 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 8-16 FG […]

NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers have gotten impressive production out of Ricky Council IV, an undrafted rookie who brings athleticism and intensity to the wing spot. But the team has to make a decision on the 22-year-old’s contract that will decide whether his first NBA season continues into the playoffs. Council has spent his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers return home after a quick two-game road trip to take on the reeling Memphis Grizzlies. It’s the second game of a back-to-back for the 76ers as they take on the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-76ers prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The […]