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The Philadelphia 76ers are juggling a load of injuries as they approach the All-Star break in the 2023-24 season. Joel Embiid’s meniscus issue is the biggest injury plaguing the Sixers but numerous other starters have missed a heap of games. Now, Tyrese Maxey is in jeopardy of missing Philly’s upcoming home game against the Golden […]

The Golden State Warriors are on the road to take on the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Warriors-76ers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Warriors are 22-25 this season, and they have won three […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Milwaukee Bucks are both teetering on uncertainty as the NBA trade deadline fast approaches later this week. The 76ers recently lost superstar big man Joel Embiid for an indefinite amount of time due to a torn meniscus, while the Bucks are still seeing their defensive struggles materialize despite the recent […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have ample draft capital, and they are said to be looking to use some of them to get additional picks available for use sooner rather than later. At the same time, there are rumors that they are looking in the direction of a couple of scorers ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline with […]

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey is reportedly going to partake in the 3-point contest at the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend. As he prepares to play in the main event of the weekend for the first time in his career, Maxey is also going to show off his shooting abilities and compete for some […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are now facing a ton of uncertainty over the next couple of months with reigning MVP Joel Embiid set to miss an extended period with a meniscus injury. Embiid’s injury could not have happened at a worse time for the 76ers with the 2024 NBA trade deadline right around the corner. For […]

PHILADELPHIA — What can the Philadelphia 76ers do without Joel Embiid? The team needs answers badly. A 4-11 record without the big man will not stand. Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris and Nick Nurse performing their best is the baseline for any sort of success they will find. Getting De’Anthony Melton and Nico Batum back from […]

Following Tyrese Maxey’s 51-point effort to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a win without Joel Embiid, things have been much more difficult for him and his squad. The Sixers have dropped two straight games at home, both of them concluding with several garbage-time minutes. The 76ers facing numerous key injuries at a time can partly […]

Philadelphia 76ers center and reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid underwent surgery on his left meniscus Tuesday. The superstar big man will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Woj said Tuesday that there is still optimism the surgery and subsequent recovery will not end Embiid’s season. “How Embiid’s recovery goes over […]

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Tyrese Maxey will compete in the 3-Point Contest during NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, according to TNT and Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes: “Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey will compete in the 3-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport” It’s shaping up to be a loaded event […]

PHILADELPHIA — The injury bug has mercilessly infected the Philadelphia 76ers over the last few weeks. Joel Embiid’s meniscus injury was just the latest in a load of health issues the Sixers are dealing with now and have just got done dealing with. Even some guys like Tobias Harris, who was active in their most […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (30-19) squared off with the Dallas Mavericks (27-23) for the first time this season as Joel Embiid continued his injury recovery. The Sixers lost to the Mavs with a final score of 118-102 in what was at first a promising effort. Let’s break down the Sixers’ sixth loss in their last seven […]

The Chicago Bulls are stuck. They are 23-27 on the season and currently in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. They are without the ceiling of a legitimate playoff team nor the floor of bottom dweller who at least can pitch their hopes and dreams to a looming top five draft pick. Basically, the Bulls […]

Forgive me for making a tremendous understatement, but Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is not afraid to speak his mind, and nor should he be. Both on and off the court, Draymond’s demonstrative nature has made him one of the most captivating (and controversial) NBA players of the 21st century, and it’s what will […]

Just days away from the NBA trade deadline, there is no telling how the balance of power will shift across the league. Compared to last year, when Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were on the move, there is truly no groundbreaking trade to be made. With this said, there are still plenty of talented players […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans are already preparing to break out their “maybe next year” tagline following the devastating news that Joel Embiid is undergoing surgery on the meniscus tear he suffered at the end of January in a game against the Golden State Warriors. Though, the latest injury update could offer some optimism. Or confirm their […]

It is possible that the Charlotte Hornets are not the final landing spot for veteran point guard Kyle Lowry in the 2023-24 NBA season. Lowry, who has been traded to the Hornets by the Miami Heat along with a 2027 first-rounder last January in exchange for guard Terry Rozier, has yet to see action for […]

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid will not be able to help the Philadelphia 76ers on the floor for at least the next several games after it’s been reported that the big man will be going under the knife to repair a left meniscus injury. It’s a heavy blow to the 76ers, to say […]

The Dallas Mavericks are on the road to take on the Philadelphia 76ers Monday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Mavericks-76ers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Mavericks are 26-23 this season, but they have lost three of […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is set to miss a significant amount of time after he and the team decided to push through surgery to repair his meniscus injury. According to the latest reports, Embiid will undergo surgery to repair his left meniscus injury in the upcoming week. While a recovery timeline has yet to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers entered the season as on shaky ground because the James Harden saga was still not over. Just a week after 2023-24 tipped off, the 76ers agreed to a trade that sent Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for myriad expiring contracts, keeping their cap flexibility alive for the summer. Joel […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a rough spot right now as Joel Embiid’s injury status is looking grim. It’s not clear how much more time he’ll miss, but the organization is due to provide an update soon. In the meantime, Kelly Oubre Jr. has received a bigger role on the team. Now, the veteran small […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons recently returned to Philadelphia, where he started his career as the 76ers’ No. 1 overall pick in 2016. While there’s a love-hate relationship between Simmons and the 76ers, there will always be a bond with the players Simmons grew with in his time in Philly. One of the biggest risers […]

PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey is the star of the Philadelphia 76ers’ show until further notice. As the Sixers map out a plan for Joel Embiid’s recovery from his meniscus injury, the first-time All-Star will be leading the way. It’s nothing he hasn’t done already this season. But now he has to carry the biggest share […]

The moment the entire Philadelphia 76ers crowd was waiting for came five minutes into Saturday’s matchup with the Brooklyn Nets: Jacque Vaughn signaled to the bench, Ben Simmons ripped off his warm-up, and Wells Fargo Center suddenly came to life. It was Simmons’ third time returning to the arena since forcing his way off the […]

Brooklyn Nets point forward Ben Simmons returned from his knee injury on Saturday night to face his old team the Philadelphia 76ers and he tied an NBA active player record. But it’s not necessarily a record that the Nets star should be proud of. According to StatMuse, With Ben Simmons’ zero point, nine rebound, five […]

PHILADELPHIA — While Joel Embiid’s meniscus injury may be the biggest issue at hand for the Philadelphia 76ers right now, the team is also dealing with health issues with the rest of its starters aside from Tyrese Maxey. Nick Nurse provided updates for Tobias Harris, Nico Batum and De’Anthony Melton as they try to return […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley was not able to finish Saturday night’s game versus the Brooklyn Nets at home neither on the floor nor at the bench after he was exiled to the locker room by a referee following a heated argument. Patrick Beverley was ejected and had to be held back while arguing with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (30-18) played the Brooklyn Nets (20-28) as they embarked further into Joel Embiid-less territory. The Sixers, faced with a ton of injuries, got run into the ground and suffered a blowout loss. The final score: 136-121. Let’s break down a woeful night for the Sixers. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 23 points, […]

Patrick Beverley is in the midst of his 12th NBA season. Given that impressive longevity, it’s safe to assume the Philadelphia 76ers guard knows exactly how starters for the All-Star Game are chosen. Then again, you’d also think a loudmouth competitor like Beverley would have an accurate grasp of the league-wide standings—especially when it comes […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with a displaced flap in the meniscus in his left knee, according to Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The Athletic. The superstar big man is considering surgery to address the injury, which has already sidelined him for multiple games. Charania and Vardon write that a displaced […]

Like a select few NBA players, Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley has used podcasting to voice out his thoughts on what goes on around the NBA. Beverley has certainly caught up with what is happening with his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers. Initially discussing LeBron James’ cryptic hourglass tweet earlier this week, Beverley later […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are not actively pursuing Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan ahead of next week’s NBA trade deadline, team sources not authorized to speak publicly told ClutchPoints. Recently, sources outside the Sixers organization shared that Philadelphia had an interest in DeRozan. It was said that the 76ers would be willing to offer a first-round […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons is probable for Saturday’s road matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons missed Wednesday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns after injuring his knee Monday vs. the Utah Jazz, his first game back from a three-month absence due to a back injury. Head coach Jacque Vaughn said the three-time All-Star was […]

The Brooklyn Nets are coming off a blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns at home on Wednesday and are looking to get themselves back on track when they head to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers in this Saturday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Nets-76ers […]

The Philadelphia 76ers superstar center, Joel Embiid, received criticism over his current knee injury. In fact, he even forced himself to play because of how much scrutiny he got for sitting out games. Now, LeBron James goes ballistic on the media and talking heads after Embiid’s injury only grew worse. Joel Embiid suffered a lateral […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers were more down on their luck than they ever were at any point this season, Tyrese Maxey swooped in with a masterful performance to rejuvenate the team’s spirits. Joel Embiid’s left meniscus injury, which will continue to sideline him, will be watched closely. It holds the Sixers’ season in the balance. […]

Tyrese Maxey proved that he deserved to be an All-Star once again. Without Joel Embiid, he was able to carry the Philadelphia 76ers to a narrow win over Lauri Markkanen’s Utah Jazz. They had a rough third quarter but he clutched up and stepped up for his squad. His insane 50-piece even got him to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ contending hopes are now in flux in the aftermath of the report that the team’s best player and reigning MVP, Joel Embiid, tore the meniscus in his left knee. But Tyrese Maxey is doing everything he can to hold the fort, putting up a performance on Thursday night against the Utah Jazz […]