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The Philadelphia 76ers will travel to Southern California to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night at Crypyo. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a 76ers-Lakers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The 76ers lost 115-102 to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday at the Footprint Center. They trailed […]

The Philadelphia 76ers fumbled a decent start and lost in rough fashion to the Phoenix Suns. The Sixers got steamrolled in the second half in a mostly forgettable performance with hardly any redeemable values. The most enjoyable part of this game for Philly was probably Ricky Council IV trash-talking Kevin Durant in garbage time. Tyrese […]

Tyrese Maxey was far from his usual self in the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the Phoenix Suns. His off night created a snowballing effect that put the Sixers behind the Suns and left them unable to catch up, losing 115-102. With just six points on 3-13 shooting, Maxey had his lowest-scoring game of the season. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (38-31) faced the Phoenix Suns (40-29) to begin their final West Coast swing of the season. The Sixers flopped in the second half and lost 115-102 after keeping it together for much of the first half. Let’s break down the Sixers’ loss. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 6 points, 0 rebounds, 7 […]

After the Los Angeles Clippers locked Kawhi Leonard up to a long-term extension in January, the question arose – would Paul George be next? Immediately after Leonard’s deal, word broke that the Clippers were engaged in ongoing contract talks with George’s camp. The leaguewide consensus is that the two sides will get something done, but […]

PHILADELPHIA — Previously, as the Philadelphia 76ers tried to figure out how to win without Joel Embiid, Nick Nurse said that the team is aiming to “pick off” wins. The value in doing so goes beyond the obvious need to keep pushing for a playoff bid. Tyrese Maxey, promoted to the first option in the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers need a lot more firepower if they wish to make a deep playoff run with Joel Embiid. Sure, Tyrese Maxey has been balling his heart out while Coach Nick Nurse figures out a lot of schemes to keep his team afloat. But, production still needs to be higher if they want to […]

The Phoenix Suns hope to return to their winning ways at home as they continue falling down the Western Conference standings. They host the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, who continue to hold onto an Eastern Conference playoff spot despite Joel Embiid being out since February 5th. It is time to continue our NBA odds […]

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Lowry exacted his revenge against the Miami Heat by playing a big role in the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over them. He scored 16 points on 6-12 shooting, tallied four rebounds, two steals and an assist and made a plethora of plays that helped Philly notch a crucial victory. The Heat traded Lowry […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have endured quite a tough season; for the past one and a half months, they have been without Joel Embiid, while Tyrese Maxey has also missed his fair share of games after sustaining a concussion. But Maxey, pressed into action as the 76ers’ number one option with Embiid out, has more than […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (38-30) faced the Miami Heat (37-31) in a game that was pivotal for playoff seeding. With Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler out for the third time for this matchup this season, the Sixers played some of their best Embiid-less basketball and held on to win, 98-91. Let’s break down the latest Sixers-Heat […]

Kyle Lowry signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on the buyout market in February. Prior to joining the 76ers, though, Josh Hart recently said he tried to pitch the New York Knicks to Lowry, per James Herbert of CBS Sports. “Yeah, I texted his a*s,” Hart said of Lowry. “I told him, ‘Pull up.’ Told him, […]

Is Ben Simmons’ NBA career over? It’s a legitimate question to ask after the Brooklyn Nets shut him down for the second straight season due to a back injury. Following the 2023-24 campaign, the former No. 1 pick will have appeared in 57 of 254 possible games over the last three seasons. When on the […]

New Philadelphia 76ers center Kai Jones made a return to the NBA after an ugly exit from the Charlotte Hornets. After signing a 10-day contract with the Sixers and playing in two games for their G League affiliate, he shed some light on what happened between him and his former team. In an interview with […]

The Miami Heat are optimistic that Jimmy Butler can return to the floor Monday night for a clash with the Philadelphia 76ers after he was upgraded to questionable on Miami’s latest injury report, per Ira Winderman. Butler missed Sunday’s win over the Detroit Pistons due to a foot injury. The Heat barely survived against a […]

The Miami Heat are on the road to take on the Philadelphia 76ers Monday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-76ers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Heat are coming off a game Sunday with the Detroit Pistons where Bam Adebayo […]

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to hope that Joel Embiid will be able to make a return during the 2023-24 season. The reigning MVP is working toward it and making some progress in his recovery from his left meniscus injury. Nick Nurse mentioned previously that Embiid did see a doctor recently and has done some work […]

PHILADELPHIA — Even an elbow to the head can’t stop Tyrese Maxey. It might slow the Philadelphia 76ers star down, as it did when Charlotte Hornets rookie Brandon Miller got him in the nose, but Maxey is never one to go down easy. His efforts to not only stay in the game but play well […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (37-30) played the Charlotte Hornets (17-51) as they looked to snap a losing streak. The Sixers once again let the Hornets stick around for too long but won 109-98. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 30 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 8-20 FG shooting An elbow to […]

PHILADELPHIA — While there is not yet an official timetable for Joel Embiid’s return from his left meniscus injury, signs are pointing up for the Philadelphia 76ers superstar’s chances of returning during the 2023-24 season. Ahead of the Sixers’ Saturday matchup with the Charlotte Hornets, Nurse shared the latest information on Embiid’s recovery. “He did […]

NBA parlays are some of the most popular wagers available for sports bettors to gamble on, but are widely recognized as a losing bet overall. While bets against the spread are more profitable, they also expose gamblers to bad luck. However, there is a way to combine parlays and reduce the likelihood of backdoor covers […]

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 […]