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CAMDEN, N.J. — Kyle Lowry is on his way out of the star phase of his NBA career. The tank hasn’t emptied yet, though, and the 37-year-old’s next stop is with the Philadelphia 76ers. Whatever the six-time All-Star has left — at least for this season — he’s going to give to his hometown squad. […]

There’s no denying that scoring is up across the NBA in recent years. An emphasis on the 3-pointer, limiting defenders’ ability to hand-check, and increased pace have all pushed NBA scoring into the stratosphere. So, it makes sense that Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson think he would average 43 points per game in today’s NBA. […]

Basketball Hall of Famer and former Philadelphia 76ers superstar point guard Allen Iverson has revealed his all-time starting five and what a lineup it is. During a recent appearance on a podcast with another 2000s great Shaquille O’Neal, Iverson said that his team will have Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Los Angeles Lakers legends […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers dealt with a litany of injuries at the beginning of the All-Star break. Joel Embiid’s meniscus injury continues to be the most impactful one but a handful of other starters missed time, too. Fortunately, they should be ready to play again soon. Nick Nurse said that everyone besides Joel […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Patrick Beverley left some parting gifts for the Philadelphia 76ers after he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. Always one to sound off without any hesitation, Beverley had some interesting things to say about his former team on the Pat Bev Podcast. Beverley said that the biggest difference between the Bucks and […]

Tobias Harris is certainly one of the cornerstones for the Philadelphia 76ers today. The 6-foot-8 forward has helped the Sixers become a legitimate playoff contender over the years. Given Harris’ impact in the NBA, have you ever wondered how a guy like him lives? Well, wonder no more. This article features Tobias Harris’ $2.5 million […]

On Feb. 1, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey recorded a new career-high by scoring 51 points against the Utah Jazz. His dominant performance came shortly after the 76ers announced that Joel Embiid suffered a torn meniscus. With Embiid on the sideline, Nick Nurse will be relying heavily on Maxey to keep the team afloat. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are enjoying a strong 2023-2024 season, currently in 5th place in the Eastern Conference with a 32-22 record. However, the Sixers have one fatal flaw as currently constructed: Their second unit’s lack of offensive creation. Philly has commendable depth when it comes to wing defenders and shooters. However, the team is extremely […]

The NBA MVP race is in full swing. Up until February, the MVP race was neck and neck between Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic and Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid. Unfortunately, Embiid was disqualified from winning the award due to a new NBA policy. In early February, Embiid suffered a knee injury that required him to have […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game may have brought together the best players the league has to offer onto the same hardwood, but the game devolved into more of a showcase of their limitless three-point range rather than being a semi-competitive contest that the players took seriously. Even then, the players’ display of their incredible marksmanship […]

What was supposed to be a fun event that showcased one of the greatest college hoopers of all-time suddenly turned into a mess. During the NBA All-Star Saturday night festivities (which featured Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey had quite the event), Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and college sensation Sabrina Ionescu went head-to-head in […]

Mac McClung took home his second straight trophy in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night with a dazzling array of dunks in Indianapolis, but Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid wasn’t impressed. The 76ers center said on social media, “I’m a professional hater but I’m not hating when I say I could win the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a key move at the NBA Trade Deadline to help bolster their roster for a playoff push by bringing in veteran point guard Patrick Beverley in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. Beverley is reunited with head coach Doc Rivers whom he played for during his time with the Los Angeles […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey will participate in his first NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 18th. However, he has chosen to focus on action outside of the main event. Maxey made a bold Tyrese Haliburton-Indiana Pacers 3-Point contest prediction. The 76ers star had high praises for Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Maxey gave his predictions for the […]

A newfound emphasis on ball and player movement under first-year coach Nick Nurse helped drive the Philadelphia 76ers toward top-tier title contention before Joel Embiid tore his meniscus. The stagnant offense that defined the Sixers last season season left Philadelphia with Doc Rivers and James Harden, propelling Embiid to truly historic heights and Tyrese Maxey […]

At last week’s NBA trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers looked to improve their championship potential by adding key secondary pieces around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Due to Embiid’s recent meniscus injury, many around the league anticipated Daryl Morey and the Sixers’ front office targeting a big man. As a result, Chicago Bulls center Andre […]

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne dropped a bombshell on Valentine’s Day after they reported that the Golden State Warriors apparently made an “unsuccessful bid” to bring Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James to The Bay Area and pair him with Stephen Curry. The Philadelphia 76ers also reportedly tried their hand at acquiring James, but […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are at the 2024 NBA All-Star break, giving them a chance to get healthy and figure out more ways to win in Joel Embiid’s absence. But as is typical for him, Tyrese Maxey can’t stay away from the game. He’ll be in Indianapolis for the festivities, including his first All-Star […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (32-22) played the Miami Heat (30-25) in one last game before the All-Star break. The game was very close the whole way, with neither side obtaining a double-digit lead. In the end, the Sixers lost 109-104. Let’s break down the Sixers’ last game before the break. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 30 […]

In a Valentine’s Day bombshell dropped by Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, a couple of teams reportedly tried to make a run at Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James right before the 2024 NBA trade deadline, including the Philadelphia 76ers. The Golden State Warriors headlined the report as they made an “unsuccessful bid” […]

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand does not intend to pursue the Charlotte Hornets’ head of basketball operations opening, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brand has been named a lead candidate for the position in the wake of Mitch Kupchak moving into an advisory role with the Hornets. After the trade deadline, […]

In their best victory of the 2023-24 season, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road without Joel Embiid and three other starters. The Sixers mounted big leads and lost them here and there but held to secure their second straight win. Buddy Hield continued his outstanding start to his 76ers tenure with […]

There was no way the Philadelphia 76ers were going to stand pat at the trade deadline. With reigning MVP Joel Embiid out for an indefinite period due to a knee injury, the 76ers needed to make some moves to remain afloat in the tight Eastern Conference playoff race. But president of basketball operations Daryl Morey […]

Kyle Lowry is joining the Philadelphia 76ers for the rest of his 2023-24 season. The 37-year-old is the latest addition to a Sixers team looking to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference amid Joel Embiid’s recovery from a meniscus injury. Lowry officially joined the 76ers on Tuesday after it was rumored all throughout the final […]

Earlier this week, shockwaves were sent throughout the NBA landscape when it was announced that point guard Kyle Lowry would be signing with the Philadelphia 76ers for the remainder of the season. Lowry originally hails from Philadelphia and signed with the 76ers after reaching a buyout agreement with the Charlotte Hornets, the team he was […]

The Miami Heat are clawing their way through the Eastern Conference standings as they’ve been having an up and down season but they will look to continue their rise in the conference when they head out on the road to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in this Wednesday night showdown. This game will continue our […]

After years of trade rumors linking Buddy Hield and the Philadelphia 76ers, it turns out they were a great match after all. Hield has been vital in each of his first three games with the Sixers, the most recent of which was a thrilling victory on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With 24 points […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in what is probably going to go down as the single most impressive win of their season. Joel Embiid, Nico Batum, De’Anthony Melton and Robert Covington were ruled out heading into the game. Tobias Harris was ruled out prior to tip-off due to left hip impingement. The Cavs […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (32-21) faced the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-17) in their final road game before the All-Star break. In one of their very best Joel Embiid-less performances of the season, the Sixers held on and stole a win against one of the hottest teams in the NBA by a score of 123-121. Let’s break down […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers in their final road game before the All-Star break. Unfortunately for the already-understaffed Sixers, they could be down another starter. Tobias Harris may not be playing, as he was added to the NBA injury report in the hours leading up to the game. Harris is listed […]

Daryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers were one of the busier teams during the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Undoubtedly Philadelphia’s biggest move was acquiring sharp-shooting guard Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Marcus Morris Sr., Furkan Korkmaz, and three second-round picks. The 76ers later traded for Cam Payne from the Milwaukee Bucks […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Cavaliers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The 76ers are 31-21 this season, and they just ended a long losing streak with […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ricky Council IV had a feeling that he could make a big difference in the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Washington Wizards. On the second night of a back-to-back with loads of injuries ruling out key players, the Sixers needed whatever they could get from the undrafted rookie as he was thrust […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tyrese Maxey and Buddy Hield spent their first game as backcourt mates showing how easy they can make each other’s lives on the court. They combined for 51 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers over the Washington Wizards. Maxey, who was on the injury report for this game due to an illness, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and veteran point guard Kyle Lowry have agreed to a contract, and the hype video for Lowry’s homecoming is something else. Lowry, a Philadelphia native, attended Cardinal Dougherty High School and Villanova University in the ‘City of Brotherly Love’ before being drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2006. Now, Lowry is coming […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got a massive upgrade to their roster after the NBA trader deadline. The Charlotte Hornets and former Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry agreed on a contract buyout, allowing to him to sign with the Sixers. Thus, fans are excited about Lowry’s Philly journey and reunion with Nick Nurse. 76ers fans are ecstatic […]

After failing to move him at the NBA trade deadline, the Charlotte Hornets and veteran point guard Kyle Lowry have agreed to a contract buyout, as first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This buyout agreement paves the way for him to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. 🚨 Kyle Lowry has agreed on a contract buyout […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (31-21) took on the Washington Wizards (9-43) on the second night of a back-to-back. Fresh off of a loss the night before, the Sixers got some crucial performances from around the roster and won by a score of 119-113. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 28 points, […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers made four moves on the day of the 2024 NBA trade deadline, the most of any team, after making a huge trade at the start of the season. Team president of basketball operations Daryl Morey maintained views for the present and short-term future as he made moves at the 2024 […]