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The Philadelphia 76ers have cooled off a bit following a scorching start to the 2023-24 NBA season. After beginning the campaign with an 8-1 record, the Sixers have lost four of their last six outings. Despite the cold streak, it’s still great to see the Sixers play with a renewed sense of energy, despite what […]

The Chicago Bulls could be entering a rebuild as they are looking to trade away star guard Zach LaVine. With LaVine on the block, star forward DeMar DeRozan’s name has landed in trade rumors as well. DeRozan is a 34-year-old forward in the final year of his deal, with no contract extension close. Chicago should entertain […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves welcomed a familiar face back on Wednesday night as Patrick Beverley returned, this time as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Pat Bev was a beloved figure by the fans in Minny and helped the team make the playoffs in 2021-22, ultimately going viral for his epic celebration after they clinched. Following […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves moved to 7-0 at home this season after a convincing 112-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers sans Joel Embiid. Anthony Edwards led the way for the Timberwolves with a game-high 31 points on 50% shooting, Karl-Anthony Towns poured in 23 points of his own and the defense struck again. Holding the Sixers […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were in a tough spot taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road on the second night of a back-to-back. Joel Embiid being ruled out due to hip soreness put them in an even bigger bind. Nick Nurse made a surprise choice for his replacement in the Sixers’ starting lineup: Marcus Morris […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (10-5) faced the Minnesota Timberwolves (11-3) as Joel Embiid missed his first game of the season. The Sixers once again stumbled out of the gates but eventually pulled it together and gave the Western Conference’s top squad a good fight in a losing effort. The final score: 112-99. Let’s break down the […]

It’s safe to say the Chicago Bulls will move Zach LaVine first if they finally decide to blow up a team that’s been going nowhere fast for the better part of two seasons. Should that long-awaited ultimately come to pass, don’t be surprised if Alex Caruso is the next impact player on his way out […]

The Philadelphia 76ers recently lost an in-season tournament game in overtime to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night and now face a tough task of having to play one of the league’s best defensive teams in the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. To make matters even worse for the Sixers, they will be without reigning […]

The Philadelphia 76ers head out west to take on the surging Minnesota Timberwolves for a Wednesday night showdown between two of the league’s best so far this year. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a 76ers-Timberwolves prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers squandered their chance to win the first NBA In-Season Tournament by losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers in demoralizing fashion. While the Cavs are a talented team even with the absence of Donovan Mitchell and two other key rotation players, the Sixers met them with little resistance to start the game […]

Soon after he left the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden infamously said that he isn’t a system player, but rather he is “the” system on offense. Harden blamed the Sixers for pigeonholing him on offense and limiting his abilities as a former MVP alongside reigning MVP Joel Embiid and rising star Tyrese […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Sixers’ final Group Play game of the NBA In-Season Tournament on Tuesday night. Needing a win to keep their hopes for Las Vegas alive, the Sixers stumbled into overtime after a terrible first half and ended up losing by a final score of 122-119. The […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (10-4) faced the Cleveland Cavaliers (8-6) in their final Group Play game of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Needing a win to keep their hopes for Las Vegas alive, the Sixers stumbled into overtime after a terrible first half and lost by a final score of 122-119. Let’s break down the Sixers’ final […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have come out the gates storming this season. They are currently 10-3 and behind only the 11-3 Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference standings. They had to navigate the James Harden drama at the beginning of the season and Harden did not suit up at all for the team this year before […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have gotten off to a strong start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Sixers currently sit at 10-3 on the campaign, and Embiid has looked the part of the MVP that he was a season ago, putting up monster numbers on a seemingly nightly basis to help the team […]

The Philadelphia 76ers won’t be without Kelly Oubre Jr. for much longer. The Sixers released a statement on the veteran forward’s ongoing recovery from a broken rib he sustained in a hit-and-run, noting Oubre participated in Monday’s shootaround and will be re-evaluated by team doctors at some point next week. “Kelly Oubre Jr. continues to […]

The NBA season heats up with an in-season tournament matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers. Our NBA odds series continues with a Cavaliers-76ers prediction and pick. As they have finally gotten close to a fully healthy roster, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the hotter teams in the league over the past […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers will still be without Kelly Oubre Jr. for a little while as he continues to recover from injuries he sustained when he was hit by a car last weekend. But the good news is that the Sixers forward continues to make progress. Oubre was at the Sixers’ Monday afternoon […]

The NBA In-Season Tournament has given meaning to the early portion of the NBA schedule. Perhaps some teams do not necessarily care about competing in this tournament, but the new energy and atmosphere created by this tournament has given purpose to many of those in the middle of the pack. This has created a shakeup […]

The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves on another winning streak after taking down the Brooklyn Nets. The Sixers have already notched double-digit wins and reincorporated Nicolas Batum seamlessly. Joel Embiid posted 32 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists. Tyrese Maxey finished his night with 25 points and 10 assists. De’Anthony Melton had 21 points, five rebounds […]

BROOKLYN, NY — The dribble handoff has been one of the biggest methods of choice for Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey as the Philadelphia 76ers stars learn to punish defenses together. Maxey taking on a larger role has given him chances to grow with Embiid. They showed their development as a tandem in the Sixers’ […]

BROOKLYN, NY — On the court, the start of Nicolas Batum’s tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers has been great. The veteran forward has played very well and earned praise for his well-rounded, highly intelligent game. Unfortunately, he has already had to miss five of his first 10 games with the Sixers due to a personal […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (10-3) completed their quick road trip with an afternoon matchup with the Brooklyn Nets (6-7). The Sixers rode a dominant second half to victory with a final score of 121-99. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Nets. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 32 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, 11-24 FG […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ losing streak is over after picking up a huge win over the Atlanta Hawks. Needing a win to stay alive in the NBA In-Season Tournament, the Sixers ran away with one against Trae Young and company. Joel Embiid led the way with 32 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Tobias Harris scored […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Atlanta Hawks in a game with major In-Season Tournament implications. Joel Embiid was great and Tyrese Maxey had a brutal start but still contributed to the victory. The reason he was able to do so was partly because of Nick Nurse skewing from his typical rotation plans. Nurse threw a […]

Joel Embiid has always been one of the most hilariously expressive players in the entire association. He relishes ruffling the feathers of opposition fans, and on Friday night, in an away game against the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA In-Season Tournament, the Philadelphia 76ers star had an opportunity to rub some salt on Hawks’ fans […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (9-3) got back into NBA In-Season Tournament action against the Atlanta Hawks (6-6). Each IST game for the Sixers is a must-win now after dropping a Group Play game to the Indiana Pacers. Tonight, in a back-and-forth game, they ended up on top with a final score of 126-116 to snap a […]

The season is once again going south for the Chicago Bulls. If the team does not right the ship anytime soon, the Bulls could be well on their way to a massive fire sale of assets later in the season. One player that a boatload of teams — which include the Heat, Bucks, Lakers, Warriors, […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers will play their third game of the NBA In-Season Tournament as they face the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. After suffering their first IST loss, the Sixers are looking to bounce back. There is a chance that they have to play without their superstar big man, though. Embiid […]

It has now been over two weeks since the Philadelphia 76ers moved on from James Harden, sending him to the Los Angeles Clippers. Daryl Morey made some very questionable moves this offseason but now has a roster that might be a bit too deep to incorporate everyone who could give them decent minutes into a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will travel to Georgia to face the Atlanta Hawks. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a 76ers-Hawks prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The 76ers lost 117-107 to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Initially, they fell behind 37-22 after the first quarter. But they battled back […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have gotten off to a strong start to the 2023-24 NBA season. Although the team recently dropped two straight games, the Sixers preceded that rough patch by winning eight games in a row, and Embiid has looked just as dominant, if not more so, as he did in his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on their first multi-game losing streak of the season after losing to the Boston Celtics on the second night of a back-to-back. Losing such games is understandable but it underscores the importance of winning the night before. The Sixers were in both games but fell to Boston despite absences from Jaylen […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have lost their second straight game after falling to the Boston Celtics. The game being the second one of a back-to-back be darned, the Sixers losing the way they did was disconcerting against a Boston team without Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey were not on […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night with a chance to bolster their claim as the best team in the league, or at least, the Eastern Conference, with the two powerhouses boasting an 8-2 record entering the contest. In the end, the Sixers did not have the two-way firepower […]

The Boston Celtics were without two All-Stars on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Yet, in an impressive demonstration of talent, Jayson Tatum and co. went on to defeat the Sixers on the road 117-107. Tatum unsurprisingly led the way with 29 points, as he had to overcome the absences of Jaylen Brown and Kristaps […]

Boston Celtics center Al Horford is 37 years old, making him one of the oldest guys in the NBA. However, you’re never too old to poke some fun at rivals, as Horford did just that during a 117-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics, who were without All-Stars Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, still […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse fully supports Sixers guard Kelly Oubre, Jr. amid the latter’s  hit-and-run incident. Kelly Oubre, Jr. was the pedestrian who was struck by a silver vehicle as it turned right onto Hicks Street this past weekend. The driver’s side mirror hit Oubre on the chest before speeding off, per The […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers faced a tough matchup against the Boston Celtics on the second leg of a back-to-back. Needing to get fresh legs into the game, Nick Nurse turned to Jaden Springer, who wasn’t enough to help the Sixers get the win but did have an individually great performance. When he was on […]