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Since James Harden opted into his contract and requested a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers, it has been known that his desired destination is the Los Angeles Clippers, however, the latest reports indicate that the Clippers might not be as interested in making that happen. “There’s only really one team that he wants to go […]

2023 NBA Summer League has come and gone for the Philadelphia 76ers. During the exhibition games, the Sixers rolled out an interesting roster that played some fun basketball and blew some big leads here and there. They went just 3-5 between the Salt Lake City round robin and Las Vegas tournament but put on a […]

Doc Rivers remains jobless after his departure from the Philadelphia 76ers, but that might not be the case for long. The veteran head coach has been linked with a a new job, but while it’s related to the NBA, it’s not on the coaching front. Instead, he is reportedly being considered to join Mike Breen […]

Make no mistake about it. While it may seem that the James Harden trade buzz had died down a bit, the fact of the matter is that the former league MVP is still on his way out of the Philadelphia 76ers — or at least this is what Harden himself believes. NBA insider Shams Charania […]

Once thought to be the next dominant big man in the NBA, things did not pan out well for Jahlil Okafor after being drafted third overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2015. While he put together a really solid rookie season, Okafor’s production immediately declined following some off the court issues. He then suffered some […]

Philadelphia Sixers star James Harden is no stranger to how trade negotiations tend to go, but this may be his bumpiest path to a new destination yet. Unlike Harden’s previous teams, the Sixers seemingly have no interest in going into a full rebuild, which could limit the type of assets the team is willing to […]

Does Joel Embiid want to leave the Philadelphia 76ers? That’s the raging question running through every Sixers fan’s heads after the star’s… telling comments. While Embiid is a joke-y guy and loves to troll, there’s also the real possibility of him possibly feeling some type of way after all the losing seasons. Of course, fans […]

Although athletes trolling is quite typical during the year, it can get a bit out of hand during the NBA offseason. Cryptic posts leave unsuspecting fans in suspense and needlessly amp up stress levels. Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid is a leading culprit. Though, the reigning MVP and Sixers’ superstar’s latest alleged trolling is just plain […]

Joel Embiid just won an NBA MVP award in the 2022-23 season, but that’s not enough to fill the void on his resume. The Philadelphia 76ers big man is still chasing an NBA title, and that desire can be detected in the words he said in an interview on stage with Maverick Carter during last […]

Nikola Jokic’s epic postseason run to the Denver Nuggets’ first championship in franchise history and a Finals MVP award should’ve closed the book on who’s better between he and Joel Embiid. As Summer League comes to a close and NBA dog days of August loom, though, the seemingly endless debate about basketball’s best big men […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to make a big splash in the upcoming NBA season. One way they can do that is by trading for Toronto Raptors star forward Pascal Siakam. Siakam is a versatile player who can score, rebound, and defend at a high level, making him an attractive target for many teams. In […]

It’s been over two weeks since Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden requested a trade after opting into his $35.6 million player option. The Sixers are very aware that The Beard wants out, but it appears there’s been little progression in any deal getting done. Speaking Friday about the Harden situation, Woj explained how Daryl Morey’s […]

It should go without saying, but being a coach is extremely stressful. Yes, even in the NBA, where players have more power than in any other sport, manning the sidelines can take years off your life. Former Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers is not taking for granted the free time he has to just […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently in the midst of trying to trade James Harden. However, similar to the trade talks involving the Portland Trailblazers and Damian Lillard, it doesn’t sound like a deal will be happening anytime soon for the Sixers, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. "[Daryl Morey's] asking price is exorbitant. Teams are not engaging […]

One team that should play a huge role in how the 2023-24 season shakes up is the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors, at the moment, are caught in between two minds. They are trying to remain competitive next season, all the while developing some of their prized youngsters, such as Scottie Barnes. Nevertheless, there remains a […]

Philadelphia 76ers star guard James Harden asked the Sixers for a trade out of Philadelphia back in late June. More than two weeks removed from Harden’s trade request, though, and the Sixers have yet to grant Harden his wish. Maybe part of the reason why he’s still a Sixers is that the trade market for […]

In late June, Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden opted into his player option and subsequently requested a trade out of Philadelphia. At that time, the consensus belief was that Harden would be playing for a different team next season, especially considering he laid an egg in Game 7 of the Sixers’ second-round series against the […]

Tyrese Maxey is set to have a huge first season under Nick Nurse. The Philadelphia 76ers’ young guard has gotten better each season and now will be paired with one of the more innovative head coaches in basketball. The Sixers hired Nurse mostly because they like his vision for building around Joel Embiid but his […]

Nick Nurse loves to field dominant big men on his rosters. The new Philadelphia 76ers coach will now get that chance again as he works with Joel Embiid. However, The Process is not the only center he could be working with. All eyes are on Gonzaga basketball’s Filip Petrusev as he transitions into a permanent […]

Mo Bamba of the Philadelphia 76ers is speaking out about his time in Los Angeles. The tall, easy-going former college and Orlando Magic star has a lot to say about his plans for thriving in the ‘City of Brotherly Love.’ Bamba has high hopes for playing alongside Joel Embiid. The Sixers added Bamba for depth […]

The Philadelphia 76ers currently sit on the outskirts of the Damian Lillard trade situation. He wants to go to the Miami Heat, but the Portland Trail Blazers want a return package better than what they can offer. By all accounts, the Sixers have just a small chance of getting into the deal zone. Tyrese Maxey […]

Back in late June, Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden opted into his player option and subsequently requested a trade out of Philadelphia. Two weeks have passed since his request, and Harden still remains a member of the Sixers organization. But Harden’s trade request to the Sixers recently got important updates from two high-profile NBA reporters. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got a win in their first Las Vegas Summer League game, defeating the New York Knicks thanks to a huge game from Jaden Springer. They carried that energy into their matchup with the Dallas Mavericks, who boasted 12th overall pick Dereck Lively II. Before tip-off in the desert, the Sixers introduced their […]

Patrick Beverley had his first press conference with the Philadelphia 76ers, and it was revealed that he will wear No. 22 for the team, but he said he wanted to wear No. 21, which of course is Joel Embiid’s number. “I promise I wanted 21,” Patrick Beverley said with the media. “Unfortunately, the reigning MVP.” […]

CAMDEN, NJ — Mo Bamba is the latest center brought in by the Philadelphia 76ers to back up Joel Embiid. The 25-year-old big man joins Paul Reed and Montrezl Harrell on the Sixers roster as they jostle for minutes off the bench. Bamba, a native of Harlem, New York, became a Sixers fan during his […]

After a stellar college basketball career, Mo Bamba has had a difficult time trying to adjust to the NBA, with injuries being one of the biggest culprits. Although a stint with the Los Angeles Lakers saw him make the postseason for the first time, Bamba was hardly a factor. As a result, it wasn’t surprising […]

CAMDEN, NJ — Patrick Beverley joined the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency with the hopes of helping the team accomplish something special. The Sixers hope that his experience and skill set will benefit them as he joins his sixth NBA team. After spending last season with the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls, Beverley signed […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently working to find a way to trade James Harden after a rocky season-and-a-half stint with the team. There have been tons of rumors swirling around Harden’s status, but it’s clear that one of their newest players in Patrick Beverley doesn’t want to see Harden leave anytime soon. Beverley and Harden […]

The NBA Summer League is in full swing in Las Vegas as the Philadelphia 76ers face off with the Dallas Mavericks. It is time to continue our NBA Summer League Odds series with a 76ers-Mavericks prediction, pick, and how-to watch The 76ers won their first game in Vegas over the Knicks. It was a 110-101 […]

Joel Embiid couldn’t help but be “disappointed” over James Harden’s trade request from the Philadelphia 76ers, though he emphasized he understands the business side of the NBA. He also shared his hope that a potential resolution with The Beard is still possible. Harden decided to pick up his $35.6 million player option with the Sixers, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had an important decision to make regarding Paul Reed. The restricted free agent center was offered a 3-year, $23 million contract by the Utah Jazz. Since Reed is an RFA, the Sixers had the option of matching the offer given by the Jazz. Now, they’ve officially decided to match the Utah offer, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made their two free agency signings official by announcing the additions of Patrick Beverley and Mo Bamba. Both players were signed to one-year minimum deals and will provide depth for a Sixers team that has lost numerous free agents. Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey tweeted at each player along with […]

At the trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers only made one trade, netting Jalen McDaniels and dealing Matisse Thybulle while exchanging one good second-round pick (the 34th selection in the 2023 NBA Draft) for a pair of future picks. The trade also put the Sixers below the luxury tax threshold, allowing them to dodge that tax […]

The Philadelphia 76ers opened up their NBA 2k24 Summer League slate of games against the New York Knicks. After a decent showing in Salt Lake City, the summer Sixers now have a championship to play for and looked to get off to a strong start. But Sixers fans are mostly preoccupied with free agency, as […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed signed a three-year, $23 million offer sheet with the Utah Jazz on Saturday, his agent Ron Shade of Octagon Basketball confirmed to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The restricted free agent signed the offer sheet on Saturday morning. The Sixers will now have until just before midnight on Sunday to match the […]

Heading into the 2022-23 NBA season, plenty of folks thought that Joel Embiid, James Harden, and the Philadelphia 76ers would finally take that next step after years of postseason shortcomings and establish themselves as legitimate NBA title contenders. But fast forward to the current day, and it’s evident that the Sixers fell very short of these […]

Although James Harden’s future with the Philadelphia 76ers is in serious doubt, general manager Daryl Morey and the front office appear determined to keep the rest of the Sixers’ core and even some valuable role players like Paul Reed. The 2020 second-round pick played sparing but key minutes most of the year and stepped up […]

The Philadelphia 76ers could be viewed as one of the early winners in 2023 NBA free agency, even though the Sixers have only made a few small signings. The best move by the Sixers in 2023 NBA free agency was the decision not to give James Harden a lucrative long-term contract extension. Once it became […]

NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has turned into the league’s best showcase through the years, as the event welcomes in a new generation of talent who recently heard their names called during the NBA Draft. While the rookie dominate the attention, as this will certainly be the case this year with the likes of […]