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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 […]

Last offseason, there was a lot of discussion surrounding Zach LaVine and what his future with the Chicago Bulls looked like. Ultimately, the two sides agreed to a new five-year, $215 million max contract. Entering the second year of this massive contract this offseason, LaVine’s future is once again being brought up in trade discussions […]

For a while there, it seemed like 2018 NBA MVP James Harden was a lock to return to the Houston Rockets. Then rumors surfaced about Harden only using his history with the Rockets and their desperation to make the playoffs to drive up his price, and that he was expected to stay with the Philadelphia […]

Montrezl Harrell will continue his stay in the City of Brotherly Love after all. That’s after he and the Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly agreed on a new deal that will have the former NBA Sixth Man of the Year for at least one more season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Montrezl Harrell had previously […]

The Philadelphia 76ers slate of Summer League continued with a matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Sixers’ final contest of their Salt Lake City exhibition games was a fascinating one. The Sixers got their record in the SLC round robin to 1-1 after defeating the Utah Jazz yesterday. The Thunder roster includes Rookie of […]

Damian Lillard wants to go to the Miami Heat. But ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is not ruling out the Philadelphia 76ers in a deal for Lillard. Via ESPN’s “Get Up”: “(76ers general manager) Daryl Morey has something up his sleeve,” Windhorst said. “He is a very competent, very strategic executive. Don’t make an assumption that he […]

The 2023 offseason continues for the Philadelphia 76ers as they also readied themselves for another Summer League contest. It was reported that the Sixers are signing Mo Bamba to a one-year deal less than an hour before they tipped off against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. After losing their Summer League opener to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason has been focused mostly on James Harden’s trade request and how the team will react. In the meantime, they are looking to replenish depth. Their latest signing, 25-year-old center Mo Bamba, will serve as a backup for Joel Embiid. Bamba is signing a one-year deal with the Sixers, according to Adrian […]

James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers opted into his contract and has requested a trade, and there are many reports that the Los Angeles Clippers are Harden’s preferred destination. We now have betting odds for Harden’s next team if it is not the 76ers. Let’s get to the teams who are expected to be contenders […]

Tobias Harris of the Philadelphia 76ers made some waves recently when he addressed trade rumors by saying that “casual Sixers fans, they’ll trade me for a Crumbl Cookie,” and his general manager Daryl Morey responded by posting a playful tweet on Monday. “@tobias31 had to check out the first @CrumblCookies store. Don’t worry Tobias, no […]

The needle hasn’t really moved for the Philadelphia 76ers since James Harden made his trade demand. It seems that the Sixers have done what they can to find a viable deal for the former league MVP, but at this point, it is clear that nothing has materialized. The Los Angeles Clippers are a team that […]

Through Independence Day, the Philadelphia 76ers’ lone veteran addition in 2023 NBA free agency is Patrick Beverley. Yet another former player for the Houston Rockets, the 34-year-old point guard has the tenacity that Philly will appreciate and brings a blend of playoff experience and point-of-attack defense to the table for the Sixers. Beverley said on […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a James Harden situation. The team and its star guard are in a standoff as Harden wants to be traded while the Sixers aren’t super eager to move him. But in the meantime, Harden is enjoying his summer with some of his Philly teammates. He was seen partying with them and […]