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The Philadelphia 76ers will be entering their Monday night clash against the Denver Nuggets with added motivation. Not only have they dropped three of their past four games, but Joel Embiid will surely want to play to the best of his abilities with a matchup against fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokic, the player to whom […]

Sixers big man Joel Embiid has learned not to focus on winning the MVP award. Embiid is the current frontrunner to win the award after it looked very much like Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was on course for a third-straight MVP. Having thought about winning the award in previous seasons, Embiid chose to simply […]

As we enter the 24th week of the 2022-23 NBA regular season, the race to secure a place in the playoffs is becoming extremely intense. As the season nears its conclusion, some teams will advance to the postseason, while others will be eliminated. With most teams having only 6-8 games remaining, the battle to secure […]

Joel Embiid may finally be the MVP, becoming the first Philadelphia 76ers superstar to win the award since Allen Iverson. But the Sixers’ big man continues to claim that whichever way the vote falls, it won’t matter to him. Embiid currently leads Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo in an MVP race that is going to […]

When you think about it, it’s kind of silly. Lost in all the hoopla about whether or not Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic should win his third consecutive NBA MVP award — for any number of reasons — has been the reality that Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid may be the most deserving candidate of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are really starting to miss James Harden. After two straight losses, both in which their offense suffered mightily, the Sixers are starting to show how much they depend on him. Harden’s playmaking, shot-creating and overall leadership are huge for the Sixers. His skills have helped unlock the best version of Embiid, whose […]

A tough road trip for the Philadelphia 76ers (49-25) continued with a matchup against the Phoenix Suns (39-35). With both teams on the second night of a back-to-back, the Sixers came out lacking energy and lost 125-105. Let’s break down the Sixers’ loss to the Suns. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 28 points, 10 rebounds, […]

Joel Embiid’s case for NBA MVP continues to grow with every eye-popping performance he has. He gave Philadelphia 76ers fans another one of those performances Friday night, albeit in a loss to the Golden State Warriors. Embiid registered 46 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in the loss. It was his 12th 40-point game of […]

Joel Embiid has been dealing with a calf injury of late, but this did not stop him from dominating the Golden State Warriors on Friday night as the Philadelphia 76ers lost a tight one against the defending champs, 120-112. Embiid has popped up on the injury report again for Saturday’s contest against the Phoenix Suns, […]

James Harden was out of commission for the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night as the Sixers suffered a 120-112 loss against Stephen Curry and the defending champions Golden State Warriors. That was the second straight game Harden missed due to a lingering Achilles injury, so at this point, the fans have been asking: Is James […]

An epic heavyweight battle between two legit playoff teams will tip off for an interconference duel as the Philadelphia 76ers will go to war with the Phoenix Suns in The Valley. Join us for our NBA odds series where our 76ers-Suns prediction and pick will be revealed. In the midst of a second game in just […]

The New York Knicks find themselves in a rare position. Not only are the Knicks likely headed to the 2023 NBA playoffs, but New York is in a battle for seeding that could potentially allow the team to win its first postseason series in a decade. With seven games left in the regular season, the […]

A seven-game road winning streak has ended for the Philadelphia 76ers. They fell to the Golden State Warriors with James Harden sidelined in a tight game. Although it was a respectable performance, it was a game that was very well within reach for the Sixers. Joel Embiid did just about everything he could to get […]

The Philadelphia 76ers played a solid game against the Golden State Warriors but ultimately came up short. Joel Embiid dominated and Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey shot the ball well but the Sixers could not out-shoot Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole and the Warriors at Chase Center. Embiid was listed as questionable to play with calf […]

The Golden State Warriors got their final home stand of the regular season off with a bang on Friday, withstanding a monstrous effort from Joel Embiid to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 120-112 at Chase Center. Jordan Poole led the Warriors with 33 points, exploding for 19 points on just nine shots in the fourth quarter […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (49-24) started a three-game swing on the West Coast with a matchup against the Golden State Warriors (39-36). A tight game throughout, the Sixers came up just short in a super close contest, losing by a score of 120-112. Let’s break down the Sixers’ loss to the Warriors. Sixers player notes: Joel […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the midst of a road trip and will now face Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. The Sixers are vying for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. There is a huge question left to answer before the two teams tip off at 10:00 P.M EST: Is James Harden playing tonight […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing to face the Golden State Warriors in the second leg of a four-game stand away from home. The Sixers are looking to win their 50th game of the season. Ahead of the 10:00 P.M. EST tip-off, Philly fans everywhere have one big question on their minds: Is Joel Embiid playing tonight […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are soaring high and preparing to make another NBA title run. At 52-20, they hold a 2.5 game lead over the Boston Celtics for the top seed in the Eastern Conference and the best record in the NBA. The Bucks have been on an absolute tear lately, going 23-3 in their last […]

Friday’s NBA action will continue with our odds and pick series from this cross-conference matchup between two of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. The Philadelphia 76ers (49-23) will continue their road trip and visit the Golden State Warriors (38-36). Check out our NBA odds series for our 76ers-Warriors prediction and pick. The […]

Patrick Beverley has never been one to shy away from voicing his opinion. Whether it’s talking trash about another player or spewing stories about past teammates, Beverley is consistently one of the most talkative players in the NBA. He’s now apparently one of the reasons why Sixers star James Harden became the elite scorer that […]

Deandre Ayton has been MIA for the Phoenix Suns over their last two games. The 24-year-old has been dealing with a lingering hip injury that is now expected to force Ayton to spend even more time on the shelf. This is after the Suns confirmed the 6-foot-11 center’s injury status ahead of their back-to-back set […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a big one coming up on Friday night when they battle the defending champs Golden State Warriors. The bad news for the Sixers is that they could be extremely shorthanded when they visit the Dubs at the Chase Center. This is after both James Harden and Joel Embiid popped up on […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got a new winning streak started in a dominant win over the Chicago Bulls. Joel Embiid led a sensational offensive performance with James Harden sidelined. However, the good feelings after the win were clouded by a bizarre injury situation involving Embiid. After a remarkably dominant first half for Philly in which he had […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have inflicted an early blowout on the Chicago Bulls, the likes of which has been seen just once in the past 25 years. Heading into the matchup, which took place at Chicago’s United Center, the Sixers were sitting in third in the Eastern Conference with just 11 games to […]

The Chicago Bulls came into Wednesday’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers in dire need of a win. The Bulls were on a three-game winning streak, and they needed to keep their advantage against the Indiana Pacers, who were just two games behind them for the 10th and final Play-In spot in the East. Well, unfortunately […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (49-23) got another crack at the Chicago Bulls (34-38) in their place after being handed a loss on Monday. In the rematch without James Harden, the Sixers got out to a historically great start to a game and pummeled the Bulls with a final score of 116-91. Let’s break down the Sixers’ […]

DeMar DeRozan managed just 21 minutes of action on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Chicago Bulls star was forced to exit the game due to a quad injury, and it has now been revealed that he won’t be able to return to the game. The Bulls made the announcement on Twitter, stating that […]

The 2022-23 NBA MVP race is mostly just about two horses: Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. Fans, coaches, and players all have their own picks to win the award, and for Minnesota Timberwolves veteran point guard Mike Conley Jr., Embiid is on top of his list at […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls will face each other for the second time in three days. After losing in double overtime on Monday in Philadelphia, the Sixers will look to bounce back from a terrible performance and start a new winning streak in Chicago. Before the 8:00 P.M.EST tip-off, there was a question that […]

Evan Turner is not in the NBA anymore, but he came out with a take about what would happen if the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics match up in the NBA Playoffs. “I’m taking Celtics every single day, and twice on Sundays,” Evan Turner said. “I think, with this history I just think Boston […]

Is this Philadelphia 76ers team really different? It may be hard to believe after so many infuriating years, but yes, yes it is. This Sixers squad is inspiring championship hopes that are more legitimate than any post-Process team. With a record of 48-23, Philly has one of the five best records in the league and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers travel to the United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls in this Eastern Conference matchup. This game continues our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Bulls prediction and pick. The 76ers have a record of 48-23 and have already clinched a playoff spot. They have the third seed as of now, but […]

As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to make a playoff run, Joel Embiid is putting the finishing touches on a masterful season. Could it finally be the one that earns the Sixers star the MVP award? Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine thinks so. LaVine is the latest player to publicly support Embiid’s MVP case as he looks […]

Like in any sport, weird things are bound to happen in a course of a game. Just take Tim Duncan getting a technical for laughing on the bench for example. Referees tend to lose their patience eventually, especially if a player or coach is yelling in their ear for most of the game. But on […]

The NBA world is in mourning following the news of the death of New York Knicks legend Willis Reed. Among the many whose lives Reed had touched during his basketball career as a player and as a coach is current Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers. The Sixers sideline boss shared a heartfelt message about […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers’ eight-game winning streak is over after a brutal loss to the Chicago Bulls. The Sixers’ offense failed to launch in one of James Harden’s worst games and wasted strong efforts from Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and De’Anthony Melton. The Sixers slogged through a double-overtime contest to lose 109-105 in one […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers spoiled the chance to properly celebrate the 40th anniversary of their most recent title by losing to the Chicago Bulls. The Sixers offense looked stuck in mud despite 37 points from Joel Embiid and 22 points from Tyrese Maxey. One of the main reasons for the team’s failures was a […]

The Chicago Bulls stay hot, as they have successfully extended their win streak to three games following a thrilling double-overtime 109-105 win in the City of Brotherly Love over Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. That game had everything from incredible individual performances to heart-stopping plays in the clutch, sending Twitter into pandemonium. “DERRICK JONES […]