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Philadelphia 76ers fans will never get tired of booing Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons whenever he plays at Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers faithful made sure to remind him of that on Wednesday as the two teams meet again. As the Nets’ starting lineup was introduced, Sixers fans let Simmons hear it when his name was […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Nic Claxton has shown significant improvement over the course of this season, but there are a few who aren’t so impressed. Count Philadelphia 76ers forward Montrezl Harrell as one of those people who aren’t ready to count Claxton as a threat just yet. When Harrell was asked about Claxton’s impact on Brooklyn, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets are once again facing off in a nationally televised contest. Ben Simmons will once again return to Philly and face the Sixers, who will have Tyrese Maxey and James Harden playing this time around. But before this highly anticipated showdown, the question remains if the main superstar of the […]

Two Eastern Conference giants face off in Wednesday night’s slate of NBA games as the Brooklyn Nets (29-17) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (30-16). We continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Sixers prediction and pick. Since losing Kevin Durant in the lineup after being sidelined for an isolated MCL sprain of the right knee, the […]

CAMDEN, NJ — After sweeping their five-game road trip, the Philadelphia 76ers are preparing for another high-stakes matchup against Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. With Joel Embiid missing the Sixers’ previous game, everyone will be anticipating the possibility of him facing off against Simmons for the first time. Doc Rivers said that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have performed well this season. In fact, they currently sit as the second-best team in the Eastern Conference with a 30-16 win-loss record. Does that mean there’s nothing to fix or address here? Of course not. The Sixers can, in fact, try unloading a non-performing asset and getting under the luxury tax. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ identity is simple: let James Harden and Joel Embiid cook. After getting acquainted over the back half of last season and stumbling out of the gates to start this one, the Sixers’ stars no longer look like guys just taking turns. They are building a fantastic connection. Harden and Embiid have worked […]

The 2022-23 NBA season has officially hit its halfway mark, so fans have a general idea of who is a real contender. Teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers should be active in the market for players who can help in the playoffs. With the Feb. 9 trade deadline around the corner, the window to make […]

Week 14 of the 2022-23 NBA season is in the books, and we’ve seen some significant movement in the power rankings. The Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Phoenix Suns have made the biggest jump up the ranks. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have experienced the largest free fall. Overall, there has been a lot of movement […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are heading back home from the west coast with five new victories. The Sixers pulled off the most impressive win of their five-game road trip (and one of their best of the season) with a win over the Sacramento Kings despite Joel Embiid and James Harden sitting out. The Sixers came back […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (30-16) wrapped up their road trip against the Sacramento Kings (26-19). While Joel Embiid and James Harden sat out, the Sixers came back from a 21-point deficit to defeat the Kings by a score of 129-127. Philly is now in second place in the Eastern Conference. Let’s break down the Sixers Kings, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the best teams in the NBA over the last few weeks. The team has won eight of its last ten games and currently owns the third-best record in the Eastern Conference at 29-16. James Harden is a big reason for the Sixers’ excellent play as of late, as […]

One of the more intriguing matchups of the day will take place in the heart of Sacramento as the Philadelphia 76ers go to war against the red-hot Kings. It is time to check out our NBA odds series where our 76ers-Kings prediction and pick will be revealed. Embarking on their fifth and final road game, Philadelphia […]

The Philadelphia 76ers finish a six-game Western Conference road trip on Saturday night by facing the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Joel Embiid is listed as questionable on the injury report, still dealing with lingering effects of a left foot injury that has already cost him multiple games in January. The question is this: […]

James Harden missed a whole month of action back in November because of an injury on his right foot. It doesn’t sound like the Philadelphia 76ers superstar has re-injured the same foot, but it is clear that the Sixers are taking a very cautious approach to managing the same. James Harden injury status vs. Kings […]

Tyrese Maxey’s move to the bench has done pretty well so far for the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers have won their last four games and Maxey has looked more and more comfortable coming off the bench. One of the biggest helpers Maxey has in his new role is Shake Milton. The steady guard is used […]

Joel Embiid just cannot be stopped right now. The Philadelphia 76ers’ superstar big man is on a legendary scoring tear after making some tweaks to his game throughout the years and becoming less dependent on post-up plays. Instead, the Sixers star is attacking defenses more like a wing with face-up dribbles while still using his […]

There may not be a more physically-imposing, dominant presence in today’s NBA than Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid. Possessing such a rare combination of agility, soft touch, and shot creation ability (particularly in the midrange) for a guy his size, Embiid confounds opposing defenses like few others. And on Thursday night against the Portland […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (29-16) got their first look of the season at the Portland Trail Blazers (21-24) at the Moda Center in the fourth game of their road trip. The Sixers gave their fans that stayed up to watch a scare as they came too close for comfort from blowing a huge lead. They hung […]

The NBA is in full swing and Thursday night’s final scheduled matchup will feature the Portland Trail Blazers (21-23) hosting the visiting  Philadelphia 76ers (28-16). We continue our NBA odds series and assess our Sixers-Blazers prediction and pick. This game in the Moda Center will feature the first of the two match-ups between two teams […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been using Tyrese Maxey off the bench of late. What started out as an easing-in period as he made his way back from injury is now a full-blown tactic being employed by Sixers head coach Doc Rivers. Rivers initially stated that it was Maxey’s idea to utilize him off the bench […]

Rumors of the potential of Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden heading back to his old stomping grounds AKA the Houston Rockets have been around for some time now. Tim McMahon of ESPN, in a recent episode of his Howdy Partners podcast, tackled that idea and said that it’s that possible reunion that has led some […]

Hall of Fame center Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the NBA’s most iconic alumni. To the point where he amassed a number of awards and accolades in an era where even Michael Jordan’s dominance wasn’t enough to mask his unique talent. Following his retirement, the two-time Finals MVP has stayed close to the game, training […]

James Harden said the Philadelphia 76ers give him the “best chance” to win the NBA Finals, per NBA on ESPN. “Top, for sure. We had some really good teams in Oklahoma City, then that ’18 team in Houston,” Harden told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. “But this team is definitely the best chance I’ve had to win.” […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid started playing basketball late for someone who’s now a professional player. The Sixers star played soccer and volleyball as a child, but picked up basketball at the age of 15. Within four years, Embiid was a superstar center at the University of Kansas, averaging 11.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.6 […]

Despite having very few resources, the Philadelphia 76ers might be searching for bench improvements come the trade deadline. Keep in mind, however, that save for one 2029 first-round selection, they are restricted in what they may trade. In fact, they would probably be better off holding on to that pick for the time being. In […]

LOS ANGELES – If the Los Angeles Clippers are to have any hope of making a championship run this season, they’ll need everyone to pick up their play. Kawhi Leonard has picked up right where he left off before his ACL injury, and Sixers star Joel Embiid believes the best is yet to come. Leonard […]

Joel Embiid has already been one of the absolute best players in the NBA and is somehow getting even better. The Philadelphia 76ers’ big man just continues to light up opponents with ease. In his latest performance, he torched the Los Angeles Clippers to the tune of 41 points in a big victory for the Sixers. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (28-16) and the Los Angeles Clippers (23-23) squared off in LA. After picking up a win in Crypto.com Arena on Sunday against its purple-and-gold occupants, the Sixers won by a score of 120-108 as Joel Embiid and Kawhi Leonard each put on a show. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the […]

Los Angeles Clippers wing Paul George has missed the last five games with a hamstring injury. The last time he played was back on January 5th against the Nuggets, a contest the Clippers went on to lose by 31, 122-91. Los Angeles has done little more than tread water with George out, as it has […]

The January 17 fixture of the NBA will feature possible playoff teams climbing the ranks of their conferences. Tuesday night will feature the game between hosts Los Angeles Clippers (23-22) and the visiting Philadelphia 76ers (27-16). It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Sixers-Clippers prediction and pick. The Sixers are on a […]

Philadelphia 76ers rising star Tyrese Maxey has a newfound respect for Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James after they faced off each other on Sunday. The Sixers beat the Lakers, albeit just by one point 113-112. James gave Philly a really hard time, dropping a near triple-double of 35 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ current road trip has two big themes to it so far: close wins and clutch moments from Joel Embiid. The Sixers have defeated the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers. After hitting a game-winning jumper against the Jazz, he closed out the Lakers with some defense that was clutch but initially looked […]

For the second straight excruciating loss, the Los Angeles Lakers took umbrage with the officiating on a potentially game-winning play. On Thursday, LeBron James expressed displeasure with the refs’ performance in the Lakers’ double-overtime defeat to the Dallas Mavericks. (The NBA acknowledged LeBron was fouled on a last-second layup attempt, though stood by the non-call […]

For the second time in as many nights, the Philadelphia 76ers recorded a one-point road win. First against the Utah Jazz and then against the Los Angeles Lakers. As Joel Embiid and James Harden continue hitting a stride together, Doc Rivers is working on ways to surround them with the best combination of talent the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (27-16) faced the Los Angeles Lakers (19-24) on the second night of a road back-to-back. Following a wild win over the Utah Jazz yesterday night, the Sixers went down to the wire with the Lakers and pulled out another close win, this time by a score of 113-112. Let’s break down the […]

The careers of LeBron James and Michael Jordan will be juxtaposed forever. No matter where you stand on the King James vs. His Airness GOAT debate, the takes are always going to be hot and passionate. Adding more fuel to that discussion is Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers, with the Sixers bench boss saying […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will continue their road trip as they head to Southern California to face the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a 76ers-Lakers prediction and pick. The 76ers are coming off a thrilling 118-117 victory over the Utah Jazz last night. Ultimately, they won the game […]

The duo of James Harden and Joel Embiid is highly talented but still somewhat of a work in progress. Even as the Philadelphia 76ers’ two stars learn to play together, they are providing some exciting results. In the Sixers’ win over the Utah Jazz, they came together on the biggest play of the game to […]