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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid continues to cement his status as one of the greatest players ever in Sixers history, breaking and setting new records every opportunity he gets. On Tuesday against the Washington Wizards, Embiid dropped 48 points on top of 11 rebounds, three steals and three blocks. It is now his sixth 40-point […]

In the second game of their current four-game road trip, the Philadelphia 76ers (20-13) faced the Washington Wizards (14-21). The Sixers, once again, went down early in the game and made a strong second-half effort. This time, they couldn’t secure the win. Their winning streak ends at eight games by a score of 116-111. Let’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers own the longest winning streak in the NBA right now. But even their current on-court success hasn’t stemmed the tide on James Harden-Houston Rockets rumors running rampant. While Harden’s alleged infatuation with a Rockets reunion is coming to light just recently, it has apparently loomed large over the Sixers and several league […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been rocked with James Harden rumors speculating on a potential return to the Houston Rockets this offseason. Could Dwyane Wade – a man who never played for the Sixers – be one of the biggest arguments for Harden to stay? The reasons for James Harden’s rumored desire to return to H-Town […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (20-12) visit the Washington Wizards (13-21) on Tuesday night. Action tips off at 7:10 pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Wizards prediction and pick. After defeating the Knicks on Christmas Day, Philadelphia has won eight in a row to bump them up to fifth place in the […]

James Harden’s rumored interest in going back to the Houston Rockets is apparently nothing new at all. The Brooklyn Nets already had an inkling about it even before they sent the former NBA MVP to the Philadelphia 76ers via a trade back in February 2022, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. While Harden was frustrated […]

Amid rumors that James Harden is seriously considering returning to the Houston Rockets should he decide against a new deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, it is worth noting that Houston itself hasn’t really shut down the reports or rule out the possibility. Apparently, the Rockets have a reason for doing so. While getting back an […]

The news that Philadelphia 76ers fans have been waiting for is here. Tyrese Maxey’s return from a foot injury has been a long time coming and now the Sixers finally have a date for when the star guard could return to the lineup. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Maxey could be back in […]

Well, ain’t that surprising? A couple of years after requesting a trade, James Harden is reportedly considering a return to the Houston Rockets in free agency. The rumblings began last week, with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski then blowing it up on Christmas. It’s certainly an intriguing idea, bringing back the former hero of the franchise for one […]

Worried about James Harden leaving the Philadelphia 76ers for the Houston Rockets this offseason following a report on Christmas suggesting he might? Don’t! Just don’t do it. The future for the Sixers guard is currently up in the air but stressing over him leaving Philadelphia for Houston isn’t worth the energy right now. Yes, Harden […]

James Harden is considering a move back to the Houston Rockets in free agency — at least according to NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar was asked to comment on these shocking rumors, and Harden had a pretty strong response to the whispers. Right before the Sixers’ Christmas Day win over […]

The New York Knicks took one to the chin against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first game of the NBA’s Christmas Day slate. Just a few weeks prior, they reportedly considered taking one of the Sixers’ key players: Tobias Harris. The Knicks were said to be internally discussing a potential trade to acquire the 6’8″ […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are still hot. After going undefeated in a seven-game homestand, the Sixers wandered into the Big Apple and extended their win streak to eight games by taking down the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Christmas Day, 119-112. Most of the credit for that Philly win goes to the superstar […]

Joel Embiid was the star of the show for the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas day as they took down the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden, 119-112. The Sixers’ superstar big man went off for 35 points on 12-of-22 shooting, en route to setting a new franchise record for Philly. Sunday’s effort marked Embiid’s […]

Since his return to action from a month-long absence, James Harden has not lost. The Philadelphia 76ers have won eight straight and Harden is a huge reason why. The Sixers’ Christmas win over the New York Knicks was the latest example of both him and Philly not saying die, leading to another comeback to win. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers gifted their fans with a big win on Christmas Day against the New York Knicks. With a 119-112 win, the Sixers won their eighth consecutive game. Joel Embiid and James Haren came through with big-time performances. Embiid came away with 35 points on 12-22 shooting but it still wasn’t a typically dominant […]

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a bomb all over the Philadelphia 76ers’ Christmas by reporting James Harden’s supposed interest in a potential Houston Rockets reunion in the offseason if things don’t work out in Philly. The report dropped shortly before the Sixers played the New York Knicks to tip off the NBA’s Christmas festivities, and Harden […]

The New York Knicks got off to a great start against the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas Day, but the Madison Square Garden faithful went home with lumps of coal thanks to a fourth-quarter collapse that saw the Knicks score just 16 points in the final frame. Knicks star Jalen Brunson also suffered an apparent hip injury […]

Christmas went from bad to worse for Jalen Brunson late in the New York Knicks’ 119-112 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He left the game for good with 4:42 left in the fourth quarter and quickly headed to the locker room, dealing with a right hip issue that had been bothering him for most of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers traveled to Madson Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks. The Sixers pushed their winning streak to a whopping eight games in another come-from-behind effort. They made Christmas in Philadelphia much happier with a 119-112 win over the Knicks. Before returning to our families for the rest of the holiday […]

Rumors are swirling about James Harden and his reported openness to a potential return to the Houston Rockets. While the news itself on the Philadelphia 76ers guard is surprising, what’s not surprising is the outpouring of reactions on Twitter over the possibility. A few Sixers reporters weighed in on the Woj bomb dropping before the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks are set to kick off the NBA’s slate of Christmas games. The two teams have faced off 12 times, more than any other two teams, but haven’t seen each other too much on Xmas in recent years. The Sixers have won seven of those games and will look […]

Earlier this week, a report revealed that Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is considering returning to the Houston Rockets. It was a surprising development for many, but there were some that doubted the validity of this rumor. Now, the NBA’s most well-known reporter, Adrian Wojnarowski, confirmed these rumors. ESPN Sources: All-Star guard James Harden is […]

The Los Angeles Clippers felt the full wrath of the Philadelphia 76ers’ superstar duo of Joel Embiid and James Harden. Embiid exploded for 44 points in the 119-114 win, while Harden dished out a mind-blowing career-high 21 assists on the evening. The Clippers, who had strong performances from both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, simply […]

James Harden put on a show for the basketball world on Thursday night as he dished out a mind-numbing 21 dimes in a 119-114 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Philadelphia 76ers had one of the best performances of his career — at least from a playmaking standpoint — as he set a new […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid and James Harden are clicking. During their time together with the Philadelphia 76ers, both stars have shown the ability to shine independently. Recently, though, the Sixers stars are combining their powers to become a frightening pick-and-roll tandem that is leading the team to wins. In the Sixers’ win over the Los […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are back on the NBA’s Christmas Day docket. Their plans for Noel feature a matinee at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. The Sixers and Knicks will play their second of four matchups this season and kick off a five-game slate of Christmas games. The Sixers, unlike the Knicks, are not […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will travel to the “World’s Most Famous Arena” as they face the New York Knicks on Christmas Day. It’s time to examine our NBA Christmas odds series with a 76ers-Knicks prediction and pick. The 76ers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 119-114 on Friday at Wells Fargo Center. Joel Embiid had a monster […]

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden has always been known as a playmaker. But in recent games, the Philadelphia 76ers’ floor general is really showing a knack for setting up his teammates. In the Sixers’ 119-104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Harden didn’t shoot his best from the field but was in his bag as a […]

PHILADELPHIA — Seven games in a row now, the Philadelphia 76ers have come out on top. Their most recent victory against the LA Clippers was one of the more gutsy wins of the season. The Sixers clawed back from a 20-point deficit as Joel Embiid and James Harden shined in the 119-104 win. A halftime, […]

Joel Embiid has been on a tear this season and on Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers, he put up 44 points in a game that saw the Sixers down 20 points only to rally back to win 119-114 at home. His 40+ point game now ties Wilt Chamberlain for the second-most 40-point games in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers continued to flourish on Friday night, winning their seventh game in a row as they beat Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers at home, 119-114. In the process, James Harden absolutely balled out and matched an epic franchise record with an insane stat line of 20 points, 21 assists, and 11 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (19-12) wrapped up their successful home stand with a matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers (19-15). The Sixers struggled against a high-caliber team but came all the way back thanks to another Joel Embiid masterclass and a historic James Harden performance, winning their seventh consecutive game by a score of 119-114. Let’s […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey received a pivotal injury update from head coach Doc Rivers ahead of their Christmas Day game against the New York Knicks, per Sam DiGiovanni. “I don’t have a lot of confidence in that,” Rivers said in reference to Maxey’s possible Christmas Day return. “But he’s close… he’s making great progress.” […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and their fans love Tyrese Maxey. The young guard is beloved for his upbeat energy and unwavering positivity. He works extremely hard at his craft for the Sixers and is also very charitable in the Philadelphia community. His good deeds have earned him some new hardware. The NBA announced that Maxey is the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will travel to the “City of Brotherly Love” to square off with the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-76ers prediction and pick. The Clippers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 126-105 in Southern California. Paul George scored 22 points with eight […]

For years, James Harden terrorized opponents with his Hall of Fame-caliber scoring ability. For years, the Rockets were serious contenders to win a championship, thanks to Harden’s MVP-level play, just falling short due to untimely injury woes and unlucky three-point shooting. However, all good things come to an end, and the Rockets traded away The […]

James Harden may have missed a month of action but he is still playing a lot of basketball for the Philadelphia 76ers. He leads not just the Sixers in minutes per game but the entire NBA. It was an eye-popping trend for the 33-year-old before he injured his foot and missed a month of action. […]

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden’s foot injury is firmly a thing of the past now. The Philadelphia 76ers have now won six games in a row following Harden’s clunky return to the court. The Sixers torched the Detroit Pistons by a score of 113-93, showing once again how good they can be when Harden and Joel […]