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The NBA’s latest on-court fashion fad has caught Jimmy Butler. The Philadelphia 76ers star wore a wide headband that ties in the back during his team’s 114-106 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, a look first made popular by New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday that has swept across the league in the […]

The East is home to some of the league’s strongest teams this season and among them is the Philadelphia 76ers. For a time in this decade, the Sixers were the laughingstock of the league, having perfected “The Process,” tanking season after season for the sake of obtaining high draft picks and trading away good players […]

Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris knows the franchise is going to have to pay both Tobias Harris and Jimmy Butler max money in free agency this summer to keep the small forwards with the Sixers. Tobias becomes an unrestricted free agent after this season ends. Butler has a player-option worth $19,841,627 for next season, but he […]

Thanks in large part to the outstanding play of Jimmy Butler, the Sixers walked away from Thursday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 108-104 victory. It was Philly’s first win against the Thunder since Nov. 15, 2008, and only the second ever against the team since it relocated to Oklahoma City. According […]

Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade says Philadelphia 76ers All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler can’t play the hero-ball role with the Sixers like he did with the Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves. Because Philly has so much talent, Wade believes Butler has to adapt to his teammates and pick his spots when to take over games […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are playing the Los Angeles Lakers in ESPN’s Sunday Showcase on Feb. 10, just before the All-Star break. With time winding down in the third quarter, the Sixers have the ball and Ben Simmons crosses the timeline … with absolutely nobody within 20 feet of him. Rather than choosing to guard Simmons […]

The Philadelphia 76ers just haven’t fared well against the Portland Trail Blazers this season, and it didn’t get much better in Saturday afternoon’s 130-115 blunder. Without Joel Embiid for the second consecutive game, the Sixers’ bigs failed to counterbalance everything the All-Star center does so effortlessly. After Boban Marjanovic took full control in Thursday night’s […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade plays his final game in Philadelphia on Thursday, so Sixers star small forward Jimmy Butler decided to share a special message for his friend and the future Hall of Famer. From one Golden Eagle to another.@JimmyButler shares a message with @DwyaneWade before one last stop in Philadelphia.#OneLastDance | #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/usujGkAlWy […]

LeBron James needs help. He and the Los Angeles Lakers stressed all offseason that they wouldn’t rush the team’s trajectory toward championship contention, instead letting incumbent young players grow while assessing the market for available superstars come the summer of 2019. James’ groin injury on Christmas and the team’s subsequent struggles without him might have […]

In their first matchup since one of the more crazed trade deadlines in recent memory, the Philadelphia 76ers notched a win against the Denver Nuggets. Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic, and Mike Scott all made their debuts since being dealt to Jimmy Butler and J.J. Redick’s Sixers squad on Wednesday. Most importantly, Redick netted a season-high 34 […]

The Sixers acquired several talented players ahead of this year’s trade deadline, including Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic and Mike Scott. Some experts and analysts are wondering if this group will be able to stick together beyond this season, but general manager Elton Brand is confident in the team’s ability to re-sign their new […]

The LA Clippers shocked the league when they traded Tobias Harris to the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this week. The move appeared to be with the offseason in mind, as they follow in the footsteps of the New York Knicks in positioning themselves to take a swing at two max-level players this summer. Sam Amick of […]

For NBA fans, this week is the time everyone turns on their notifications on Twitter to get the latest trade news from Adrian Wojnarowski. This year, we were given an early present before the trade deadline on February 7th. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia 76ers made a move to acquire Tobias Harris from the Los Angeles […]

The timing of Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler’s recent tweet has led some to believe that he is likely pertaining to the furious trade deadline-related action going down right now in the league. In a rather cryptic message, the 29-year-old Sixers swingman appears to be giving some unsolicited advice to other players who were recently […]

The trade that sent Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic and Mike Scott to the Philadelphia 76ers will have massive ramifications when it comes to free agency. While the Sixers have remained optimistic of keeping a Big Four consisting of Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler and Harris — the ambition to do so will cost them […]

While the NBA world is fixated on the Los Angeles Lakers offering half of their roster and their future for every bone in Anthony Davis’ body, the Philadelphia 76ers swooped in to steal the spotlight by acquiring Tobias Harris from the L.A. Clippers in a six-player blockbuster. While this trade certainly bolsters the Sixers’ chances […]

There has been concern in Philadelphia that star small forward Jimmy Butler will decline his 2019-20 player option and become an unrestricted free agent following the season. However, according to Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer, Butler’s agent has shot down those rumors. With #NBA trade deadline 2 days away & @JimmyButler’s name constantly being mentioned, […]

People in and around the Philadelphia 76ers are concerned that small forward Jimmy Butler will leave the franchise in the summer, according to John Gonzalez of The Ringer. Jimmy Butler can become an unrestricted free agent after this season if he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Sixers. The four-time All-Star will certainly do […]

The NBA’s trade deadline frenzy has already begun with the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks offering the first salvo in blockbuster deals. With one stroke, the Knicks and Mavs sent shock waves reverberating throughout the league as Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee and Trey Burke were sent packing from New York to […]

Rosters for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game have been finalized. Well, almost. After seven reserves from each conference were announced on Thursday night, one Eastern Conference spot remained open due to the season-ending right knee injury suffered by Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo last week. Per league rules, the commissioner appoints the replacement for injured […]

Philadelphia 76ers star small forward Jimmy Butler says Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is the toughest player to guard in the NBA. On the Posted Up With Chris Haynes video podcast, Yahoo Sports insider Chris Haynes asked Jimmy Butler who is the hardest player to stick in the league today. Butler, one of the […]

Throughout his career, the Philadelphia 76ers Jimmy Butler has played almost exclusively at the shooting guard or small forward position. Standing at 6’8 and boasting some impressive post up play meant Butler was perfect for these roles. On Tuesday night, he got a rare chance to play some point guard against the Los Angeles Lakers, and […]

Jimmy Butler and the Philadelphia 76ers are taking on an injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers team Tuesday night. The Sixers wasted no time in pulling away from the battered team, cruising to a quick 39-22 first quarter lead. Midway through the inter-conference matchup, Jimmy Buckets and teammate Amir Johnson made some viewers chuckle with a mini-celebration. Jimmy Butler […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler is known across the entire NBA as one of the most confrontational teammates one can have. Like Houston Rockets point guard  Chris Paul, Butler demands absolute excellence from their teammates. Butler’s personality drove himself out of Minnesota. He doesn’t like the passive play from his former teammates. Now in Philadelphia, he has […]

On the Posted Up with Chris Haynes video podcast, Philadelphia 76ers star small forward Jimmy Butler said he has talked to Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins a few times since he was traded to the Sixers, but hasn’t spoken with All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns. Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns were the two players Jimmy […]

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Jimmy Butler may not be on the Minnesota Timberwolves anymore, but he’s still keeping tabs on what some of his old teammates are doing, including point guard Derrick Rose. Jimmy Butler requested a trade from the Timberwolves and Minnesota sent him to the Sixers in exchange for Jerryd Bayless, Robert Covington, Dario Saric, […]

After missing three games and being forced to see a specialist, Jimmy Butler still isn’t able to play tonight against the Denver Nuggets. According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler visited a specialist in Los Angeles yesterday, and was confirmed to have only suffered a sprained right wrist. While he won’t […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler will see a specialist for his sprained right wrist on Friday in Los Angeles, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. 76ers star Jimmy Butler will see a specialist for his sprained right wrist today in Los Angeles, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) […]

Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown isn’t showing much concern about the severity of Sixers guard/forward Jimmy Butler’s injury. The four-time All-Star recently suffered a sprain to his right wrist following Saturday’s 117-115 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Brown noted on Monday night that it likely isn’t going to be a “long-term thing.” From […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown announced that star forward Jimmy Butler would not play against the Houston Rockets on the NBA’s loaded Martin Luther King Jr. Day schedule due to a wrist injury. Jimmy Butler is out with sprained right wrist — Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) January 21, 2019 For Philadelphia, this is discouraging, as […]

The Golden State Warriors have far and away the best starting lineup in the NBA. Following the return of DeMarcus Cousins, Golden State now has five All-Stars in a lineup that already features two MVPs. But when healthy, which team has the second-best starting lineup in the NBA? Is it the Houston Rockets, who may […]

Jimmy Butler’s controversial heated conversation with Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown has been beaten like a drum since reports of their “confrontation” went viral after a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Butler addressed the origin of it one last time, hoping to bring clarity to the nature of their exchange. “I want to understand […]

The Philadelphia 76ers may be playing without two of their best players when the team hosts the Houston Rockets on Monday night. According to Rockets beat writer Jonathan Feigen, the Sixers will likely be missing the services of both Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler due to injuries. Jimmy Butler (sore right wrist) and Joel Embiid […]

It has been over two months since Jimmy Butler successfully forced his way out of the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, it’s still one of the most controversial narratives of the season. Timberwolves veteran guard Derrick Rose, who himself was a firsthand witness to all the drama, shared his thoughts on the matter, via ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan: […]

Renowned Kentucky head coach John Calipari has chimed in on the whole Karl-Anthony Towns versus Jimmy Butler feud that was reportedly one of the main reasons why the latter forced his way out of the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to Calipari, who coached Towns during the 7-footer’s time in Kentucky, the dispute between these two former […]

Jimmy Butler’s tenure with the Minnesota Timberwolves was clouded with his poor fit alongside young players like Karl-Anthony Towns, even having his college coach, University of Kentucky’s John Calipari, saying Towns was bullied by the now-Philadelphia 76ers forward. Butler took exception to that: “Whatever. That’s OK,” Jimmy Butler told ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan after hearing of […]

The pairing of Jimmy Butler and Karl-Anthony Towns proved to be a poor fit during a year-and-change of being partners on the court, which can be traced to having much different personalities. The now-Philadelphia 76ers forward thinks his former teammate is just “too nice” — which likely played a part in why Butler didn’t see […]

For Charles Barkley, the problem with the Philadelphia 76ers is due to Jimmy Butler’s complaints about his minutes. And as a head coach, Brett Brown needs to show more authority in dealing with such issues. On NBA on TNT, Barkley said that Brown should take Butler, sit down with him, and say: “Jimmy, you’re really […]

Steven Adams has earned a reputation of one of the toughest guys in the NBA. A traditional big man, he’s managed to help the Oklahoma City Thunder become one of the league’s best teams without following the trends of modern day centers who like to play outside the painted area and shoot threes. Instead, he’s […]