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The talk might not be as loud as some expected, but NBA trade season is upon us. We are now about six weeks away from the February 10 deadline. This is typically the time of year when contenders try to push all-in while rebuilding teams stockpile assets for the future. One organization that has a […]

In this analytics-driven period of the NBA, the 3-point shot has become a focal point of how many teams run their offense. Some may lean into the numbers more than others, but the deep ball is now the most important it has ever been. One team the 3-point shot is crucial for is the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans expected a lot out of their team this season. Unfortunately, the Ben Simmons saga has ensured the Sixers are further removed from title contention than in recent years. Considering the circumstances, they’re in an admirable position this season nonetheless. Joel Embiid remains in Philadelphia, still capable of being the best player on […]

The Philadelphia 76ers found themselves with a golden chance to keep their momentum rolling Thursday night. Following an impressive win over the Boston Celtics Monday, the Sixers were back on their home floor for a matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Similar to most of the NBA right now, the Hawks were without multiple key players, […]

After having their matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans postponed Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers took the floor against the Boston Celtics Monday night. Thanks to multiple G-League players making the trip from Las Vegas, they meet the requirement to resume play. Doc Rivers had ten available guys at his disposal, but they were not the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers finished the 2020-21 season with an unfortunate loss to the upstart Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. It was a massive upset, but the main headline for news outlets was the additional dysfunction Atlanta’s surprise victory sparked between the Sixers and Ben Simmons. At the moment, the front office has not […]

The Philadelphia 76ers fell just short against the shorthanded Miami Heat on Wednesday night, but there were still some positives to take away from the nail-biting loss. One of the biggest takeaways for the Sixers was the play of Tyrese Maxey, who came up big for the second straight game. Maxey’s scoring took a slight […]

After a brutal loss at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies, the Philadelphia 76ers headed back home Wednesday for a matchup against the Miami Heat. Despite being without multiple key players, Miami still managed to open up a 23-point advantage at one point.  Thanks to a late surge by Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers found themselves […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is approaching and the Philadelphia 76ers are going to be one of the busier teams. In order for them to make the moves that they are going to want to pair someone next to their superstar Joel Embiid, they’re going to have to make some tough decisions and get rid of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers traveled to Charlotte on Monday, looking to keep their momentum rolling following a win over the Atlanta Hawks. Despite being without five rotation players because of health and safety protocols, the Hornets did not roll over easily. They brought the fight to the Sixers and took the game into overtime. Their valiant […]

Following a full weekend off, the Philadelphia 76ers continued their road trip for the first of two meetings against the Charlotte Hornets. Despite the Hornets being without a handful of players, they still managed to make things interesting. It took an extra five minutes of play, but the Sixers managed to walk away with a […]

Similar to most matchups between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, things went down to the wire on Wednesday night. After getting a stop on the defensive end, the Sixers found themselves with an opportunity to steal a win in the game’s final seconds. Coming out of a timeout, Doc Rivers drew up a play […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got back in the win column Monday night with a 101-96 victory over the Orlando Magic. While multiple Sixers had a night to forget shooting-wise, one took it upon himself to carry the scoring load. Seth Curry is in the midst of a career year this season, and Monday was his latest […]

Things may not have gone the Philadelphia 76ers’ way in their double-overtime thriller against the Timberwolves on Saturday, but there was one positive takeaway from the matchup. That being Joel Embiid had a near picture-perfect return to action. The All-Star center played in his first game after being sidelined for three weeks due to COVID-19. […]

Over the past few games, the Philadelphia 76ers have slowly managed to work their way back to full health. After nearly three weeks of playing with a depleted roster, Doc Rivers finally had his full rotation at his disposal against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Every player was needed as the two teams clashed in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers returned home after a season-long six-game road trip on Saturday night for a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Joel Embiid making his return to the lineup. Behind some late-game heroics from both sides, this game found its way into double overtime. When it was all said and done, Minnesota walked out […]

The Philadelphia Sixers have announced that Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris will both return to the lineup on Saturday night versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Embiid has not played in almost a month due to COVID-19. This was a big blow for the Sixers as they have struggled mightily without their superstar big man. Before embiid […]

The Philadelphia 76ers might be about to get much better. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted out that starting center Joel Embiid might make his return from COVID on Saturday. The Sixers star has missed the last eight games. They also might get Tobias Harris back from his hip injury. Harris has missed the last two games […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were in a tough spot heading into Denver to face the Nuggets on Thursday. After losing a portion of the roster due to health and safety protocols, they found themselves on a five-game losing streak. The shorthanded Sixers group managed to stop the bleeding Thursday by taking down Nikola Jokic and the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ roster has taken a massive hit over the past week and a half, but they are starting to inch their way back to full strength. After missing the past six games due to health and safety protocols, star forward Tobias Harris made his return to the Sixers lineup. He tallied 19 points, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers finished off their homestand on Thursday with a matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The Sixers once again found themselves in a nail-biter down the stretch and, unfortunately, fell short. The Raptors walked away with a 115-109 victory, extending the Sixers’ losing streak to three games. Here are some observations from the Sixers’ […]

The Sixers will get a boost to their depleted lineup on Thursday night as Tobias Harris returns after being out for the last 10 days due to COVID-19. Via Sean Barnard of Philly Sports Network: Tobias Harris will be available for tonight’s game after clearing health and safety protocols — Sean Barnard (@Sean_Barnard1) November 11, […]

Despite an impressive start to the season, the Philadelphia 76ers continue to find themselves in a tough predicament. Health and safety protocol hit the team hard last season and has once again left Doc Rivers’ roster shorthanded. Early Monday afternoon, reports came out that Sixers star Joel Embiid will miss the team’s matchup with the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are off to an impressive start to the regular season. Through nine games, they sit atop the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-2. While they’ve started the year off on a high note, things have taken a sharp turn in the wrong direction. Staying healthy is a top goal for every […]

The All-Star Game may just seem like one game where the 24 best players in the league showcase their talents in front of millions of fans. For the players, this achievement means a ton because they are able to receive certain financial incentives and further burnish their reputations. Since the regular season tipped nearly two […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took the floor at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night for the second half of a two-game road trip. After picking up a good all-around win against the Thunder in their last game, the same cannot be said for their meeting with the Knicks. New York busted the game open in the second […]

Dating back to the offseason, the standoff between Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers has not been pretty. The former number one pick has done all he can to get himself a change of scenery. Things looked to be heading in a positive direction when the 25-year-old spontaneously ended his holdout during the preseason. But […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons met with the team on Friday and made it clear that he’s not mentally ready to play quite yet. By no surprise, his Sixers teammates were asked about the whole situation. Tobias Harris gave a heartfelt response and made it very clear that he has Simmons’ back. Via Sixers Wire: […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took the court at home for the first time this season Friday night in a nationally televised matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. This battle of Eastern Conference juggernauts did not disappoint as things went down to the wire. In the end, the Nets walked away with a 114-109 win on the back […]

The NBA regular season kicked off this week, and teams are doing all they can to start the year off on the right foot. After a drama-filled offseason, one team that has a ton of eyes on it is the Philadelphia 76ers. With one game already under their belt, here are five big questions for […]

Despite all the drama surrounding the team, the Philadelphia 76ers managed to start their season on a high note. They visited the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday and picked up the victory in a rather convincing fashion. Behind the stellar play of multiple players, the Sixers won by a final score of 117-97.  Here are […]

The NBA regular season is officially upon us. Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will start their campaign on the road in a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Before the action tips off, here are four bold predictions for the Sixers this season.  1) The 76ers will have one of the NBA’s top bench units  […]

All the talk in Philly right now is the sudden arrival of Ben Simmons, who is back with the Sixers after a summer-long saga of drama. Of course, reporters are curious how conversations have gone between the Aussie and his teammates ahead of the season opener. Well, Tobias Harris was having none of it when […]

The newest chapter of the Ben Simmons saga began on Sunday afternoon for the Philadelphia Sixers, coach Doc Rivers, Tobias Harris, and the rest of the roster. After clearing protocol on Friday, the 25-year-old had his first practice with the team since his sudden end to his holdout last week. All the talk following practice […]

Even though the Philadelphia Sixers are returning most of their roster from last season, things are going to look very different — not in their lineup and rotations, but in their style of play. They won’t be like Steph Curry and the Warriors or Tim Duncan and the Spurs, but Tobias Harris knows this journey […]

The story of Joel Embiid’s career is truly one of a kind. From not picking up the game until his teenage years to missing his first two NBA seasons due to injury, it has not been an easy road to get where he is now. That said, Embiid has managed to overcome the odds and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers kicked off training camp Tuesday, and Ben Simmons was nowhere in sight. Following his trade request this summer, the three-time All-Star remains intent on distancing himself from the team until he is moved elsewhere. While Doc Rivers is still hopeful that Simmons will eventually show, he has to prepare for the reality […]

There’s bound to be first-time All-Stars every year in the NBA. Whether it’s a young player finally breaking out or veteran who’s been snubbed multiple times finally getting his due, the All-Star Game never fails to deliver some fresh faces every February. Last year saw a storm of first-time All-Stars grace State Farm Arena; Zion […]

With a brand new NBA season just around the corner, fans are in anticipation if their favorite big men will finally be named an All-Star. There’s a lot of talented big men in the NBA which have made and will continue to make the All-Star team. However, it doesn’t mean that there’s space for some […]