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The Philadelphia 76ers have had an injury-riddled season, and it showed against the Boston Celtics coming back from the All-Star break. Paul George is one of the players battling through injuries, and he’s been receiving pain-killing injections over the past few weeks so he can be on the floor. “I’m hanging in there,” George said […]

The days of The Process are long gone. Nothing looks familiar with the Philadelphia 76ers franchise, and it has continued to get worse before it gets better. The NBA trade deadline offered a chance to rectify many roster deficiencies that have led to this faulty season. Instead, the front office made a pair of mid-level […]

Paul George may have struggled in his last game before the All-Star break, but he didn’t let that stop him from enjoying some much-needed time away. The Philadelphia 76ers star put up just two points in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, tying his season-low, yet he and his wife, Daniela Rajic, wasted no time […]

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg is a true freshman, but he is expected to be the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Before Flagg even stepped foot on campus, that expectation was there. However, there are some other incredibly impressive freshman in college basketball this year as well. One of them is Rutgers […]

Paul George’s debut season with the Philadelphia 76ers hit a new low point in the team’s 100-96 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in the lineup, George went scoreless in the first half and ended with just two points. He added six rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals […]

Kendrick Perkins did not hold back on Paul George after the 76ers forward’s brutal showing in the 100-96 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Perkins is joining a chorus of fans roasting PG-13 for scoring just two points on Wednesday night. Overall, George has had a very underwhelming season in Philadelphia so far, in a position […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers inked Paul George to a staggering $211.58 million contract in the summer of 2024, the team envisioned him to be the missing piece that will lead the franchise to an NBA title — or at least get them over that second-round hump in the NBA Playoffs. What was not part of […]

On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers faced off against the Brooklyn Nets. And with it being the second night of a back-to-back, the 76ers held out Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey — thrusting Paul George, their marquee offseason signing, into first-option duties. However, it’s becoming more apparent with each passing game that George is no […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will enter the NBA All-Star Break not just below .500, but outside of the NBA Playoff picture for the first time since 2017. This can only be considered a staggering disappointment for a team that was expected to potentially contend for an NBA Title and whose preseason over/under win total was 50.5. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ first showing of game action following a quiet trade deadline ended in a disheartening 125-112 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Despite the Big 3 of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George taking the floor together for the 11th time this season, the performance was subpar. Head coach Nick Nurse offers an […]

PHILADELPHIA — The 2024-25 season will not be one to remember fondly for the Philadelphia 76ers or Paul George. Their first campaign together has been a massive disappointment, with George suffering injuries and posting poor performances too frequently while the team sputters out to a losing record. George knows he and his new team have […]

PHILADELPHIA — Paul George made his return to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup in their 108-101 loss to the Miami Heat. George injured a tendon in his left hand when his pinky got jammed in a previous game, leaving the veteran star with yet another injury in a season full of them for him and his […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers decided to trade Caleb Martin to the Dallas Mavericks for Quentin Grimes and a second-round pick mere months after “stealing” him away from the Miami Heat on a four-year, $32 million contract, it turned heads around the NBA. After watching Miami botch their negotiations with the veteran wing in a major […]

NBA trades are often a great way to upgrade a roster. But unfortunately, not all trades lead to a happy ending and teams end up regretting the transaction. In the wake of the shocking blockbuster trade of Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers, many Mavs fans appear to […]

Could Paul George’s time with the Philadelphia 76ers be coming to an end already? Although it isn’t likely, other teams are showing interest ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Numerous teams are interested in trading for George, including the Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, it […]

As previous Indiana Pacers star and Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George deals with an injury, he recently expressed some disappointment when speaking about how his former team has treated him since he left. While the Pacers are now led by Tyrese Haliburton and others, George was the frontman for the team for many seasons as […]

Trades are some of the most exciting events in the NBA. They often allow players to have a change in scenery. Some of which can change the NBA championship landscape altogether. But while some trades are expected, others would catch everyone off guard. Here are the 10 most unexpected trades involving an NBA superstar. Check […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were one of the most talked about teams in the NBA coming into this season after a massive offseason that saw them acquire star forward Paul George. However, things haven’t gone to plan so far this year. A combination of injuries to all three of Philadelphia’s stars combined with a lack of […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Paul George (finger) is dealing with another hiccup amid a down season. The 34-year-old’s new injury update is ominous after exiting the 109-97 win vs. the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, via PHLY Sports’ Kyle Neubeck. “Paul George underwent an MRI and ultrasound, which revealed an injury to the extensor tendon in his left […]

Paul George is once again dealing with an injury, costing him even more time in his debut season for the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran star will miss at least one more game, his 15th absence of the 2024-25 season. Just as Joel Embiid makes progress in his latest knee injury recovery, George is dealing with […]

Unlike the Philadelphia Eagles, Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers are not having tremendous success in their current season. While the Eagles have just punched a ticket to Super Bowl 59, George and the Sixers are in the middle of a disappointing 2024-25 NBA campaign. George had another reason to frown on Sunday night, albeit […]

To say the 2024-25 season has been disappointing for the Philadelphia 76ers is an understatement. For a team that was supposed to be a contender in the Eastern Conference, the 76ers have struggled to stay healthy and to form any consistent cohesiveness. The latest bad news for the 76ers came in the form of a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (16-27) started a back-to-back with a home matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-8). The Sixers ran neck-and-neck with one of the best teams in basketball, snapping a seven-game skid by a final score of 132-129. While Joel Embiid, Caleb Martin and several other players remained sidelined, so too did Cavs starters Evan […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are facing the Denver Nuggets to conclude a three-game road trip. Joel Embiid has already been ruled out and is one of the many Sixers dealing with an injury. Another one of the team’s stars could miss the game at 10:00 P.M. EST. Is Paul George playing tonight vs. the Nuggets? His official […]

With Derrick Rose’s retirement, the youngest NBA MVP became another solid player to end his career without a championship. Winning a NBA title ultimately cements a player’s career. However, even some of the best players in the world fail to capture at least one. Here is a look at 10 active NBA players who deserve […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a tough position; at 15-24, Philly is in 11th in the Eastern Conference, and while the roster would normally indicate a contender-level team, the constant injury struggles have made it less and less likely the Sixers will be able to salvage this season. After signing Paul George in the offseason […]

As the NBA trade deadline looms, the Philadelphia 76ers’ season is gradually trending in the wrong direction. Following a 15-24 start, the initial expectations to make a deep playoff run have gone from bad to worse, with injuries and unmet performance goals from certain members of the roster. Sunday’s 104-99 loss to the Orlando Magic […]

The 2024-25 season has been straight out of the Philadelphia 76ers’ nightmares. They entered the campaign with such high hopes after bringing in two-way star Paul George on a max contract, as they believed that George will be the missing piece to the 76ers’ championship puzzle. However, the 76ers can only go so far without […]

The severely undermanned Philadelphia 76ers (15-24) concluded a tough back-to-back with a matchup against the New York Knicks (27-15). The Sixers shook off a bad first half to force overtime but lost, 125-119. The current injury saga around Joel Embiid is only the latest of several from just this season. His left foot sprain has […]

The Philadelphia 76ers put up a solid effort in their 118-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, trailing by only six heading into the fourth quarter of a game that did not feature Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and several other rotation players. Unfortunately, they couldn’t hold on for the win and now have […]

Finding a way to beat the dominant Oklahoma City Thunder is an onerous chore even when at full strength, but the Philadelphia 76ers entered Tuesday night’s showdown frighteningly thin. Fans prepared for a shellacking in the Wells Fargo Center after seeing the team’s injury report and starting five. With Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul […]

Ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers’ home matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George have been added to the injury report. The beginning of the Sixers’ difficult back-to-back has become even more of a challenge. Maxey is listed as questionable due to a left hand sprain and George is listed as probable […]

It’s been a strenuous 2024-25 campaign for Philadelphia 76ers veteran Paul George. Pairing him with the 2023 MVP Joel Embiid and All-Star Tyrese Maxey has failed to meet expectations. Embiid’s missed a handful of games due to injuries, the 76ers are below .500 with a 15-22 record, and George is posting 16.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (15-22) looked to bounce back from a bad homestand in a road matchup against the Orlando Magic (23-18). Without Joel Embiid in the lineup for the fourth straight game, the Sixers let another very winnable game slip through their hands. Final score: 104-99. The 76ers’ matchup with the Magic took a backseat […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been trudging through a disappointing season after they were supposed to be a contender in the Eastern Conference following the signing of Paul George in free agency. But instead, the team has looked far from a title contender, with Paul George making comments about playing center that are sure to  raise […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will play the New Orleans Pelicans for the first time this season in a Friday night showdown at the Wells Fargo Center. Joel Embiid remains sidelined for the Sixers, though the team’s other veteran star aims to return from injury very soon. Is Paul George playing tonight vs. the Pelicans? The veteran […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are continuing their homestand against the Washington Wizards. As they look to make up ground in the standings, the Sixers need to pick up a win tonight at 7:00 P.M. EST. However, they will be without two key players: Joel Embiid and Paul George. 76ers stars Joel Embiid, Paul George ruled out […]

Nothing on the injury report should surprise Philadelphia 76ers fans at this point, but they still might be disappointed to learn that two of the team’s star players will be unavailable for the next game. Joel Embiid (foot) and Paul George (groin) are both listed out for Wednesday’s home matchup versus the Washington Wizards (6-27), […]

There was a time when Shaquille O’Neal was the most dominant player in the NBA. But just like any other human, Shaq eventually declined, though, he’s still very relevant in the basketball world. And now, there is an entire generation of basketball fans who know more about his latter years in the NBA than the […]