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The Philadelphia 76ers (14-20) faced the Phoenix Suns (65-18) in a showdown of disappointing title hopefuls. Fresh off a six-game road trip, the Sixers did not have Joel Embiid and lost 109-99. The Suns dramatically changed their starting five, benching Bradley Beal in the hopes of sparking something, anything, to get them back to their […]

NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers concluded their six-game road trip with a 4-2 record and a resounding win over the Brooklyn Nets. Slowly but surely, the Sixers — now with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George getting plenty of playing time together — are starting to work their way out of the basement […]

Paul George’s net worth in 2025 is $90 million. The star forward has been a top player in the NBA for quite some time and has enjoyed the massive spoils of his superstar status, resulting in a rather impressive net worth. He is a nine-time All-Star but has struggled with injuries in recent years, averaging […]

There’s no sugarcoating the Philadelphia 76ers’ embarrassing loss to the Sacramento Kings: they completely choked away a game they had control over. The Sixers lost 113-107 to usher in the new year, falling to 13-18 on the season. Tyrese Maxey and Paul George combined for 57 points but had no answers down the stretch with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (13-18) brought a four-game winning streak into their first matchup of the season with the Sacramento Kings (15-19), though Joel Embiid was ruled out on the first night of a back-to-back. The Sixers started 2025 with a nasty choke job, blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead and losing 113-107. The 76ers made easy […]

In the same podcast episode where Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George said he hates the All-Star Game’s new format, he shared how passing Vince Carter in the all-time three-point shot list was connected to the late Kobe Bryant. George wears the number 8 to pay tribute to Bryant, who played high school basketball in Philadelphia. The […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant isn’t the only NBA player voicing displeasure with the new All-Star Game format for 2025; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has also joined the chat. Shortly before, the 76ers veteran forward George passed Vince Carter on the all-time 3-point shot list, and he discussed the NBA’s new All-Star Game tournament […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (12-17) faced the Utah Jazz (7-23) to start their latest West Coast swing. The Sixers did NOT start out on the right foot, submitting a poor effort against one of the NBA’s bottom feeders. Nonetheless, they did just enough to win 114-111 for their first three-game winning streak of the season. The […]

While Paul George has accomplished a ton over his NBA career, from All-Star berths to playoff wins, multiple big trades, and max contracts to go with them, one area of the game where he’s never had an issue is shooting 3s, becoming a 38.5 percent shooter from beyond the arc in his second professional season, […]

It was a huge win for the Philadelphia 76ers as they triumphed over the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day where after a rough start to the season, this moment could have brought the team back in the spotlight. The day for fans was a rollercoaster as they had to witness 76ers star Joel Embiid twist […]

NBA rivalries often stem from the players’ competitive nature. But while rivalries are often healthy for the sport, any player with sportsmanship knows how to give respect when it’s due. As a result, this paves the way for friendships and bonds that transcend beyond the court. Here is a look at 10 former NBA rivals […]

Traditionally, Thanksgiving is an NFL holiday, while Christmas is an NBA holiday. This year, though, the NFL took both, and Paul George and Jrue Holiday aren’t feeling it. George and Holiday spoke about it on PG’s show “Podcast P,” presented by Wave Sports and Entertainment. PG: "[Christmas] will always be NBA's Day…. There’s just something […]

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers as Joel Embiid returned to the sidelines on the second night of back-to-back. The 126-99 defeat showed the massive differences between the Cavs’ offense and the Sixers’ Embiid-less offense, which relied heavily on Paul George and Tyrese Maxey. George shot poorly against a staunch Cavs defense, leaving […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (9-17) squared off with the Cleveland Cavaliers (25-4) on the second night of a back-to-back. As they stuck to their plan of resting Joel Embiid on back-to-backs, the Sixers got predictably steamrolled by the Cavs. Final score: 126-99. After the 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets for the fourth time this season, they […]

The 2024-25 season has not been kind to Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, at least up until this point. Embiid has been at the center of some load management controversy amid his ongoing battles with knee injuries, and just as it looked as though he was finding his stride on the season, he suffered a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are having a nightmare season, as injuries have been the main story of the year so far. Joel Embiid is the main player, as he continues to deal with a knee issue while also recently suffering a face injury that kept him from playing this week. With the way their season is […]

Very little has gone right for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2024-25 season. Joel Embiid’s saga of prolonged injuries has sidelined him for long stretches, almost every other rotation player has gotten injured and the team has sputtered out to a losing record that will last into the new year. One thing the Sixers have […]

Russell Westbrook is a future Basketball Hall of Famer, highlighted by an NBA MVP award in 2017 coupled with a handful of seasons that saw him average a triple-double. While Westbrook has been an absolute beast on the court, an NBA championship remains elusive in his career, prompting the NBA MVP to jump from one […]

With Joel Embiid and Jared McCain sidelined due to injuries, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George stepped up to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 121-108 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Both 2023 All-Stars performed like the standouts they are. A win over the Hornets does not make for a marquee victory but it does help […]

With Joel Embiid out for at least another week after sustaining a sinus fracture during the Philadelphia 76ers’ 121-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, the onus to lead the team will fall on the shoulders of Tyrese Maxey and Paul George once again. And George, for his part, had the best game […]

Following the latest unfortunate injury news regarding Joel Embiid and Jared McCain, the Philadelphia 76ers (8-16) played the Charlotte Hornets (7-19). The Sixers played with their food long enough for the Hornets to chop off most of a 21-point lead. However, they managed to hang on for the victory, 121-108. LaMelo Ball returned from a […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George and Chris Paul have not been fans of one another for a few seasons now. On Podcast P (presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment), the 76ers marquee player explained how his relationship with Paul was once at a fruitful place. “People don’t know this, but me and CP used to […]

For the second time in three days, the Philadelphia 76ers (6-15) hosted the Orlando Magic (16-9). The Sixers got some reinforcements with Paul George and Andre Drummond becoming available to play, which helped them win 102-94. On top of getting George and Drummond back in the starting lineup, the Magic’s defensive terror Jonathan Isaac was […]

There are 85 NBA players who can’t be traded this season until Dec. 15. That is because of the “recently signed trade restriction” rule that prevents teams from trading players right away after signing them to new deals. Although the NBA trade deadline is still months away, Dec. 15 will unofficially kick off the trade […]

Paul George will be sidelined for the Philadelphia 76ers on the second night of a back-to-back, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The Sixers will face the Orlando Magic at 7:30 P.M. EST at the Wells Fargo Center while George sits out, which the team had him do previously for a back-to-back. After leading the […]

Brandon Miller put on another dazzling performance, but unfortunately, it came in a 110-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Miller finished with a game-high 34 points and was the bright spot for his team yet again. The Charlotte Hornets have now lost six straight games and would love to get back in the win column, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in serious jeopardy of missing the playoffs and don’t have full control over their first-round draft pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They’re on a fast track to no man’s land, a destination they can’t afford to end up at. The Sixers only keep their first-rounder if it ends up being […]

Boston Celtics point guard Jrue Holiday recently joined Paul George on the “Podcast P” show. Known as one of the NBA’s premier perimeter defenders, Holiday reflected on his time with the 2018 New Orleans Pelicans during the discussion. The 6-foot-4 defensive specialist spent seven seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans before becoming an essential contributor […]

 The concept of load management in the NBA is a near-daily topic, and it was one for Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday and Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George. On Podcast P, Holiday and George went in a back-and-forth segment talking about load management and how it’s manifested into a regular thing, so rapidly. They both […]

Paul George returned to action in the Philadelphia 76ers in a wire-to-wire victory over the Detroit Pistons. He shot the ball poorly but passed it very well. It was a rare performance where a star player shooting poorly didn’t derail his team — and the mindset of setting up teammates is not something George is […]

Paul George made his return to the Philadelphia 76ers’ starting lineup in their rousing win over the Detroit Pistons. He shot 4-12 from the floor yet still made a positive impact in the 111-96 victory. After three missed games following another left knee bone bruise, George totaled 11 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (4-14) faced the Detroit Pistons (9-13) with Paul George returning to the lineup after a three-game absence. The Sixers caught the Pistons without much juice in the tank and won in wire-to-wire fashion, 111-96. Joel Embiid remained sidelined along with Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin and Reggie Jackson, though Detroit’s Cade Cunningham was […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night as they try to pick up their fourth win of the season. They need to turn things around quickly and start winning games if they want to retain their chances to make the playoffs. Fortunately, according to the latest injury update, one of their […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will not have Joel Embiid to start their next road trip. The team announced that Embiid and Kyle Lowry (right hip strain) will not play in Saturday’s game against the Detroit Pistons, though Paul George and Caleb Martin may return to the lineup after they missed Wednesday’s overtime loss to the Houston Rockets. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a very disappointing start to the 2024-25 season. The 76ers have the second-worst record in all of basketball at 3-13. In the offseason, Philadelphia added star forward Paul George on a four-year $212 million deal. This signing was supposed to create a formidable big three with Joel Embiid and […]

Paul George is one of the best forwards in the NBA today. But while his skills on the court made him one of the top free agents this year, George is also one of the polarizing figures in the NBA. Nonetheless, George recently made headlines after choosing to join the Philadelphia 76ers, where he teams […]

Joel Embiid is still managing his left knee injury and Paul George is working his way through the second left knee hyperextension in as many months. The latest injury update from the Philadelphia 76ers said that the two stars will miss at least one more game. The team announced that Embiid, Kyle Lowry (right hip […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have consistently been an attractive destination for top free agents because of the franchise’s big market and decorated history. Furthermore, more often than not, the Lakers have always paraded a formidable roster. Although the Lakers are an attractive team to play for, the franchise doesn’t always land the players they want. […]

Joel Embiid, Paul George, and the Philadelphia 76ers are enduring their third-worst start since the dawn of The Process era. Rookie Jared McCain has surprisingly been the team’s most reliable performer so far, but the Sixers continue to squander prime opportunities to turn their season around. In a recent episode of Podcast P presented by […]