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The Philadelphia 76ers have been linked with a trade for wantaway Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, but don’t expect the team to move Tyrese Maxey in order to make that happen. In fact, the Sixers have no plans of trading Maxey in any scenario. While they are also handling James Harden’s trade situation and […]

Damian Lillard now wants out. The biggest story in the NBA right now is the long-time Portland Trail Blazers asking out after 11 long seasons with the team. With the Philadelphia 76ers dealing with a similar trade request in James Harden, fans are wondering if the team might try to make a play for the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are playing with fire. This is after the Sixers opted not to give Tyrese Maxey a big-money extension this summer, and instead push back the new contract for another year. If you think about it, this is actually a pretty good move for Philly given how Maxey will still be a restricted […]

Expected to earn a massive, long-term extension from the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, that does not appear to be the case anymore for former first-round pick Tyrese Maxey. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, the Sixers are not planning on extending Maxey this summer, as they want to delay a possible extension in order to preserve […]

The New York Knicks took care of business with a playoff win against the Cavs this postseason, their first series win since 2013. The euphoria of the series win has given way to a busy offseason during which New York is expected to explore several trade offers. Combo guard Immanuel Quickley is reportedly being viewed […]

CAMDEN, NJ — After a decade with the Toronto Raptors, Nick Nurse has been named the newest head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. As both an assistant and head coach, Nurse helped them grow into a champion. Now, he will take on the same challenge with the Sixers, building around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers let a golden opportunity slip by them in Game 6 against the Boston Celtics. The Sixers came out flat and paid the price for it, losing the game at home and setting up a road Game 7. Solid scoring efforts from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey weren’t enough for Philly […]

For years, the Philadelphia 76ers have been looking to break through and make the Eastern Conference Finals. After their Game 5 victory on the road against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, the Sixers are one win away from being in the conference finals. The 76ers defeated the Celtics 115-103 in a game that they […]

BOSTON — Tyrese Maxey’s struggles against the Boston Celtics persisted during the Philadelphia 76ers’ regular season and into the 2023 NBA playoffs. When the Sixers really needed him, he stepped up with a monster performance against the team that had pushed him around all season long. Maxey’s 30 points, which included 12 in the fourth […]

A legitimate star might have just been born in the TD Garden. Tyrese Maxey just helped the Philadelphia 76ers earn arguably their biggest win in 20 years, after scoring 30 points on 10-of-21 shooting versus the Boston Celtics Tuesday. The Sixers now have a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Maxey Militia knows who […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics squared off in TD Garden looking to retake the series lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup. In Game 5, the Sixers came ready to play and won convincingly with a final score of 115-103. Let’s break down Game 5 between the Sixers and the Celtics. Sixers player […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid lived up to the expectations of an MVP as he received the trophy prior to the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 3 matchup with the Boston Celtics. His co-stars, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey, folded under the pressure as the Sixers lost Game 3 by a final score of 114-102. While Embiid bounced […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing for the eventuality of Joel Embiid being forced to sit out in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday due to injury. It puts the Sixers at a clear disadvantage without their best player on the floor, but at the same time, it also provides the squad with some […]

Game 1 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics looked like a foregone conclusion when Joel Embiid was officially ruled out. James Harden and the Sixers had other plans, stealing the game to go up 1-0 by a final score of 119-115. Harden was just on another level in this one. He found the right […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have touted their resilience all season long. With the perfect chance to prove it — in a Game 1 at the home of the Boston Celtics — they did just that. James Harden and Tyrese Maxey fueled a 119-115 Sixers win that will go down as one of the best postseason wins […]

The second-round of the 2023 NBA playoffs is almost set to tipoff. The Philadelphia 76ers were the first ones to punch their ticket to the Conference Semifinals. The Boston Celtics took a little bit longer to get there but did so nonetheless, earning a highly anticipated matchup with Philly. It’s fitting that the Sixers’ most […]

CAMDEN, NJ — The Philadelphia 76ers await their second-round opponent in the 2023 NBA playoffs. While official word on Joel Embiid’s status remains to be announced, the Sixers have to prepare to either welcome him back or trudge along without him for at least the start of the series. Doc Rivers didn’t offer anything too […]

In the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers swept a seven-game series for the first time since 1985. They took care of the Brooklyn Nets in four games and got over a week of rest thanks to Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks stretching their series out against the Boston Celtics. […]

BROOKLYN, NY — The Philadelphia 76ers improved to 3-0 in their first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets. Securing this victory was the furthest thing from easy despite multiple advantages in Philly’s favor. The Sixers gutted through an absolutely unhinged game to win in Barclays Center with Tyrese Maxey providing a steadying presence. In Game 2, […]

Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs between the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets was a wild ride filled with twists, turns, technical fouls, ejections and late-game thrills. With all that madness, it is easy to overlook the remarkable franchise history Tyrese Maxey made Thursday night. Maxey led Philly with 25 points […]

Joel Embiid is the ultimate leader for the Philadelphia 76ers. His incredible talent on the court puts the team in position to win often. The way he gets his Sixers teammates confident and ready to go has made a huge impact on the team. Tyrese Maxey gave the big man some lofty praise for it. […]

PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey played one of his best-ever games to lead the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 against the Brooklyn Nets. Behind his incredible shooting and defense, the Sixers went up 2-0 in the first round. Maxey etched his name in Allen Iverson territory as he recorded 33 points on 13-23 shooting from the […]

The goal for the 2023 NBA playoffs is simple for the Philadelphia 76ers: go for it all. Decades of playoff heartbreak that the Sixers franchise has continued to endure into the Joel Embiid era provide a backdrop for the stakes at hand. He leads the way for Philly, along with James Harden and Tyrese Maxey, […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers returned to the practice court together as they gear up for the 2023 NBA playoffs, starting with a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Legacies are on the line for Joel Embiid and James Harden, as is the future of the team itself. The two stars will obviously have to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ second-to-last game of the 2022-23 regular season comes on the road against the Atlanta Hawks on the second night of a back-to-back. The Sixers, despite being locked into the Eastern Conference’s third seed, played Joel Embiid and James Harden in a loss to the Miami Heat. Now, it’s time for them to […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey laid an egg in Tuesday’s contest against the Boston Celtics. He finished with just five points — on 2-for-8 shooting from the field — in a game the Sixers went on to win by a final score of 103-101. Still, when Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, and the Miami Heat visit […]

PHILADELPHIA — Although Tyrese Maxey didn’t stuff the stat sheet in the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Toronto Raptors, he made a sizable impact on both ends of the floor. He continued showing his two-way prowess as the Sixers crossed the 50-win threshold for the 2022-23 season. Maxey’s 13 points and six assists on 5-8 shooting […]

After a promising first two seasons in the NBA, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey has emerged as a bonafide star in his third year in the big leagues. Not only is he averaging a career-high 20.5 points per game on excellent efficiency from the field (48.0%) and behind the three-point arc (42.7%), but Maxey […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ last westbound trip of the regular season was not kind to them. James Harden didn’t play and Joel Embiid was absent in the final game, a loss to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. The Sixers have lost three straight games for the first time since early December. But it’s not all […]

The buzz around one of the most anticipated games of the season died down quickly. The MVP showdown between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic was canceled when the Philadelphia 76ers (49-26) decided to sit Embiid in their road-trip finalé against the Denver Nuggets (51-24). With James Harden also sidelined, the Sixers made things interesting but […]

A seven-game road winning streak has ended for the Philadelphia 76ers. They fell to the Golden State Warriors with James Harden sidelined in a tight game. Although it was a respectable performance, it was a game that was very well within reach for the Sixers. Joel Embiid did just about everything he could to get […]

The Philadelphia 76ers stretched their NBA-best winning streak to eight games after beating the Indiana Pacers on the second night of a back-to-back. Joel Embiid had another dominant game but many of his Sixers teammates stepped up in James Harden’s absence. One of them was De’Anthony Melton. Melton’s defense was amazing against the Tyrese Haliburton-less […]

CAMDEN, NJ —  Not too long ago, this season looked like a rough one for Tyrese Maxey. The Philadelphia 76ers’ budding star dealt with a left foot injury that sidelined him for over a month and he struggled to find his footing as the Sixers’ sixth man, though he hasn’t suggested that the role was […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (43-22) wrapped up their five-game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves (34-33). With James Harden sitting out, the Sixers won in convincing fashion by a score of 117-94. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Timberwolves. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 39 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks, 13-22 FG […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (42-22) played the penultimate game of their current five-game road trip against the Indiana Pacers (29-37) while missing two starters. With Tobias Harris and P.J. Tucker on the mend, the Sixers played in a game that featured almost no defense and won 147-143. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Pacers. […]

The New York Knicks won their ninth straight game Sunday, beating the Boston Celtics in double overtime, 131-129. In the win, backup point guard Immanuel Quickley had arguably the best game of his career. He finished with a career-high 38 points to go with eight rebounds, seven assists, four steals and two blocks. Remarkably, Quickley […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have managed to overcome a poor start to the season and have emerged as a legit contender in the Eastern Conference. A big part of that turnaround has been the continued development of Tyrese Maxey. Maxey missed some games earlier in the season and when he returned in early January, he started […]

The Philadelphia 76ers found themselves in a back-and-forth, shot-for-shot contest against the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 82 points to lead the Mavs to a 133-126 win over the Sixers despite 91 points from Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey. Maxey had a great game, scoring 29 points and leading […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (40-21) got another crack at the Miami Heat (33-30) but this time took them on in Miami and without Joel Embiid, who missed the game due to left foot soreness. The Sixers put the Ewing theory to the test once again with a huge win, 119-96. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win […]