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After months of basketball in the regular season, the 2023 NBA Playoffs are finally here. Now, only the best of the best in the league remains in pursuit of the Larry O’Brien Trophy. With the Philadelphia 76ers set to face the Brooklyn Nets in the first round, it means it is time for some Sixers […]

The NBA churn never stops. At the conclusion of the 2023 NBA Finals, it will be time for every team–whether rebuilding, buying, or contending–to look for ways to improve their team, or, at the very least, mold their team into one that makes more sense given their timeline. And one way for teams to do […]

Klay Thompson entered Sunday’s regular-season finale needing five three-pointers to make more NBA history. His team facing the tanking Portland Trail Blazers, the Golden State Warriors star didn’t even need half of a full quarter before etching his name in league record books once again during the team’s 157 – 101 win. Thompson came out […]

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 […]

Triple-doubles are often a great sign of a player’s all-around skills. Although it’s a feat that is getting more and more common, there’s no question that achieving a triple-double isn’t an easy thing to do. Throughout the years, we’ve seen various triple-doubles. However, not all of them were as common in the NBA. For this […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (51-26) closed out the final full month of the regular season with a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors (38-39). The Sixers went up by as much as 24, lost the plot for a bit and pulled out a 117-110 win. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Raptors. Sixers player […]

After months of basketball, the 2022-23 NBA regular season is entering its final stages. With less than two weeks left to play, the playoff picture is getting closer to its final shape. While the standings have some surprises, organizations such as the Philadelphia 76ers still are some of the main frontrunners for the title. So […]

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 […]

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden returned to the court after a four-game absence caused by Achilles soreness. The Philadelphia 76ers picked up a win over the Dallas Mavericks but the Sixers’ floor general didn’t have a very smooth return overall. Fortunately, he played well enough to help Philly snap a three-game skid. Harden said he felt […]

Philadelphia 76ers star guard James Harden has missed the last four games due to an Achilles injury. Unsurprisingly, without their second-best player and top playmaker, the Sixers have struggled of late, as they own a 1-3 record since he’s been out. So when Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, and the Dallas Mavericks visit the Wells Fargo […]

ESPN’s NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday that Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden is targeting a return to action sometime this week. The Sixers have two home games coming up, and Woj’s sources told him that Harden is aiming to come back for either one of those games. Well, it currently doesn’t sound like […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are third in the Eastern Conference, well poised to make the 2023 NBA playoffs and make a deep run in the postseason. However, in a bid to improve their chances, they would certainly want to avoid this Sixers playoffs scenario that could very well be a nightmare for them. […]

It comes as no surprise that the Philadelphia 76ers suffered a 116-111 defeat at the hands of Nikola Jokic and the mighty Denver Nuggets on Monday night. This is after both Joel Embiid and James Harden were unable to suit up in what was supposed to be a marquee matchup. Harden was actually a late […]

James Harden has received some high praise from West-leading Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone in the lead-up to their clash with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Prior to the game, Malone said that Harden has “checked his ego at the door” this season, going on to say that he has been impressed with how both […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be visiting Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in Mile High City Monday night for a marquee matchup between two legitimate NBA title contenders. However, Sixers guard James Harden might not be available to play after appearing anew on the injury report ahead of Monday’s games. The question is this: Is […]

The battle of MVP frontrunners might be off on Monday night after Joel Embiid was ruled out for Philadelphia, but James Harden is on track to return to the lineup when the Sixers visit Denver to play Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. “James Harden [Achilles] participated in shoot-around this morning and remains on track to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are really starting to miss James Harden. After two straight losses, both in which their offense suffered mightily, the Sixers are starting to show how much they depend on him. Harden’s playmaking, shot-creating and overall leadership are huge for the Sixers. His skills have helped unlock the best version of Embiid, whose […]

James Harden was out of commission for the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night as the Sixers suffered a 120-112 loss against Stephen Curry and the defending champions Golden State Warriors. That was the second straight game Harden missed due to a lingering Achilles injury, so at this point, the fans have been asking: Is James […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the midst of a road trip and will now face Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. The Sixers are vying for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. There is a huge question left to answer before the two teams tip off at 10:00 P.M EST: Is James Harden playing tonight […]

Patrick Beverley has never been one to shy away from voicing his opinion. Whether it’s talking trash about another player or spewing stories about past teammates, Beverley is consistently one of the most talkative players in the NBA. He’s now apparently one of the reasons why Sixers star James Harden became the elite scorer that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a big one coming up on Friday night when they battle the defending champs Golden State Warriors. The bad news for the Sixers is that they could be extremely shorthanded when they visit the Dubs at the Chase Center. This is after both James Harden and Joel Embiid popped up on […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls will face each other for the second time in three days. After losing in double overtime on Monday in Philadelphia, the Sixers will look to bounce back from a terrible performance and start a new winning streak in Chicago. Before the 8:00 P.M.EST tip-off, there was a question that […]

Is this Philadelphia 76ers team really different? It may be hard to believe after so many infuriating years, but yes, yes it is. This Sixers squad is inspiring championship hopes that are more legitimate than any post-Process team. With a record of 48-23, Philly has one of the five best records in the league and […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers spoiled the chance to properly celebrate the 40th anniversary of their most recent title by losing to the Chicago Bulls. The Sixers offense looked stuck in mud despite 37 points from Joel Embiid and 22 points from Tyrese Maxey. One of the main reasons for the team’s failures was a […]

After a few games away from home, the Philadelphia 76ers are back and will play the Chicago Bulls. Both teams have been very successful recently and will both be seeking a big win to improve their standing in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. But prior to the 7:00 P.M. EST tip-off, there is an important question […]

The red-hot Philadelphia 76ers will be putting their seven-game winning streak to the test against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Unfortunately for the Sixers, James Harden has popped up on the injury report due to a left foot injury, and they will now need to try and navigate a win against a Tyrese Haliburton-less […]

There’s no denying that James Harden is one of the most gifted scorers this game has ever seen. What makes the Philadelphia 76ers superstar so special is the fact that apart from being an elite scorer, Harden has also firmly established himself as one of the top playmakers to ever pick up a basketball. The […]

It’s safe to say the Philadelphia 76ers got the better of the trade between them and the Brooklyn Nets involving James Harden and Ben Simmons. The Sixers have morphed into legitimate championship contenders while Simmons has been unable to stay healthy for the Nets. Harden was left off the All-Star team this season which was […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid and James Harden have brought the Philadelphia 76ers closer and closer to championship contention together. The Sixers stars have put in the time and effort to work well together and the results have given Philly its cleanest look at a championship in the Embiid era. While Embiid is still getting […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will conclude an action-packed road trip by facing the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Sixers will play their fifth road game in seven days. But, before Philly’s last stop on its road trip, an important question must be asked: Is James Harden playing tonight vs. the Timberwolves? James Harden injury status for Sixers vs. […]

James Harden has business to finish in the 2022-23 NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden and the Sixers are rolling of late, but their success hasn’t stopped rumors from popping up about the bearded superstar potentially running it back with the Houston Rockets. Back in December, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a bombshell about sources […]

Joel Embiid and James Harden are making a strong case for being the best duo in the NBA. The Philadelphia 76ers stars have been tremendous together and showed just how special they can be in the Sixers’ high-scoring win over the Indiana Pacers. In the Sixers’ best win of the season against the Milwaukee Bucks […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks for perhaps their best win of the season. Down 18 on the road to a team with a 16-game winning streak AND despite losing Tobias Harris and P.J. Tucker to injuries during the game, the Sixers rallied to win 133-130 with a 48-point fourth quarter. Joel Embiid and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are responsible for snapping the longest winning streak to this point of the 2022-23 regular season. The Sixers’ come-from-behind win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks marked a signature win for this year’s squad and is just the latest example of James Harden and Joel Embiid showing they can shine together. […]

Despite losing to the Dallas Mavericks recently, Joel Embiid, James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers bounced back quickly against the Milwaukee Bucks and renewed the hope of fans that they can compete for the NBA title. Not only did the Sixers end the Bucks’ 16-game winning streak, but they also came from 18 points down […]

In the Philadelphia 76ers’ first matchup of the season against the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were too much for them to handle. The Sixers lost 133-126 in a crazy game where Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey all scored very efficiently and above their league average. The Mavs stars simply couldn’t […]

When the Brooklyn Nets added James Harden to their Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving-led core in 2021, many expected that, barring any unforeseen turn of events, they would waltz all the way to an NBA championship. However, things did not work out according to plan. Fast forward to 2023, and Irving and Harden are now […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did all they could to battle the Dallas Mavericks’ superstar duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving on Thursday night, but in the end, the Mavs proved too strong a force for the Sixers to handle. James Harden came out with another strong performance for his team, but it still wasn’t enough […]

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 […]