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Last year, Joel Embiid finally made his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers after missing out the previous two seasons. Despite having a minutes restriction and suffering another injury towards the end of the campaign, he was still able to showcase his impressive skill set and gave the team’s fans a glimpse of the future. Now […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown acknowledged the talent of his recent couple of No. 1 overall selection tops that of recent picks by the organization. Brown noted Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz are “completely” better equipped to be more successful than centers Jahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel are at the moment, according to Tom […]

Shortly after the Philadelphia 76ers selected Ben Simmons with the first overall pick of last year’s draft, the team made the proclamation that he would make the transition to handling the point guard duties in the offense. It doesn’t appear that this game plan has changed as head coach Brett Brown has told Tom Moore […]

There is a great sense of optimism around the Philadelphia 76ers that is centered around their young core group of talent that was acquired through the draft over the last few years. One of those primary pieces is forward Ben Simmons, who is set to play in his first official season this upcoming campaign after […]

After years of rebuilding, the Philadelphia 76ers have established arguably the best young core in the league. With Joel Embiid and Dario Saric earning 2017 All-Rookie First Team honors and Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz entering their rookie years, there is great optimism in Philadelphia. With the team’s roster comprised of mostly young prospects, the […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons received his first look in NBA 2K18 and a rating of 79 to go with it. The lefty former No. 1 pick was in last year’s iteration of the game, but had his rating greatly reduced in-game due to an injury that kept him out for the entire regular season. […]

At the 2016 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected Ben Simmons with the first overall pick. Unfortunately, Simmons suffered a broken right foot in the team’s final training camp scrimmage and eventually missed the entire 2016-17 NBA season. As Simmons prepares for the upcoming season, he will be one of the favorites to win the […]

Ben Simmons sure looked like he was fully recovered from the foot injury which cost him his entire rookie year during a pickup game he played in recently in Melbourne, Australia. Simmons put up 34 points in that game, including 17 in the fourth quarter. The question, though, was whether Simmons had actual clearance from […]

After missing the entirety of last season due to a Jones Fracture on his foot, Ben Simmons is slowly heading towards his full recovery, and will finally be debuting for the Philadelphia 76ers. The hopes of their fans were given some further lift recently when it was reported that he played in a pickup game […]

As the 2017-18 NBA season approaches, players are currently revealing their face scans and ratings for NBA 2K18. While most players believe their ratings should be higher, there is one player who has decided not to release his prior to training camp. After Ronnie 2K DMed Ben Simmons his screenshot, the Philadelphia 76ers forward had […]

Not even Adrian Wojnarowski could’ve seen this coming, but it appears that Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout is now a Philadelphia 76er. That’s after the reigning MLB American League MVP took to Twitter Wednesday night to pay homage to Philly basketball by posting an image of him draped in full Ben Simmons 76ers gear. […]

It has been an interesting and exciting summer, to say the least for the Los Angeles Lakers. After winning only 26 games last season, the storied NBA franchise was headed to the NBA Draft Lottery once again with hopes of keeping their top-three protected pick. Fortunately for Magic Johnson and company, Los Angeles was able […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are a team on the rise in the Eastern Conference. The struggling NBA franchise has gone from a perennial bottom-feeder in the East to a team that may be competing for a playoff spot next season with Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, and Markelle Fultz leading the way. Last season, Philadelphia got a […]

On a normal day, Ben Simmons usually looks for someone he can dish out a lob pass to finish off an offensive attack. But recently, the Philadelphia 76ers’ top overall pick from the 2016 draft had one of those extra special days where he got to use his popularity to impact someone else’s life. He […]

After four seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, JJ Redick signed a one-year, $23 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite receiving long-term deals from numerous teams, the 33-year-old ultimately liked the challenge of trying to make the postseason with the young core of Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Markelle Fultz. Before signing with the […]

Nerlens Noel is currently looking for a new contract in the NBA, but if ever the Philadelphia 76ers want to send feelers his way, tell them to don’t bother. Noel’s level of interest towards his former team seems to have waned so much that in a typically curt interview with TMZ, the former Kentucky Wildcat […]

Former UCLA standout Lonzo Ball has not been met with open arms by some of the NBA’s young stars after being selected as the second-overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers in this year’s NBA Draft. Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid happens to be one of the Ball family’s biggest critics, mainly because of Lonzo’s outspoken […]

It seems Joel Embiid has no problem letting this fuse ignited with LaVar Ball stay lit. Embiid and Ball have recently been going back and forth with each other due to typical LaVar comments outrageously made. Embiid did not mince words responding to LaVar saying he and Ben Simmons hadn’t proven anything of themselves in the […]

Philadelphia 76ers cornerstone Ben Simmons is a man of many talents on the basketball court, but not so much when it comes to the other worldly aspects of adulthood. ESPN’s Jeff Goodman had recently come across some fun, personal trivia regarding the 20-year-old forward out of LSU and his ordeals with everyday life: Ben Simmons said he has learned […]

The Philadelphia 76ers prior to the 2017 NBA Draft moved up to the first overall pick to eventually select former Washington point guard Markelle Fultz. This immediately brought into question what exactly were the 76ers’ long-term plans for Ben Simmons as it was previously reported that the team was going to play the former 2016 first […]

Despite drafting rookie point guard Markelle Fultz with the first overall selection in the draft, the Philadelphia 76ers don’t quite intend to use him at his position of choice, but rather forward Ben Simmons, who sat out the entire season with a foot injury. “Coach (Brett Brown) wants to start me at the point,” Simmons told […]

LaVar Ball has extravagant dreams for his son, Lonzo Ball, and certainly among those is seeing the former UCLA Bruin win Rookie of the Year honors in his first year in the pros. And things are looking good as of the moment for the Ball family, as the Los Angeles Lakers point guard is priced […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons has added more excitement to the Philly fans who are looking forward to seeing him debut for their team. In an Instagram video he posted on Tuesday, the 20-year-old Australian international showed off his unlimited range, by heaving the ball from the opposite corner of the court, and knocking it down. […]

Joel Embiid had three little words waiting for the often-opinionated LaVar Ball after his comments during a recent radio interview on 97.5 The Fanatic, where he took shots at Embiid and Ben Simmons‘ acumen. Joel Embiid says "f**k LaVar Ball." 👀 https://t.co/obBPJtnZuq — NBA SKITS (@NBA_Skits) July 5, 2017 There’s clearly no love lost between […]

LaVar Ball, a man never shy to speak his mind in front of a camera or microphone, recently went off on Philadelphia 76ers youngsters Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons after they had their fair share of jabs concerning Markelle Fultz as the No. 1 overall draft pick. Ball had no reservations when dissing these two […]

Joel Embiid was back at it again recently with his hilarious posts on social media, and he recently made a new one when he gave a collective name for him and his teammates. The 7-foot Kansas product made it known that he wants the fans to call him, Marklelle Fultz, Dario Saric and Ben Simmons […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans can finally look forward to a bright future. The “Process” started by former GM Sam Hinkie is seemingly coming to a close, as the 76ers have assembled a fantastic young core. That nucleus was strengthened with first pick Markelle Fultz, who joins forwards Ben Simmons and Dario Saric, as well as center Joel […]

76ers center Joel Embiid is one of the most active NBA stars on social media. From reacting to Instagram stories of other NBA players, to selling the Philadelphia “process,” to other NBA players on Twitter. However, this time, it was not only Embiid taking to social media. The big man was joined by 76ers forward Ben […]

In a matter of days, Markelle Fultz‘s destination changed from one team in the Atlantic Division to another, shifting from being a potential No. 1 pick with the Boston Celtics to potentially talent-stacked Philadelphia 76ers team with plenty of promise. The Washington standout can already see the gears in motion, seeing a future chemistry with fellow […]

After seeing some of the best players to ever play in the NBA, Larry Brown has a deep understanding of what it takes for someone to be a point guard. Having said that, the legendary coach recently made an appearance on 97.5 The Fanatic’s Midday Show, where he blasted the people who consider Ben Simmons […]

Earlier last month, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown hinted that although the team has not made any official statement yet, Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons may not participate in this year’s Summer League. Now, their general manager has released the decision made by the team on their two phenom’s Summer League chances. According to Bryan […]

One of the biggest feel-good stories of last season was the emergence of former Kansas Jayhawk and third pick overall, Joel Embiid. Embiid spent all of his first two seasons out with foot injuries, and expectations were very high in Philadelphia following the news that he will play in the 2016-17 season. Even though he […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons‘ sister, Olivia, isn’t a fan of LaVar Ball and she’s not afraid to show why on social media. Following the FOX Sports 1 interview on The Herd with Colin Cowherd where Ball went back-and-forth with co-host Kristine Leahy, Simmons couldn’t help but fire shot after shot at the boss of the Big […]

Only at 20-years-old and already 6-foot-10 and 240 pounds, it’s no secret that Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons is a huge person. However, what many don’t know is he was already big since he was a baby, and much bigger than most of the toddlers his age, The Australian international and former LSU Tiger recently took […]

The annual Summer League has long been the avenue teams use to get a first look at their young players competing at a level closest to the NBA. It also gives the ones who came from injury to have a feel of the game once again, and prepare them for the coming season. That said, many […]

He may have not played a single game in what would’ve been his first year in the NBA, but Ben Simmons is ready to move forward and put his battle with injury in the past. The Philadelphia 76ers forward addressed the media on Thursday and admitted, via Jessica Camerato of CSN Philly, that despite not seeing […]

After recently getting cleared to resume basketball-related activities, Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons went straight back to work, and started with a 1-on-1 game against a young New York Knicks fan, during their pregame warmup. The boy tried his test to shot over the 6-foot-10 forward, but saw his attempt not only get blocked, but the ball […]

Ben Simmons was drafted the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft due to his great rebounding rate, high basketball IQ, and ability to make dazzling passes and make plays in the clutch. Some even compared him to LeBron James coming out of high school — but the vision that the Philadelphia 76ers […]

After all the setbacks he’s had this season, there’s finally some positive news about Ben Simmons’ recovery from injury. The Philadelphia 76ers rookie has reportedly been cleared to resume 5-on-5 work as his latest foot scan revealed it has completely healed. However, his team is planning to take a cautious approach with his condition and […]