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As the Philadelphia 76ers vie for the 2024-25 championship, their key players will hit individual career milestones along the way. Achievements like the first NBA points from Jared McCain and All-Star nominations for any combination of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George are easy to see — and will be worth celebrating. Some of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will continue their slate of preseason games against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a matchup at the Wells Fargo Arena in Iowa on Friday night. Paul George will make his first appearance with the Sixers but Joel Embiid is not slated to play, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pompey noted […]

Philadelphia 76ers basketball is on its way back. After traveling to The Bahamas for training camp, the championship hopefuls face the New Zealand Breakers of the NBL at 7:00 P.M. EST in their first preseason game. Joel Embiid and Paul George will not play, head coach Nick Nurse said, but everyone else should be available. […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — Joel Embiid previously said he wanted to play every game he could for the Philadelphia 76ers. His tone is changing as he begins the 2024-25 season. The quality of his games is immensely taking precedence over his overall quantity. “I want to be on the floor as much as possible,” Embiid […]

With NBA 2K25 just having been released in September 2024, and Jayson Tatum gracing the cover, many NBA stars have been the face of the NBA 2K game series. However, there have been some notable names that have yet to be the cover boy of the popular video game. Here’s a look at 10 NBA […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid has always had the Philadelphia 76ers’ chase for a championship fresh on his mind. Entering the 2024-25 season, the superstar center is putting it front and center. Winning the 2022-23 MVP award has been the pinnacle of Embiid’s career in the league. For as spectacular of an achievement as that […]

Training camp is underway for the Philadelphia 76ers in The Bahamas. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and company are excited to get to work and prepare for the season. As much excitement as there is to jump right into it, the Sixers are also exercising caution. Nick Nurse said that Embiid “went through everything […]

Fresh off his Olympic gold medal victory with Team USA, Joel Embiid returned to make waves at the Philadelphia 76ers’ media day. Embiid faced challenges in Paris, including scrutiny over his performance and an unfriendly home crowd. Reflecting on his Olympic experience in France, Embiid commented, “I actually thought it was softer. Well, I thought […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers have never been lacking in talent around Joel Embiid. What they have lacked is continuity, cycling through new rosters on a seemingly annual basis. That issue seems to be finally patched up following a busy offseason that included an extension for the big man. It’s far too late into […]

The NBA world lost a true icon on Monday as Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away from brain cancer at the age of 58. Mutombo was a legend both on and off the court and became one of the first well-known players from Africa after Hakeem Olajuwon, opening doors for many who followed. That […]

Media day is underway for the Philadelphia 76ers, and it’s safe to say that there are a lot of fans who are excited for the upcoming campaign. While Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are back in tow, the front office was hard at working upgrading their supporting cast over the offseason, with their biggest move […]

With the Summer Olympic Games in Paris complete, the NBA will soon begin its 2024-25 season, so basketball fans won’t have to wait to see their favorite superstars back in action. Every four years, NBA players have been called to answer the call for their national team at the Olympic stage since professionals were allowed […]

As superstar Joel Embiid and the Philadephia 76ers prepare for training camp next week, 2024-25 could be the most talented team the 2023 MVP center has had throughout his eight-year career. All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey is 23 and coming off his best season, averaging 25.9 points, 6.2 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. The 76ers […]

PHILADELPHIA — At media day in 2022, Joel Embiid joked that he did nothing but chill on his bed and couch all summer. This summer was a much different story until the very end. Before media day for the 2024-25 season, the Philadelphia 76ers’ superstar embarked on a week that was anything but uneventful. Embiid’s […]

After handing Joel Embiid a brand new three-year, $193 million contract extension, excitement for the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25  is at an all-time high. The team signed Paul George to a massive max contract, secured quality roleplayers like Caleb Martin, Kelly Oubre, and Andre Drummond, and, on September 27th, they brought on Embiid’s attitudinal inspiration, WWE […]

The NBA features the best basketball teams and players in the world. But given the competitiveness of the league, it isn’t surprising that there are contenders and cellar dwellers. Here’s a look at the 14 worst team records in NBA history. 12 (tie). 2023-2024 Detroit Pistons, 1982-1983 Houston Rockets, and 1996-1997 Vancouver Grizzlies Record: 14-68 […]

The family of Joel Embiid and Anne de Paula is growing. They are having a second child, a daughter, the Philadelphia 76ers superstar said during a visit to the United Nations General Assembly. Embiid attended the assembly to discuss how the business of sports can benefit his home country of Africa. During his time as […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid always wears his pride for his home country of Cameroon on his sleeve. After heading back home last month to receive a special honor from the president, the big man is taking part in the United Nations General Assembly week to benefit the entire continent of Africa. According to NBA […]

The Philadelphia 76ers managed to lock up franchise cornerstone Joel Embiid on Friday, with the big man signing a three-year, $193 million max deal. Embiid announced the extension on Instagram and made it clear he’d like to play in the City of Brotherly Love for the rest of his career. Following the deal, Kendrick Perkins […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid have agreed on a three-year, $192.9 million contract extension. Embiid, through all the turbulence of his time in Philadelphia, appears to be set to become a Sixer for life. This extension Embiid put pen to paper on will be tacked onto the final two years of his current deal, […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid got married to longtime girlfriend Anne de Paula, a Brazilian model, in July 2023. Recently, Embiid secured immense wealth for his family by signing a three-year, $193 million extension with the Sixers, which means Embiid’s net worth of $85 million will only continue to grow. For now, we will get […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey is elated about superstar Joel Embiid’s three-year, $193 million extension. Embiid’s maximum contract extension keeps the 2023 Most Valuable Player signed through 2027-28 as Maxey, Embiid, and free agent signing All-Star Paul George prepare for the upcoming season with expectations from 76ers fans at the highest it’s been in recent […]

Months after the signing of Paul George and the contract extension of Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers still had room for one more huge move. The team signed Joel Embiid to a maximum extension worth $193 over three years. The extension keeps Embiid signed to the 76ers through the 2027-28 NBA season with a player […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have some high hopes heading into the 2024-25 campaign, and while that’s due to the strong offseason the team has put together, the main reason for their high hopes is superstar center Joel Embiid. The Cameroonian big man is arguably the most dominant player in the league, and when he’s on the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a lot to be thankful for this year, and one of them is superstar hitter Shohei Ohtani signing with LA prior to the season. In their 20-4 victory against the Miami Marlins on Thursday, Ohtani started the MLB’s 50-50 club, hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases in one […]

When NBA players enter their prime, some fear that the other shoe will drop, leading to an inevitable decline. In the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, host Bill Simmons shared his concerns about Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid. To Simmons, Embiid’s drop-off might be similar to former superstar Blake Griffin, who last played […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are amped for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Paul George signed a four-year, $212M contract with the Sixers over the summer. General manager Elton Brand and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey have retooled the roster around PG and Joel Embiid. As fans wait for George’s Philadelphia debut in October, they received a […]

While playing well in college is a great way to get the attention of NBA scouts, playing well in college doesn’t always translate well in the professional ranks. Vice versa, there are also times when a player fails to thrive at the college level but finds a way to flourish in the NBA. Let’s take […]

Fans of the New York Knicks are not going to be forgetting about their first round playoffs series win vs the Philadelphia 76ers this past season anytime soon. Playoff wins and even appearances have been very hard to come by in New York for the last two decades, so Knicks fans have made a habit […]

Patrick Beverley’s opinion still carries a significant amount of weight even after his time as a true impact player in the National Basketball Association has long since passed. Beverley knows a thing or two about defense to say the very least, and he was also a streaky (and sneaky) good offensive player. Recently, the sly […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Guerschon Yabusele left a prominent role with a championship-winning Real Madrid team to make an NBA comeback with the Philadelphia 76ers. “I was for sure comfortable in Europe, I cannot lie about it,” the 28-year-old forward said. “But like I always say, and I express myself about it, I always wanted to […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain hasn’t heard a peep from his superstar teammate Joel Embiid, and quite frankly, he’s nervous about it. In a recent interview on Podcast P with Paul George, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, McCain spoke with his new 76ers teammate about spending time with Sixers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, but […]

The debate about who the best player in the NBA is hasn’t died down for years. Is it Nikola Jokic? Is it Joel Embiid? Is it Luka Doncic? With NBA 2K25 set to release soon, the game is wrapping up its top 100 NBA 2K player ratings, with the top 10 announced on Monday. Following […]

With the Philadelphia 76ers 2024-25 season schedule released, a lot of eyes will be on the new-look squad. Ahead of the 2024-25 season, we’ll be making our 76ers bold predictions. Philadelphia made a splash in free agency by signing Paul George on a four-year $212 million max extension. George will fit well as the third […]

The NBA offseason is always filled with unknowns. From trade talks to pending free agents, there is always a level of uncertainty that impacts both the Eastern and Western Conferences. This summer, it was the Philadelphia 76ers that played the role of “wild card,” as their enormous amount of cap space provided them with the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ trio of stars should make it easier to score when they need a bucket late in close games. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George can work individually and together to get a good shot up when Philly needs to tie the game or take the lead. But the question remains — […]

Team USA basketball may be able to block Joel Embiid from leaving the team in the future. The center would need the approval of USA basketball to play for another country due to international basketball rules, per The Stein Line Substack account. Embiid expressed an interest in possibly playing for Cameroon at the 2028 Olympic […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made one of the biggest splashes of this past NBA offseason by luring in former Los Angeles Clippers All-Star forward Paul George with a four-year maximum contract. George joins a team that has already been established as a formidable threat around center Joel Embiid, and the 76ers are now firmly entrenched along […]

Philadelphia 76ers’ franchise star and 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid is enjoying his first-ever Gold Medal as he accomplished a milestone goal playing for Team USA in the Paris Olympics. Recently achieving the milestone of signing his first signature shoe deal with footwear brand Skechers, his sponsors surprised him with an additional gift to go […]