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Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid got savage treatment from Denver Nuggets home fans when he came out of the locker room and appeared on the Sixers’ sidelines during Saturday night’s game in Mile High City. Embiid was ruled out shortly before the contest because of a knee issue, robbing fans of a chance to […]

NBA fans were looking forward to Sunday’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Denver Nuggets that would provide a one-on-one battle between MVP candidates Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic. Unfortunately, Embiid was a late scratch after reportedly dealing with knee soreness during the 76ers’ pregame warmups. Under new NBA rules, the 76ers star is […]

If Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid and Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic are to meet again in the 2023-24 NBA season, it’s going to be in the NBA Finals, with Embiid leaving fans disappointed, including Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson, disappointed when it was revealed that the reigning league Most Valuable Player would not […]

Games between the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers are matchups that fans have always circled on their calendars. How could someone not be excited for a game that included a battle between MVPs in Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid? Jokic and the Nuggets were set to face Embiid and the 76ers in Denver on Saturday […]

Many were looking forward to the Philadelphia 76ers matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. However, everything changed last minute when Joel Embiid was ruled out from the contest, meaning he won’t face off against Nikola Jokic yet again. We finally know why Philly decided to sit their superstar center. Embiid was reportedly dealing with […]

Joel Embiid arrived at the arena for the Philadelphia 76ers‘ big matchup against the Denver Nuggets. However, Stephen A. Smith came out of nowhere questioning Embiid’s pregame fit. The 76ers star center wasn’t even wearing anything ludicrous. He was spotted wearing a vest with a long-sleeved shirt underneath. Even so, Smith claimed, “MVPs can dress […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is probable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers, after heading to the locker room in the Nuggets’ previous game on Thursday, per the NBA’s injury report. Jokic returned to the game after getting poked in the eye, but he was vocal in explaining the pain he went through. Following the […]

In what should come as no surprise to anyone, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo highlight the list of starters for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. Both players led the way in the fan vote for their respective conferences. Your 2024 NBA All-Star East starters: ⭐️Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain)⭐️Joel Embiid⭐️Jayson […]

Seemingly everything Snoop Dogg touches turns to gold and now the Hip Hop legend is trying his hand at the basketball sneaker market. Partnering with Sketchers, a newcomer in the basketball sphere, Snoop Dogg will have his own release and custom colorway in the latest installment of their performance line. Check out our Sneakers news […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game starters will officially be revealed on Thursday night during TNT NBA Tip-Off. The five players from the Eastern Conference and five players from the Western Conference who will have the honor of starting in the All-Star Game may have already been hinted at in the final fan voting results from […]

Joel Embiid displayed a historical offensive onslaught during the Philadelphia 76ers’ Jan. 22nd matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Embiid’s 70-point game put fans on high alert. Moreover, Gilbert Arenas explained why he ranks Embiid’s game below Devin Booker and Klay Thompson’s offensive displays. Joel Embiid’s 70-point performance reaches beyond 76ers record books  On March […]

The NBA world is still buzzing after a bonkers Monday night that saw two of the league’s best big men reach incredible scoring feats. Count Los Angeles Lakers legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson among the many who have been left astonished by the performances of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Minnesota […]

The 41-player pool of candidates for USA Basketball’s 2024 Paris Olympics roster has officially been unveiled, with many of basketball’s biggest, brightest, longest-shining stars set to compete for one of 12 final spots. It’s clear LeBron James wants play in France after Team USA’s dispiriting showing at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, even going so […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a new franchise record for points in a game after their win over the San Antonio Spurs. Joel Embiid unleashed an absolute masterclass that gave the Sixers their sixth consecutive win. The final score read 133-123 after an incredible night of hoops at the Wells Fargo Center. Embiid brought the house […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid exploded on Monday night with 70 points and 18 rebounds in the win over the San Antonio Spurs. Embiid looks like the favorite to win the NBA MVP award, as he is averaging 36.1 PPG with 11.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists on the year. After his 70-point outburst, Embiid increased […]

PHILADELPHIA — The battle between two of the NBA’s most awe-inspiring giants was extremely one-sided but still very much enjoyable. Joel Embiid scored 70 points and led the Philadelphia 76ers to a win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Try as the new kid on the block did, the reigning MVP was simply […]

All Danuel House Jr. wanted to do was to try and score for his team, but what he got in return was a shower of boos from Philadelphia 76ers fans during one moment in Monday night’s home game versus the visiting San Antonio Spurs. But that’s perhaps the price to pay for anyone looking to […]

Joel Embiid played like a man possessed Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs at home. Those who were not able to watch the game can still have their mind blown away by just looking at the stats the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player put up against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Embiid dropped 70 […]

On any other night, San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama – as he so often is – would have been the biggest story. Then again, the San Antonio Spurs’ generational prospect had never gone against Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid. The reigning NBA MVP’s whopping 70 points against the Spurs on Monday are a 76ers franchise […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid had one mission in mind during their Monday night contest against the San Antonio Spurs: dominate. From the get-go, it looked like the Spurs had no answers for the reigning MVP, and Embiid imposed his will for the 76ers, mostly from the midrange and the paint, en route to a […]

The entire NBA world took notice on Monday night of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid’s 70-point outburst against the San Antonio Spurs. But Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant had a reaction that encapsulated what everyone thought when they heard the news: "He had 70?" Kevin Durant was surprised to find out that Joel Embiid dropped […]

On Monday, Joel Embiid played his best career game so far. In front of a cheering Wells Fargo Center, the Philadelphia 76ers center amassed a total of 70 points. Making 21 out of his 23 free throw attempts and grabbing 18 rebounds as well, Embiid made history in less than 37 minutes of play. What […]

Joel Embiid beat out Wilt Chamberlain to be the sole owner of the Philadelphia 76ers’ single-game scoring title. Every scheme was thrown at him by Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs, but he was not bothered. Victor Wembanyama guarded him and even tried to outgun the league’s MVP, but it was to no avail. […]

PHILADELPHIA — Long, long before Joel Embiid was an MVP and putting together one of the very best multi-year stretches in NBA history, Brett Brown was helping him come along as simply an NBA player. Embiid is in his fourth season and on his second head coach since Brown was fired but his love and […]

Even though the San Antonio Spurs got rocked for 70 points by Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid, rookie Victor Wembanyama was not one to back down from the challenge brought to the game by the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player. In fact, Wembanyama did not want to be on the bench especially when Embiid […]

There seems to be something that spreads in the NBA air whenever the calendar flips to January. Before Monday night, there were 39 60-point games in the month of January in NBA history. Now, both Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns have added to that growing list with their impressive scoring performances for the Philadelphia 76ers […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid made his case as the best scorer in the NBA on Monday night when he dropped 70 points against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. The 76ers star became just the ninth player in NBA history to have 70 in a game, and just the second player to record at […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was on a warpath on Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs, clearly motivated by his matchup against the next big thing, 20-year old rookie Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama may have a bright future ahead of him, but Embiid cemented the fact that there are levels to superstardom in the NBA […]

Kobe Bryant was one of the most dynamic scorers in Los Angeles Lakers and NBA history. He showcased his dominance with an unbelievable 81-point performance on Jan. 22nd, 2006 against the Toronto Raptors. Moreover, Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns are adding to the dialogue in 2024. Kobe Bryant’s legendary Lakers game resurfaces in 2024 On […]

Joel Embiid’s 70-point, 18-rebound performance against the San Antonio Spurs in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 133-123 victory has set the NBA world on fire. Embiid, the reigning NBA MVP, has had a phenomenal season with several explosive offensive displays, but no one saw this historic feat coming. The 76ers star became the ninth player in NBA […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid absolutely went supernova Monday night when he kicked off his week with a 70-point explosion at the expense of Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. His performance is now the talk of the basketball realm and it’s even garnered a reaction from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. […]

Gregg Popovich had a plan to keep Joel Embiid from scoring. However, it does not seem to be working out for the San Antonio Spurs. Joel Embiid was scorching hot right from the start and showed no signs of stopping. Not even Victor Wembanyama could stop the dominance of the Philadelphia 76ers star. Joel Embiid […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is having another stellar season, scoring 35 points per game. On Monday night, Embiid had 70 points in the 76ers 133-123 win over the San Antonio Spurs – an output that had Kendrick Perkins praising the Philadelphia center: “With all due Respect to KD… but Joel Embiid is the best […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (29-13) got their first look at Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs (8-35). Joel Embiid took it to a new stratosphere as the Sixers won by a final score of 133-123. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win and Embiid’s career game. 76ers player notes: Joel Embiid: 70 points, 18 rebounds, 5 […]

Big-man battles are back in the NBA. They may not look like the David Robinson and Patrick Ewing duels in the 1990s or Moses Malone posting up Kareem Abdul-Jabbar but excitement still comes out of them. The San Antonio Spurs are preparing to duke it out with the Philadelphia 76ers. A key matchup would be […]

This past week featured the matchup of all matchups we have been waiting for this NBA season. Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets hit the road to take on Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, a game that the two NBA MVPs shined in. Prior to winning last season’s MVP award, Embiid had finished as […]

Joel Embiid is having a great season for the Philadelphia 76ers, but many fans have complained about the amount of free throws he has been shooting this season, and 76ers president Daryl Morey had a simple response to those complaining on Twitter. Seems we have to remind folks of this every season https://t.co/d4ZCp5jbwh pic.twitter.com/fS3zQA3kdd — […]

Joel Embiid is on another level when it comes to scoring the ball. The Philadelphia 76ers’ big man is simply unguardable, averaging more points (35.0) than minutes (34.2) this season as he makes a case to win the MVP again. The latest stop on Embiid’s tour of destruction was North Carolina, where the 76ers defeated […]

In a season that has already seen its fair share of remarkable performances, Philadelphia 76ers’ center Joel Embiid has emerged as the focal point of awe and admiration. The latest accolade comes from former NBA player and teammate JJ Redick, who drew a historic comparison between Embiid’s current exploits and the legendary Wilt Chamberlain’s iconic […]