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The NBA is the best basketball league in the world. As a result, every season is ultimately grueling both physically and mentally for NBA players. Given that the league is highly competitive, it’s safe to assume that every NBA player must be in the best shape possible in order to succeed. With the goal of […]

For the second consecutive game, the Philadelphia 76ers have beaten a solid team on the road without Joel Embiid. This time, the Sixers held on to a win against the Hoston Rockets that was spurred by Tyrese Maxey’s 42 points. A win over this Rockets team (especially with numerous key players sidelined) is nice but […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been shorthanded for a while now. They have not had Joel Embiid after the Christmas games but have seen players like Tobias Harris and Kelly Oubre Jr. step up. There have been questions about his status for the final few games of the year. All of these concerns regarding the Sixers […]

HOUSTON – Prior to the Houston Rockets start of their long seven-game homestand, Ime Udoka’s squad held a strong home record of 12-2. Winning at the Toyota Center this season has been a key reason for their positive win-loss record. As of late though, it’s felt like the Rockets have been on the road, losing […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was recently asked who he thinks are the top five best players in the NBA. However, the question comes with a caveat, as Jokic was asked to name the top five aside from himself, via SPORTSRADIO 94WIP of Audacy. “I think there is a lot of talent,” Jokic said. “I’m […]

With a 12-17 start, it’s safe to say the 2023-24 NBA season has not gone the way Atlanta Hawks expected it to be. The Hawks are just 18 months removed from making the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021. However, Atlanta has been on the decline since. The Hawks traded for Dejounte Murray during the 2022 […]

Philadelphia 76ers MVP Joel Embiid missed the team’s Christmas Day game against the Miami Heat due to an ankle injury he suffered on Friday night against the Toronto Raptors. Now, Embiid is set to miss the Sixers’ game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Embiid did […]

Before the Miami Heat take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas Day, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke before the game to talk about the upcoming matchup and the players surrounding it. Each team is dealing with an injury to their star players as Miami’s Jimmy Butler and Sixers’ Joel Embiid will miss Monday night’s game. […]

Even though it’s the most wonderful time of the year, the injury status is still up in the air for Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler as they have a Christmas Day matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Because of a left calf strain, Butler has missed the last two games for the Heat against the Orlando Magic […]

It will be the most wonderful time of the year for NBA teams as a select few on Christmas Day will play, but there’s no doubt that the Miami Heat have had the most success on the holiday. They have a whopping record at 11-2 on the holiday, but they have a .846 winning percentage […]

The Miami Heat will host the Philadelphia 76ers as part of the NBA’s 2023 Christmas Day slate of games. This game will feature two of the top five teams in the Eastern Conference and could be a preview of a playoff series this spring, though MVP frontrunner Joel Embiid will not play due to an […]

As we hit the Christmas Day checkpoint in the NBA, Joel Embiid continues to sit at the very top of the NBA MVP rankings, and for good reason. Nobody imagined Embiid being able to top his previous week by averaging 38.0 points and 12.5 rebounds per game, but here we are talking about the Philadelphia […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be playing in the primetime slot on Christmas Day against the Miami Heat, but the Sixers have found coal in their stockings this year with Joel Embiid’s latest injury update. Embiid, who injured his right ankle in the team’s last game against the Toronto Raptors, will miss Monday night’s game in […]

The best day of the season is finally here and we’ll see five primetime matchups between 10 of the NBA’s best teams. Bragging rights and positions in the standings will be on the line as conference rivals will meet on a nationally-televised NBA Christmas stage. The NBA gives us the best present of all: basketball […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers are kicking off a long road trip by taking on the Miami Heat on Christmas Day. While Joel Embiid’s status has not yet been announced, he is coming into the prime-time game with an ankle issue to keep an eye on. Nick Nurse said that Embiid did not participate […]

To say that Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is on a hot streak would be like saying that Rudolph’s nose is a touch red and slightly illuminated. No, Rudolph’s schnoz shiny and bright red, and Joel Embiid is on an historic run that has vaulted him past Nikola Jokic for the best MVP odds in […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors thanks to a flurry of buckets from three main sources. Joel Embiid had 31 points? Makes sense. Tyrese Maxey had 33? Yeah, that tracks. Tobias Harris also had 33? That is what makes this Sixers’ win stand out. A combined 97 points from three players helped […]

The Philadelphia 76ers may have been put in a tough spot by the James Harden trade saga, but they were confident in their chances of remaining competitive despite the Beard’s forced departure, thanks in large part to their belief in fourth-year guard Tyrese Maxey. Maxey was already showing glimpses of All-Star-level consistency prior to this […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s MVP award from last season was not received well by a big portion of NBA fans. Now, the Philadelphia 76ers center has substantially improved his level of play. The Sixers are winning more than most people thought they would and Embiid — again — has gotten better. Embiid’s per-game averages of […]

Just as it has been over the last few seasons, the NBA MVP race is going to come down to multiple superstars. As it stands right now, the reigning winner is the betting favorite to retain his award as Sixers center Joel Embiid tops the FanDuel charts for MVP odds. Embiid is riding a hot […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards gives high praise to the Philadelphia 76ers’ face of the franchise in Joel Embiid after the two teams faced off Wednesday night. Edwards was asked about Embiid because the big-man scored 51 points, collected 12 rebounds, and got the win over the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. When […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid is scoring the ball at historic, unprecedented levels. The Philadelphia 76ers’ center is once again the NBA’s scoring leader, though he has upped his average in points per game while playing fewer minutes per game. Through 24 games, the Sixers superstar has recorded more points than minutes, a feat that […]

The latest NBA 2K24 player Ratings Update bumped Joel Embiid into a 98 OVR this week. However, we believe the reigning MVP’s play this year merits another look at his player Rating. With amazing performances supported by a solid cast of teammates, Embiid leads a Sixers team hungry for an NBA Championship. Therefore, we compiled […]

Could Joel Embiid repeat as NBA MVP? If the season ended today, the answer would be a clear ‘yes’ for Shannon Sharpe. Joel Embiid made the choice obvious after he put up an astounding 51-point, 12 rebound game against the 20-6 Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. “Right now, he’s the hands down unanimous MVP,” Sharpe said. […]

Following the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-113 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Rudy Gobert was more than willing to give Joel Embiid the credit he was due. After all, when you’re tasked with stopping a guy who is in the midst of an insane two week, eight game run, averaging 41 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists […]

The Philadelphia 76ers bested the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, behind a monster 51-point performance from superstar Joel Embiid. After the game, Patrick Beverley, one of the most outspoken players in today’s league, had a bit more trash-talk left in the tank for the Timberwolves: “Number one team, belt to a**” Beverley posted on X. To […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid does it again. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar’s best performance so far this season came against one of the very best teams, dropping 51 points on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a huge win. The Sixers missed Nicolas Batum and Robert Covington and were without De’Anthony Melton for the second half. They were […]

Wednesday night was a battle between giants, literally, as the Minnesota Timberwolves traveled into Philly to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. As Minnesota is off to their best start in franchise history, a road win over a talented Sixers squad on the road would solidify everyone’s belief. With a trio of All-NBA caliber seven-footers ready […]

Joel Embiid went off for another 50-point game in the Sixer’s 127-113 victory over the red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves. He had 51 points and 12 rebounds in 36 minutes of play for the 76ers, who haven’t missed a beat since their trade of James Harden to start the season. WHAT A NIGHT FOR EMBIID 🤯 NEW […]

It has been another generational season for Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers star could be well on his way to another Most Valuable Player award by the end of the season. This puts him nearer to the top of the all-time best centers like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Shaquille O’Neal. The Sixers center continues […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to square off in a battle of conference heavyweights on Wednesday night. There’s a strong sense of admiration between the Sixers and the Wolves thanks in part to the links offered by Patrick Beverley, who played for the Wolves two seasons ago, and Shake Milton, […]

The winning streak is over for the Philadelphia 76ers after finally facing an opponent with a pulse. The Chicago Bulls stampeded their way to a win over the Sixers by shutting down their elite offense. Joel Embiid led the way with 40 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and two blocks while shooting 15-28 from the […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers’ red-hot offense came to a screeching halt against the Chicago Bulls, resulting in the end of their six-game winning streak. Although Joel Embiid scored 40 points on 15-28 shooting, the Sixers were out of sync on offense and became the latest victims of the Coby White-led Bulls. The Sixers only […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are taking the Chicago Bulls in a competitive Eastern Conference. The Sixers entered the matchup on a six-game winning streak. Chicago wants to end Philly’s momentum, but Joel Embiid created a force of his own with a highlight dribble move on Nikola Vucevic. Joel Embiid attempts to silence Nikola Vucevic and the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (18-8) took on the Chicago Bulls (11-17) to start a brief homestand before Christmas. Facing the Windy City squad for the first time this season, the Sixers lost their winning streak in a poor offensive performance. The final score: 108-104. Let’s break down the Sixers’ loss. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 40 […]

Fans often complain about the high free-throw attempts of players such as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid take. Giannis just achieved a historic feat scoring 64 points vs. the Indiana Pacers. Lost in the discourse of the game due to the hijinks surrounding the game ball is Giannis’s free throws. He made more free throws (24) […]

There have been some great centers in NBA history. Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, and Shaquille O’Neal are just a few of the legendary big men this league has seen. After claiming last season’s MVP award, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is looking to etch his name next to those who came before […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing to take on the Chicago Bulls and push their winning streak to seven. However, there is a chance that the Sixers will have to try to add to their streak without Joel Embiid. After the Sixers’ pregame shootaround at the Wells Fargo Center, Embiid was added to the injury report […]

There’s a widely understood concept among basketball fans that goes something like this: if a present-day player is doing something statistically that hasn’t been accomplished since Wilt Chamberlain did it, he’s doing something absolutely outrageous and we need to stop and pause to talk about it. This is where we’ve arrived with Philadelphia 76ers center […]