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The Los Angeles Clippers were set to take on the Toronto Raptors at home on Wednesday, January 10. The Clippers’ Paul George is now 33 years old and still playing some of his best basketball. News of Kawhi Leonard’s lucrative contract extension has rocked the NBA world. The James Harden-led Clippers got lofty praise from […]

It’s safe to say the Memphis Grizzlies’ 2023-24 NBA season is over following Ja Morant’s season-ending injury. With the Grizzlies likely headed to the tank, it’s worth asking if Memphis makes Marcus Smart available for a trade. Morant underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum after he suffered a subluxation of his right shoulder during […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Atlanta Hawks after three days off. The Sixers will look to get back in the win column after suffering a pair of brutal losses. They will be shorthanded, though, as they head to State Farm Arena. Is Joel Embiid playing tonight vs. the Hawks? Is 76ers’ Joel Embiid […]

There are new rules and criteria in place for end-of-season awards and accolades in the NBA this season. To qualify for this season’s MVP award, a player must appear in at least 65 games. Pretty much every player in the NBA MVP rankings has been available all season long, some missing just a game or […]

CAMDEN, NJ — The Philadelphia 76ers have numerous injuries to watch out for ahead of their next game. As the Sixers prepare to face the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday at State Farm Arena, the statuses of Joel Embiid and numerous other players have yet to be determined. Nick Nurse said that Embiid did not practice […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had an impressive start to the 2023-24 season. Joel Embiid has been stellar for Philly, but Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has the upper hand in the big-man battle with his championship win. Shaquille O’Neal gave some harsh, but real advice to the Philadelphia big man. Shaq chimes in on the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference this season even after the departure of James Harden. Part of the reason has been the emergence of Tyrese Maxey as an All-Star talent. But a major part of the Sixers strong season so far has been the continued MVP-level dominance of Joel Embiid. […]

PHILADELPHIA — Given the chance to be the first team to stop the New York Knicks following their acquisition of OG Anunoby, the Philadelphia 76ers folded like a chair. The Sixers competed hard to start the game but were unable to overcome New York’s insane shooting and relentless physicality, suffering one of their worst losses […]

With the 2024 NBA All-Star Game just over a month away, the league announced on Thursday that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the fan vote. LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead their respective conferences in the first fan returns of #NBAAllStar Voting presented by AT&T. Fans account […]

For Philadelphia 76ers fans who remember the painful years of ‘Trust the Process,’ Joel Embiid is a reminder that it was all worth it. The Sixers star has become one of the NBA’s elite players and one of the few top-tier superstars. Behind Joel Embiid, the Sixers have become a contender in the Eastern Conference. […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is in the midst of another outstanding season — one full of feats rarely seen and a level of dominance few players have reached. But the Philadelphia 76ers center may have very little to show for it if he misses 11 more games. With a new rule requiring 65 games to […]

The holiday season has ended, trade season is upon us, and the 2024 NBA All-Star Game will be here before we know it. This season, the All-Star Game will be hosted by the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, which was supposed to host all of the All-Star festivities that got canceled in 2021 as a result […]

Joel Embiid returned after a four-game absence Tuesday night and proceeded to rip the Chicago Bulls apart. There was nothing the Bulls could do to stop the Philadelphia 76ers big man from having his way on the court, as he led the Sixers with a masterful performance that landed him a spot on the history […]

On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers saw the return of Joel Embiid from a four-game hiatus, and it was as if Embiid didn’t miss any time. In just 31 minutes of play against the Chicago Bulls, Embiid dropped a huge triple-double, tallying 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists to lead the Sixers to a […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid was back like he never left in the Philadelphia 76ers’ blowout win over the Chicago Bulls. The Sixers throttled the Bulls behind a triple-double from Embiid that started with a great playmaking display to open the game. Philly drained three after three to eventually build a lead so big that the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (23-10) started off 2024 with a rematch against the Chicago Bulls (15-20). The Sixers launched themselves to a massive lead and secured the win by a final score of 110-97. Let’s break down the Sixers’ first game of 2024. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 31 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 blocks, […]

After spending a week on the road, the Philadelphia 76ers are back at home on Tuesday night. They ended their four-game road trip with a loss to the Chicago Bulls but will now see them again at Wells Fargo Center. As the Sixers prepare for a home stand, there is a huge question on everyone’s […]

When you think about the MVP race in the NBA, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic are the first two names that come to mind. Jokic won the award in 2021 and 2022, while Embiid is the reigning MVP after winning it in 2023. There’s no denying that these big men are two of the best […]

All it took for Nikola Jokic to catch Joel Embiid as the betting favorite to win MVP this season? A perfect triple-double for the Denver Nuggets superstar coupled with his Philadelphia 76ers foil missing multiple games due to injury. Both Jokic and Embiid are now +250 odds to win basketball’s highest individual honor, per FanDuel […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have not lost a beat this season after trading star guard James Harden. They have emerged as a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference. Tyrese Maxey has emerged as a star caliber player and a great compliment to Joel Embiid. Speaking of Joel Embiid, the Sixers MVP candidate has borne the brunt […]

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 […]