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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 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers may not be rolling over the best teams in the NBA right now but they are ROLLING as of late. The Sixers’ 53-point win over the Charlotte Hornets is their sixth consecutive win. Joel Embiid notched 42 points and 15 rebounds on 18-23 shooting from the field in just three quarters in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Detroit Pistons with ease once again. After a huge win on Wednesday night, the Sixers took care of business on Friday with a resounding 124-92 win. It was another huge night for Joel Embiid, who recorded 35 points, 13 rebounds, four blocks, two assists and two steals. Tyrese Maxey had […]

PHILADELPHIA — There won’t be any grand celebrations and chest-thumping for the Philadelphia 76ers’ latest win over the Detroit Pistons. Joel Embiid was able to lead the Sixers to a big enough lead that he once again sat out the entire fourth quarter. But for Nick Nurse, there is one aspect of his performance that […]

PHILADELPHIA – Once again, Joel Embiid has put his name in the same company as Wilt Chamberlain in the Philadelphia 76ers record books. The superstar center has now recorded 30 points and 10 rebounds in a single game nine consecutive times, the new Sixers record for the longest such streak, which puts him just past […]

History again had its eyes on the Philadelphia 76ers (17-7) as they faced the Detroit Pistons (2-23) again. This time in the comfort of their home at the Wells Fargo Center after a win on Wednesday, the Sixers handled business and won by a final score of 124-92. Let’s break down the Sixers’ fifth straight […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did what they were expected to do against the Detroit Pistons: win big. The Sixers never looked back after the first quarter, winning 129-111. Joel Embiid obliterated the defense in front of him, securing a 30-point-10-rebound night in just the first half and finishing with 41 points, 11 boards and five assists […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (16-7) looked history dead in the eyes tonight as they set out not to be the team that let the Detroit Pistons (2-22) snap their 20-game losing streak. The Sixers took care of business as Joel Embiid proved to be legitimately unstoppable in the 129-111 win. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are engaged in a heated Eastern Conference matchup against a struggling Detroit Pistons team. The Sixers have a commanding lead on Detroit, but one Philly player is causing fans on social media to come alive. Unsurprisingly, Joel Embiid displayed a powerful offensive attack in the first half that has praises coming his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been off to a very promising start to the 2023-24 season. Owners of the best net rating and one of the top records in the Eastern Conference, the Sixers have been winning games and Joel Embiid has again put himself near the top of MVP conversations. Daryl Morey loves what he […]

Joel Embiid has been in the middle of the process for a long time now. The Philadelphia 76ers have given him star-caliber teammates, a ton of draft capital for trades, and all the resources he needs to thrive. He has been paying them back slowly and surely with his performances in recent years. But, he […]

After going down to the wire with the Washington Wizards less than a week ago, the Philadelphia 76ers demolished them in a huge home victory. The Sixers nearly won by 50 points, settling for a 146-101 win. Joel Embiid (34 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, two steals) and Tyrese Maxey (24 points, six assists) completely […]

Tyrese Haliburton was named an All-Star for the very first time in his career last season. At 23 years old, Haliburton is the face of the Indiana Pacers. LeBron James is a 19-time All-Star and is in the midst of his 21st NBA season, yet he is the face of the Los Angeles Lakers. These […]

Joel Embiid has been one of the best players in the league for the Philadelphia 76ers for the past half-decade. Unfortunately, the Sixers have repeatedly come up short in the playoffs throughout the Joel Embiid era, and they appear to be stuck in the dreaded no-man’s land of second-round exits and occasional conference finals appearances […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers drafted Tyrese Maxey in 2020, projections for the young guard were all over the place. While his electric athleticism, blazing speed and silky smooth floater were easily projectable to the NBA, Maxey’s three-point shot needed significant work after he hit less than 30% of those shots in college. There was hope […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Washington Wizards for the second time in their last three games. After defeating them in their home on Wednesday, the Sixers will aim to beat them again in the Wells Fargo Center. However, there is a huge injury update everyone is waiting for ahead of the 7:00 P.M. EST […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Washington Wizards on Monday night but the question remains of whether Joel Embiid will play. The Sixers’ big man tweaked his left knee during Friday night’s win over the Atlanta Hawks but played the rest of the game to secure another close win. After the game, Embiid said […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Atlanta Hawks at home but it wasn’t a very reassuring victory. The Sixers won 125-114 but made it about as hard as they possibly could have against a Hawks team missing Trae Young due to illness. Joel Embiid tallied 38 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks and three assists while Tyrese […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid had another fantastic game that saved the Philadelphia 76ers from an embarrassing loss. But the Sixers’ 125-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks did include an injury scare to Embiid’s knee. As he drove on Clint Capela late in the game, Embiid stumbled and landed awkwardly on his left leg. From that […]

It’s no secret the New York Knicks want to either sign or trade for a big-name star to help them go from fringe contender to legitimate title contender. And for the last couple of years, they’ve been linked to Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid as his squad fail to reach the Promised Land. However, […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s dominance has continued as he again leads the NBA in scoring and has the Philadelphia 76ers playing very good basketball. Patrick Beverley is loving what he sees from the Sixers center, especially now that he’s a teammate of his. Marcus Morris Sr. is in his 13th NBA season (and first with […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid is fresh off another masterclass performance after dropping 50 points in a win over the Washington Wizards. The Sixers’ big man bulldozed his way to the half-century mark with ease. Even for a 13-year veteran like Marcus Morris Sr., his level of dominance is hard to fathom. Morris has played […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joel Embiid wore his typical #21 for the Philadelphia 76ers as he led them to a close win over the Washington Wizards with a 50-point game. But it would have been more appropriate for him to wear a big red “S” with the way he saved the day for the Sixers. The […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Wizards on Thursday by a final score of 131-126, giving the NBA world plenty of time to marvel at the success of the reigning MVP’s work on the court. The Sixers now find themselves in second place in the NBA’s Atlantic Division with a 13-7 record […]

After a four-day break, the Philadelphia 76ers (13-7) took on the Washington Wizards (3-17). With a fully healthy team for the first time in a while, the Sixers played next to no defense for most of the game but still came away with the win by a score of 131-126. Let’s break down a Sixers […]

Nikola Jokic is currently the best basketball player in the world. There really is no refuting this, as the Denver Nuggets big man followed up his back-to-back MVP seasons in 2021 and 2022 with a Finals MVP trophy this past June. Obviously, Jokic continues to dominate the NBA MVP rankings each and every week. However, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a very important matchup on deck against the Boston Celtics. The Sixers have split their season series against their hated rival so far this season and hope to take the lead back by winning in TD Garden on Friday night. But there is a major question regarding Philly’s key player to […]

As we enter the month of December and prepare for the holiday season, there is no telling how the 2023-24 NBA season will play out. Nobody had the Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic being two of the best teams in the league, yet here we are approaching the quarter mark of the season with these […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is reportedly targeting his return next week, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. This is less than a month after Oubre suffered a fractured rib on November 11th. The 6-foot-7 forward could reportedly suit up as soon as Wednesday when the Sixers take on the Washington Wizards, or Friday […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have one of the absolute best duos of the game with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Entering their fourth season together, the Sixers stars have been nearly unstoppable in their two-man game, powering one of the very best offenses in the NBA. So far, the Sixers have seen the Maxey-to-Embiid […]