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The Philadelphia 76ers are currently preparing for the stretch run of the season, which will begin on Thursday night vs the Atlanta Hawks at home. Unfortunately, big man Joel Embiid has already been ruled out for that game due to a shin ailment, which is compounded by his already tenuous knee situation. Embiid has started […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are hoping for a strong close to the season after entering the All-Star break in a solid position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The 76ers will be without Paul George for a few more weeks as he serves his league suspension, and the team is hoping that big man Joel Embiid […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid has been struggling with knee injuries for multiple seasons, having played a total of just 50 games since the beginning of the last campaign. After a left miniscus surgery back in January 2024, the 2023 MVP has powered through some difficult stretches, including the 2024 Olympics, during which he played […]

Over the weekend, the NBA All-Star festivities took place in Los Angeles, and Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe was in attendance to take part in the Rising Stars game on Friday. Edgecombe has been a revelation for the 76ers this year in his first season out of Baylor, forming a lethal backcourt duo with Tyrese […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen has been one of the pleasant surprises this season with his impressive all-around play. After a slow start, he has learned to adjust and become a consistent performer for the Pelicans. Queen was named as one of the participants in the Rising Stars at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. […]

It’s time for another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we head to the Eastern Conference for this divisional tilt. The New York Knicks (34-20) will take on the Philadelphia 76ers (30-23) as the two teams conclude their season series, Philadelphia leading 2-1. Check our NBA odds series for the Knicks-76ers prediction and pick. The […]

Update: Joel Embiid will not play for the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks before the All-Star break, according to John Clark of NBA Sports Philadelphia. On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will hit the floor for the final time before the All-Star break for a home game against the New York Knicks. Joel […]

With the NBA trade deadline behind us and no team having more than 32 games left on its schedule, we are officially entering the part of the regular-season schedule where teams either prove their championship worth or show their flaws. That is why it’s very important to assess the current state of all 30 teams […]

The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Portland Blazers on Monday night. Joel Embiid is on the injury report alongside All-Star Deni Avdija, with both players listed as questionable. Embiid is dealing with a right knee injury, while Avdija has a low back strain. Here’s everything we know about Joel Embiid and Deni Avdija’s injury and their […]

The Phoenix Suns went up against the Philadelphia 76ers, which means they had to go up against Tyrese Maxey, who has been on a scoring tear this season. He wasn’t the only one they had to worry about, as Joel Embiid has started to figure it out as well and is putting the injuries behind […]

The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Devin Booker is on the injury report for one team, and Joel Embiid is as well, with both players listed as questionable. Booker is dealing with a right ankle sprain, while Embiid has been dealing with a lingering knee injury. Here’s everything we know about […]

On Thursday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will hit the road to take on the Los Angeles Lakers as their Western Conference road trip continues. Joel Embiid is on the injury report for this game, currently listed as questionable due to right knee injury management. Here’s everything we know about Embiid’s injury situation and his playing […]

Last month, Joel Embiid reminded everyone that he is one of the most impactful stars in the NBA when in rhythm. Following some early season rust, which had people wondering if the former MVP was in sharp decline, he is now giving fans legitimate hope for a potential Finals appearance. Though, just because Embiid is […]

We’re back once again with a betting prediction and pick to close Monday’s NBA slate with a cross-conference showdown. The Philadelphia 76ers (27-21) will take on the Los Angeles Clippers (23-25) to finish their season series, Philadelphia leading 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the 76ers-Clippers prediction and pick. The Philadelphia 76ers are sixth […]

The Philadelphia 76ers face the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, and Joel Embiid once again sits at the center of the injury report. He was listed as probable with right ankle injury management. The 76ers enter the matchup at 27–21, No. 6 in the East, riding a three-game winning streak. The Clippers come in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a challenging night to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-114 on Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena, led by a stellar performance from star center Joel Embiid. This was the Sixers’ first game without forward Paul George, who was handed a 25-game suspension hours before the tip-off for violating the NBA’s anti-drug […]

Joel Embiid enjoyed a dominant performance in front of Allen Iverson during the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. Embiid is halfway through the 12th season of his NBA career with the 76ers, his 10th year as an active player. He has helped the franchise enjoy its best years in […]

For years, the Philadelphia 76ers have looked to make minor moves around the margins at the trade deadline with one goal in mind: saving money. Yes, some of these moves have worked out very well for the 76ers, as few will argue that Daryl Morey should have kept Caleb Martin over Quentin Grimes last February, […]

On the surface, it doesn’t look as though the Philadelphia 76ers pose much of a threat in the title picture. The 76ers needed a late surge to get past the struggling Sacramento Kings at home, 113-111, on Thursday, with Tyrese Maxey making the go-ahead layup. And their record on the season, 26-21, doesn’t inspire much […]

The Philadelphia 76ers lead the Sacramento Kings 60-54 going into halftime. It’s a close contest, as both teams are going at it. However, an analyst during the game is seemingly growing tired of Joel Embiid, as she called him out for flopping. In the middle of the contest, Kings analyst Kayte Christensen pointed to the […]

The Sacramento Kings will travel to the City of Brotherly Love to face the Philadelphia 76ers, and the NBA injury report has some big names. After a dominant game for Joel Embiid, he, along with Paul George and Russell Westbrook, is all on the Kings-76ers injury report before the teams meet tonight. The report highlights […]

After sitting out the Philadelphia 76ers’ ugly blowout defeat to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, Joel Embiid came out of the gates hot against his former coach, Doc Rivers, scoring 18 points in 12 minutes on the way to another dominant showing. Discussing how it feels to look like vintage Embiid after being held to […]

Tyrese Maxey immediately hugged Joel Embiid after they connected for an alley-oop slam in the second quarter on Tuesday. It extended the Philadelphia 76ers’ lead over the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Fans exploded after Maxey threw a perfect lob to Embiid, who then rammed it home in emphatic fashion. The 31-year-old Embiid was […]

Joel Embiid was back in the lineup on Tuesday as the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Embiid sat out the front end of their back-to-back set on Monday, with the 76ers getting walloped by the Charlotte Hornets, 130-93, at Spectrum Center. Embiid, fully rested, did not waste any time imposing […]

For only the second time since he was fired by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2023, Doc Rivers and Joel Embiid will share the court, with “The Process” leading his team onto the court against the Milwaukee Bucks without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Though Rivers’ era as the 76ers head coach will largely go down as underwhelming, as […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently gearing up for Tuesday night’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Both Paul George and Joel Embiid are on the injury report for this game, with Embiid being listed as questionable due to left knee injury management, and George as probable with the same situation. Here’s everything we know about […]

We’re back once again to bring you a betting prediction and pick for the upcoming NBA slate, this next matchup taking place in the Eastern Conference. The Milwaukee Bucks (18-26) will take on the Philadelphia 76ers (24-21) with Philadelphia leading the season series 2-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Bucks-76ers prediction and pick. The Milwaukee […]

Following a miserable 2024-25 campaign, there is a sanguine tone surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers this season. Tyrese Maxey is performing at an All-NBA level while leading the league in minutes played. Joel Embiid has scored 30 or more points in his last four contests and is looking like a juggernaut once again. VJ Edgecombe is […]

The New York Knicks pulled off an impressive 112-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. It’s the club’s 27th victory on the season, as New York remains in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. During the contest, OG Anunoby turned heads with a brilliant putback slam over Joel Embiid. With just under two minutes […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to host the New York Knicks on Saturday afternoon. Heading into the game, however, the 76ers have some injury concerns. Joel Embiid and Paul George are among the players on the injury report, so are they playing today? Despite dealing with injury trouble at times, the 76ers have performed well […]

We’re back to continue our betting coverage of NBA Rivals Week as we head to the East’s Atlantic Division for this next showdown. The New York Knicks (26-18) will take on the Philadelphia 76ers (24-19) in their third meeting of the season, Philly leading 2-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Knicks-76ers prediction and […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers won a thriller against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, 128-122, the team has found itself at a 24-19 record and fifth in the Eastern Conference. With 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe sending a message to the NBA about the talents of stars like Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, ESPN’s NBA analyst Brian […]

January 22 is already a legendary date in the household of Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid, but “The Process” is looking to take its significance to a whole new level. Exactly two years after dropping a franchise-record 70 points against the San Antonio Spurs, Embiid celebrated the anniversary by putting on a clinic in a […]

The Houston Rockets saw their three-game winning streak end at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime, 128-122, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday. The Rockets fell short despite a big game from Kevin Durant, who tallied 36 points, including five three-pointers, seven rebounds, and three assists. He, however, also had eight turnovers. The […]

On Thursday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will hit the floor at home for a game against the Houston Rockets. Both Joel Embiid and Paul George are on the injury report for this game, with Embiid being listed as probable due to right ankle injury management, and George as questionable due to left knee injury management. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took a tough loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last, and the good news is that they’ll have the opportunity to get their revenge. The bad news is that they may have to do it without a few of their key players, as Joel Embiid and Paul George are listed on […]

We present another betting prediction and pick for Friday’s NBA slate as we stay in the Eastern Conference for this next tilt. The Cleveland Cavaliers (23-19) will visit the Philadelphia 76ers (22-17) to finish their current back-to-back series, Cleveland leading the season series 2-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Cavs-76ers prediction and pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers are seventh […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid added another accolade to his illustrious career as they faced the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The 76ers are coming off a win against the Toronto Raptors, 115-102, on Monday and are 6-2 in their last 10 games. Obviously, they want to keep their momentum going against […]

We’re back for another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we head to the Eastern Conference for this next tilt. The Cleveland Cavaliers (22-19) will visit the Philadelphia 76ers (22-16) for their second meeting this season, Cleveland leading 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Cavs-76ers prediction and pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers are seventh […]