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Joel Embiid is in the midst of a fantastic season for the Philadelphia 76ers. The MVP award seems to be his to lose and the Sixers look like a true championship-caliber team. Embiid sat down with Shams Charania of The Athletic to talk about his season, his MVP candidacy and much more. On top of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be entering their Monday night clash against the Denver Nuggets with added motivation. Not only have they dropped three of their past four games, but Joel Embiid will surely want to play to the best of his abilities with a matchup against fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokic, the player to whom […]

Sixers big man Joel Embiid has learned not to focus on winning the MVP award. Embiid is the current frontrunner to win the award after it looked very much like Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was on course for a third-straight MVP. Having thought about winning the award in previous seasons, Embiid chose to simply […]

For much of the 2022-23 season, Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic has led the way in the MVP race once again. But with the regular season coming to a close, things are heating up thanks to late pushes from Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo. At this point, it seems like it will come down […]

Joel Embiid may finally be the MVP, becoming the first Philadelphia 76ers superstar to win the award since Allen Iverson. But the Sixers’ big man continues to claim that whichever way the vote falls, it won’t matter to him. Embiid currently leads Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo in an MVP race that is going to […]

When you think about it, it’s kind of silly. Lost in all the hoopla about whether or not Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic should win his third consecutive NBA MVP award — for any number of reasons — has been the reality that Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid may be the most deserving candidate of […]

Several NBA fans are already declaring Joel Embiid as the 2022-23 MVP amid his recent scoring tear, but Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic certainly showed on Saturday that he’s not out of the race just yet. In fact following his dominant display against the East’s top seed Milwaukee Bucks, Nuggets fans believe that it should […]

Joel Embiid’s case for NBA MVP continues to grow with every eye-popping performance he has. He gave Philadelphia 76ers fans another one of those performances Friday night, albeit in a loss to the Golden State Warriors. Embiid registered 46 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in the loss. It was his 12th 40-point game of […]

Joel Embiid has been dealing with a calf injury of late, but this did not stop him from dominating the Golden State Warriors on Friday night as the Philadelphia 76ers lost a tight one against the defending champs, 120-112. Embiid has popped up on the injury report again for Saturday’s contest against the Phoenix Suns, […]

Amid the increasing campaign for Joel Embiid to win MVP this 2022-23 season, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic opened up about his bid as well and emphasized he couldn’t care less who wins. For him, whoever takes the award is deserving anyway. Jokic has been largely considered as the favorite to win the accolade for […]

The New York Knicks find themselves in a rare position. Not only are the Knicks likely headed to the 2023 NBA playoffs, but New York is in a battle for seeding that could potentially allow the team to win its first postseason series in a decade. With seven games left in the regular season, the […]

A seven-game road winning streak has ended for the Philadelphia 76ers. They fell to the Golden State Warriors with James Harden sidelined in a tight game. Although it was a respectable performance, it was a game that was very well within reach for the Sixers. Joel Embiid did just about everything he could to get […]

The Philadelphia 76ers played a solid game against the Golden State Warriors but ultimately came up short. Joel Embiid dominated and Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey shot the ball well but the Sixers could not out-shoot Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole and the Warriors at Chase Center. Embiid was listed as questionable to play with calf […]

Popular as his eponymous podcast is still so early in its development, Draymond Green is one of the many media members who does not get an official vote for MVP. If the Golden State Warriors star was asked to choose between Nikola Jokic and the biggest challenger to his throne as two-time reigning MVP, though, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (49-24) started a three-game swing on the West Coast with a matchup against the Golden State Warriors (39-36). A tight game throughout, the Sixers came up just short in a super close contest, losing by a score of 120-112. Let’s break down the Sixers’ loss to the Warriors. Sixers player notes: Joel […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing to face the Golden State Warriors in the second leg of a four-game stand away from home. The Sixers are looking to win their 50th game of the season. Ahead of the 10:00 P.M. EST tip-off, Philly fans everywhere have one big question on their minds: Is Joel Embiid playing tonight […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a big one coming up on Friday night when they battle the defending champs Golden State Warriors. The bad news for the Sixers is that they could be extremely shorthanded when they visit the Dubs at the Chase Center. This is after both James Harden and Joel Embiid popped up on […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got a new winning streak started in a dominant win over the Chicago Bulls. Joel Embiid led a sensational offensive performance with James Harden sidelined. However, the good feelings after the win were clouded by a bizarre injury situation involving Embiid. After a remarkably dominant first half for Philly in which he had […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have inflicted an early blowout on the Chicago Bulls, the likes of which has been seen just once in the past 25 years. Heading into the matchup, which took place at Chicago’s United Center, the Sixers were sitting in third in the Eastern Conference with just 11 games to […]

The Chicago Bulls came into Wednesday’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers in dire need of a win. The Bulls were on a three-game winning streak, and they needed to keep their advantage against the Indiana Pacers, who were just two games behind them for the 10th and final Play-In spot in the East. Well, unfortunately […]

The 2022-23 NBA MVP race is mostly just about two horses: Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. Fans, coaches, and players all have their own picks to win the award, and for Minnesota Timberwolves veteran point guard Mike Conley Jr., Embiid is on top of his list at […]

Evan Turner is not in the NBA anymore, but he came out with a take about what would happen if the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics match up in the NBA Playoffs. “I’m taking Celtics every single day, and twice on Sundays,” Evan Turner said. “I think, with this history I just think Boston […]

Is this Philadelphia 76ers team really different? It may be hard to believe after so many infuriating years, but yes, yes it is. This Sixers squad is inspiring championship hopes that are more legitimate than any post-Process team. With a record of 48-23, Philly has one of the five best records in the league and […]

As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to make a playoff run, Joel Embiid is putting the finishing touches on a masterful season. Could it finally be the one that earns the Sixers star the MVP award? Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine thinks so. LaVine is the latest player to publicly support Embiid’s MVP case as he looks […]

The discussion surrounding the NBA MVP race has gotten toxic in recent weeks, with pundits and fans throwing inane arguments at the wall for their favored candidate just to see what sticks. Even then, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is trying to swing the pendulum back towards the opposite direction by expressing his opinion […]

Boston Celtics point guard Malcolm Brogdon gave his take on the MVP debate and had a surprising omission. For most of the regular season, fans and media alike believed Nikola Jokic would run away with the award and become a three-time NBA MVP. However, recent poor results for the Denver Nuggets coupled with Joel Embiid’s […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers’ eight-game winning streak is over after a brutal loss to the Chicago Bulls. The Sixers’ offense failed to launch in one of James Harden’s worst games and wasted strong efforts from Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and De’Anthony Melton. The Sixers slogged through a double-overtime contest to lose 109-105 in one […]

As the Philadelphia 76ers (48-23) matched up with the Chicago Bulls (35-37), they were looking to secure their ninth straight win and clinch a playoff berth on a night when they were honoring the 40th anniversary of the 1982-83 championship team. The Sixers played horribly for much of the game, got it to double overtime […]

PHILADELPHIA — The NBA MVP debate is once again a heated race. Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has overtaken the lead but Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are not far behind. In the midst of such a packed race, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers is asking for the debate to become more respectful. When asked […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid is starting to separate himself from the pack in the MVP chase. The Philadelphia 76ers’ big man is making history night after night and leading his team to wins. Oddsmakers are pointing to Embiid as the favorite and the strength of his candidacy has been reinforced by Sixers legend Julius […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid has been playing at an MVP level this season and is on a historical scoring run, but the six-time All-Star wants to make it clear that he hasn’t hit his peak yet. “I don’t think I’m at my best yet,” he tells Basketball News’ Spencer Davies. “I think I’m […]

Former Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl explained why he would take Nuggets center Nikola Jokic over Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid for the league’s Most Valuable Player award. “To me, I don’t want to badmouth him because I think he’s really, really good,” said George Karl, via a Sunday tweet from SiriusXM NBA Radio. […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been playing so well lately that he’s being considered the frontrunner for MVP for perhaps the first time this season. Scoring at least 30 points in each of his last nine games, the six-time All-Star has been averaging 36.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 2.3 blocks per game […]

For Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, there is no doubt in his mind that Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid deserves to win the 2022-23 MVP award over Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic. Carlisle shared his thoughts on the MVP race after the Sixers beat his Pacers on Saturday, 141-121. With James Harden out due […]

No James Harden, no problem for the Philadelphia 76ers. They took down the Indiana Pacers to win their eighth straight game and are right on the heels of the Boston Celtics for the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Joel Embiid, of course, led the way for the Sixers while Tyrese Maxey, De’Anthony Melton and […]

The Denver Nuggets have lost five of their last six games, and the haters are having a field day. Fresh off their latest loss, a 116-110 defeat to the New York Knicks on Saturday, opposing fans let the Nuggets have it on social media. https://twitter.com/TheMeccaMSG/status/1637176049908826115 pic.twitter.com/3BATCZUsGx — Kaleb (@Smith4Six) March 18, 2023 Nuggets collapsing like […]

Joel Embiid is on a magnificent tear. The Philadelphia 76ers star big man churned out yet another great performance, as he led his team to a 141-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers at home Saturday night. The Sixers center muscled out 31 points to go with seven rebounds and seven assists in just 30 minutes […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (48-22) and Indiana Pacers (32-39) faced off with each side’s respective floor generals, James Harden and Tyrese Haliburton, just two of the multiple players to sit out. The Sixers completed a clean sweep against Indy for the season and collected their eighth consecutive win by a score of 141-121. Let’s break down […]

The NBA MVP race is as compelling and newsworthy than it has been quite a while. There have been daily debates analyzing criteria like individual excellence, team success and durability. Though, Hall of Fame point guard Walt “Clyde” Frazier believes there is no debate at all, and Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid should be awarded […]