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While a lot of people are questioning Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic’s MVP win over Joel Embiid, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young shared his belief that it’s a well-deserved award for the Serbian. Even before the NBA confirmed the MVP winner for 2021-22, there had already been leaks and reports citing Jokic’s win. True enough, […]

The Miami Heat will be looking to take one step closer to their objective of winning the NBA championship this season when they take on the Sixers in Game 6 of their second-round series on Thursday. The Heat are 3-2 up in the series and a win will allow them to book their place in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will have their season on the line on Thursday in Game 6 of their second-round series against the Miami Heat. The Sixers are currently down 2-3 in the series and another loss will see them go on an early summer vacation yet again. The Sixers have already released their injury report for […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is the 2021-22 NBA MVP, and while many might argue that Joel Embiid is more deserving, the votes say otherwise. After the NBA officially confirmed the recognition on Wednesday, it also released the voting tally. Sure enough, Jokic dominated with 65 first place votes for a total of 875 points. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers put themselves in quite the predicament. They started their Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Miami Heat down 0-2. Then, with the return of Joel Embiid, the Sixers pulled off back-to-back home games to tie the series. Unfortunately, the Sixers couldn’t maintain that energy, falling flat in a brutal 35-point loss in […]

Tuesday was a rough night for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. After beating the Miami Heat twice in Philly to tie up the second-round series at two games apiece, the Sixers got absolutely demolished in Game 5, taking home a 120-85 loss that has them on the brink of elimination. There weren’t any real […]

After a pair of huge wins at home, the Philadelphia 76ers fell flat on their heads in Game 5 against the Miami Heat, getting pummeled by a score of 120-85. The Sixers looked extremely flat all night long and failed to show the intensity they previously played with back in Philly.   Now, it’s win […]

The NBA has yet to make it official, but Nikola Jokic is reportedly the 2021-22 Kia NBA MVP. With that, the Denver Nuggets superstar is poised to win the Maurice Podoloff Trophy for the second straight year. That also makes him just the 13th player in NBA history to win back-to-back MVP awards. Jokic edged […]

Despite another strong regular season campaign that led to serious MVP clamor, the trophy is not finding its way to a Philadelphia 76er. Joel Embiid once again ends up a runner-up for the Maurice Podoloff award. The Sixers star was asked about the news becoming official on Tuesday after their Game 5 loss to the […]

Joel Embiid did not look right in Game 5. The Philadelphia 76ers star was battling all evening, but just didn’t resemble the world-destroying scorer who was an MVP contender all season. Embiid himself knew he wasn’t at his best on Tuesday night. The Sixers star spoke candidly after the game about only going as far […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had all of the momentum in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Miami Heat. After losing the first two games in Miami, the Sixers got All-Star center Joel Embiid back from injury. They then went on to win both games in Philadelphia. That left many wondering if his absence was the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were run off the court in Miami as the Heat throttled them for a 120-85 win. It was not a pretty sight for Sixers fans everywhere after their team that looked to have turned the corner in Games 3 and 4 looked like a ghost of its former self on Tuesday night. […]

The eyes of every Philadelphia 76ers fan were on superstar center Joel Embiid in the second quarter of their NBA Playoff matchup against the Miami Heat. Rising up for a shot under the basket, Embiid was struck in his injured face by Heat center Dewayne Dedmon, with the Sixers center falling to the ground. He […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid lost out on the 2021-22 NBA MVP award to Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, and one of his teammates thinks the snub is going to have an impact on Embiid’s performance on Tuesday. Georges Niang issued a warning to the league ahead of Game 5 vs. the Miami Heat, indicating […]

Monday brought the news that Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the NBA MVP for a second consecutive season, beating out Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. While Jokic is fully deserving of winning the award again, the revelation brought about plenty of backlash from Sixers fans and others who […]

Joel Embiid had another strong performance for the Sixers in Game 4 as Philly took down the Miami Heat, 116-108, to tie the series at two games apiece. However, it was James Harden that stole the show as he unearthed the James Harden of old in what was one of his best performances in a […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is reportedly the 2021-22 NBA MVP, meaning Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is the runner-up once again. However, a lot of people are not happy with the result, including former league champion Stephen Jackson. Jackson went on a lengthy rant on Twitter and called for voting changes after it […]

Center Nikola Jokic is reportedly this season’s MVP winner, and that would make Philadelphia Sixers star Joel Embiid the runner-up. Now that things might be changing for the giants of the NBA, it has Golden State Warriors big man James Wiseman excited for his future. As everyone knows, NBA superstars such as Stephen Curry, LeBron […]

The Miami Heat looked to be in cruise control after dominating the Philadelphia 76ers in Games 1 and 2 to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. But then Joel Embiid came back for Game 3 in Philly and everything flipped. The Sixers won Game 3 by 20 points and then pulled […]

Monday was a special day for Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who won his second consecutive NBA MVP award after edging out Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid. Of course, Twitter had their fair share of opinions on Jokic winning it over Embiid, but Bones Hyland fully came to the defense of his teammate. Man.. […]

The tides have greatly shifted in the Philadelphia 76ers’ second-round series against the Miami Heat. After the Heat jumped out to a 2-0 series lead, the Sixers have come storming back to tie the series 2-2. The return of Joel Embiid, who missed the first two games with a concussion and orbital fracture, has brought […]

The Philadelphia 76ers found a way to tie up the series against the Miami Heat. It’s 2-2 right now and there is no telling where this matchup goes. Philadelphia looked dead in the water at first, but Joel Embiid’s return has fueled the team to continue pushing. Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler attempts to light a fire […]

There were several incredible individual performances around the NBA during the 2021-22 season, and each of them deserves a great deal of recognition. The NBA has gradually announced its postseason awards, with the most notable award finally being leaked on Monday morning. Many voters had publicly announced their votes for Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic has just been named the 2021-22 NBA MVP, and while that’s a reason to celebrate for the Serbian, his fans, countrymen, and Nuggets supporters, not everyone is thrilled over the news. At least one who isn’t is Sixers center Joel Embiid, according to Mike Singer of the Denver Post. […]

James Harden looked like his MVP self on Sunday night as he led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 116-108 win over the Miami Heat in Game 4. The Bearded One poured in 31 points in the contest, most of which coming late in a crucial stretch that kept the Sixers ahead late. James Harden kept […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat for the second straight game since Joel Embiid’s returned, Kendrick Perkins reiterated his belief that the Sixers center is the true MVP of the league. Perkins has never been shy about publicly declaring that he voted for Embiid as MVP, and on Sunday, he doubled down on […]

James Harden had another big game to help the Philadelphia 76ers tie their playoff series with the Miami Heat at 2-2. After which, Joel Embiid  made sure to remind the doubters and haters what his Sixers teammate just did. Harden exploded for 31 points, seven rebounds and nine assists to propel the Sixers to the […]

The Miami Heat took one to the chin during Thursday night’s Game 3 clash against the Philadelphia 76ers. Jimmy Butler was the only Heat star who played a solid contest, finishing with a team-high 33 points. But the rest of the team was ice-cold throughout the game. Kyle Lowry finished with a goose egg in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been slapped with a $50,000 fine after violating the rules pertaining to injury reporting in the case of Joel Embiid. Embiid suit up for the Sixers in Game 3 of their showdown with the Miami Heat on Friday, putting up 18 points and 11 rebounds to help Philly get their first […]

Joel Embiid made quite a splash in his return from injury in Game 3 as he led the Sixers to a season-saving win over the Miami Heat on Friday, 99-79. Embiid was definitely trying to make up for lost time and his recent confession reveals just how much he was itching to go during his […]

It is not hyperbole to say that Joel Embiid saved the Philadelphia 76ers’ entire season and NBA playoffs hopes. Facing a 0-3 series deficit to the Miami Heat, Embiid returned to action with several injuries to uplift James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers. The masked-up MVP finalist led them to a 99-79 win, bringing […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are officially on the board in the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the Miami Heat 99-79 on Friday night in Joel Embiid’s return. The Sixers big man only had 18 points and 11 rebounds, but you could just tell the squad had much different energy with their star on the floor again. James […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are back in business in the NBA playoffs now that Joel Embiid is. In what was as close to a do-or-die game as you could get (aside from actual elimination games), the Sixers won 99-79. Despite a great game from Jimmy Butler, the Sixers clamped down on Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry, Bam […]

Joel Embiid’s return to the court did just what it needed to do for the Philadelphia 76ers. The MVP finalist fought through facial and thumb injuries to give his team a new life with their backs against the wall. The Sixers. defeated the Miami Heat in Game 3 of their second-round NBA playoff series. Embiid […]

The status of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was a huge story leading up to the team’s Game 3 NBA Playoff matchup vs. the Miami Heat. Embiid, who has been dealing with a torn ligament in his thumb, a concussion and a broken orbital bone, was in jeopardy of missing the contest, though he was […]

It’s safe to say that Joel Embiid has been… different the past few seasons. The Philadelphia 76ers star has always had the potential to be a dominant force. However, Embiid hasn’t been able to put it together consistently… until last season. Now, he’s one of the most dominant stars in the league, with the ability […]

Before facing off in the second round of the playoffs, Jimmy Butler and Joel Embiid were once teammates. The two were part of the 2019 Philadelphia 76ers team that lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Toronto Raptors. In that short time together, Butler and Embiid built a solid friendship that lasted even after the former […]

Joel Embiid suffered a freak injury in the first round that kept him out of Games 1 and 2 against the Miami Heat. He made a triumphant comeback in Game 3 as the Philadelphia 76ers picked up a 99-79 win. Embiid, who wore a protective mask due to his orbital bone fracture, was asked about […]

Jimmy Butler admitted that the Miami Heat committed a lot of errors in their shocking Game 3 blowout at the hands of the Philadelphia 7ers. However, he couldn’t deny Joel Embiid played a huge role in the 99-79 loss as well. While Butler refused to give all the credit to Embiid, he emphasized that the […]