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The Brooklyn Nets took a breather on Monday, so Kevin Durant had extra time to watch the other NBA teams go at it. Apparently, he chose to tune in on the game between the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers. Good choice for the Nets superstar. After all, it’s always a great idea to watch two […]

As we’ve reached the final stretch of the NBA regular season, debates for seasonal awards have become a daily discussion. Right now, it is essentially a two-player race for MVP, with one more not far behind them. There is no wrong answer when it comes to who should win Most Valuable Player. Joel Embiid, Nikola […]

The Denver Nuggets begin a short three-game road trip as they take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-76ers prediction and pick. The Nuggets are coming off a 127-115 home loss to the Toronto Raptors. It was their second loss in a row, both […]

After getting blown out by the Brooklyn Nets the last time out, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid realized one thing: they need “willing shooters.” With that said, the Sixers star wants his teammates to step up and “let it fly” as defenses focus on him and new superstar teammate James Harden. He understands they […]

James Harden and Joel Embiid were just hit by a harsh reality check against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. The 29-point blowout courtesy of Kevin Durant and Co. proved the Philadelphia 76ers have a lot more work to do. With just a handful of games left to go, the Sixers will definitely be simmering […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were on the receiving end of quite a beating at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday nights. While most folks thought this was going to be a battle for the ages between two top contenders in the East, it turned out to be a disappointing 129-100 lopsided loss for Joel […]

The Brooklyn Nets absolutely insisted this game wasn’t too special. It’s another regular season game they told us over and over. But the energy in the Wells Fargo Center for Nets-Sixers should have told everyone it wasn’t just another game. Not even to a couple seasoned superstar vets like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Former […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets turned up the intensity as soon as Thursday’s marquee matchup started. There was a lot on the line in this contest, and the revenge narrative for the Sixers and Nets only added more fuel to the fire. The lingering “beef” between Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant was on full […]

The biggest game of the year, at least in terms of storylines and national coverage, is here: the Brooklyn Nets head to tackle the Philadelphia 76ers. The two Eastern Conference powerhouses that made the biggest trade of the season (swapping Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, and Andre Drummond and picks for James Harden and Paul Millsap) […]

The time has finally come. Following a blockbuster deal at the trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets will face off in a nationally televised matchup on Thursday night. James Harden will square off against his former running mates in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, while Ben Simmons is expected to be on the […]

Led by superstar Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers are well on their way to a playoff run. They are 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a dominating record of 40-24. Along with his success with the team, Embiid is one of the top contenders for the 2022 MVP award. He averages 29.7 points, 4.3 assists, […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ stars have downplayed many of the contests we fans would call “big games” so far this season. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving mostly did the same again ahead of tonight’s matchup vs. Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. But because these two teams made a monster trade at the deadline, there’s certainly […]

For the second-straight season, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid finds himself in the discussion for the Most Valuable Player award. After a somewhat slow start to the year, the All-Star center has been on a tear since January. Even with the addition of James Harden to the Sixers lineup, Embiid continues to post monster stat […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers are preparing for one of the most anticipated showdowns of the season. While Ben Simmons’ return to Philly after being traded by the Sixers to the Nets is the main headline, the battle between Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant will dominate the on-court action. Both Embiid and Durant are […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest big men to have ever played this game. There’s just no doubt about that. Right now, Sixers superstar Joel Embiid is arguably the top center in today’s NBA as the All-Star big man hopes to reach the same heights Shaq did during his dominant […]

Ben Simmons is making his highly-anticipated return to Philadelphia… sort of. The Brooklyn Nets point forward has yet to suit up for his new club ever since the 76ers traded him away for James Harden. Simmons won’t be playing, but he will be in the arena as he supports his Nets teammate from the bench […]

Real Madrid just knocked Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League, and Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid couldn’t be any happier. Embiid, who has been a long-time supporter of the La Liga club, took to Twitter to poke fun at UEFA and show his amazement for the incredible win. The Sixers star mocked the governing […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers acquired James Harden at the trade deadline, they officially started a race against the clock. Bringing in a former MVP put them in the conversation of teams who can win a title this season but have minimal time to prepare for a deep postseason run. While the Sixers have managed to […]

Kyrie Irving dropped 50 points on 19 shots in a massive win for the Brooklyn Nets, as they defeated LaMelo Ball and the  Charlotte Hornets Monday. But now all eyes turn to the next game on the schedule. The Nets head to Philadelphia March 10, to take on a 76ers squad with whom they just […]

Following an impressive win over the Chicago Bulls last Monday, the Philadelphia 76ers have arguably their most anticipated matchup of the season coming up on Thursday. They will be hosting Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets in a nationally televised matchup. This will be the first time the two teams will square off following the […]

Arguably the biggest matchup after the All-Star break has got to be the Philadelphia 76ers hosting the Brooklyn Nets. These two teams finally face off on Thursday as James Harden and the Sixers look to mark a win against his former team. As it turns out, however, Harden isn’t exactly hyped about the upcoming matchup. […]

It’s not inconceivable for James Harden and Joel Embiid to run the table this season and win it all. But if the Philadelphia 76ers are sent home packing without confetti falling down their faces, perhaps they look into retooling further in the offseason. If the rumors are true, there’s already at least one All-Star waiting […]

With the 2021/22 NBA season winding down, the MVP race has essentially come down to Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid and Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic. After an eventful night for the two where the Joker had a triple-double and Embiid went for 43 points and 14 rebounds, the Sixers center had nothing but […]

James Harden is having tons of fun with the Philadelphia 76ers. If you need proof, then look no further than his latest tweet trolling Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey after the Sixers’ win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Harden took to Twitter to poke fun at Embiid and Maxey, who both had incredible performances […]

James Harden and Joel Embiid just became the most deadly duo in the NBA today. The former joined up with Embiid after the Brooklyn Nets traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons. Now, two MVP candidates reside in Philly, making things a lot more scary for the Eastern Conference. It’s about to even […]

James Harden made his much-awaited home debut for the Sixers on Wednesday and as expected, there were fireworks. Harden wowed the adoring home crowd with an eye-popping 26-point performance that absolutely lived up to the expectations. Even Sixers superstar teammate Joel Embiid was impressed by Harden’s first game in Philadelphia. When asked to share his […]

From the moment he arrived from the Brooklyn Nets James Harden has quickly embraced a leadership role with the Philadelphia 76ers. As an All-Star and former MVP, he understands it is on him to help lead the charge alongside Joel Embiid. Even before he made his debut on the court, Harden’s voice was already making […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on a roll. New acquisition James Harden is playing great, franchise superstar Joel Embiid is making a legitimate MVP case and the Sixers are making their way up the Eastern Conference standings. A championship is more in-sight for Philly than ever before in the Embiid era. It took a while to […]

After squaring off in Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon, the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks were at it again Wednesday night. This second meeting held a little more weight, as it was James Harden’s first outing in front of the Philly faithful.  Things did not look great for the Sixers heading into halftime […]

James Harden had a spectacular home debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, led his new squad to a 123-108 drubbing of the New York Knicks. Harden tallied a near triple-double of 26 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists and was showered with adulation by Sixers fans, who have been longing for a legitimate […]

There was no telling where the Philadelphia 76ers would end up during the start of the season. The drama surrounding Ben Simmons robbed them of their best bet on defense and playmaking. Fortunately, second-year guard Tyrese Maxey stepped up and made sure the backcourt is in good hands. But more importantly, it’s a healthy MVP-level […]

Wednesday night, James Harden made his home debut for the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers defeated the New York Knicks 123-108, with Harden and superstar center Joel Embiid combining for 53 points. After the game, Embiid was asked he and Harden being compared to all-time greats Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. #Sixers Joel Embiid on he […]

Over the years, finding a suitable backup for Joel Embiid has been a top priority for the Philadelphia 76ers. Following failed experiments with Al Horford and Dwight Howard, they finally appeared to have found their answer behind their franchise cornerstone. In a crazy turn of events last offseason, Andre Drummond agreed to a deal with […]

It’s safe to say that the James Harden acquisition is looking like a success for the Philadelphia 76ers early on. He and star teammate Joel Embiid already seem to have phenomenal on-court chemistry, and it’s resulted in huge nights from the duo in their first two games playing together. One NBA analyst has been impressed […]

Coming out of the All-Star break, the Philadelphia 76res are one of the most exciting teams in basketball. After utilizing the week off for extended rest, James Harden has made his long-awaited Sixers debut. Through two games, the addition of the former MVP is already paying huge dividends. Despite the minimal time to prepare, Harden […]

Coming out of the All-Star break, the Philadelphia 76ers have looked like a much different team. Following the mega-deal in the final hours leading up to the trade deadline, James Harden has finally taken the court for his new team. As expected, his presence in the lineup has added an array of new elements to […]

It appears the City of Brotherly Love has found its best tandem since beefsteak and melted cheese. In their second game together, Joel Embiid and James Harden put up another stellar showing for the Philadelphia 76ers, leading the team to a 125-109 thrashing of the New York Knicks on Sunday night. Embiid finished with 37 […]

James Harden has only played two games with the Philadelphia 76ers, but he has already created a massive impact on the team. On Sunday, Harden put up another triple-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and a season-high 16 assists. In doing so, Harden became the first player in NBA history to record 25 plus points […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have made mincemeat of their opponents in the James Harden era. They won their first two games and should only get better with every game. The Sixers look like legitimate title contenders with their superstar duo of Harden and Joel Embiid. Embiid was thrilled to play with Harden and has been the […]