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It sounds like Sixers All-Star big man Joel Embiid misses Jimmy Butler in Philadelphia. After Butler went off in Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks for a playoff career-high 40 points, Embiid took to Twitter to show his love for his former teammate. IF…… — Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) September 1, 2020 Jimmy Butler #TooGood — […]

The Indiana Pacers secured the fourth-seed in the Eastern Conference (45-28), only to be swept by the 5th-seeded Miami Heat in the first round of the 2020 NBA playoffs. The disappointing turnout led to the dismissal of former head coach Nate McMillan, effectively ending his four-year stint with the team. While the young Pacers team […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard has been the best player in the entire league since the restart. He was named as the bubble MVP, as he led the Blazers to a furious run during the seeding games that resulted in a postseason berth for the team. Today, however, we’re going to look at some […]

Former Philadelphia 76ers head coach and NBA legend Larry Brown has become just the latest key figure to chime in regarding the current status of the Eastern Conference franchise, a team that was just swept out of the playoffs by the rival Boston Celtics. With the trio of guard Ben Simmons center Joel Embiid and […]

What’s next for Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and the rest of the Philadelphia 76ers? After being swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs, Sixers general manager Elton Brand is now staring this question right in the face. Has “The Process” worked? Injuries played role in Philly’s early exit from the […]

The Process is over for the Philadelphia 76ers, but the major problems may just be beginning. After being swept in the first round of the NBA Playoffs by the Boston Celtics, the Sixers face substantial uncertainty on my levels. Head coach Brett Brown was fired on Monday. There are still questions surrounding Joel Embiid’s conditioning […]

An Eastern Conference coach and general manager both believe the Philadelphia 76ers should trade Joel Embiid this offseason, per Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype. Sixers general manager Elton Brand could trade Embiid or Ben Simmons this offseason since the two All-Stars are an iffy fit together and haven’t led the team past the second round […]

The season officially ended for the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday in one of the worst ways possible: a sweep at the hands of the rival Boston Celtics in the first round. New reports have emerged regarding the Sixers’ offseason plans, and as it turns out, the front office may have no intentions to break up […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers were already entering their first-round series against the Boston Celtics at a disadvantage from a health perspective. Sixers guard Ben Simmons was already out for the playoffs after suffering a knee injury during the seeding games, depriving Philly of one of its top playmakers and best perimeter defender. Tobias […]

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid is not panicking amid questions surrounding the team’s future following a first-round sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Embiid stated his desire to remain with the Sixers for the entirety of his career, but he also acknowledged the business of basketball could potentially preclude such a scenario […]

If available, the Golden State Warriors should pursue Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers, according to team legend Chris Mullin. Speaking on NBC Sports’ Runnin’ Plays podcast, Mullin noted that Embiid would be a great fit for the Warriors. He was asked whether the Dubs should pursue Embiid or his Sixers running mate Ben Simmons […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are now facing an 0-3 hole following their 94-102 defeat to the Boston Celtics on Friday. But Joel Embiid is not waving the white flag just yet. Following the Sixers’ third straight letdown against the Celtics, the 26-year-old Cameroonian center addressed the possibility of getting swept. “You can’t give up. I don’t […]

Remember when the Philadelphia 76ers were one of the worst teams in the NBA for multiple years? Remember how former Sixers general manager Sam Hinkie was scrutinized by the media, making him responsible for Philadelphia being an embarrassment and losing games on purpose to secure a high draft pick? And remember how the narrative suddenly […]

The Golden State Warriors just landed the second overall pick in this year’s NBA draft. The NBA’s most recent dynastic power went from five straight NBA Finals appearances to having the worst record in the league this season. It might have been good for their fan base for the season to be cut short due […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in trouble. In addition to falling behind two games to none against the rival Boston Celtics in the opening round of the NBA playoffs, the Sixers are cap-strapped for the coming years. The 76ers’ playoff hopes died the moment All-Star guard Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending knee injury during one of […]

Joel Embiid was not a happy camper following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 128-101 blowout loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Following the game, the All-Star big man seems to have taken a veiled shot at some of his teammates for their lackluster performance in their second consecutive defeat in this first-round series. In a statement […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens did not exactly see eye to eye with game officials during Wednesday’s lopsided victory over the Philadlephia 76ers. At one point early in the contest, the 43-year-old shot-caller was caught on video complaining about Sixers superstar big man Joel Embiid’s incessant flopping. Here is the clip of Stevens arguing […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are now down 0-2 after their Game 2 loss to the Boston Celtics. In the postgame interview, big man Joel Embiid seemed to take a shot at head coach Brett Brown for failing to make defensive adjustments to stop Jayson Tatum. Per Ben Golliver of The Washington Post, Embiid appeared to criticize […]

The Philadelphia 76ers fell behind 2-0 in the team’s first round playoff series against vaunted rival the Boston Celtics on Wednesday evening. Though Joel Embiid and the Sixers zoomed out to a fast start in the first quarter, the tables were quickly turned by Boston, who went up by 28 at one point. The 76ers’ […]

The Philadelphia 76ers must now look for answers after going down in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics on Monday. Following a 109-101 loss, Sixers head coach Brett Brown was quizzed on his interest level in a four-out formation that would allow Joel Embiid to operate on his lonesome inside. […]

The Boston Celtics drew first blood in their first-round playoffs match-up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, winning 109-101. For Sixers star big man Joel Embiid, he believes that he needs to take a more significant role for the team moving forward in order to give Philly a fighting chance. Embiid took a bit of […]

The debut New Balance signature shoe for Los Angeles Clippers forward and Fun Guy Kawhi Leonard will be released on Thursday. Fittingly, it’s inspired by the biggest shot in Leonard’s career: Kawhi Leonard's first @newbalancehoops signature sneaker releases this Thursday. The KAWHI '4 Bounces' is inspired by his game-winning shot against the 76ers last year […]

The season-ending injury sustained by Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is just one reason why many believe the Sixers are going to be one-and-done in the playoffs. However, the Sixers’ first-round opponent in the Boston Celtics continue to be wary of the dangers of this side sans their All-Star point forward. Celtics head coach Brad […]

Even with a fully healthy squad, not many would give the Philadelphia 76ers a chance to go deep in the 2020 NBA Playoffs. Now, with Ben Simmons done for the entire postseason, many believe an early exit out of the Disney World bubble is inevitable for the Sixers, especially with a first-round matchup against the […]

The Celtics-Sixers rivalry will rise again. Seeding games in NBA bubble have been a lot of fun to watch, as players across the league gain their rhythm back and coaches solidify their depth charts heading into postseason play. With the playoffs starting next week, one of the most interesting matchups in the Eastern Conference will […]

The Philadelphia 76ers might just a catch a break for once. Center Joel Embiid, who suffered a wrist injury after coming back from a left ankle setback on Wednesday, is not expected to miss significant time as his injury is not believed to be serious, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Sixers head coach Brett Brown […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid can’t seem to catch a break. On the same day that he returned to the Sixers’ lineup after suffering an ankle injury, Embiid hurt his right hand versus the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday and was forced to leave the game. X-rays on Embiid’s hand were negative, per Serena […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is set to return to the court on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Embiid left Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers after six minutes of court time upon sustaining a left ankle injury. He missed the consequent matchup against the Phoenix […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid won’t play against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday due to an ankle injury. While Sixers fans are concerned about the All-Star’s health since he’s prone to serious injuries, there is optimism in Philly that Embiid’s ankle injury isn’t as serious as first expected, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Moreover, […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has taken some heat during the team’s underwhelming 2019-20 season for not always seeming completely locked in. The Sixers All-Star acknowledged a degree of dejection after the team lost key wing players Jimmy Butler and JJ Redick last summer. Via NBC Sports Philadelphia: “During the season I was not myself,” Embiid […]

It looks like the Philadelphia 76ers will continue to field a banged-up lineup for their next game against the Phoenix Suns. After exiting the Sixers’ loss to the Portland Trail Blazers early due to an ankle injury, Joel Embiid will sit out Tuesday’s game. Via Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN: Sixers All-Star Joel Embiid (left ankle) […]

The injury woes continue to stack up for the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers center Joel Embiid left Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers after suffering an apparent ankle injury. According to the latest updates, Embiid has been ruled out for the rest of the night and will not return. Joel Embiid is out for the […]

If the Philadelphia 76ers don’t go on a deep playoff run at Disney World, the prevailing thought around the league is that Sixers general manager Elton Brand will trade Ben Simmons or Joel Embiid in the offseason. One NBA executive who spoke with Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com expressed belief that it’s inevitable Simmons and Embiid […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry welcomed Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid to the Under Armour family in the most hilarious way possible. Curry impersonated Embiid on the basketball court, and he was totally on point! Trust the process! Welcome to the signature shoe family, @JoelEmbiid! #embiid1 @UAbasketball pic.twitter.com/PJoyimqLqT — Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) August […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid’s first signature sneaker with Under Armour has been revealed. The Sixers center signed a five-year deal with the shoe company in 2018. Embiid will be wearing these new kicks when the Sixers face the Orlando Magic on Friday: Game Day! Excited to finally show off my @uabasketball Embiid One. Available 9.18 […]

With Ben Simmons out for an indefinite amount of time, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown expects Joel Embiid to exert a mightier effort of both ends of the floor. Simmons is out due to a subluxation in his left knee. With the playoffs about to kick off next week, the Sixers head coach has […]

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers has put on a series of great performances in his team’s first few games in the bubble. According to veteran Al Horford, much of his has to do with Embiid’s new and improved physique and health. Embiid’s latest performance was a 27-point output in a win over the San […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid believes he’s going to be unguardable for the Sixers in the 2020 playoffs. The All-Star center said his style of play is built for the postseason since the game slows down and half-court offense is at a premium. We might be a 1,000 miles away but that doesn’t […]

Tattoos have always been a source of personal expression for individuals around the globe, and that includes NBA players. Some choose a name, symbol or portrait, while others go for entire works of art. However, there are also those who choose to leave their bodies free of ink. It’s a personal decision, after all. Many […]