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The 2024-25 NBA season has not even started, and the Philadelphia 76ers are already dealing with injury concerns. With Joel Embiid missing months last season and the team needing another high-level player in their search for a title, the Sixers went out and signed nine-time All-Star Paul George in free agency. Unfortunately, George suffered a […]

Paul George received a positive update about his left knee injury. The Philadelphia 76ers’ new star will be out the rest of the preseason but, although he suffered a bone bruise, there was no structural damage revealed in an MRI. George hyperextended his knee in a preseason win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. “An […]

Paul George is already on injury watch as the Philadelphia 76ers wrap up their preseason. The veteran star hyperextended his left knee in a preseason win over the Atlanta Hawks. Although he offered a promising self-assessment after the game, the Sixers have to observe him and make sure his condition doesn’t worsen. George played 12 […]

Before even taking the court in the regular season for the Philadelphia 76ers, Paul George suffered a left knee injury that will complicate the beginning of his tenure with his new team. During the second quarter of a preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks, George’s knee buckled after getting bumped and he was slow to […]

Confidence is a key element for NBA superstars to succeed in the NBA. However, given that there are plenty of external factors, things don’t always go their way. Here’s a look at 10 NBA superstar claims that didn’t age well. John Wall wishes luck to his future defenders John Wall: “You tell me the third-best […]

Paul George wasted no time establishing his presence in his preseason debut with the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite the 76ers’ 121-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday night, George stood out as the game’s leading scorer, finishing with 23 points, six rebounds, two assists, and one steal. The veteran forward shot an impressive 53.3% from the […]

Paul George made his first appearance for the Philadelphia 76ers in a preseason defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Although the Sixers lost 121-111 and were outscored during the portion of the game that featured starters and key bench players, George looked great in his first time playing for Philly. PG-8 dazzled with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have tried everything to get their team over the hump and into the Eastern Conference Finals and beyond, and this may have been their best offseason yet. Daryl Morey and company made a major splash when they signed star forward Paul George in free agency. George’s first regular season in Philadelphia hasn’t […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will continue their slate of preseason games against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a matchup at the Wells Fargo Arena in Iowa on Friday night. Paul George will make his first appearance with the Sixers but Joel Embiid is not slated to play, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pompey noted […]

It was obvious from many months ago that the 2024 offseason was going to be a crucial one for the Philadelphia 76ers. They had been preserving their cap space for that very moment, refusing to sign James Harden to the max contract he desired while running out the huge contract Tobias Harris signed in 2019. […]

In an annual survey of NBA general managers conducted by John Schuhmann of the league website, the Philadelphia 76ers’  offseason — namely the signing of All-Star forward Paul George — was widely praised. The Sixers made one of the biggest free-agency splashes in recent memory by signing George to a max contract, luring him away […]

The All-NBA Team features the best basketball players in the league for the particular season. Throughout the years, several legends have been bestowed the award. However, there have been some big names that have been kept off the list. For this piece, let’s take a look at the 10 biggest All-NBA Team snubs of all […]

Philadelphia 76ers basketball is on its way back. After traveling to The Bahamas for training camp, the championship hopefuls face the New Zealand Breakers of the NBL at 7:00 P.M. EST in their first preseason game. Joel Embiid and Paul George will not play, head coach Nick Nurse said, but everyone else should be available. […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — Paul George has been working hard at the Philadelphia 76ers training camp in anticipation of the fun first season with Philly he’s about to play. Reviews of the new star from the rest of his teammates have been promising. Tyrese Maxey was impressed with how effortless he can score. Caleb Martin […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — Both of the Boston Celtics’ primary Eastern Conference competitors made huge moves to land stars this offseason. While the Philadelphia 76ers signed Paul George right at the start of free agency, the New York Knicks swung a massive trade for Karl-Anthony Towns days before training camp. When asked for his thoughts […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — The addition of Paul George has raised the already immense pressure for the Philadelphia 76ers. For George’s first season with the Sixers to be as fun as he thinks it can be, any learning curve for the All-Star forward’s inclusion to the roster must be worked through swiftly. On the second […]

It certainly seems like Paul George did not exactly cover himself in glory on his way out of the Los Angeles Clippers. During media day, George received no love whatsoever from his former teammates following his free agency move to the Philadelphia 76ers this past offseason. In fact, Norman Powell even called George’s departure as […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — When James Harden demanded a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers, Daryl Morey swore to only trade him for a star or the assets to acquire another one. The prize for Morey’s patience was a star from Harden’s new team, Paul George. To win the sweepstakes for him, it took a hefty amount […]

Traveling is a violation in basketball when a player takes more than two steps without dribbling. At least, it’s supposed to be. But despite being called as low as amateur ranks, even the referees in the NBA fail to call the violation at times. Here’s a look at the nine worst travels that were never […]

More often than not, NBA superstars naturally elevate a team. Their presence further increases a team’s star power, which often looks great on paper. However, what’s great on paper isn’t always going to successfully translate in the game. In fact, some superstars may fail in terms of fit, chemistry, etc. With a number of NBA superstars […]

Nike is one of the biggest shoe brands in the world today. The brand also makes its presence felt in the NBA, given its popularity among the best basketball players in the world. Here’s the 10 all-time greatest Nike NBA players, ranked. Honorable Mention: Michael Jordan  Michael Jordan is arguably the GOAT of basketball. Although […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are amped for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Paul George signed a four-year, $212M contract with the Sixers over the summer. General manager Elton Brand and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey have retooled the roster around PG and Joel Embiid. As fans wait for George’s Philadelphia debut in October, they received a […]

Last season, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero established himself as one of the top rising young stars in the NBA. Banchero evolved into the Magic’s best player, averaging 22.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game in his second year in the league. Banchero’s production was enough to earn him a spot in the […]

Dominating the regular season is often a good way to start your championship campaign. However, the NBA season and the playoffs are two different animals altogether. As a result, a team that dominates the regular season isn’t always going to perform well in the postseason. In fact, there have been several powerhouses that fell short […]

After missing out on targets like Paul George and Lauri Markkanen this offseason, the Golden State Warriors remain looking for stars who might become available on the trade market. The goal for the Warriors is to build a title threat around Stephen Curry continually, and it appears that another player is already in their sights. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had arguably the best move of the offseason when they acquired Paul George to place alongside stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. But Golden State Warriors center Draymond Green hopes that George is ready for what Sixers fans in Philly are about to unleash if he doesn’t come through. Philadelphia is considered […]

Just as he was able to find his footing as a superstar in the NBA, Paul George suffered a brutal lower leg injury that essentially removed him for an entire year. While NBA stars showed an outpouring of support for him, the Philadelphia 76ers star says that boxer Floyd Mayweather was a big supporter of […]

Paul George, the newest superstar to join the Philadelphia 76ers, is teaming up with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. When PG-13 is in a room with his father, also named Paul George, you might have to get a little more specific. PG’s father is actually Paul George IV, while the Paul George we know from […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has carved out an incredible NBA career for himself. The nine-time NBA All-Star, six-time All-NBA team member, and four-time All-Defensive team member bounced back from an incredible injury early in his professional career. He says he couldn’t have done it without a little-known phone call from one Kobe Bryant of […]

Earlier this summer, Paul George made a huge free agent decision by switching coasts and taking his talents from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Philadelphia 76ers. The move is sure to make the 76ers legitimate championship contenders in the East, as George will join the star duo of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Paul George delivered a harsh take in response to Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards’ remarks on Michael Jordan’s era. After being named to the All-NBA second team and reaching the Western Conference Finals for the first time in his young career, Edwards drew Jordan comparisons throughout the NBA playoffs. However, Edwards wished […]

While the Los Angeles Clippers were hopeful to retain Paul George in free agency, it quickly became clear that George would be on the move. Paul George’s father thought he actually could join LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Following months of failed negotiations between the Clippers and George, the nine-time NBA All-Star agreed […]

The Los Angeles Clippers saw big changes made this offseason when Paul George elected to leave to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. The move caught many but surprise, but others fully expected it following the paper trail of comments and smoke surrounding George and his desire to sign a max or near-max deal. Two […]

The stars have to align for any young basketball player to reach the NBA. It takes a lot of hard work, skill, and talent to land on the NBA radar, and even then, there are no guarantees that they’ll become one of the best players in the association. For Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George, he […]

NBA trades are some of the most exciting events in the NBA. They have the potential to shift the NBA championship race. While it’s safe to say that most trades have winners and losers, there are rare occasions when all the parties involved in a trade benefit from the deal. Let’s take a look at […]

The 2024 NBA Draft class may not have been the strongest, but teams with little to no hopes of winning a championship can take solace in the fact that Cooper Flagg, barring an unforeseen turn of events, will be headlining next year’s draft class. Flagg, the Duke forward, looks to be a franchise-altering talent due […]

Paul George and Jared McCain are entering their first seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 14-year NBA veteran and the rookie are hungry to help the Sixers compete for a championship. To lock in on the grand prize and make the most of their 2024-25 campaigns, they’re keying in on important questions to ask of […]

Former Los Angeles Clippers teammates James Harden and Paul George played together in a recent charity game hosted by Hall of Fame center Yao Ming in China. It marked the first time James Harden and Paul George had publicly shared a court since George signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in July. Miami Heat star Jimmy […]

The NBA offseason is always filled with unknowns. From trade talks to pending free agents, there is always a level of uncertainty that impacts both the Eastern and Western Conferences. This summer, it was the Philadelphia 76ers that played the role of “wild card,” as their enormous amount of cap space provided them with the […]