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Things did not look great for the Philadelphia 76ers early on in their matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. After sleepwalking through most of the first two quarters, the Sixers found themselves with an eight-point halftime deficit to a heavily shorthanded squad. Similar to the matchup with the Orlando Magic a week […]

The Philadelphia 76ers looked well on their way to another blowout victory Friday night. Early in the second half, their lead ballooned to as high as 24 and had complete control over the shorthanded Clippers. Even with the game appearing out of reach, LA never stopped clawing back. Between a three-point barrage from the Clippers […]

Doc Rivers has never been afraid to call out the media during his career. The Philadelphia 76ers coach hasn’t been shy on going off on the media if he feels that they’re slighting him. It’s just part of the coach’s hard demeanor that endears him to some and makes him reviled by others. After a […]

In today’s day and age, player comparisons have become a big thing in sports. Whether it’s an upcoming draft prospect or someone at the height of their game, discussions always arise on who that player reminds people of. Currently, Joel Embiid is playing some of the best basketball of his life. He has been nothing […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took their home floor Wednesday night, looking to bounce back from a lackluster performance against the Washington Wizards. Next up on their schedule was a meeting with Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic. At the end of the first half, things were not looking good for the Sixers. Thanks to an array […]

Only two things are constant in life: 1. Change and 2. Ben Simmons trade rumors. Reports have surfaced that the Philadelphia 76ers have rejected a few impressive offers from several teams in exchange for the disgruntled star. But things will only heat up as the NBA trade deadline approaches. A handful of big-time names have […]

Where would the Philadelphia 76ers be without Joel Embiid? Probably in an ugly place. On Wednesday night, there was nothing ugly about the dominant performance of Embiid. The do-it-all Sixers behemoth tied his career-high with 50 points on 17-of-23 shooting from the field in their 123-110 win over the Orlando Magic. For good measure, he […]

Remember that time when Ben Simmons used to play for the Philadelphia 76ers? With the NBA trade deadline fast approaching, the biggest question still revolves around the disgruntled Sixers star. He has played a grand total of zero minutes this season, and by the looks of it, the situation will be status quo. Sixers coach […]

The 2021-22 NBA season is several months deep, but the Philadelphia 76ers saga with Ben Simmons has yet to resolve, The Sixers guard-forward has played a grand total of zero minutes this season, and there seems to be no definite time when he would finally show up and play. For Denver Nuggets guard Austin Rivers […]

Doc Rivers and the Philadelphia 76ers are in a tough situation with regards to the Ben Simmons trade saga, and by the looks of it, it won’t be ending any time soon. As Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported earlier, there is no traction on either Simmons returning to play for the Sixers or the team […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on a roll. Joel Embiid and company extended their winning streak to seven games on Monday night after handily beating the Houston Rockets, 111-91. The Sixers now have the second longest winning streak in the NBA behind the nine consecutive Ws of the Memphis Grizzlies. Clearly, Embiid has been the catalyst […]

The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in the midst of a hot streak. After a short rough patch while playing shorthanded, Joel Embiid and Co. have managed to get their season back on track. Currently, the Sixers sit just outside a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference thanks to their recent six-game winning run. Multiple factors […]

Another year is in the books. 2021 was a rollercoaster ride, to say the least. But now, all the focus is on making the most of 2022. This time of year, New Year’s resolutions are customary. Some people like to set fitness goals, while others are more hobby-based, such as wanting to read more books. […]

Since stepping foot in the NBA, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been obsessed with adding more to his arsenal. Thanks to this dedication to his craft, the All-Star center has become a one-of-a-kind type player. The things he can do at his size are things we have never seen from a 7-footer in the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a pivotal showdown with the Eastern Conference’s best in the Brooklyn Nets. Unfortunately, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers was hit with a COVID-19 setback ahead of the big game against the Nets, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers has entered the league’s Covid protocols, team source tells ESPN. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers picked up their second straight win Tuesday night, beating the Toronto Raptors by a final score of 114-109. This victory did not come easy, as Toronto made a strong push in the second half to make the game interesting in the final minutes. Like the rest of the NBA, the Raptors have […]

Since returning to the lineup after being in health and safety protocols, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has put together a dominant stretch of performances. The All-Star center continues to do all he can to get the Sixers’ season back on track. In his latest showing, Embiid posted 36 points and 13 rebounds en route […]

Few NBA players can say they are a perfect fit for their team, but Philadelphia 76ers guard Seth Curry is one of them. Since taking over in the front office, Daryl Morey has continued to find the best complementing pieces for the team’s All-Stars. Adding Curry to the Sixers’ roster remains to be his best […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans expected a lot out of their team this season. Unfortunately, the Ben Simmons saga has ensured the Sixers are further removed from title contention than in recent years. Considering the circumstances, they’re in an admirable position this season nonetheless. Joel Embiid remains in Philadelphia, still capable of being the best player on […]

While the COVID-19 outbreak in the NBA is a serious and concerning matter, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers admits there is one silver lining to the whole situation. The NBA has found itself in a troubling predicament over the last few weeks because of COVID-19. Health and safety protocols have left a majority of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers found themselves with a golden chance to keep their momentum rolling Thursday night. Following an impressive win over the Boston Celtics Monday, the Sixers were back on their home floor for a matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Similar to most of the NBA right now, the Hawks were without multiple key players, […]

Hear ye! Hear ye! It’s another Ben Simmons update. With 2021 nearly coming to a close, it’s clear that finding a solution to the standoff between Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers is like finding a needle in a haystack. But it’s in the middle of the Bermuda Triangle. With comets crashing down. And you’re blind. […]

All season, the Ben Simmons cloud has hung over the head of the Philadelphia 76ers. The team has done a fine job not letting it have a major effect on their campaign, but the elephant in the room has been hard to avoid. A little over two months into the NBA season and there has […]

For a multitude of reasons, the 2021-22 regular season has been a roller-coaster ride for the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite multiple obstacles to overcome, they are still a .500 team sitting at a record of 15-15. While most of the Sixers’ hurdles have come on the court, the biggest cloud hanging over is what’s going on […]

Due to unfortunate circumstances, the Philadelphia 76ers have had a plethora of different starting lineup combinations. One person who isn’t fazed by this is Sixers head coach Doc Rivers. Before the season began, he said the starting lineup could change on a nightly basis. In his eye, the Sixers’ roster has more than five guys […]

Joel Embiid and Doc Rivers of the Philadelphia Sixers call out the officials after a tough loss against Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. Seth Curry and Joel Embiid carried the load last night, scoring 29 and 32 points, respectively. However, the Sixers failed to stop Durant, who garnered 34 points, 11 rebounds, and eight […]

We are now a little over 30 percent of the way through the regular season, and things have not been easy for the Philadelphia 76ers. To put it nicely, things have been a rollercoaster ride. As it currently stands, the Sixers sit in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 14-12. Typically, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors faced off in primetime on Saturday night, but the actual game didn’t garner much focus. All eyes were on Stephen Curry and his pursuit of history. Heading into the matchup, the former MVP was ten threes away from surpassing Ray Allen’s record for most made three-pointers all-time. Curry […]

Doc Rivers drops an epic Gladiator take as the Sixers convincingly take down the Warriors and clamp up Stephen Curry for the entire game. It is no secret that Steph Curry is the league’s top attractive commodity this season. Many fans worldwide dream of watching the greatest shooter of all time. With Curry closing in […]

After a huge win over the Atlanta Hawks, journalists were obviously going to want to hear about it from the perspective of Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers. He got to the press conference, he gave his thoughts on the game–albeit briefly–and left with a message that only true fast-food lovers can enjoy: “I’ve got […]

Similar to most matchups between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, things went down to the wire on Wednesday night. After getting a stop on the defensive end, the Sixers found themselves with an opportunity to steal a win in the game’s final seconds. Coming out of a timeout, Doc Rivers drew up a play […]

The past few weeks have not been easy for the Philadelphia 76ers. Between health and safety protocols and injuries, they were forced to play with a depleted roster. Their fortunes have changed recently, as players have made their return to action. Monday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic was the first time in nearly a month […]

Due to unfortunate circumstances, the Philadelphia 76ers have played most of this season with a limited roster. Because of this, Doc Rivers has been forced to roll out a plethora of different starting lineups. Monday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic was the first time in close to a month the Sixers had their full rotation […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got back in the win column Monday night with a 101-96 victory over the Orlando Magic. While multiple Sixers had a night to forget shooting-wise, one took it upon himself to carry the scoring load. Seth Curry is in the midst of a career year this season, and Monday was his latest […]

After weeks of having to play with a depleted roster, the Philadelphia 76ers are finally back to full health. Outside of some minor injuries, Doc Rivers has close to his full rotation at his disposal for the first time in about a month. While most of the roster is back on the sidelines, some guys […]

Things may not have gone the Philadelphia 76ers’ way in their double-overtime thriller against the Timberwolves on Saturday, but there was one positive takeaway from the matchup. That being Joel Embiid had a near picture-perfect return to action. The All-Star center played in his first game after being sidelined for three weeks due to COVID-19. […]

Things haven’t exactly gone as planned for the Philadelphia 76ers recently. Not only are they in the midst of a season-long road trip, but they’re missing multiple key players as well. Despite being shorthanded, though, the Sixers continued to be competitive on a nightly basis. In their latest matchup, the Sixers walked away with a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took the floor in Sacramento on Monday night, looking to bounce back from their loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Getting back on track would not be easy, as Tobias Harris and Seth Curry were late scratches for the Sixers due to injury. Despite being without four of their five starters, the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took the floor Monday night for the fifth game of their season-long six-game road trip. Next up on their schedule was a matchup with the Sacramento Kings.  Heading into the matchup, the Sixers found themselves heavily depleted once again. With Tobias Harris, Seth Curry, Danny Green, and Joel Embiid all out, Doc […]