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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 […]

The entire population of Philadelphia must have circled March 10 on their calendars. This will mark Ben Simmons’ first return to the City of Brotherly Love since being traded by the Philadelphia 76ers to the Brooklyn Nets. But safe to assume, there won’t be a lot of love on that particular evening. Contrary to earlier […]

We have seen multiple different variations of the Philadelphia 76ers’ rotation throughout 2021-22. Between injuries and health and safety protocols, it seemed like a new group of players was taking the floor every night. Now, for this final stretch of the regular season, the Sixers find themselves at full strength. Given the plethora of players […]

Since taking over in the 76ers’ front office, Daryl Morey has done an incredible job finding good pieces to complement the team’s stars. Signing Georges Niang in the offseason was a small move in the margins but has proven to be a solid pickup for the Sixers. The sharpshooting forward provides a nice lift off […]

When a team acquires a superstar-level talent, it can simplify the game for other players on the roster. Through James Harden’s first three games with the Philadelphia 76ers, this has been one of the main takeaways. Due to Ben Simmons’ absence, guys were forced to do more to help fill the void. Now that another […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks faced off for the second-straight game Wednesday night, this time in Philadelphia. After an impressive two first outings, James Harden finally had the chance to play in front of the Sixers’ home crowd. The former MVP did not disappoint the fans as he tallied a near triple-double with […]

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 […]

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 […]

Now that James Harden has debuted for the Philadelphia 76ers, they have become one of the hottest topics in basketball. The former MVP is already meshing well with his new teammates, and it has resulted in two blowout victories for the Sixers. By far the biggest way Harden has elevated the Sixers is with his […]

Since James Harden made his long-awaited debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, they have looked like a completely different team. The former MVP’s high-level scoring and playmaking have brought elements to the offense they have never had before. Despite having to adjust on the fly, the Sixers have managed to seamlessly integrate their new […]

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 […]

Andre Drummond’s stint on the Philadelphia 76ers was made very interesting because of his previous feud with Joel Embiid. Drummond said the beef between them was never serious and they seemingly got along in Philly. The stint only lasted 49 games, as Drummond was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a package that brought James Harden […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are poised to have one of the more dangerous offenses in the NBA after the acquisition of James Harden from the Brooklyn Nets. Harden, one of the best scorers in the league, gives Philly a legitimate MVP-caliber player alongside star center Joel Embiid. One of the bigger questions about the Sixers, besides […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers take the court in Minnesota this Friday, their lineup will look much different. After using the All-Star break as added time to rest and recover, James Harden is expected to make his debut for his new team.  Along with adding another All-Star into the mix, Harden’s presence will give the Sixers […]

Coming out of the 2022 All-Star break, the Philadelphia 76ers are one team the basketball community will have its eyes peeled on. After acquiring James Harden at the trade deadline, the former MVP is expected to make his debut for the Sixers on Friday in Minnesota.  Since the deal became official, expectations for the Sixers […]

With the NBA’s 2022 All-Star festivities wrapped up, teams will enjoy a few days off before the final stretch of the regular season. As the playoffs slowly start to creep up, there are a ton of new questions to be asked when it comes to potential contenders. One team with an array of question marks […]

Since the Philadelphia 76ers acquired James Harden at the trade deadline, they have been one of the biggest topics in the basketball community. While time might not be on their side, they have firmly planted themselves in the title picture this season. With roughly six weeks to go in the regular season, the Sixers will […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made the most noise at the trade deadline after trading for James Harden. Now, he and the Sixers will look to make more noise and secure a high playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. With Harden and Daryl Morey reuniting, there is one more key piece from those Houston Rockets teams that […]

He may not have taken the floor yet, but James Harden’s presence is already having an impact on the Philadelphia 76ers. Since the trade has become official, the All-Star guard has spent the past two games on the bench with his new teammates. Due to a hamstring injury suffered earlier this season, Harden has yet […]

After suffering a catastrophic blowout at the hands of the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers hit the road on Thursday for one final game before the All-Star break. On their schedule was a nationally-televised meeting against the Milwaukee Bucks.  This meeting of two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams did not disappoint. With big shots […]

The Eastern Conference saw a major shakeup last week, as the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a mega-deal hours before the trade deadline. After falling short in his pursuit of acquiring James Harden last year, Sixers president Daryl Morey was finally able to reunite with the former MVP. Tuesday afternoon, Harden held his […]

One of the biggest changes Doc Rivers has made since taking over as head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers is in regards to culture. Before his arrival, there were multiple signs of dysfunction in the locker room. Now, the Sixers are one of the most tight-knit groups in the league. The improved culture is something […]

The Boston Celtics continued their run of domination with an absolute demolition job against the Philadelphia 76ers, walloping their division rivals, 135-87. Doc Rivers had to give it up to his former team. The Sixers head coach lauded the Celtics for playing a much better brand of basketball far removed from their previous iso-reliant offense. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets pulled off one of the biggest trades in recent memory when they agreed on a deal that would see Ben Simmons and James Harden swap teams. As it turns out, however, this could be just the first step for the Sixers who are now being linked to a […]

With about 90 minutes to go until the 2022 NBA trade deadline last Thursday, the trajectory of the Philadelphia 76ers’ season changed dramatically. After a months-long stalemate between player and organization, we finally got the end result of the Ben Simmons saga. The former No. 1 pick was dealt to the Brooklyn Nets along with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were back on their home floor Saturday night for the second leg of a back-to-back. Next up on their schedule was one of the NBA’s most surprising teams this season in the Cleveland Cavaliers. Darius Garland and company made things interesting with a second-half push, but the Sixers managed to halt their […]

Throughout his NBA career, one narrative has always been held over Ben Simmons’ head. He is a phenomenal talent in multiple facets of the game, but his reluctance to shoot on the perimeter will be his downfall. The former No. 1 pick by the Philadelphia 76ers was always encouraged to expand that area of his […]

The NBA landscape changed greatly Thursday in the final hours leading up to the trade deadline. After falling short in talks last season, Daryl Morey finally got the reunion with James Harden he has long desired. The 76ers and Brooklyn Nets agreed to terms on a deal centered around a swap of Ben Simmons and […]

Dating back to the summer, things have been far from peaceful around the Philadelphia 76ers. The Ben Simmons saga has been a national talking point for months and has left a dark cloud over the team’s head. While a stalemate of this magnitude might have broken most locker rooms by now, the Sixers continue to […]

The 2022 NBA trade deadline is a little over 24 hours away, and the NBA landscape continues to change. We saw multiple big names get a change of scenery Tuesday, and there is likely still more to come. One team the basketball community has its eyes on, of course, is the Philadelphia 76ers. Daryl Morey finds […]

Doc Rivers has been doing this coaching thing for a while now. The Philadelphia 76ers coach has had several chances to coach against LeBron James throughout his various coaching stops. According to him, it’s not unlike what he’s seen from Luka Doncic when playing against the Dallas Mavericks. Rivers was vocal on the difficulty of […]

Austin Rivers of the Denver Nuggets has carved out a solid 10-year career in the NBA. However, it’s been difficult for him to shake off the fact that future Hall of Fame coach and former NBA All-Star Doc Rivers is his father. In a recent interview with The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo, Austin Rivers opened up […]

The Philadelphia 76ers saga with Ben Simmons continues to have its many twists and turns. The latest revelation on Simmons is that the Sixers star is upset with Joel Embiid for seemingly blaming him for the team’s playoff loss last year. Simmons also reportedly is still upset at head coach Doc Rivers for not coming […]

Ben Simmons’ complete list of grievances with the Philadelphia 76ers is no doubt long. Those he and his camp decided to share publicly with ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, though, don’t exactly portray Simmons’ superstar teammate and current head coach in as negative a light as they think. In a sprawling feature story on the drama continuing […]

The 2022 NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching, and the Philadelphia 76ers have yet to make a move regarding Ben Simmons. The point guard hasn’t played for his team since the Sixers’ Eastern Semifinals Game 7 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Refusing to suit up for a single game this season, Simmons has racked up […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been in the spotlight of 2022 NBA trade deadline news and rumors. Of course, this is because of Ben Simmons, who has sat out the entire season, refusing to play for the team. So far, no trade rumors have come to fruition, and, according to sources, he will never play for […]

After a rookie season that saw opportunities in the rotation come and go, Tyrese Maxey has seen a drastic increase in playing time this year. Following an ugly standoff between Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers this past summer, the team found itself with a glaring hole in its starting lineup. With minimal ball handlers […]

Heading into this season, many expected Tyrese Maxey to take on a bigger role for the Philadelphia 76ers. Based on the flashes he showed as a rookie, it was clear the Sixers had a gem fall into their lap on draft night 2020. After seeing how the offseason played out for the Sixers, signs pointed […]

Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, Joel Embiid continually called it a “team win.” While the All-Star center has carried the group to multiple victories over the last month, the supporting cast stepped up big in this TNT showdown, which didn’t feature LeBron James. Every Sixer who took […]