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In what was projected to be an easy victory by most, the Philadelphia 76ers fell flat on their face on Thursday night against the Detroit Pistons. Joel Embiid posted his usual MVP-level stat line with 37 points and 15 rebounds on an efficient 11-for-19 from the field and 14-for-16 from the free throw line. But […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in an undeniably much better place right now than they were a couple of months back. The Sixers were winning games but a huge, Ben Simmons-sized cloud was looming over the entire team as the front office tried to find a way to get rid of their disgruntled star. This finally […]

As the Philadelphia 76ers approach the final lap of the regular season, all eyes are on the playoff picture. The Sixers have seven games left before the bright lights of the 2022 NBA Playoffs turn on. This late in the year, teams typically have a good idea of how their playoff fate will unfold. In […]

Coming out of the All-Star break, the Philadelphia 76ers found themselves in a race against time. After shocking the NBA by acquiring James Harden at the trade deadline, they would only have 24 games to fully integrate the former MVP before the postseason. When a high-level player gets inserted into the lineup like this on […]

Devin Booker continues to show everyone that he is one of the best players in the world, and for Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers, people should really start giving the Phoenix Suns guard the respect and acknowledgement he deserves. Speaking on Sunday before the Sixers take on the Sun, Rivers chimed in on Booker’s […]

LOS ANGELES – Tyronn Lue got his start as a head coach thanks to Doc Rivers, which is why the current LA Clippers coach always considers facing the former coach a special moment. With the Sixers in town, it was another unique moment for Lue to face his mentor. Following four days in Los Angeles, […]

James Harden has been playing well for the Philadelphia 76ers since his arrival, but head coach Doc Rivers confesses the Sixers guard is still not yet at his best. Speaking to reporters during Friday’s shootaround ahead of their showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers, Rivers opened up about Harden’s conditioning and his level of play […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are well on their way to the postseason tournament. The Sixers roster looks completely different than it did when the season kicked off in October. New faces replaced old ones in Philly’s attempt to win a championship. With a new roster comes new lineups and plays, and this has certainly caused a […]

In what felt like the blink of an eye, we have reached the final stretch of the 2021-22 NBA regular season. Teams have about 10 or so games left to play before the postseason officially gets underway. For some contenders, they use this time as a rest period to get their key players fresh for the […]

Late Monday afternoon, news broke that the Philadelphia 76ers would be without both of their star players in their matchup against the Miami Heat. Being on the second leg of a back-to-back, this news was shocking to few, as Sixers coach Doc Rivers has mentioned on multiple occasions there is a plan in place to […]

One thing about Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, he has never shied away from a big moment. Even as a rookie, he provided a much-needed lift for the Sixers when his number was called. Whether it was scoring 39 points in a game where the roster was heavily depleted or being an offensive spark plug […]

With just a few games before the NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers need all the floor time they can get to develop more chemistry with James Harden. But it seems Sixers coach Doc Rivers is more concerned about ensuring Harden will be in optimal condition in the postseason. The star guard sat out their game […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were back on their home floor Sunday night, looking to build more positive momentum into the postseason. Next up on the schedule was a meeting with Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors. This game turned out to be a tale of two stories. In the first act, the Sixers looked well on […]

Joel Embiid is making a very strong MVP case. The Philadelphia 76ers star is contending for the scoring title and leading the Sixers to a very good record. His health has been a key part of this, as he hasn’t missed back-to-back games since November. Soon, though, he might need to sit out in order […]

Since play resumed following the All-Star break, the supporting cast of the Philadelphia 76ers has been a common topic of conversation. Initially, it looked like the addition of James Harden was going to do wonders for some of the Sixers’ role players. The All-Star guard’s ability to be a maestro in the pick-and-roll elevated players […]

After a nail-biting matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers traveled home for a quick three-game homestand. First up was a meeting with Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Things were neck-and-neck through the first half, but the Sixers managed to pull away for good coming out of halftime. In the end, they […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ season changed dramatically at the trade deadline, as they acquired former MVP James Harden from the Brooklyn Nets. Along with putting an end to the Ben Simmons saga, the Sixers found a more than adequate running mate for Joel Embiid. When bringing in a player of this caliber, growing pains are to […]

After a strong first couple outings, the honeymoon phase is over for the new-look Philadelphia 76ers. While the addition of James Harden has provided a lift, there are a lot of things the group needs to figure out if they want to make a deep run in the postseason. Since joining the Sixers, arguably the […]

Following a grueling overtime matchup with the Orlando Magic Sunday night, the Philadelphia 76ers traveled home Monday for the second leg of a back-t0-back. Next up on the schedule was a meeting with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on national television. As expected, many eyes were glued to this game. Joel Embiid and Nikola […]

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 […]

Thursday night, the Philadelphia 76ers had arguably their most anticipated matchup of the regular season. For the first time since the swapping of All-Stars of the trade deadline, the Sixers would host Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets on national television. As expected, emotions were running high before the game even began. Fans poured into […]

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 […]

By now, every NBA fan knows about the drama involving the Philadelphia 76ers and guard Ben Simmons, who has since been traded to the Brooklyn Nets. While Simmons won’t be playing in the highly anticipated upcoming game against the Sixers in Philly, there will still be plenty of eyes on the contest. Sixers head coach […]

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 […]