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The Philadelphia 76ers signed their two-way forward, Jabari Walker, to a two-year contract. While 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey helped Team USA Stars win the All-Star Game, Walker was on the cusp of securing a new deal that will keep him with Philly for at least another season. Walker agreed to a two-year deal with […]

To say the Philadelphia 76ers have expected a lot out of VJ Edgecombe as a rookie would be an understatement. Joining the red, white, and blue as a 20-year-old rookie out of Baylor, Edgecombe has started all 50 games he’s appeared in alongside Tyrese Maxey and company in 2025-26, being tasked with spacing the floor, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey may not have returned with a good showing in the All-Star 3-point contest. However, the rest of the weekend went as ideally as it could have, with Maxey’s Team Stars emerging as the winner of the tournament. And well, the player himself had a pretty straightforward reason for his team’s […]

On Sunday evening, NBA All-Star weekend concluded with the big game (or games, in this case) itself at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Among the starters for the event was Philadelphia 76ers star guard Tyrese Maxey, who has been enjoying a dominant 2025-26 season so far this year. This was Maxey’s second All-Star nod […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a good spot heading into the second half of the season, and they still have a chance to make up some ground in the Eastern Conference. The team has played well, but there’s no such thing as having too much depth. That’s what the 76ers recently did, bringing back a […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe shone the brightest in the Rising Stars at Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Friday after carrying Team Vince to the title. For his strong performance in the mini-tournament, Edgecombe was the runaway winner as MVP. In two games, he tallied 23 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including 6-of-7 from three-point […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe has officially added the first of many awards to his NBA career: Rising Stars MVP. Taking the court for Team Vince Carter, Edgecombe hit game winner after game winner and clearly looked like the best player on the court every time he threw on a jersey, which, considering players like […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe was the clear winner as MVP of this year’s Rising Stars at All-Star Weekend after leading Team Vince to the title at Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Friday. Edgecombe drained the game-winning free throws to lift Team Vince over Team Melo, 25-24, in a nail-biting affair. The first team […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe helped Team Vince advance to the final of Rising Stars after they beat Team T-Mac, 41-36, at Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Friday. Team Vince was first to reach 40 points, with Edgecombe hitting the game-winning jumper, setting up a date with Team Melo for the title in the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently sixth in the Eastern Conference standings, fourth in the NBA’s most competitive Atlantic Division. Winning six of their last nine games heading into All-Star Weekend, the 76ers are confident they can make some noise in the 2026 NBA Playoffs after missing out on their chance last season. At the trade […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey offered words of encouragement to his team after its worst loss of the regular season in a 49-point rout — 138-89 — against the New York Knicks. Ahead of the upcoming All-Star break, things have only gotten worse for the 76ers. From veteran Paul George’s lengthy 25-game suspension for violating […]

The New York Knicks completely dominated the Philadelphia 76ers in their latest game, defeating the 138-89. That’s a 49-point win, and it was one of their biggest wins in franchise history. Looking back at the history books, it was the second-largest win in franchise history, with the first one being when they defeated the Brooklyn […]

When news broke that the San Antonio Spurs were releasing former lottery pick Jeremy Sochan after failing to find a deal before the 2026 NBA trade deadline, it placed a very interesting chess piece on the board for teams around the NBA. Initially landing in San Antonio as the ninth overall pick out of Baylor, […]

Update: Joel Embiid will not play for the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks before the All-Star break, according to John Clark of NBA Sports Philadelphia. On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will hit the floor for the final time before the All-Star break for a home game against the New York Knicks. Joel […]

At the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers didn’t do anything to improve their team. Okay, in the opinion of Daryl Morey, Philadelphia is in a better spot than the day before, as he was able to sell high on Jared McCain to the reigning and defending NBA Champions and was then able to […]

With the NBA trade deadline behind us and no team having more than 32 games left on its schedule, we are officially entering the part of the regular-season schedule where teams either prove their championship worth or show their flaws. That is why it’s very important to assess the current state of all 30 teams […]

Recently, the Philadelphia 76ers got some tough news when it was announced that Paul George was suspended for 25 games for violating the league’s substance policy. Despite that, the team has been playing well of late, recently picking up a nice road win over the Phoenix Suns. In the wake of George’s suspension, some players […]

The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Portland Blazers on Monday night. Joel Embiid is on the injury report alongside All-Star Deni Avdija, with both players listed as questionable. Embiid is dealing with a right knee injury, while Avdija has a low back strain. Here’s everything we know about Joel Embiid and Deni Avdija’s injury and their […]

The Phoenix Suns went up against the Philadelphia 76ers, which means they had to go up against Tyrese Maxey, who has been on a scoring tear this season. He wasn’t the only one they had to worry about, as Joel Embiid has started to figure it out as well and is putting the injuries behind […]

The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Devin Booker is on the injury report for one team, and Joel Embiid is as well, with both players listed as questionable. Booker is dealing with a right ankle sprain, while Embiid has been dealing with a lingering knee injury. Here’s everything we know about […]

As the Philadelphia 76ers traded guard Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for four draft picks, the team is reeling from the move that saw the young star make connections with many players, especially veteran Kyle Lowry. While 76ers star Tyrese Maxey shared an emotional reaction after the McCain trade, Lowry would give more […]

When news broke that the Philadelphia 76ers were trading Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 2026 protected first-round pick plus three seconds, fans immediately marked their calendars for Friday afternoon, when Daryl Morey would address the media to explain what happened. Now sure, most of what Morey said was obvious; he didn’t […]

Although Philadelphia 76ers GM Daryl Morey made moves at the deadline, none of them materialized in adding a player to his roster, but that’s OK, according to the long-time GM, who still likes his team’s chances this season. After trading Jared McCain to the Thunder for draft capital, Morey says he isn’t intimidated by the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain says he felt blindsided by the Philadelphia 76ers’ trade ahead of Thursday’s deadline, but is looking forward to a new chapter of his NBA career with the defending champions. Coach Mark Daigneault revealed the Thunder’s interest in McCain, dating back to 2024, when Jared worked out with Oklahoma City […]

After failing to add a single player before the trade deadline, instead shipping away Jared McCain and Eric Gordon to load up on picks, Philadelphia 76ers fans got some good news when Dominick Barlow officially had his two-way contract converted to a full NBA deal. Now granted, the 76ers have held an empty roster spot […]

Jared McCain was grateful for the time he had with the Philadelphia 76ers community prior to his trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder. McCain saw his stint with the 76ers come to a close after two seasons, seeing Philadelphia sent him to Oklahoma City in exchange for draft compensation. He garnered serious attention with strong […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ decision to trade Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder carried more emotional weight inside the locker room than a standard midseason transaction, particularly for Tyrese Maxey. Following the deal Wednesday, Maxey explained that the move struck a personal chord because it marked the end of his first meaningful veteran-rookie relationship. Gina […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been active on the trade market so far this year, recently trading Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for draft compensation. On Thursday, that activity continued with another move with just an hour to go until the trade deadline. “The Philadelphia 76ers are trading Eric Gordon and a […]

Things look a lot different in Pennsylvania after the Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder. After the 76ers trade, McCain’s former teammates posted tributes to him on Instagram, according to screenshots shared by the Sixers’ beat writer, Adam Aaronson. “Justin Edwards and VJ Edgecombe posted Instagram stories of Jared McCain. Edwards recently raved […]

The NBA trade deadline has been heating up, and on Wednesday afternoon, the Philadelphia 76ers got into the action along with the Oklahoma City Thunder, per a report from NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. “BREAKING: The Philadelphia 76ers are trading guard Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 2026 Rockets first-round pick […]

The NBA trade deadline is already off to a big start with multiple deals already being completed earlier in the week. The Philadelphia 76ers have not made a deadline trade yet, and while they’ve been linked to some potential minor deals, there is one prominent insider who believes they should swing for the fences and […]

Last month, Joel Embiid reminded everyone that he is one of the most impactful stars in the NBA when in rhythm. Following some early season rust, which had people wondering if the former MVP was in sharp decline, he is now giving fans legitimate hope for a potential Finals appearance. Though, just because Embiid is […]

A jaw-dropping highlight from Quentin Grimes unfolded early in the second quarter Monday night on the road, immediately silencing the arena and drawing instant reaction online during the Philadelphia 76ers’ road game vs. the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. The league posted the video to its official X (formerly known as Twitter), showcasing the […]

The New York Knicks have spent the better part of two years positioning themselves for a moment like this. They have deep pockets, flexible contracts, and a roster good enough to dream big. The Giannis Antetokounmpo chatter is real. However, so is the risk of waiting too long while the rest of the East sharpens […]

When news broke that the Milwaukee Bucks were taking calls on Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline, fans openly wondered if the Philadelphia 76ers could make a move on the former MVP using VJ Edgecombe as the centerpiece of the deal. While some, like ESPN’s Bobby Marks, believe a deal centered around […]

Although considered a wild card in a potential trade to land Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Philadelphia 76ers could end up with the best offer ahead of this week’s NBA trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe was linked to Antetokounmpo, according to reports, which was immediately shut down amid […]

The Philadelphia 76ers may be in a pickle for the remainder of the season, as Paul George has been suspended for 25 games for violating the league’s drug policy. George has played well this season and was relatively healthy, which has helped the 76ers be one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. The […]

The Houston Rockets have officially ruled out center Steven Adams for the remainder of the NBA 2025-26 season following surgery on his left ankle. According to reporting from Shams Charania, Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has undergone season-ending surgery on his left ankle, sources tell ESPN. The injury occurred during a contest against Zion Williamson, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers face the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, and Joel Embiid once again sits at the center of the injury report. He was listed as probable with right ankle injury management. The 76ers enter the matchup at 27–21, No. 6 in the East, riding a three-game winning streak. The Clippers come in […]