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The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a challenging night to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-114 on Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena, led by a stellar performance from star center Joel Embiid. This was the Sixers’ first game without forward Paul George, who was handed a 25-game suspension hours before the tip-off for violating the NBA’s anti-drug […]

Just when things threatened to improve for the Philadelphia 76ers, who recently welcomed big man Joel Embiid back into the fold, a major update came out. Paul George’s 25-game suspension has delivered a significant setback. The NBA announced Saturday that George was suspended for violating the league’s anti-drug policy, a decision that will sideline the […]

Joel Embiid enjoyed a dominant performance in front of Allen Iverson during the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. Embiid is halfway through the 12th season of his NBA career with the 76ers, his 10th year as an active player. He has helped the franchise enjoy its best years in […]

Nick Nurse knows the Philadelphia 76ers’ rotations will be different moving forward following veteran star Paul George’s suspension. The NBA announced on Saturday that George sustained a 25-game ban for violating its anti-drug policy. This means that when he comes back into the rotation, there will be 10 games remaining in the regular season. Nurse […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (26-21) have basketball-related adjustments to make following the news that nine-time All-Star Paul George is being suspended for 25 games after violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy. But Andre Drummond is taking the time to show support for his teammate. “I stand with you,” the two-time All-Star center posted on X. George issued […]

BThe NBA announced on Saturday that Philadelphia 76ers wing Paul George would be suspended for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug program, as per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. His suspension will began immediately as the 76ers are at home to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans. Following the NBA’s official announcement that Paul […]

The Philadelphia 76ers come into their game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday looking to extend their current two-game win streak. But the good news for them is they will likely have a full lineup. The 76ers released their injury report for their upcoming game, with multiple players receiving key updates. Although Kelly Oubre […]

For years, the Philadelphia 76ers have looked to make minor moves around the margins at the trade deadline with one goal in mind: saving money. Yes, some of these moves have worked out very well for the 76ers, as few will argue that Daryl Morey should have kept Caleb Martin over Quentin Grimes last February, […]

In a bombshell development in the United States Government’s ongoing Department of Justice investigation, Josh Harris, the co-owner of the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia 76ers, and New Jersey Devils, has been connected to the deceased trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Breaking down the situation at the Philadelphia Inquirer, Ryan W. Briggs and Max Marin revealed that Harris and […]

We might have two consecutive seasons where an MVP candidate is traded. Last season, Luka Doncic was moved before the trade deadline in one of the most shocking trades of all-time. This year, though, the megatrade will be a little more telegraphed. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has formally requested a trade, and the team […]

On the surface, it doesn’t look as though the Philadelphia 76ers pose much of a threat in the title picture. The 76ers needed a late surge to get past the struggling Sacramento Kings at home, 113-111, on Thursday, with Tyrese Maxey making the go-ahead layup. And their record on the season, 26-21, doesn’t inspire much […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (26-21) have too many injury questions and not enough room for error to squander surefire wins. Well, they got quite a scare in Thursday’s home game versus the lowly Sacramento Kings (12-37). Tyrese Maxey had to empty his offensive arsenal in Xfinity Mobile Arena, and it was just enough to send the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers might have added another “W” to the win column on Thursday night, but head coach Nick Nurse isn’t exactly planning a parade. Despite escaping with a 113-111 victory over a struggling Sacramento Kings squad, Nurse was refreshingly and brutally honest about his team’s performance. “I think we’re pretty lucky, to be honest […]

The Philadelphia 76ers lead the Sacramento Kings 60-54 going into halftime. It’s a close contest, as both teams are going at it. However, an analyst during the game is seemingly growing tired of Joel Embiid, as she called him out for flopping. In the middle of the contest, Kings analyst Kayte Christensen pointed to the […]

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to draw interest across the league, with new reporting indicating the Philadelphia 76ers are on his radar despite no direct trade talks between the teams. According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Antetokounmpo’s interest in Philadelphia is tied to […]

Paul George is officially a problem for the Milwaukee Bucks, and he’s using Doc Rivers’ own playbook to prove it. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar turned back the clock on Tuesday night, exploding for 32 points and tying a franchise record with nine 3-pointers in a 139-122 dismantling of the short-handed Bucks. Coming off a rest […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off an impressive 139-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, and this was quite a satisfying way to make amends after losing by 37 points to the Charlotte Hornets a few days ago. Paul George, in particular, was back in the lineup with a vengeance. He put up 32 points on […]

After sitting out the Philadelphia 76ers’ ugly blowout defeat to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, Joel Embiid came out of the gates hot against his former coach, Doc Rivers, scoring 18 points in 12 minutes on the way to another dominant showing. Discussing how it feels to look like vintage Embiid after being held to […]

There is a sentiment among league circles that the contract Paul George signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in the summer of 2024 is one of the worst in the NBA at present. George signed a max deal worth a total of $212 million over four years, and yet his play has only declined since. In […]

Tyrese Maxey immediately hugged Joel Embiid after they connected for an alley-oop slam in the second quarter on Tuesday. It extended the Philadelphia 76ers’ lead over the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Fans exploded after Maxey threw a perfect lob to Embiid, who then rammed it home in emphatic fashion. The 31-year-old Embiid was […]

Joel Embiid was back in the lineup on Tuesday as the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Embiid sat out the front end of their back-to-back set on Monday, with the 76ers getting walloped by the Charlotte Hornets, 130-93, at Spectrum Center. Embiid, fully rested, did not waste any time imposing […]

For only the second time since he was fired by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2023, Doc Rivers and Joel Embiid will share the court, with “The Process” leading his team onto the court against the Milwaukee Bucks without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Though Rivers’ era as the 76ers head coach will largely go down as underwhelming, as […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently gearing up for Tuesday night’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Both Paul George and Joel Embiid are on the injury report for this game, with Embiid being listed as questionable due to left knee injury management, and George as probable with the same situation. Here’s everything we know about […]

NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson is taking heat for not attending a meet-and-greet for kids with cancer during a recent appearance in Australia. One of those who is sharply criticizing Iverson is former NBA player and Australian Andrew Bogut. On social media, Bogut wasted no time calling out Iverson for allegedly failing to meet […]

NBA legend Allen Iverson is in hot water following a complaint from one of the participants of his recent event in Australia. As reported by Fox Sports, citing a post on Reddit, Iverson was scheduled to meet 12 kids who are battling cancer at a popular car dealership in Melbourne. It was co-organized by a […]

The Brooklyn Nets are sitting on an NBA-best $15.2 million in cap space ahead of the trade deadline. Following a busy offseason, the rebuilding squad remains open for business as a dumping ground for unwanted contracts. The Philadelphia 76ers are among the teams that the Nets could partner with on a deal before Feb. 5. […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is closing in, and rumors surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers are growing louder around Andre Drummond and Eric Gordon. As first reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey, the 76ers are willing to listen to offers for Drummond while also weighing Gordon’s expiring contract. The 76ers front office is not rushing, but […]

Following a miserable 2024-25 campaign, there is a sanguine tone surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers this season. Tyrese Maxey is performing at an All-NBA level while leading the league in minutes played. Joel Embiid has scored 30 or more points in his last four contests and is looking like a juggernaut once again. VJ Edgecombe is […]

The NBA has made changes to the schedule of a couple of league games for Monday due to the weather. This affects the Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets. Here’s the NBA’s announcement via the league’s communications department on X (formerly Twitter): SCHEDULE UPDATE FOR MONDAY, JAN. 26: The Indiana Pacers at […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were forced into a roster decision late on Saturday night as two-way eligibility deadlines created an immediate problem. With Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker reaching the limit of their allotted two-way days, Philadelphia risked losing roster flexibility unless a corresponding move was made. That move came swiftly, with ESPN insider Shams Charania […]

Nick Nurse was not happy with the officials missing crucial calls in the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the New York Knicks on Saturday afternoon. The game went down the wire as New York led in the final seconds. Philadelphia tried to draw fouls against opposing defenders, but the officiating crew didn’t make any calls for […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a weird position with the February 5 trade deadline just days away. Two-way players Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker are not allowed to play another game this season due to an obscure rule in the league. Reports indicate that the “Under-Fifteen Game” rule will be enacted on Monday when the […]

Coming into Saturday’s game against the New York Knicks, the Philadelphia 76ers were looking to start a mini-win streak. It wasn’t looking so good as of publication, as the 76ers were trailing the Knicks by double digits early in the fourth quarter. But there was a source of entertainment for 76ers fans as one fan […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to host the New York Knicks on Saturday afternoon. Heading into the game, however, the 76ers have some injury concerns. Joel Embiid and Paul George are among the players on the injury report, so are they playing today? Despite dealing with injury trouble at times, the 76ers have performed well […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers won a thriller against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, 128-122, the team has found itself at a 24-19 record and fifth in the Eastern Conference. With 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe sending a message to the NBA about the talents of stars like Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, ESPN’s NBA analyst Brian […]

After winning ‘Most Improved Player’ in 2024 and now making a case for ‘Most Valuable Player’ 25-26, Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey will join another elite club during his sixth NBA season. After forging his own path and signing a deal with sponsor New Balance, Tyrese Maxey will become one of 26 players with a standalone […]

January 22 is already a legendary date in the household of Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid, but “The Process” is looking to take its significance to a whole new level. Exactly two years after dropping a franchise-record 70 points against the San Antonio Spurs, Embiid celebrated the anniversary by putting on a clinic in a […]

The City of Brotherly Love is already on edge amid the Philadelphia Eagles’ search for a new offensive coordinator, but fans might have rioted if the Philadelphia 76ers lost due to an officiating blunder. With the score tied at 115 late in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s home matchup versus the Houston Rockets, Tyrese Maxey […]

The Philadelphia 76ers survived the Houston Rockets in overtime, 128-122, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday. It was a frenetic finish for the 76ers and the Rockets as they traded clutch plays. Tyrese Maxey sent the game into an extension with a jumper with 40 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Maxey, however, could have […]