Nick Nurse “Pretty Confident,” in Joel Embiid Returning for NBA Playoffs

Many Philadelphia 76ers fans have been wondering how soon their superstar, Joel Embiid, will return to action. Head coach, Nick Nurse, gave a cautious, but optimistic response when asked when the star big man could return. “I think there’s always stages of how these things progress,” Nurse said. “Everyone wants to know “Well how long […]

Mathew Huff  •  19 Mar 2024
76ers have lost 17 of their last 24 games since Joel Embiid’s 70-point career night

The Philadelphia 76ers have dropped 17 of their past 24 games since Joel Embiid’s 70-point performance against the San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 22. Embiid has missed the last 20 games due to a torn meniscus in his left knee. Last season, the Sixers went 11-5 during the regular season and 2-0 during the playoffs […]

James Foglio  •  15 Mar 2024
76ers to sign ex-Hornets center Kai Jones to a 10-day contract

The Philadelphia 76ers are planning to sign ex-Charlotte Hornets center Kai Jones to a 10-day contract on Friday, according to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Jones was waived by Charlotte in October before training camp after posting a series of bizarre messages on social media and criticizing then-teammates Nick Richards and Mark Williams in August. […]

James Foglio  •  14 Mar 2024
76ers defeat Knicks 79-73 in lowest-scoring NBA game since 2016

The Philadelphia 76ers won 79-73 over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, and their 17th road win of the season is officially the lowest-scoring NBA game since 2016. The first quarter ended with the score tied 15-all. It’s just the third time in the last five seasons that both teams scored […]

James Foglio  •  11 Mar 2024
Is Tyrese Maxey (concussion) playing tonight against Nets?

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has been downgraded to out for Tuesday night’s road game against the Brooklyn Nets as he undergoes an evaluation for a concussion, the team announced. Maxey, 23, banged his head against the knee of Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. in the third quarter of Sunday’s win and then exited the court, however […]

James Foglio  •  05 Mar 2024
Ex-76ers minority owner Michael Rubin admits to ‘violating every rule the NBA had’

Former Philadelphia 76ers minority owner Michael Rubin said he feels “much more connected” to sports now that he is no longer part of the Sixers’ ownership group. Speaking at the MIT Sloan Conference Friday morning, Rubin joked that he was “violating every rule the NBA had” as a co-owner of the iconic franchise. Taking bets […]

James Foglio  •  01 Mar 2024
Is Kyle Lowry playing tonight (Feb. 23) against Cavaliers?

Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (return to competition conditioning) has been downgraded to out for Friday night’s home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the second night of a back-to-back. The Miami Heat traded Lowry and a protected 2027 first-round draft pick to the Charlotte Hornets for guard Terry Rozier on Jan. 23. Charlotte waived the […]

James Foglio  •  23 Feb 2024
76ers Called About Several Stars

It is no secret by now that Philadelphia 76ers general manager (GM), Daryl Morey, is one of the more aggressive GMs in the NBA. He proved it again this NBA Trade Deadline. The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly called about the availability of three key stars. Obviously, nothing came of fruition, but it makes sense why Morey […]

Mathew Huff  •  14 Feb 2024
76ers Plan to Pursue Paul George

The Philadelphia 76ers have big plans for this coming offseason. If Clippers shooting guard, Paul George, doesn’t sign an extension with Los Angeles, Philadelphia is set to heavily pursue the nine-time All-Star. George would fill an immediate need at the wing position for the 76ers. Not to mention, he would immediately create an intriguing big-three […]

Mathew Huff  •  09 Feb 2024