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Joel Embiid Has Now Missed As Many Games As He Has Played In His NBA Career

Joel Embiid has been a key figure for the Philadelphia 76ers for the better part of the last few seasons. Although he has proven himself to be an extremely valuable asset when available, the 76ers’ big man has struggled to remain healthy for extended periods of time.

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76ers Pull Off Gutsy Win Over Trail Blazers Without Embiid, Maxey, or Oubre

Nobody gave the 76ers much of a chance Sunday night. No Joel Embiid. No Tyrese Maxey. No Kelly Oubre Jr. Three rotation players, including the franchise cornerstone, were scratched from the lineup before tip-off at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Quentin Grimes News / Field Level Media / March 15

Another big night by Quentin Grimes lifts 76ers over Blazers

Quentin Grimes scored a season-high 31 points as the Philadelphia 76ers notched a 109-103 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. After tying his season high with 28 points in Saturday's win over the Brooklyn Nets, Grimes stepped up again Sunday with his team once again playing without Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Paul George.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

Charles Bassey News / Hoops Wire / March 15

Celtics Officially Sign Charles Bassey To 10-Day Deal

The Celtics have officially signed center Charles Bassey to a 10-day contract, the team announced. This marks the fourth 10-day deal for Bassey this season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Philadelphia 76ers News / The SportsRush / March 15

EXCLUSIVE: Rashad McCants Still Has Faith That Joel Embiid Can Be a Problem in The Playoffs

The 2025-26 NBA season hasn’t gone the way that the Philadelphia 76ers had hoped. The Sixers remain a competitive team in a surprisingly strong Eastern Conference but many people have jumped off the Sixers hype train.

Quentin Grimes News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 15

How the Mid-Range Saved the Sixers From Embarrassment

PHILADELPHIA — By the time Tyson Etienne's momentum stopped carrying him away from Quentin Grimes, it was too late. Grimes had the space after jabbing his right leg out, pushing off the floor for a step-back.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 14

76ers Gut Out 104-97 Win Over Nets Despite Banged-Up Roster

There was no Joel Embiid. No Tyrese Maxey. No Kelly Oubre Jr. The 76ers walked into Saturday’s matinee looking more like a practice squad than a playoff-caliber team.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 14

Celtics Signing Charles Bassey To 10-Day Contract

The Celtics intend to sign free agent center Charles Bassey to a 10-day contract, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). This will be the fourth 10-day contract Bassey has signed in 2025/26.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 14

76ers’ Nick Nurse provides possible Joel Embiid return timeline amid extended absence

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid missed his team’s last eight games due to a right oblique strain. With the 76ers battling for playoff positioning, head coach Nick Nurse said the star big man participated in an individual on-court workout on Friday.

Quentin Grimes News / Field Level Media / March 14

Quentin Grimes, Sixers thwart Nets' comeback attempt

Quentin Grimes scored 28 points, as the Philadelphia 76ers notched a 104-97 home victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday afternoon. Adem Bona chipped in with nine points, 10 rebounds and four blocks for Philadelphia, which continued to play without Tyrese Maxey (finger), Joel Embiid (oblique), and Paul George (suspension), among others.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Nick Nurse News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 14

Sixers Star Seems to Be Progressing From Latest Injury

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Nurse barely had time to sit down at the podium before being splashed by a wave of questions about Joel Embiid. As the Sixers' injuries pile up, Embiid is ostensibly the one closest to return.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 14

How the Sixers Can Salvage What's Left of Their 2025-26 Season

The Sixers are in deep, deep trouble. Tyrese Maxey has already been ruled out for the next few weeks with a finger injury. Kelly Oubre Jr. is out for at least another week-and-a-half with an elbow injury.