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Joel Embiid’s dominant return has 76ers looking like legitimate Eastern Conference contenders

Joel Embiid is back, and the Philadelphia 76ers are feeling the impact. The star center’s commanding performance against the Houston Rockets, where he logged a triple-double, shows he has returned to form.

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NBA Analyst Claims 76ers Can Win the Eastern Conference if Joel Embiid Remains Healthy

The early season hype surrounding the Western Conference now seems to be spilling over into the East as well, with several teams that were counted out before the season surprising the league.

Kelly Oubre News / Liberty Ballers / January 23

The Sixers finally used their projected starting lineup — with intriguing results

Kelly Oubre, Jr. has a penchant for getting under the opponent’s skin. Whether it’s doing a push-up after he gets knocked to the floor, flexing after an and-one or blowing a kiss after a made three, his flamboyance can irk even the best players in the league.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Why Brian Windhorst believes 76ers can win the Eastern Conference

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.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Tyrese Maxey News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey becomes latest NBA star with signature sneaker

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.

Joel Embiid News / Hoops Wire / January 23

Joel Embiid resurgence giving Sixers renewed hope: ‘It’s definitely refreshing’

Joel Embiid is starting to look like himself again, and the minutes load is a big part of that. Per Tim Bontemps of ESPN, the 76ers center logged 46 minutes in Thursday’s overtime win over the Rockets, his highest regular-season total in more than three years.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Bill Simmons doubts 76ers would trade VJ Edgecombe for Giannis Antetokounmpo

After the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Houston Rockets in a thrilling win, 128-122, there is no doubt some discussion from the basketball world on what the team would do ahead of the Feb.

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The 'NBA 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the NBA players to record multiple 30-point triple-doubles in their career can you name in eight minutes?

Philadelphia 76ers News / Stadium Rant / January 23

5 Potential Philadelphia 76ers Trade Deadline Acquisitions

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the midst of an up-and-down season. At some points, they seem to be able to contend for a top position in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 23

NBA roundup: Tyrese Maxey's clutch shots push 76ers past Rockets in OT

Tyrese Maxey scored 36 points, including clutch plays late in regulation and at the end of overtime, lifting the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-122 home win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday.

Joel Embiid News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

76ers’ Joel Embiid has hilarious plan to make Jan. 22 even more special after big game

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.

Furkan Korkmaz News / Liberty Ballers / January 23

Joel Embiid plays big in big minutes, trolls Furkan Korkmaz

At so many points during his injury-plagued 19-game campaign a season ago, it was reasonable to think Joel Embiid may never play over 40 minutes in an NBA game again, let alone nearly 48.

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The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 23

Philadelphia 76ers Beat Houston Rockets In Overtime Thriller

If you walked into the Wells Fargo Center early Thursday night, the vibe was tense. The Philadelphia 76ers were sitting at 1-3 on their current homestand, the offense looked like it was wading through molasses, and the collective blood pressure of the fanbase was spiking.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Field Level Media / January 22

Tyrese Maxey takes over late to help 76ers outlast Rockets in overtime

Tyrese Maxey scored 36 points, including clutch plays late in regulation and at the end of overtime, lifting the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-122 home win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday.

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders since 1976' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 22

How Nick Nurse Hopes to Help Ease Life for Tyrese Maxey

PHILADELPHIA — Even Nick Nurse acknowledges that Tyrese Maxey probably has too much on his plate. "I really would like him to be super fresh to play the last eight, nine minutes of the game.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 21

Report: Sixers Plan to Convert Barlow, Walker to Standard Contracts 'At Some Point'

While the Sixers were nowhere near as active in free agency this past offseason as they were in 2024, they absolutely cooked on the two-way market. Dominick Barlow has started in 29 of their 42 games to date, while Jabari Walker has been a key rotation piece off the bench.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 20

76ers' Tyrese Maxey sets new career-high in uncharacteristic way

76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey sets new career-high in uncharacteristic way

On the heels of being selected as an All-Star starter, Maxey helped the Philadelphia 76ers get back in the win column on Monday night.

All-Star starter Tyrese Maxey's big night lifts 76ers over Pacers

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Active six-three-pointer NBA game leaders' quiz

Johni Broome News / NBA Draft on SI / January 17

76ers Rookie Johni Broome Notches 50-Point Double-Double in G League

The Philadelphia 76ers are having a bounce back year. After going 24-58 and finishing No. 13 in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25, Philadelphia landed the No.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 16