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On YouTubePhiladelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / April 10
76ers HC Nick Nurse Breaks Silence on Joel Embiid’s Appendicitis: 'Thoughts and Prayers With Him'
The Philadelphia 76ers face yet another setback at the worst possible time! With the postseason knocking on the door in a season marked by injuries and lengthy suspension, stability had just begun to take shape around Joel Embiid.
The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
How many of the players to lead the No.1 seed in each conference in points per game since the 2006-07 playoffs can you name in five minutes?
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.
Joel Embiid News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9
Joel Embiid out indefinitely due to appendicitis
The Philadelphia 76ers are now likely to play the NBA play-in tournament without star big man Joel Embiid. Hours before Thursday’s game against the Houston Rockets, it was reported that Embiid underwent an emergency appendectomy as he was diagnosed with appendicitis.
Joel Embiid News / Yardbarker / April 10
Joel Embiid's miserable injury luck continues with latest diagnosis
There's no timetable for Embiid's return to the court, but the recovery could last two to four weeks, if not more.
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.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Final Injury Report for 76ers-Rockets: Will Joel Embiid, Tari Eason Play?
The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road on Thursday night as they travel to take on the Houston Rockets in an interconference showdown. Philadelphia enters Thursday’s game with a 43-36 record after losing on the road to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.
Joel Embiid News / Hoops Wire / April 9
Sixers’ Joel Embiid diagnosed with appendicitis, set for surgery
The 76ers will be without star center Joel Embiid for the foreseeable future after announcing that he has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery Thursday in Houston.
Joel Embiid News / Hoops Rumors / April 9
76ers' Joel Embiid diagnosed with appendicitis, will undergo surgery
Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday in Houston.
Paul George News / Total Pro Sports / April 9
Paul George Injury Update: Will 76ers Star Play Tonight vs. Rockets?
The Philadelphia 76ers are struggling for a playoff spot at the moment. Although they have already clinched the play-ins, things are looking extremely tough for them at the moment.
Philadelphia 76ers News / The Lead / April 8
Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe Are Redefining 76ers’ Future
For years, the Philadelphia 76ers have built their identity around star power. From “The Process” to the MVP dominance of Joel Embiid, the organization has consistently prioritized top-end talent in its pursuit of a championship.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 9
Three surprising teams that have a chance to reach the NBA Finals
The 2026 NBA playoffs could be some of the most chaotic postseason basketball we've ever seen.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 6
Why Tim Legler believes 76ers can be a playoff treat in the East
Are the Philadelphia 76ers the dark horse in the Eastern Conference ahead of this year’s playoffs? ESPN’s Tim Legler believes so. With momentum and good health on the 76ers’ side, Legler is confident in seeing Philly make a deep playoff run this season.
Cameron Payne News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 5
76ers’ Cameron Payne out at least 2 weeks with hamstring injury
The Philadelphia 76ers have endured a plethora of injury woes all season long, and they’re only starting to become healthier. If there was ever a time for a team to hit peak health, it’s heading into the playoffs, and the important thing is that the likes of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George are back from their lengthy absences.
Cameron Payne News / Hoops Rumors / April 5
Cameron Payne Out At Least Two Weeks With Hamstring Strain
Cameron Payne will miss at least the next two weeks for the Sixers with a right hamstring strain, reports The Athletic’s Tony Jones (Twitter link). Payne left Saturday’s loss to the Pistons after playing just nine minutes due to the injury and did not return to the game.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 4
How Paul George Is Investing in the Sixers' Future
PHILADELPHIA — It's 10:45 on Friday morning, and the lights are shining down on the hardwood floors of Xfinity Mobile Arena. There's no one in the stands to watch.
Tyrese Maxey News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 4
Sixers Star Should Now Be An All-NBA Lock
When Tyrese Maxey suffered a finger injury in early March after having played only 61 games, it seemed as though his All-NBA chances might be at risk. Had he not returned quickly enough, he would have finished below the 65-game minimum, much like Cade Cunningham and Anthony Edwards just became locks to do.
Anthony Edwards News / Yardbarker / April 4
Ailing Anthony Edwards struggles in Timberwolves loss to 76ers
Edwards came back from a knee injury Monday and looked like he hadn't skipped a beat after missing two weeks with a knee injury. Then an illness derailed him as the Minnesota Timberwolves are scrambling for playoff seeding.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Field Level Media / April 3
Sixers' drive to playoffs continues with win over Wolves
Paul George scored 23 points and Kelly Oubre capped a 21-point effort with a pair of clutch 3-pointers as the Philadelphia 76ers topped the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves 115-103 on Friday.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 3
Will Sixers, Wolves Give Philadelphia a Showdown?
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers may be situated in opposing conferences, but they're playing for the same things on Friday night. The Wolves have a healthy lead over the Phoenix Suns for the final guaranteed playoff spot in the West, but they could still very feasibly climb to the third seed in the conference.
Paul George News / Total Pro Sports / April 3
Paul George Calls Suspension a 'Blessing in Disguise' After Dominating Comeback
So far this season, Paul George’s journey has been anything but stable. It was only after the NBA handed the veteran a 25-game suspension for violating the league’s drug policy that he started to show up like vintage PG. Now that everything is at peace, at least for some time, and as he has started to realize it was actually his mistake.
Andre Drummond News / Scoop B / April 2
Ownership and Artistry: Andre Drummond on His Stria Sport Creative Director Role and the Influence of Kobe, MJ, LeBron, KD and KG
The modern NBA superstar is no longer defined solely by box scores and postseason runs; today’s elite athletes are increasingly measured by their ventures off the court.
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