Coming into the 2025-26 NBA season, the Philadelphia 76ers were facing more questions than any team in the Eastern Conference. After a disappointing 24-58 record in the prior season, things were looking bleak in Philadelphia before the offseason.
Tyrese Maxey tossed in a game-high 40 points and rookie V.J. Edgecombe finished with 34 to lead the visiting Philadelphia 76ers to a 117-116 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night in the NBA opener for each team.
VJ Edgecombe had his Michael Carter-Williams moment on Wednesday night. The Philadelphia 76ers rookie Edgecombe lit the Internet on fire with an incredible debut against the Boston Celtics.
To say VJ Edgecombe’s rookie debut with the Philadelphia 76ers has been impressive might actually be an understatement. Taking the court as Nick Nurse’s
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Wednesday night marks the beginning of a fresh start for the Philadelphia 76ers, and they surely need it. Last year, the Sixers turned in their worst season of the Joel Embiid-Tyrese Maxey era.
When it comes to the Philadelphia 76ers’ rivalry with the Boston Celtics, Joel Embiid understands the assignment. The veteran center knows how his fans feel about the Boston-based franchise, and he always delivers a verbal punch when he can.
After a long offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers will kick off the 2026 campaign Wednesday night against the Boston Celtics. As they prepare for what they hope is a bounce-back year, one key member of the organization reflected on his change in attitude.
The new NBA season begins with the Philadelphia 76ers taking on the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. After a rough 24-58 season and a 1-3 preseason, the Sixers hope Joel Embiid’s return from knee surgery can spark a turnaround.
Who else is ready to put the 24-win 2024-25 season behind them? The 2025-26 Philadelphia 76ers sure are. There was little roster turnover in the offseason, but the vibe certainly feels different than a year ago.
The start of the NBA season approaching means it’s time for my favorite bi-annual tradition: depressing my coworkers by asking them long term questions about the state of the Philadelphia 76ers.
The 76ers are in a much better place to start this season than they were last year. The roster is nearing full health and the team seems aligned on their culture.
The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to have a bounce back season. The Philadelphia 76ers were riddled with injuries last season and quickly dropped in the Eastern Conference standings.
Joel Embiid is running out of time — and so are the Philadelphia 76ers. After another injury-riddled season and a knee surgery in April, the 31-year-old superstar is finally back on the court.
The Philadelphia 76ers need to bounce back from a disappointing 2024-25 season by making a deep postseason run. The Sixers have all the characteristics of a title-winning team, from an MVP-caliber superstar to an elite head coach, except for one major problem.
The Philadelphia 76ers had a rough 2024 season, but managed to secure a top three pick in the NBA Draft. Philadelphia selected Baylor Guard VJ Edgecombe with the 3rd overall pick, hoping to secure their next franchise superstar.
This year is a pivotal one for many within the Sixers organization — especially for the head coach and team president, whose futures may hinge on how things unfold.
Former Warriors head of basketball operations Bob Myers is leaving his position as an ESPN analyst for a full-time role at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the company that owns the Sixers and other sports franchises, per a press release.
The Philadelphia 76ers are still waiting for a return on their investment in Paul George. George is not expected to be ready for Opening Night, Shams Charania
There are several questions surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers as the 2025-26 season fast approaches. The main questions, of course. Involves the health of Joel Embiid and Paul George?