Before the 1984 NBA Draft, Charles Barkley was one of the most popular prospects. He was a dominant player at Auburn, which led to his selection at fifth overall by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Quentin Grimes is gearing up for his first full season with the Philadelphia 76ers. After spending the past week playing catch-up, the veteran guard finally got an opportunity to make his preseason debut against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
Coming off an injury-ridden season last year, the Philadelphia 76ers are eager to get back on track in the Eastern Conference in 2026. They'll have some reinforcements as they attempt to climb up the standings, most notably rookie guard VJ Edgecombe.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid made his long-awaited return in the NBA preseason. His presence gave the 76ers a major boost heading into the NBA regular season.
Joel Embiid was back on the basketball court for the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Heading into the team’s preseason finale, Embiid was cleared for action.
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.
Joel Embiid was gearing up to play basketball in a game setting for the first time in just under nine months. While Friday’s preseason action between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Minnesota Timberwolves didn’t count for anything, it was the perfect opportunity for Embiid to get out on the court, test his knee, and play freely.
With the start of the 2025-26 NBA season just around the corner, every major media website is publishing their list of the top 100 NBA players. ESPN dropped its rankings at the end of September, while CBS Sports, The Ringer and Bleacher Report published theirs this week.
Joel Embiid is officially back (playing during the preseason). The Philadelphia 76ers star center Embiid made his return to the court for Friday’s preseason finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Joel Embiid stepped back onto the court Friday night for the first time in eight months, playing in the Philadelphia 76ers’ preseason finale against Minnesota.
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
Philadelphia 76ers Forward Paul George is not expected to be ready for the season opener. Head Coach Nick Nurse delivered the gut punch Thursday with all the enthusiasm of someone announcing a root canal: George is “unlikely” to be ready when the Sixers face the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
Jared McCain has been hit by one injury setback after another, and the Philadelphia 76ers guard said he’s doing his best to stay optimistic. The 21-year-old guard had his rookie NBA season cut short to 23 regular season games due to a torn meniscus in his left knee.
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?