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On YouTubeJoel Embiid News / Athlon Sports / January 8
76ers Announce Joel Embiid Update on Thursday
Joel Embiid has played in five straight games for the Philadelphia 76ers. This includes Wednesday’s 131-110 blowout win over the Washington Wizards, as the former NBA MVP dropped 28 points on 10-of-14 shooting, seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and one triple.
Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / January 8
NBA star Joel Embiid has already made his feelings clear on McLaren’s ‘papaya rules’
Formula 1’s recent boom across the globe has brought with it a swathe of new fans to the sport, including the NBA’s MVP for the 2023 season, Joel Embiid.
The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?
Tyrese Maxey News / Liberty Ballers / January 8
How great could the Maxey-Edgecombe backcourt be? Maybe the greatest in franchise history 
Wali Jones, 83 years old but forever young, is not one of those back-in-my-day guys. Yes, he’s justifiably proud of an 11-year pro career that saw him quarterback a Sixers championship team in 1967 and at different times serve as sidekick on teams featuring Wilt, Moses and Kareem (no last names needed).
The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
Paul George News / Hardwood Heroics / January 8
'I Know I Can Still Be Elite' – Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George Keeps It Real About His Current Supporting Role
Paul George was a key contributor in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 131-110 home win against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday evening, as he had 23 points, four rebounds, five assists, and four three-pointers on 7-for-11 shooting from the field across 33 minutes of action.
VJ Edgecombe News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 8
76ers fans will love VJ Edgecombe’s ‘delusional’ confidence
Though he’s only been a member of the Philadelphia 76ers for about six months, coming off the board with the third-overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft,
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 7
76ers' stars shine simultaneously in win over Wizards
Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey all scored more than 20 points for the first time in 1 1/2 seasons together, guiding the Philadelphia 76ers to a 131-110 win over the visiting Washington Wizards on Wednesday.
Video Games News / Athlon Sports / January 7
NBA 2K26 Season 4: Everything New in the Latest Update
If the calendar flipping to 2026 felt anticlimactic, NBA 2K26 has other plans. Season 4 doesn’t ease players into the new year—it sprints out of the tunnel wearing an All-Star jacket, blasting spotlights, and reminding everyone that grinding never takes a holiday.
Kelly Oubre News / Liberty Ballers / January 7
Kelly Oubre Jr.’s imminent return should stabilize the rotation
There are probably two distinct mindsets to interpreting the 2025-26 Philadelphia 76ers as we near the halfway point. On one hand, some fans are probably checked out.
Tyrese Maxey News / Hardwood Heroics / January 7
Shocking Footage Reveals Tyrese Maxey Survives Red Panda Bowl Trap in Comical Near-Trip (Video)
Tyrese Maxey almost went from baller to bowling pin in Philly. The Philadelphia 76ers guard narrowly avoided disaster Monday night at the Wells Fargo Center during halftime of Philadelphia’s overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Liberty Ballers / January 6
Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr., Trendon Watford all questionable
They can’t all get healthy at the same time without there being some doubt. Fresh off their worst loss of the season the Sixers look to bounce back hosting the Washington Wizards, and they’ve released an injury report for that contest.
Joel Embiid News / Athlon Sports / January 6
76ers Announce Joel Embiid News on Tuesday
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers’ three-game winning streak came to an end on Monday at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. The Sixers fought hard against a severely undermanned Nuggets side who were missing the services of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, to name a few.
Tyrese Maxey News / Liberty Ballers / January 6
Tyrese Maxey drops to fifth overall in second All-Star voting returns
The NBA’s newly formatted All-Star Game is just over a month away, and Tyrese Maxey continues to receive strong turnout on the ballots. That is, not quite as strong as Jalen Brunson, as the Knicks’ faithful propelled him to the top Eastern Conference guard vote-getter, and dropped the Sixers star to fifth overall in the NBA.
Nick Nurse News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6
Nick Nurse assigns blame for 76ers’ worst loss of season to Zombie Nuggets
On Monday night, the Philadelphia 76ers suffered their most embarrassing loss of the season with a 125-124 overtime defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, who were playing without all five starters, including the recently-injured Nikola Jokic, in this game.
Kelly Oubre News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 6
Should Kelly Oubre Jr. Reclaim His Starting Job Upon His Return to the Sixers?
The Sixers are getting terrifyingly close to full strength. Prior to Monday's 125-124 overtime against the shorthanded Denver Nuggets, head coach Nick Nurse told reporters that Kelly Oubre Jr.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 6
Pickett's charge: Nuggets upset Sixers in Philly behind third-year guard
The Denver Nuggets had seven rotation players out Monday night, including three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. They leaned on Jalen Pickett and a group of reserves to upset the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime, 125-124.
Tyrese Maxey News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 5
Tyrese Maxey Named NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week
For the second time this season, Tyrese Maxey has been named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Maxey guided the Sixers to a 3-0 week, including a resounding road win over the New York Knicks on Saturday.
MarJon Beauchamp News / The Lead / January 5
Could MarJon Beauchamp Fit Into the Sixers’ Rotation?
The Philadelphia 76ers made a subtle but intriguing roster move by signing MarJon Beauchamp to a two-way contract and waiving rookie guard Hunter Sallis to create space.
Joel Embiid News / Yardbarker / January 5
76ers' Joel Embiid is finally starting to hit his stride
The first 20 games of the year were rocky for Embiid, playing in less than half of the 76ers' contests.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 3
Philadelphia 76ers Knock Off New York Knicks In Marquee Eastern Conference Matchup
If there was any lingering panic about the 76ers’ season, this weekend should officially put a cork in it. Philadelphia didn’t just win a couple of games; they went on a rampage through a back-to-back gauntlet that would make lesser teams fold.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 2
NBA Notes: Sixers, Kelly Oubre Jr, Grizzlies, Christian Koloko, expansion
Kelly Oubre Jr. could be nearing a return. Sixers coach Nick Nurse said earlier this week that Oubre, sidelined since Nov. 14 with a sprained left knee, may be able to return during Philadelphia’s current road trip.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 2
76ers PG Tyrese Maxey furthers MVP case with dominant performance in statement win over Mavericks
On the first day of the new year, Tyrese Maxey picked up right where he left off in 2025 and furthered his case to join the MVP conversation with another big-time performance.
VJ Edgecombe News / NBA Analysis Network / December 31
Philadelphia 76ers fans will love what VJ Edgecombe said about his game-winner vs. Grizzlies
After hitting a game-winning shot to give the Philadelphia 76ers a huge win, VJ Edgecombe showed why he is the future of the franchise. One of the best draft picks in the NBA this year has been the Philadelphia 76ers landing VJ Edgecombe with the #3 overall pick.
VJ Edgecombe News / Total Apex Sports / December 31
Rookie VJ Edgecombe Rescues 76ers in Thrilling Overtime Win Over Grizzlies 139-136
It wasn’t Joel Embiid with the game on the line. It wasn’t Tyrese Maxey. When the Philadelphia 76ers needed a miracle to snap a three-game skid and silence a raucous FedExForum crowd, they turned to the kid.
Nick Nurse News / The Lead / December 29
Why Can’t Nick Nurse Settle on a Set Rotation for 76ers?
At this point in the season, most NBA teams are searching for consistency. The Philadelphia 76ers, however, are still searching for a lineup. Night after night, Head Coach Nick Nurse rolls out a different combination of starters and bench units. With so many injuries, Nurse often has to tweak rotations mid-game.
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