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Paul George responds to fans doubting his game

Paul George just put together his best game since joining the Philadelphia 76ers, though it didn’t lead to a win. He looked more like the player fans remember from his prime, hitting seven three-pointers on his way to 35 points in Philadelphia’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

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Jared McCain finds himself in a weird situation

More things have gone right than not thus far during the 2025-26 season for the Philadelphia 76ers, as we have plenty of positive takeaways from the team’s 14-11 start.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15

NBA refs blast 76ers announcer for not knowing backcourt violation rules

On Sunday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers took a frustrating road loss to the Atlanta Hawks despite a big game from Paul George. With both teams missing their star guards in Tyrese Maxey and Trae Young, Atlanta was ultimately able to squeak out a tight win over the 76ers for the second time in two weeks.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / December 15

How the Dec. 15 Unofficial Start of NBA Trade Season Impacts the Sixers

On Dec. 15, NBA trade season unofficially—and perhaps officially—begins. Most players who signed with teams in free agency this past offseason are now trade-eligible.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 14

Jalen Johnson joins pair of legends by making history in Hawks' win

One way to become more of a household name is to make history and join legendary names. That's exactly what Jalen Johnson did during the Atlanta Hawks' 1201-117 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.

Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis to miss at least two more weeks

Nets use balanced scoring attack to blitz the Bucks

Zion Williamson helps Pelicans nab win in return against Bulls

Trail Blazers overcome Warriors

Grizzlies want more of Ja Morant

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Tyrese Maxey News / EssentiallySports / December 14

76ers HC Issues Concerning Tyrese Maxey Injury Update After Missing Hawks Game

Everyone knows the MVP frontrunners, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, and Nikola Jokic, but one name that often slips under the radar because of their sheer grandeur is Tyrese Maxey.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey doubtful vs. Hawks, but Joel Embiid might pull a season first

The Philadelphia 76ers will be facing the Atlanta Hawks, and they have a few players on the injury report. Tyrese Maxey has been on the injury report for a couple of days as he deals with an illness, and he’s listed as doubtful against the Hawks.

Dominick Barlow News / The Lead / December 13

The Sixers Need to Sign Dominick Barlow to a Full Contract

The Philadelphia 76ers are barreling toward a roster decision that should not require debate, hesitation, or internal politics. Dominick Barlow has become too valuable, too steady, and too essential to the team’s rotation to remain on a two-way contract much longer.

Joel Embiid News / Hoops Wire / December 13

For Sixers, a comfortable Joel Embiid changes everything

Joel Embiid looked comfortable Friday, which might have been the most important part of the night. The points came too. Thirty-nine of them, in a win over Indiana that felt like a reminder of what the 76ers look like when their franchise center is upright, aggressive, and not thinking about his knees every step down the floor.

Joel Embiid News / Hoops Wire / December 13

Sixers’ Joel Embiid says he’s feeling good after 39-point eruption

Joel Embiid looked every bit like a former Most Valuable Player again Friday, torching the Pacers for 39 points as the 76ers pulled away for a 10-point win over Indiana.

Tyrese Maxey News / Total Apex Sports / December 13

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Indiana Pacers: The Big Fella Is Back (And Tyrese Maxey Approved)

Let’s be real for a second: Philadelphia sports fans don’t ask for much. Just a championship, a dynasty, and for their star players to actually be on the court at the same time.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 13

76ers’ Nick Nurse reveals ‘favorite thing’ about rookie VJ Edgecombe

VJ Edgecombe, the third overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, lit the NBA world on fire with how he started his professional career with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 13

76ers star Joel Embiid’s 39 point performance gets perfect capstone from Tyrese Maxey

The 2025-26 season has been an uneven one thus far for Joel Embiid. Embiid, recovering from knee issues that forced a premature end to his 2024-25 campaign, has been in and out of the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup, and there’s been a noticeable decline in his production from his peak.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 12

Older 76ers step up without Tyrese Maxey for win over Pacers

Philadelphia 76ers' leading scorer Tyrese Maxey missed his first game of the season Friday night. Thankfully, the team's other, older All-Stars were ready to pick up the slack in a 115-105 win over the Indiana Pacers.

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Tyrese Maxey News / Hoops Rumors / December 12

Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey To Miss First Game Of Season Friday

Sixers star Tyrese Maxey will miss his first game of the 2025/26 season on Friday against Indiana, tweets Tony Jones of The Athletic. Maxey, who was initially listed as probable before being downgraded to questionable and then out, is dealing with an unspecified illness.

Paul George News / Hardwood Heroics / December 12

'He’s a Warrior' – Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George is Not Worried About Co-Star’s Insane Workload

Tyrese Maxey has blossomed into a franchise player for the Philadelphia 76ers. But with it comes the responsibility of carrying the team every game, leaving the fans concerned about his workload.