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After spending the 2024-25 NBA season as the captain of a sinking ship, Tyrese Maxey returned to the Philadelphia 76ers on a mission to prove he can be the top option on a championship-caliber team.

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Tyrese Maxey Ignites Sixers Offense with Dominant Stretch Over Last Two Games

If there were any lingering questions about who has the hot hand in Philadelphia right now, Tyrese Maxey answered them emphatically on Tuesday night. The Sixers guard continued his absolute tear through opposing defenses, dismantling the Washington Wizards in a 121-102 victory that was nowhere near as close as the final score suggests.

Jared McCain News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 2

76ers’ Jared McCain reveals joyful mindset behind offensive resurgence

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to face a mountain of injury woes, with Quentin Grimes joining Joel Embiid and Kelly Oubre Jr. on the mend on Tuesday night in their clash against the Washington Wizards.

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How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Philadelphia 76ers News / Field Level Media / December 2

Tyrese Maxey scores 35 as 76ers cruise past Wizards

Tyrese Maxey scored 35 points to spearhead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 121-102 win over the visiting Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Jared McCain chipped in 15 points for Philadelphia, which played without Joel Embiid, Quentin Grimes and Kelly Oubre Jr.

NBA News / The SportsRush / December 2

Draymond Green Calls It ‘Unfair’ to Label Joel Embiid a Shell of Himself Amid Knee Injury Comeback

Time hasn’t been kind to Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid. Two years removed from his MVP season in 2023, injuries have reduced Embiid to guest appearances on the court, which in turn has adversely affected his performances when he is on it.

Joel Embiid News / NBA Analysis Network / December 2

Philadelphia 76ers have internally replaced Joel Embiid with young star as franchise leader

The Philadelphia 76ers are embracing a new era, as they no longer consider Joel Embiid their franchise star. The Philadelphia 76ers have had a surprisingly strong start to the season, going 10-9 in their first 19 games of the campaign.

NBA News / Liberty Ballers / December 2

Maxey vs. Daniels was a war of attrition

Dyson Daniels is an NBA player with a burgeoning resume, a cool nickname and worries so profound that he finds himself constantly looking over his shoulder.

Paul George News / Athlon Sports / December 1

76ers Announce Paul George News on Monday

The Philadelphia 76ers have opened the season with a 10–9 record, competitive but not yet resembling true contenders in the Eastern Conference. The team has rarely been at full strength, leaving questions about what their ceiling might be if they can finally get healthy.

Joel Embiid News / Athlon Sports / December 1

76ers Announce Joel Embiid Decision After Just 1 Game Back From Injury

Joel Embiid finally made his highly anticipated return to action for the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. The former NBA MVP returned from a nine-game absence due to a knee injury, registering 18 points on 6-of-14 shooting, four rebounds, two assists, a steal and one block in 30 minutes of action.

Paul George News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1

76ers’ Paul George shoots down back injury concern with bird leaving nest analogy

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George provided a calm update on his health after Sunday’s hard-fought matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, dismissing any serious concern about a minor back issue.

Joel Embiid News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1

Why 76ers’ Joel Embiid wasn’t even mad despite heartbreaking 2OT loss to Hawks

The Philadelphia 76ers took the Atlanta Hawks to double overtime in their last game, but they were not able to get the win. It was the first time this season that the 76ers had Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid on the floor at the same time, but there were still some minute restrictions for some of them.

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 1

Atlanta Hawks Outduel Philadelphia 76ers In 142-134 Double Overtime Win

The Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks were set for an Eastern Conference matchup on Sunday night, in what could be a potential playoff preview. The

NBA News / Stadium Rant / December 1

Philadelphia 76ers Vs Atlanta Hawks Game Recap And Observations

The Philadelphia 76ers took on the Atlanta Hawks in the first meeting between the two teams this season. This game featured the return of Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe to the Sixers lineup.

Joel Embiid News / Hoops Rumors / November 30

Joel Embiid remains out for Sunday’s matchup

Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the Sixers‘ game against the Hawks on Sunday, tweets Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports. There had previously been minor optimism among the coaching staff that Embiid would be able to suit up.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / November 28

Andre Drummond suffers injury, leaves court in wheelchair

76ers' Andre Drummond leaves court in wheelchair after suffering knee injury

Drummond opened the season playing a modest role for Philadelphia but had started each of the past eight games heading into Friday.

Overtaxed Tyrese Maxey spends off day at National Dog Show

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / November 28

Overtaxed Tyrese Maxey spends off day at National Dog Show

Maxey is well on his way to becoming a Philadelphia icon. He took it a step further by handling dogs at the National Dog Show just outside Philly in Oaks, Pa., broadcast on Thanksgiving Day.

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Trendon Watford News / Hoops Rumors / November 26

Sixers' Trendon Watford out at least two weeks with adductor strain

An MRI has confirmed that Sixers forward Trendon Watford, who exited Tuesday’s loss to Orlando early, has a left adductor strain, the team announced today (Twitter link via Adam Aaronson of The Philly Voice).