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Joel Embiid shines in return as 76ers maul Bulls

Joel Embiid scored 35 points and Paul George added 28 in their returns to the lineup as the Philadelphia 76ers rolled past the visiting Chicago Bulls 157-137 on Wednesday night.

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Joel Embiid, Paul George Return To Play Wednesday

Joel Embiid will officially return to play for the Sixers in tonight’s game against the Bulls, Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports notes (Twitter link). Embiid was upgraded to questionable yesterday as he continued his progress back from an oblique strain that has kept him sidelined since late February.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / March 25

Tyrese Maxey Names NBA’s Avengers Equivalents: Find Who is Cap, Iron Man of the League

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey just proved that he is both an emerging leader and a huge Marvel superfan. The 25-year-old star built his Avengers-style NBA starting lineup, choosing his own Captain America, Iron Man, and more characters.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Philadelphia 76ers News / AirJordanChronicles / March 25

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey Sends Powerful Praise For Luka Doncic

Fans pay attention when top NBA guards talk, and Tyrese Maxey did. The 76ers star recently talked about Luka Doncic, who is averaging more than 33 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists this season.

Tyrese Maxey News / Liberty Ballers / March 25

Tyrese Maxey joined ‘The Tonight Show’ on Tuesday

The Sixers received some positive national attention for once on Tuesday, as Tyrese Maxey was a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Here are some choice cuts from the good-natured appearance… “Man, I’m getting there.

Paul George News / HITC / March 25

Paul George makes ‘no superhero’ admission after serving 25-game suspension

Paul George has admitted he is “no superhero” after serving a 25-game suspension, offering a personal explanation for the decision that took him out of the Philadelphia 76ers lineup.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / March 25

Tyrese Maxey’s Avengers Starting 5 Sparks Buzz with LeBron, Luka Leading Loaded Lineup

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey has nothing but love for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In past interviews, Maxey has expressed how big a fan he is of the Marvel franchise.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 25

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey makes hilarious confession about ‘cooking’ his heroes

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has quickly become one of the NBA’s elite players. The potential was clear when he entered the league in 2020, but not many probably predicted that he would be in the position he is today.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 25

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey drops hilarious LeBron James anecdote in Jimmy Fallon debut

Tyrese Maxey is out of commission right now for the Philadelphia 76ers due to a finger injury, which will keep him sidelined for at least three weeks. The timing has been awful, as the 76ers are holding on for dear life to avoid the Play-In Tournament.

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Paul George News / The SportsRush / March 24

Paul George Opens Up on 25-Game Suspension, Calls It a 'Poorly Timed Decision'

The Philadelphia 76ers appears to have been cursed. Each season, after building momentum, they hit some sort of unexpected roadblock that mostly revolves around the unavailability of some of it’s most impactful players.

Paul George News / Field Level Media / March 24

Paul George back for Sixers' stretch run; Bulls up next

Following a lengthy suspension, Paul George returns to the court Wednesday when the Philadelphia 76ers host the Chicago Bulls. Philadelphia (39-33) is looking to avoid the play-in tournament, but it has been a challenge playing without many of its key weapons in recent weeks.

Tyrese Maxey News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 24

Why Paul George’s Return Presser Enhanced his Expectations for the Sixers

The Sixers have been without their star trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George since March 8. Philadelphia, however, did not let its postseason hopes unravel. “Obviously, it was devastation there,” George said this afternoon.

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The 'NBA apperances after 40' quiz

Can you name the NBA players who have played at age 40 or older in the shot-clock era?

Jared McCain News / Total Pro Sports / March 24

Jared McCain Drops Honest Take on Proving 76ers Wrong in Philadelphia Return

Jared McCain had some bad blood with the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite having a decent season, he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. And instantly, the 22-year-old decided to make an impact.

VJ Edgecombe News / Total Apex Sports / March 24

Oklahoma City Thunder Knock Off Philadelphia 76ers Despite VJ Edgecombe’s 35 Points

When the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled into the “City of Brotherly Love” on Monday night, they weren’t facing the Philadelphia 76ers. They were facing a triage unit wearing basketball jerseys.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 23

Jared McCain shows off as Thunder blow out his former team

The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain for a late first-round pick and luxury tax relief. Monday, he showed his old team what they were missing in a 123-103 Oklahoma City Thunder win.

Spurs hammer Heat to stretch win streak to six

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Raptors coach calls out entire team after Brandon Ingram’s stinker

Pacers' Pascal Siakam stuffs Paolo Banchero at buzzer in win

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Nick Nurse News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 23

'Hang in There': Nick Nurse Reflects on George Suspension as Return Nears

PHILADELPHIA — Don't look now, but the Sixers might be getting their three best players back soon. Philadelphia is already through two weeks of Tyrese Maxey's minimum three-week absence with a strained tendon in his right pinkie finger.

Andre Drummond News / Field Level Media / March 21

76ers' Andre Drummond fined $25K for objectionable gesture

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond was fined $25,000 for making an inappropriate gesture on the court, the NBA announced on Saturday. Drummond made the gesture with eight seconds remaining in the third quarter of Philadelphia's 139-118 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Thursday.

Quentin Grimes News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 20

Sixers' Bad Injury Luck Hands Quentin Grimes a Golden Opportunity

Sixers fans are experiencing major déjà vu recently. Injuries are piling up, and their playoff hopes are sputtering. But last season, Quentin Grimes took advantage of that opportunity by setting career highs in points and assists per game.

Kennedy Chandler News / Hoops Wire / March 20

Jazz signing Kennedy Chandler to 10-day deal

Former NBA guard Kennedy Chandler has agreed to a 10-day contract with the Jazz, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Chandler, the No. 38 pick in 2022, last appeared in the league with Memphis before spending the past couple of seasons in the G League.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 18

Nikola Jokic passes Nuggets past 76ers

The 76ers held Jokic to just eight points Tuesday night. Unfortunately for them, he finished with 14 assists and 10 in the first half.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / The Lead / March 16

The 76ers Are Surviving Without Their Starting Five

The Philadelphia 76ers have spent much of the 2025–26 season fighting a battle that has little to do with opposing defenses. Instead, their biggest challenge has been availability.