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VJ Edgecombe News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 28
VJ Edgecombe News Brings Clarity on 76ers' Starting Lineup vs. Pacers
The Philadelphia 76ers have played just two of their first four games of the 2026-27 NBA season with their full starting lineup. Star forward LeBron James missed the third game of the season for Philly, while Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe were both sidelined for the fourth contest against the Detroit Pistons.
Ariel Hukporti News / Liberty Ballers / October 28
How a Disabled Player Exception for Ariel Hukporti could help the Sixers 
The Sixers’ backup big man plans went up in smoke when Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn Achilles tendon in their preseason opener. They’re only $1.8 million below their first-apron hard cap, which means they can’t even sign anyone to a minimum contract other than an undrafted free agent for now.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Jaylen Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28
Brian Scalabrine shades Jaylen Brown with a pointed reminder about his past
Former Boston Celtics forward and current team broadcaster Brian Scalabrine seemingly hasn’t moved on from the Jaylen Brown saga. Scalabrine saw an opportunity to shade Brown while calling Tuesday’s game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Celtics at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., adding more fuel to the apparent beef between Brown and Jayson Tatum.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 28
Grading Every 76ers Newcomer Based on Their First Week of Games
The Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2026-27 NBA season with plenty of new faces on the roster, including a couple of big-name additions. Now, we're a week into the new season and we've gotten to see those players contribute over the course of a few games.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 28
2 Advantages, 2 Concerns for 76ers in Next Game vs. Pacers
After a couple of nights off, the Philadelphia 76ers will be back in action with a game against the Pacers in Indiana on Wednesday night. Both teams will be looking to avoid their first two-game losing streak of the season, but only one will be successful in that regard.
Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / October 28
'I know for a fact': Allen Iverson says he already knows how far 76ers will go in the NBA this season
Philadelphia legend Allen Iverson has backed the 76ers to win the NBA Championship this season. The retired icon is one of the biggest sporting names to come out of Philly, and his opinions carry a lot of weight among Sixers fans.
Philadelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / October 28
'I Know for a Fact It’s Gonna Happen': Allen Iverson Makes Bold Guarantee About LeBron James Ending 76ers’ 25-Year Drought
The Philadelphia 76ers have all the recipe for a historic season. To begin with, LeBron James arrived in the city with the experience of four NBA championships.
Jaylen Brown News / EssentiallySports / October 28
'He’s Using Me': Celtics Champion Accuses Jaylen Brown of Playing Victim After 76ers Star Dismisses His Report
An NBA champ under Kevin Garnett, two decades later, has found himself in the middle of a separation drama. It’s Brian Scalabrine, the Celtics announcer.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
LeBron James News / EasySportz / October 27
LeBron James’ Philadelphia Experiment Is Already Getting Complicated
LeBron James’ move to Philadelphia was supposed to give the 76ers another superstar capable of helping them compete for an NBA championship. However, just days into the 2026-27 season, the experiment is already facing an unexpected challenge.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 27
Four 76ers Whose Stocks Are Up, Down After First Week
The first week of the 2026-27 NBA season is officially in the books. Over that week, the Philadelphia 76ers got off to a promising start by winning three of their first four contests.
Tacko Fall News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 27
Tacko Fall Injury News Could Change 76ers' Entire Week
It's clear the 76ers have issues in the frontcourt even with a 3-1 start to the season. A string of recent bad injury luck certainly hasn't helped Philadelphia find answers at center early on, but its fortunes are finally starting to change.
Ariel Hukporti News / Hoops Wire / October 27
Sixers apply for disabled player exception
The Sixers can’t get center Ariel Hukporti back this season. They’re hoping his injury will at least give them another way to bring in some help. Philadelphia has applied for a disabled player exception following Hukporti’s season-ending Achilles tear, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line.
Ariel Hukporti News / Hoops Rumors / October 27
Sixers Apply For Disabled Player Exception For Hukporti
The Sixers have applied to the NBA for a disabled player exception in the wake of Ariel Hukporti’s season-ending Achilles tear, reports Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line (Twitter link).
LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27
76ers make roster request due to injury that forced LeBron James into center role
LeBron James can literally do it all on the basketball court, and that was evidenced by the fact that he ended up being the Philadelphia 76ers’ starting center against the Detroit Pistons in the absence of Joel Embiid, who was rested.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27
Fans aren’t buying Lou Williams’ Jaylen Brown DPOY hype, even with Victor Wembanyama caveat
Jaylen Brown has looked like a man on a mission in his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers. He has embraced being an all-around threat, showcasing his willingness to play any role for his new team.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 27
76ers’ Rebounding Woes Are More Than Just a Potential Weakness
When LeBron James joined the 76ers on July 24, it was hard to poke holes in a roster with him, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid.
Philadelphia 76ers News / The Lead / October 27
Three Takeaways From the Sixers’ Best Start in Seven Years
The Philadelphia 76ers couldn’t have asked for a better start to their season. In the last three games, they’ve had the perfect mix of drama, excitement, and success.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 26
Brian Scalabrine drops bombshell claim about Jaylen Brown demanding trade from Celtics
One of the stories of the NBA offseason was the Boston Celtics' decision to trade their former NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. The trade separated Brown from his running mate Jayson Tatum, a duo that had become one of the best in the NBA.
Joel Embiid News / Yardbarker / October 26
Joel Embiid's absence vs. Pistons proves status as 76ers' most important player
Sunday represented an important early checkpoint for the Philadelphia 76ers: the first back-to-back game of the year, on the road against the Detroit Pistons.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 25
76ers’ Jaylen Brown has eye-opening response to Jayson Tatum’s ‘no beef’ claim
Philadelphia 76ers forward Jaylen Brown seemed to be shocked when he was traded from the Boston Celtics in the summer. He expressed his unwavering love for the city of Boston, but there were clearly some fractured relationships within the organization.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / October 24
76ers' plan for LeBron James, Joel Embiid has an obvious flaw
The Philadelphia 76ers have gotten out to a hot start to the 2026-27 season by taking down the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers, the two teams in the Eastern Conference Finals earlier this year.
Nick Nurse News / Yardbarker / October 23
Nick Nurse has 'wild' reaction to 76ers' 29-point comeback victory
After the game, Nurse reflected on the win.
Tyrese Maxey News / Yardbarker / October 22
Cavaliers can't escape their biggest weakness as 76ers rally from huge deficit
Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers opened their season on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers, and it was a massive blown lead that set the tone for this season.
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