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76ers Reveal Joel Embiid's Playing Status vs Pistons

Heading into the second night of their back-to-back set against the Detroit Pistons, the Philadelphia 76ers are going to make an expected move by ruling out the star center, Joel Embiid.

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NBA's Rookie of the Year Race Tightens Amid Cooper Flagg, VJ Edgecombe's Performances

A week ago, VJ Edgecombe would have been the runaway pick for the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year. The No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft got off to a scorching hot start this season, with multiple 20-point performances as the Phiadelphia 76ers soared to a top seed in the Eastern Conference.

Joel Embiid News / Athlon Sports / November 9

76ers Announce Joel Embiid News Before Pistons Game

The Philadelphia 76ers are hoping to emerge as one of the best teams in the East after a disappointing 24-25 season, where they won just 24 games. After starting this season 6-3, hopes are high in Philadelphia as Tyrese Maxey is looking like an All-NBA candidate, V.J.

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How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 9

Philadelphia 76ers Take Down Toronto Raptors 130-120

The Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors were set for a divisional matchup. The Raptors were playing their second game of a back-to-back, after beating the Atlanta Hawks 109-97.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Trendon Watford News / Stadium Rant / November 9

Trendon Watford Shines In 76ers Starting Debut

Trendon Watford may not be a household name amongst Philadelphia 76ers fans, but his performance on Saturday night will certainly change that. The 24-year-old power forward made his first appearance in the 76ers’ starting lineup, and he did not disappoint.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 8

76ers overcome slow start to end Raptors’ win streak

Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, Joel Embiid added 29, and Trendon Watford recorded his first career triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers beat Toronto 130-120 on Saturday to snap the visiting Raptors' four-game winning streak.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / November 8

Trendon Watford makes history in first 76ers start

Trendon Watford makes all kinds of cool history in first 76ers start

Philadelphia 76ers forward Trendon Watford had the best game of his five-year NBA career.

Brandon Ingram hits staffer in face with water bottle during sideline tantrum

De'Andre Hunter injured Josh Giddey with wicked ankle breaker

Mouhamed Gueye's career day helps the short-handed Hawks stun Lakers

De'Aaron Fox leads Spurs past Pelicans in delayed season debut

Nikola Jokic posts triple-double as Nuggets cruise past Pacers

Brandon Ingram News / Larry Brown Sports / November 9

Brandon Ingram hits Raptors staffer in face with water bottle during sideline tantrum

Brandon Ingram lost his cool (no pun intended) during Saturday’s game.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / The SportsRush / November 8

Kendrick Perkins Says the 76ers Would Be Better Off Replacing Joel Embiid in His Current Form

It is still early in the 2025–26 season, but the Philadelphia 76ers’ start has been a pleasant surprise. Many expected them to be one of the weaker teams in the Eastern Conference, yet they are 5–3, even if they are currently on a two-game losing streak.

Jared McCain News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / November 8

76ers Reveal Jared McCain’s Playing Status vs Raptors

Jared McCain has faced plenty of obstacles this past year. While the Philadelphia 76ers’ forward isn’t consistently in the lineup just yet, he managed to make his return earlier this week.

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Jared McCain News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Philadelphia 76ers Announce Jared McCain News Before Raptors Game

The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a good start to the 2025-26 NBA season. While they have lost their last two games, they are still at 5-3 after going 4-0 to kick off the new campaign.

Dominick Barlow News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / November 7

Dominick Barlow’s Injury Remains a Big Question for 76ers

On Saturday, the Philadelphia 76ers will fire up another back-to-back set. Once again, the team will be without its two-way forward, Dominick Barlow. What seemed like a minor setback is turning out to be way more serious.

Tyrese Maxey News / NBA Analysis Network / November 5

Philadelphia 76ers’ wild ‘prime Michael Jordan’ dismissal over Tyrese Maxey now makes sense

Tyrese Maxey has played like a superstar to start the 2025-26 NBA season. Tyrese Maxey has been putting up video game type numbers helping the Philadelphia 76ers get off to a 5-2 start.

VJ Edgecombe News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

3 Key Reasons For VJ Edgecombe’s Success

The Philadelphia 76ers have experienced early success this season, largely thanks to the efforts of their rookie VJ Edgecombe. Despite some weaknesses in his game, the guard has blown away the expectations set for him coming into the season.

Josh Giddey News / Yardbarker / November 5

Josh Giddey lifts Bulls to win battle of East's most surprising teams

No one expected the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers to be 5-1 in after six games. No one would have expected the Bulls to be 6-1 after Tuesday night when they were trailing by 24 points early.

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