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Shaquille O’Neal puts major pressure on LeBron James and 76ers with blunt warning

Shaquille O’Neal has made his position on the new-look Philadelphia 76ers very clear. Anything short of a championship now counts as failure. That comes after a huge off-season for the franchise.

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'Team to Watch': Shaquille O’Neal Puts Massive Pressure on LeBron James & 76ers With Blunt Warning

Following an explosive offseason that completely reshaped the NBA landscape, Shaquille O’Neal is laying down a stark reality for the newly loaded Philadelphia 76ers.

Anfernee Simons News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / August 20

Anfernee Simons Has a Strong Chance at Sixth Man of the Year

One of the most unheralded yet important jobs in the NBA is the sixth man. Maintaining or extending the momentum of the starting unit can be the difference between victories and defeats. While most of the attention this offseason has focused on the Sixers' new starting five, Anfernee Simons is a potentially impactful addition as well.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / August 20

Tyrese Maxey urges LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid to not have ‘an ego’ on the 76ers

Tyrese Maxey honestly broke down one of the biggest issues fans believe the Philadelphia 76ers will have this season. The 76ers traded for Jaylen Brown and signed LeBron James this offseason, immediately catapulting the side to be one of the biggest contenders in the NBA.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19

76ers’ LeBron James shares wild post in reaction to missed hole-in-one

LeBron James is clearly already in his golfing era, despite still being an active NBA player. The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player and new Philadelphia 76ers star forward has completely fallen in love with golf, which he will have all the time in the world to play once he finally hangs up his sneakers.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / August 19

Tyrese Maxey Gets Real On 76ers’ Internal Pecking Order Between Him, LeBron James, Joel Embiid, And Jaylen Brown

The Philadelphia 76ers made some notable additions this summer, and it has them poised to make a push for the NBA title. But before the new-look Sixers can start winning together, they must first learn how to play together and how to best maximize each other’s game.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19

Brian Windhorst throws cold water on 76ers 50-win season with LeBron James

The Philadelphia 76ers were the big winners of the offseason. The team traded for Jaylen Brown in one of the biggest blockbusters of the offseason. They also signed Anfernee Simons and Dean Wade in free agency, the former of whom was one of the best value signings and the latter of whom is a perfect fit as a stretch shooter.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / August 19

NBA Insider Gives Brutal Reality Check To 76ers After Successful Offseason

If there’s any team that got notably better this offseason, it’s the Philadelphia 76ers. After a run to the East Semifinals in May, they responded by turning

Philadelphia 76ers News / The Spun / August 19

LeBron James Came Extremely Close To His First Hole-In-1 Today

We’re not sure what his schedule looks like, but LeBron James may want to consider competing in a pro-am golf tournament. James, a four-time NBA champion and 22-time All-Star, has developed a serious passion for golf over the past few years.

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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.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19

LeBron James joins 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown in gym for first offseason workout

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently gearing up for the 2026-27 season, which is slated to get underway in just over two months. The 76ers have had a whirlwind of an offseason, highlighted by the additions of Jaylen Brown via trade and LeBron James in free agency.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / August 19

Predicting The 76ers’ Starters’ Stat Lines For The 2026-27 NBA Season

There might not be a harder team to project statistically in the whole league this season than the Philadelphia 76ers. There’s still just one ball, and it now has to go around a starting five of Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, and Joel Embiid.

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NBA News / The Spun / August 19

PGA Tour Star Invites LeBron James To Play Round Of Golf

If LeBron James has any interest in playing a round of golf with one of the PGA Tour's best members, he's in luck because he just received an invitation.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19

Knicks’ OG Anunoby couldn’t be less fazed by 76ers getting LeBron James, Jaylen Brown

The world could be overrun by zombies, the sun could literally be melting, and every single plague known to man could be happening, yet OG Anunoby would still have an expressionless face.

LeBron James News / HITC / August 19

‘So fast’ – Kai Cenat reveals what LeBron James does better than almost every celebrity he knows

Kai Cenat has revealed one thing LeBron James does besides basketball that always impresses him. Cenat is the most-subscribed and most-followed live streamer on Twitch, and often has an audience of more than 100,000 viewers.

Nick Nurse News / Hoops Wire / August 19

Sixers’ loaded offense gives Nick Nurse plenty of options, decisions

The 76ers certainly don’t appear to have a shortage of ways to score. In fact, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice writes that Philadelphia may have more offensive

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / August 19

Keanu Reeves Ranked No. 1 in New Celebrity 'Aura' Rankings Ahead of LeBron James

Keanu Reeves has built a reputation that extends far beyond his work as an actor. From his famously low-key personality and humble public image to the effortless cool he brings to characters such as John Wick and Duke Caboom, Reeves has developed a kind of cultural presence that is difficult to define but instantly recognizable.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / August 18

Patrick Beverley Advises LeBron James That He Must Live In Philadelphia During 76ers Tenure

If anyone has experience changing teams, it’s LeBron James. In all of his summer moves, he made the best of his situation, eventually leading them to at least one championship.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / August 18

Patrick Beverley Warns LeBron James That He Must Live In Philadelphia During 76ers Tenure

If anyone has experience changing teams, it’s LeBron James. In all of his summer moves, he made the best of his situation, eventually leading them to at least one championship.

NBA News / The Lead / August 18

Did the 76ers Do Enough to Rival the Knicks in the East?

The Philadelphia 76ers didn’t just have a busy offseason. They had a statement offseason. After finishing 45-37 last season and watching the New York Knicks win their first NBA championship since 1973, Philadelphia had to make changes.

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / August 18

'We're not playing for second': Celtics owner plants flag after Jaylen Brown trade

Six weeks later, the Boston Celtics' decision to trade Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers continues to sharply divide fan opinion across Beantown, with some seeing the vision of the front office but many simply overwhelmed by the loss of the franchise's most recent Finals MVP.

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