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One Growing 76ers Concern Is Being Covered Up by 8-1 Start

The Philadelphia 76ers have gotten off to a great start in the 2026-27 NBA season. There's no doubt about that. The Sixers won eight of their first nine games in the campaign, with their only loss coming on the back end of a back-to-back without two starters.

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Philadelphia 76ers Get Good Tyrese Maxey News on Friday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to play Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers after a late-game hand issue earlier in the week. During Wednesday’s 112-106 win over the Detroit Pistons, Maxey reached for a loose ball and then grabbed at his right hand.

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / November 6

LeBron James Faces Cleveland After Choosing 76ers In Free Agency

LeBron James will return to Cleveland on Friday, but his latest appearance against the Cavaliers carries an unusual storyline. The four-time NBA champion is now playing for the Philadelphia 76ers after choosing the franchise over Cleveland and Miami during the offseason.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / November 6

1 Very Revealing Stat About Every 76ers Starter After 9 Games

The Philadelphia 76ers' strong start to the 2026-27 NBA season has been a true team effort. All members of the team's starting five have contributed in different ways, and while they've also gotten some timely bench contributions, it has been the first five that has carried the largest load for Philly.

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The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

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The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Ball Exclusives / November 6

LeBron James’ First Philly Game Was at the Palestra in 2002

Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James played his first game in Philadelphia on December 22, 2002 — 24 years before signing with the team — as a 17-year-old representing St.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Field Level Media / November 5

LeBron James, 76ers roll into Cleveland for NBA Cup clash vs. Cavs

LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers have climbed to the top of the Eastern Conference standings, winning five straight games to reach a league-best 8-1 record.

WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5

76ers’ Joe Embiid retroactively slapped with Flagrant 1 for kicking Cade Cunningham

The NBA has assessed Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid a Flagrant 1 foul for kicking Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham during Wednesday’s 112-106 win, ClutchPoints’ Kris Pursiainen reported on Thursday.

Adem Bona News / Liberty Ballers / November 5

Adem Bona doubtful for Sixers Cup matchup vs. Cavs

The Sixers have another front court piece miss time this early season, even if its one who’s had struggles this season. Adem Bona is listed as doubtful for the Sixers’ upcoming game in Cleveland with a cervical spine sprain.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Hoops Wire / November 5

LeBron James' reps send cease-and-desist letter to 'Bron AI' betting app

An app called Bron AI apparently wanted a connection to LeBron James. His representatives have responded with a cease-and-desist letter.

Sweet 16,000: LeBron James adds to his legend with latest career achievement

Charles Barkley had wild quote about Joel Embiid's altercation with Pistons

Jaylen Brown reveals who is truly taking charge for the 76ers

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama evokes NBA legends with career-best performance

Devin Booker, sharp-shooting Suns overpower the Magic

NBA News / Lindy's Sports / November 5

NBA champion Antonio Daniels: Seattle needs Sonics back

NBA Champion Antonio Daniels has called games from the broadcast booth, debated the league on national radio and spent 14 seasons playing in the NBA. On the question of whether the Seattle Supersonics should come back, though, he doesn’t need to break down the film.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / The Spun / November 5

LeBron's 12-Year-Old Daughter Refused To Move To Philadelphia

Even though LeBron James moved to the City of Brotherly Love for the 2026-27 season, his 12-year-old daughter, Zhuri, didn’t come with him. During a podcast collaboration with Keke Palmer this week, Savannah James revealed that her daughter wanted to stay on the West Coast despite LeBron’s move to Philadelphia.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5

Stephen A. Smith reveals what must happen for 76ers to win NBA Finals

Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason acquisitions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, the general consensus was the Sixers had vaulted themselves into contender status in the Eastern Conference and in the NBA in general.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / November 5

LeBron James’ Incredible NBA Finals Streak Offers Hope For 76ers To End 25-Year Drought

The last time the Philadelphia 76ers reached the NBA Finals, Allen Iverson scored 48 points in Game 1 and stepped over Tyronn Lue on his way back to the locker room.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / November 5

Joel Embiid Hilariously Apologizes To LeBron James: 'I’m Sorry, Mister 16,000 Field Goals'

Joel Embiid had just put up 36 points and 15 rebounds against the only team to beat the Philadelphia 76ers this season. And he was taking questions about the win when LeBron James walked up behind him with a very hilarious question of his own.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5

LeBron James pumps brakes hard on NBA Finals talk

The Philadelphia 76ers have gotten off to a phenomenal start to the season following their 112-106 victory over the Detroit Pistons, but LeBron James is pumping the brakesLeBron James is pumping the brakes on NBA Finals chatter.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / November 5

3 Most Eye-Catching Numbers for 76ers vs. Pistons

The Philadelphia 76ers avenged their loss to the Detroit Pistons last month with a 112-106 victory over the Pistons in Detroit on Wednesday night. It was the Sixers' eighth win in nine games to start the season, and they've quickly shot to the top of the standings in the Eastern Conference.

Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / November 5

Cristiano Ronaldo retires at 41 as LeBron James’ comments on walking away resurface

Cristiano Ronaldo may have decided to call time on his international soccer career at 41, but the Portuguese superstar could learn a thing or two from NBA legend LeBron James about refusing to let age dictate when it’s time to walk away.

Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / November 5

‘Sorry…’ – Skip Bayless sends message to Stephen A. Smith amid 76ers’ impressive start

With LeBron James now on their books the Philadelphia 76ers have enjoyed a fantastic start to the 2026/27 NBA season. After nine games they boast an 8-1 record, most recently securing a 112-106 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / November 4

Jaylen Brown scores 30 as 76ers avenge loss to Pistons

Led by Jaylen Brown's 30 points and seven rebounds, the visiting Philadelphia 76ers downed the Detroit Pistons, 112-106, on Wednesday. Joel Embiid supplied 26 points and 15 rebounds as the Sixers avenged their only loss this season, Detroit's 106-93 road win on Oct.

Joel Embiid News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4

Joel Embiid gets a technical foul for heated altercation with Pistons player

Joel Embiid is adding another player to his beef list. Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers played on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. In the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., Embiid was jostled underneath by Pistons forward Tolu Smith as 76ers teammate Jaylen Brown attacked the rim and drew the foul on Smith.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Lindy's Sports / November 4

New-look Philadelphia 76ers living up to the hype and more

With a 7-1 record to open up the 2026-27 NBA season, the Philadelphia 76ers currently sit alone in first place in the Eastern Conference. Given how much hype the team has heading into the season due to its blockbuster free-agent moves and trades, there was a magnifying glass entering this year on everything the Sixers were doing.