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Joel Embiid News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 30

Joel Embiid Is Already Paying a Steep Cost for 76ers' Center Issues

From a roster construction standpoint, there is one glaring issues with the Philadelphia 76ers at the beginning of the 2026-27 NBA season: The lack of depth behind star center Joel Embiid, who has an extensive injury history and is 32 years old.

LeBron James News / HITC / October 30

‘The Washed King’ – Dave Portnoy reacts to LeBron James’ highlights against the Pacers

Dave Portnoy is convinced that 41-year-old LeBron James is officially ‘washed.’ The Philadelphia 76ers got back to winning ways with a solid 114-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers as Tyrese Maxey led the team with an explosive fourth-quarter performance.

Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / October 30

‘It’s marketing’- Jaylen Brown takes aim at NBA awards and ‘made up’ media narratives

Jaylen Brown has questioned the credibility of NBA award voting, arguing that media preferences and marketing narratives can influence which players receive individual recognition.

Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NBA active 1,500-three-pointers' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 29

3 Early Concerns for 76ers After Their Opening 5 Games

Through five games of action in the 2026-27 NBA season, the Philadelphia 76ers are tied for the best record in the Eastern Conference at 4-1. Their only loss came on the second night of a back-to-back when they were missing two starters.

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Why Kendrick Perkins isn’t doubting 76ers this season

LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers are off to a great start this season. Former player Kendrick Perkins decided to deliver high remarks on the team’s early form.

LeBron James News / EasySportz / October 29

Is This Finally the Beginning of the End for LeBron James?

For more than two decades, LeBron James has dominated the NBA and established himself as one of the greatest players basketball has ever seen. However, at 41 years old and entering his 24th NBA season, the question surrounding the legendary superstar is becoming harder to ignore: Is Father Time finally catching up with him?

WNBA News

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

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Angel Reese had a defiant message after Dream's Game 5 loss to the Valkyries

Dream blame scheduling debacle on WNBA in open letter

Anfernee Simons News / Liberty Ballers / October 29

Anfernee Simons offers a glimpse of what he can bring

Anfernee Simons’ Sixers tenure has gotten off to an odd start. He missed basically all of training camp and didn’t play in any preseason games. His first game as a Sixer — and first time taking the court with a bunch of new teammates — came on opening night against the defending champion New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 29

76ers Help Wilmington Community Make New Memories With Revamped Court

WILMINGTON, DE — It was a cloudy afternoon between North Madison Street and West 30th Street on Wednesday; the type of day where someone gets cozy at home to relax after school or work.

Ariel Hukporti News / Hoops Wire / October 29

Sixers granted $1.7 million exception after Ariel Hukporti injury

The Sixers have received the extra spending flexibility they requested after losing Ariel Hukporti. Finding the right way to use it is the next assignment.

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.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 29

76ers' Upcoming Game vs. Raptors Just Took a Potential Turn

A major talking point to begin this NBA season has been the rash of injuries throughout the league. The 76ers are no stranger to this front, losing Ariel Hukporti for the entire year while seeing Tacko Fall and Dominick Barlow log costly absences over the first few games, which have impacted Philly's frontcourt.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / October 29

Carmelo Anthony Claims Even Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, And Tracy McGrady Never Dropped 30 On Him

Carmelo Anthony believes even the greatest scorers he faced never consistently overwhelmed him individually, naming his battles with Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and other superstars while defending his ability to handle difficult matchups.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

LeBron James News / EasySportz / October 29

LeBron James Got Embarrased In Last Night’s Win Against The Pacers

LeBron James might be the greatest player of his generation, but Wednesday night’s performance against the Indiana Pacers was a brutal reminder that Father Time is undefeated.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / October 29

76ers Can Fix Their Biggest Weakness In New Trade Idea

Look, starting the year 4-1 and sitting right at the top of the Eastern Conference is awesome. The Philadelphia 76ers have already picked up some major wins over the Knicks, Cavaliers, and Bucks.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 29

Grading Every 76ers Player From Gutsy Win Against Pacers

The visiting 76ers laid an egg in the third quarter against the Pacers on Wednesday night. They came out of halftime lethargic on both ends of the floor, playing a your-turn, my-turn offense while slipping up on the defensive end.

Philadelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / October 29

Ex-NBA Stars Respond After Stephen A. Smith Advises Spying on LeBron James

LeBron James is definitely doing something right that we all have been missing out on. He spent more than two decades in the NBA, but his ability to remain productive deep into his career continues to leave people searching for answers.

Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / October 29

Tyrese Maxey shares what he has now realised about LeBron James after becoming teammates

Tyrese Maxey has known LeBron James for a long time, but he has admitted that being teammates with him at the Philadelphia 76ers has been a different experience.

Jaylen Brown News / EssentiallySports / October 29

Jaylen Brown Responds to 'False Allegations' From Ex-Celtics Star Over Trade Demand

While Jayson Tatum has refused to comment further and Jaylen Brown wants to leave the drama behind, Brian Scalabrine keeps the ‘meatballs and marinara’ narrative alive.

Anfernee Simons News / Field Level Media / October 28

Anfernee Simons fuels fourth-quarter flurry as 76ers power past Pacers

Tyrese Maxey led a balanced attack with 27 points, and Anfernee Simons ignited a deficit-erasing, fourth-quarter run, as the Philadelphia 76ers overtook the Indiana Pacers for a 114-109 victory Wednesday night in Indianapolis.

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.

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).

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 26

Brian Scalabrine drops claim about Jaylen Brown demanding trade

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.

Celtics' Jayson Tatum responds to Jaylen Brown’s public callout

76ers’ Jaylen Brown has eye-opening response to Jayson Tatum’s ‘no beef’ claim

Joel Embiid's absence vs. Pistons proves status as 76ers' most important player

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

Joel Embiid News / Yardbarker / October 26

Joel Embiid's absence proves status as Sixers' most important player

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.

76ers' plan for LeBron James, Joel Embiid has an obvious flaw

76ers’ Jaylen Brown has eye-opening response to Jayson Tatum’s ‘no beef’ claim

Lakers' Luka Doncic makes history with monster performance vs. Jazz

Scary injury to Jalen Williams threatens to derail Thunder's season

The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

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.

Brown adds fuel to Celtics-76ers rivalry with a single emoji

Tatum responds to Brown’s public callout

Yaxel Lendeborg takes more shots at Luka Doncic after their beef

Doncic gets honest after two games with Walker Kessler

Knicks owner James Dolan continues to destroy goodwill from NBA title

Knicks issue statement about championship ring controversy