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76ers’ Jared McCain admits tearing up after latest ‘haymaker’ in young career

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain was in the middle of a stellar stretch last season when he suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee. It prematurely ended his rookie stint, limiting him to just 23 games.

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The hottest 76ers bold prediction for 2025-26 NBA season

To call the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 season an abject failure might just be an understatement. Heading into the opening night as the big winners of free agency, able to retain key players like Kelly Oubre Jr.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Sixers Counting On A Trio of Athletic Youngsters To Solidify Rotation In Early Going

There are several questions surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers as the 2025-26 season fast approaches. The main questions, of course. Involves the health of Joel Embiid and Paul George?

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Sixers' Coach Pleased with Paul George's Recent Practice Session

While the Philadelphia 76ers are three games into their preseason schedule, there are still some big names on the team that have yet to hit the court, with two of the biggest being Joel Embiid and Paul George.

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Sixers' Quentin Grimes Is Open to Being A Flexible Fit

When Quentin Grimes was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers at the trade deadline last season, he came into a team that was in the midst of a down year, which was mainly marred by the injuries that plagued the roster, with Paul George and Joel Embiid missing significant time throughout the campaign.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

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This Sixers Standings Prediction Would Demand Major Changes

Looking at the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers just might be the most confusing team. On one hand, they look like championship contenders on paper.

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Sixers' Jared McCain Provides Injury Update

Just as the Philadelphia 76ers were reporting for training camp as they looked to ramp up for the upcoming NBA season, the team announced that their second-year guard, Jared McCain, had suffered from a UCL tear in his right thumb.

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Joel Embiid Dominates Post-Practice Battles vs Sixers Teammates

Joel Embiid has yet to play in any preseason action for the Philadelphia 76ers, but he continues to give positive samples to the press and the fans. A couple of days after participating in the Delaware scrimmage, Embiid was seen getting involved with the Sixers’ post-practice 1-on-1 battles at the facility in Camden, New Jersey, on Tuesday.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / October 15

Dwight Howard Says Joel Embiid Is The Only Center Who Could Challenge Prime Shaq

Dwight Howard believes Joel Embiid is the only modern center who could truly challenge prime Shaquille O’Neal. Speaking on the Curious Mike podcast, the

Joel Embiid News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Brian Windhorst drops optimistic Joel Embiid injury timeline update for 76ers

With the 2025-26 NBA season rapidly approaching, fans of the Philadelphia 76ers have one major question hanging over opening day: when will Joel Embiid make his regular season debut?

Quentin Grimes News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 14

Quentin Grimes Reveals Plan for Sixers' Preseason Finale

It's been close to a full week since Quentin Grimes made his return to the Philadelphia 76ers training facility, after what was an offseason-long standoff between the guard and the team's front office, which was regarding a potential new deal for Grimes, given that he was at the end of his rookie deal, which made him a restricted free agent.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 14

Carmelo Anthony says VJ Edgecombe can’t win rookie of the year, only three players can

The NBA will see an interesting batch of rookies enter the league this season. The 2025 NBA Draft was top heavy, highlighted by Cooper Flagg going first overall to the Dallas Mavericks.

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Joel Embiid May Play In 76ers Preseason Finale

Over the past year and a half, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been talked about like a man whose career is on the ropes. At 31 years old, Embiid definitely isn’t a young lion.

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VJ Edgecombe Predicted to Ascend Into Sixers’ Big Three

Big Threes have been a highly revered dynamic throughout the NBA’s history. While depth is an important aspect of basketball, success is often attributed to a strong trio. Last year, the Philadelphia 76ers’ top three players were widely considered to be Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / October 14