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Giannis Antetokounmpo Has the Philadelphia 76ers On His Radar

With a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo looking more and more likely, more teams are emerging as suitors for Milwaukee’s superstar. The Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors are viewed as the front-runners for Antetokounmpo.

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Joel Embiid sends blunt message to 76ers ahead of trade deadline

Embiid likes his team's chances of competing for a championship in 2026.

76ers star Tyrese Maxey furthers MVP case, scores game-winner to cap off 40-point night

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 30

Sixers Trade Deadline FAQ: Picks, Cap Space, Exceptions, and Real Limits

The Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, but all remains relatively quiet on the Sixers' front. We got word that the Sixers plan to convert both Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker from two-way contracts to standard deals, which is completely unsurprising.

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The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The 'NBA steals leaders since 1976' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers made in 2021-22' quiz

Joel Embiid News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 30

Joel Embiid calls out 76ers front office, seeks improvement at trade deadline

On the surface, it doesn’t look as though the Philadelphia 76ers pose much of a threat in the title picture. The 76ers needed a late surge to get past the struggling Sacramento Kings at home, 113-111, on Thursday, with Tyrese Maxey making the go-ahead layup.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 29

76ers star Tyrese Maxey furthers MVP case, scores game-winner to cap off 40-point night

Tyrese Maxey continues to make his case for NBA MVP consideration, putting up one of his best performances of the season on Thursday night.

Joel Embiid matches franchise icons as he continues dominant stretch

Warriors are NBA's most motivated suitor for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Nuggets' Aaron Gordon to miss even more time after reaggravating hamstring strain

Report: Karl-Anthony Towns is upset with the Knicks

Kevin Durant shares shooting advice for Victor Wembanyama after matchup

Nick Nurse News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 29

76ers’ Nick Nurse gets brutally honest about close win vs. Kings

The Philadelphia 76ers might have added another “W” to the win column on Thursday night, but head coach Nick Nurse isn’t exactly planning a parade. Despite escaping with a 113-111 victory over a struggling Sacramento Kings squad, Nurse was refreshingly and brutally honest about his team’s performance.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Field Level Media / January 29

Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid fuel 76ers past wobbly Kings

Tyrese Maxey made the decisive layup with 1.3 seconds left, guiding the Philadelphia 76ers to a 113-111 win over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Thursday.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 29

Philadelphia 76ers Secure Thrilling Win Over the Sacramento Kings

Thursday night had all the makings of a classic “trap game.” You had the Sacramento Kings limping into Philadelphia on a six-game losing streak, missing key guys like Malik Monk and Keegan Murray.

Jared McCain News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 29

How One Pass Might Pay Big Dividends for Jared McCain, Sixers

Jared McCain doesn't try to compare himself to teammates like VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes. Comparison is the thief of joy. But he, and every other man who dons a Sixers uniform, is on his own journey.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

Joel Embiid News / Yardbarker / January 28

Joel Embiid matches franchise icons as he continues dominant stretch

After many entered the season wondering if we would ever see Joel Embiid at the top of his game again, the Philadelphia 76ers star center has proven he can still be dominant.

The 'NBA 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 27