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Ex-76ers star Jared McCain’s stat proves Daryl Morey didn’t ‘sell low’ on Thunder sniper

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'I’ll Always Have Love for Him': Jared McCain Breaks Silence on Daryl Morey After Crying Over 76ers Trade

Jared McCain cried on a team bus in February when the 76ers traded him. On Friday night, in a hostile road arena in San Antonio, he scored a playoff career-high 24 points in 27 minutes.

Daryl Morey News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22

76ers could hire 1 former NBA All-Star to replace Daryl Morey

The Philadelphia 76ers may not have to look very far to find Daryl Morey’s successor. Retired former NBA All-Star point guard Nelson is a candidate to replace Morey as Philadelphia’s next head of basketball operations, Tony Jones of The Athletic reported this week.

Tyrese Maxey News / Liberty Ballers / May 22

Tyrese Maxey enters offseason looking to adjust to life as a No. 1 option

Tyrese Maxey has done nothing but get better year in and year out. In his rookie season, Maxey was every bit the part of a small guard drafted outside of the lottery.

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How many of the players to score 35 points, dish out five assists and haul in five rebounds in a Conference Final game at least once can you name in six minutes?

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Bob Myers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 21

76ers rumors: Jameer Nelson to get promotion, whether it’s as Bob Myers’ replacement or not

The Philadelphia 76ers continue reshaping their front office following the departure of Daryl Morey, and a new report suggests Jameer Nelson is expected to take on a larger role within the organization moving forward.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Liberty Ballers / May 21

Tracking the 76ers’ search for a new president of basketball operations

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the clock. After parting ways with Daryl Morey, the franchise has tasked Bob Myers — President of Sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment — with running basketball operations in the interim while leading the search for a new President of Basketball Operations.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20

4 best Paul George trade destinations if 76ers’ Daryl Morey replacement wants to move on

The Philadelphia 76ers, almost immediately after seeing their season come to an end, decided to make a change in the team’s brain trust — letting Daryl Morey go from his post as the team’s president of basketball operations.

VJ Edgecombe News / Liberty Ballers / May 20

VJ Edgecombe named to 2025-26 NBA All-Rookie First Team

No surprise here, the Sixers’ rookie is getting recognized for his stellar inaugural season as a pro. Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe has been named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, the league announced on Wednesday night.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Allen Iverson … and Who? Ranking the Best Philadelphia 76ers of All Time

Since their founding as the Syracuse Nationals in 1946 and move to Philadelphia in 1963, the 76ers have had plenty of basketball royalty step through their doors.

Quentin Grimes News / Liberty Ballers / May 19

One year later, Quentin Grimes enters another murky free agency

Quentin Grimes’ audition with the Sixers for the 2025 free-agency class couldn’t have gone much better. He averaged 21.9 points in 28 games on 46.9/37.3/75.2% shooting splits.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Liberty Ballers / May 19

Tracking the 76ers’ search for a new president of basketball operations

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 19

76ers rumors: 2 names who won’t be replacing Daryl Morey

The Philadelphia 76ers are searching for a new general manager after firing Daryl Morey shortly after being eliminated from the 2025-26 playoffs. While the club has several candidates in mind, the rumor mill reveals two names that can probably be crossed off the list.

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Joel Embiid News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18

Joel Embiid now owns a very dishonorable distinction

Joel Embiid is getting roasted on his day off. The Philadelphia 76ers star Embiid was in the news again this week amid the latest development with the NBA playoffs.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 16

Draymond Green hilariously declares Bob Myers is Daryl Morey’s Michael Jordan

After six years, some massive wins, and a few major losses, the Philadelphia 76ers have officially moved on from Daryl Morey. While the move was semi-surprising,

Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / May 16

Bombshell confession from Josh Harris on 76ers’ collapse — Here’s what he needs to do next

The 76ers’ recent shake-up isn’t what’s dominating conversation in Philadelphia. It’s the growing sense that people are losing faith in ownership to turn things around.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 16

'I Don’t Even Know if I’m Going to Be Here': Joel Embiid, Domantas Sabonis, and a Radical Sixers Pivot

“I don’t even know if I’m going to be here. Whatever happens, happens.” The words landed like a eulogy. Joel Embiid delivered them quietly, his five-year-old son perched on his lap, after the Philadelphia 76ers were swept out of the Eastern Conference Semifinals by the New York Knicks – four games to none.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Total Pro Sports / May 15

VJ Edgecombe Receives Incredible Reception in Bahamas After Rookie Season With Sixers

The 2025-26 NBA season was a thrilling ride, and one rookie who truly captured the spotlight was VJ Edgecombe of the Philadelphia 76ers. While Edgecombe may not have snagged the Rookie of the Year award or brought home a championship, his remarkable performance left a lasting impression.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Stadium Rant / May 15

The Philadelphia 76ers Should Target These Players In The 2026 NBA Draft

The Philadelphia 76ers are undergoing a major change in their front office. They fired the president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey, and will likely be led by Bob Myers during the NBA draft.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

76ers owner reacts to Knicks fan takeover

Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris reacted to how New York Knicks fans once again took over Xfinity Mobile Arena during the team’s playoff run. Despite major efforts to prevent it, Knicks fans were noisy and prominent during the two games in Philadelphia during the Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the two teams.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA Analysis Network / May 15

Josh Harris is finally owning the 76ers’ collapse, but Philadelphia still wants proof

The loudest thing in Philadelphia right now is not the front-office reset. It is the trust deficit around the owner trying to explain it. After the 76ers were swept by the Knicks with a 144-114 Game 4 loss, Josh Harris fired Daryl Morey and stood next to Bob Myers on May 14 to talk about the next phase.

Philadelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / May 15