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Philadelphia 76ers Get Harsh Reality Check Over Jaylen Brown: 'Don’t Just Go Around Collecting Things'

Ever since Jaylen Brown’s exit from the Boston Celtics, the negative coverage has followed him. The Philadelphia 76ers clearly won the trade as they secured an MVP-caliber star, while replacing Paul George’s contract.

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3 Reasons Why The 76ers Should Sign LeBron James

The Philadelphia 76ers have already made perhaps the splashiest of the offseason by acquiring Jaylen Brown, but now there is an opportunity to sign The King, LeBron James.

VJ Edgecombe News / Liberty Ballers / July 4

VJ Edgecombe shines in FIBA World Cup Qualifying win for The Bahamas

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the news plenty at the moment, between the blockbuster trade for Jaylen Brown and the rumored pursuit of LeBron James in free agency.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 4

Tyrese Maxey Has a Hilarious Response to Rumors About Playing With LeBron James

The LeBron to 76ers rumors barely started swirling, and Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey pulled the brakes on it. In response to the rumors of a major superteam surrounding him, the All-Star delivered a hilarious reality check.

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VJ Edgecombe News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 4

76ers’ VJ Edgecombe dominates for Bahamas in World Cup Qualifiers

VJ Edgecombe is carrying his strong rookie momentum onto the international stage. The Philadelphia 76ers guard put on a show for the Bahamas this week, powering his home country to a 123-74 rout of Jamaica in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Americas qualifiers.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Labaron Philon News / Hoops Rumors / July 4

Labaron Philon Jr. Signs Rookie Scale Deal With Sixers

Former Alabama star Labaron Philon Jr. has officially signed his rookie scale contract with the Sixers, according to the NBA’s transaction log. The 6’4″ guard was selected 22nd overall by the 76ers, who acquired the rights to that pick from Oklahoma City in February’s Jared McCain trade.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3

Knicks adding Andre Drummond as potential Mitchell Robinson replacement

When Mitchell Robinson agreed to a three-year, $47.7 million contract in free agency with the Boston Celtics, it left a big hole on the New York Knicks roster.

Knicks get discount to keep key championship role player in New York

NBA insider shares massive update on LeBron James, Knicks rumors

Why LeBron James shouldn't join Knicks after their historic championship run

Five worst signings of NBA free agency

Five best signings of NBA free agency

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3

Five best signings of NBA free agency

Here's a look at the five best signings of free agency so far.

Five worst signings of free agency

Celtics make under-the-radar quality move to retain Neemias Queta

Rockets' Kevin Durant might quietly be on the trade block again

One team has pursued a Durant trade

Father knows best: Tim Hardaway Sr. denies son's request

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / July 3

The Incredible Return Every Team Has Received After Trading Paul George

In the history of the NBA, we have seen players who are considered stars traded to teams, and usually the team trading them gets a lot back for them. In his prime, Paul George was certainly considered to be one of the top players in the league, so once he was traded, people expected his team to receive a nice package.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Stadium Rant / July 3

Grading Every Philadelphia 76ers Move So Far This Offseason

The Philadelphia 76ers and Mike Gansey have been off to an incredible start to the 2026 offseason. It was expected to be a rather dull period for Sixers fans, with maybe a few depth signings.

LeBron James News / Viral Sports News / July 3

76ers Receive Major Update About Potential LeBron James Signing

Speculation surrounding LeBron James’s next destination has reached fever pitch across social media platforms following reports of his potential departure from the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Bleacher Report / July 2

Watch: “I know it’s JB, I got your number”

Kyle Lowry News / Fadeaway World / July 2

Kyle Lowry Debunks Retirement Rumors That Claim He Will Sign A 1-Day Raptors Contract

NBA fans in Toronto went into a frenzy when NBA reporter Michael Grange claimed that the Raptors are planning to sign Kyle Lowry on a 1-day contract so that he can retire while wearing their jersey, instead of having played for the 76ers in his last season.

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Jaylen Brown News / EssentiallySports / July 3

'I’ve Been Programmed to Hate Philadelphia': Jaylen Brown Opens Up About Toughest Part of 76ers Trade

Shortly after an official statement through ESPN’s Shams Charania, Jaylen Brown has broken his silence on the stunning blockbuster trade that sends him to an age-old rival.

NBA News / HITC / July 3

Why Bill Simmons thought he was ‘dead’ when Jaylen Brown was traded to Philadelphia 76ers

Jaylen Brown’s shocking trade to the Philadelphia 76ers has Bill Simmons in pain. NBA analyst Bill Simmons has never hidden his support and passion for the Boston Celtics.

Paul George News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

Paul George posts lengthy message to Philly after stunning Celtics-76ers trade

Many Philadelphia 76ers fans are understandably celebrating the arrival of Jaylen Brown following Wednesday’s blockbuster trade with the Boston Celtics,

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2

Jaylen Brown questions Celtics GM Brad Stevens in first stream after trade

For the first time in his career, Jaylen Brown won't play for the Boston Celtics.

Jaylen Brown makes first public statement after Celtics trade to 76ers

Kendrick Perkins bashes Celtics, makes bold claim about new-look 76ers

How Jaylen Brown will help 76ers fix their most glaring issue

Jaylen Brown's big shots at Joel Embiid resurface after 76ers trade

Jayson Tatum must show Celtics made right choice in picking him over Jaylen Brown

Celtics believe they already have Jaylen Brown's replacement

LeBron James News / The Spun / July 2

Brian Windhorst Claims 76ers Have Clear Connection To LeBron James

Speculation over where LeBron James will take his talents next after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers is going crazy online. But ESPN's Brian Windhorst believes that one particular player on the Philadelphia 76ers could be the key to swaying him.

Kyle Lowry News / Hoops Rumors / July 2

Kyle Lowry to announce retirement

Kyle Lowry intends to sign a one-day contract with the Raptors and announce his retirement as a player.

Eastern conference contender shows confidence in coach with multiyear extension

Knicks may have found Mitchell Robinson's replacement

76ers have signed a former first-round pick

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2

Jaylen Brown makes first public statement after Celtics trade to 76ers

One of the biggest trades of the NBA offseason so far has been the Boston Celtics bidding farewell to Jaylen Brown and sending the star player to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Brown questions Celtics' Brad Stevens in first stream after trade

Kendrick Perkins bashes Celtics, makes bold claim about new-look 76ers

Brown's big shots at Joel Embiid resurface after 76ers trade

How Brown will help 76ers fix their most glaring issue

Celtics believe they already have Brown's replacement

One detail made Giannis Antetokounmpo reject the Celtics at the last minute

Philadelphia 76ers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2

76ers have signed a former 1st-round pick

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to load up on talent after acquiring Jaylen Brown. The Sixers agreed to a two-year deal with free agent guard Anfernee Simons, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2

Jayson Tatum must show Celtics made right choice in picking him over Jaylen Brown

The pressure will be on Tatum after the Celtics made the shocking decision to trade Brown to the Sixers.

Celtics undergoing confusing revamp with Jaylen Brown trade

Celtics botch Jaylen Brown trade with catastrophic 76ers deal

Kendrick Perkins bashes Celtics, makes bold claim about new-look 76ers

How Jaylen Brown will help 76ers fix their most glaring issue

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Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

Stephen A. Smith makes a bet about Jaylen Brown’s Joel Embiid flopping comments

After making a big stink about Joel Embiid’s flopping after being eliminated in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs by his future team, the Philadelphia 76ers, fans openly wondered how Jaylen Brown would coexist with “The Process” now that they’re teammates.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30

Cavaliers losing key roster piece to East rival

The Cleveland Cavaliers are losing a fan favorite to free agency.

Cavaliers also set to lose Keon Ellis to different East team

Heat agree to deal with sharpshooter to kick off NBA free agency

Clippers, Kobe Sanders agree to four-year deal: Instant reaction, analysis

Lakers catch big break with Luka Doncic's preferred target

Tobias Harris meeting with five teams

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Sixers Pick Up Options On Barlow, Terry; Decline Option On Watford

The Sixers are picking up their options on the 2026/27 contracts of forward Dominick Barlow and wing Dalen Terry while declining their option on Trendon Watford‘s contract, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports (Twitter links).