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LeBron James, 76ers roll into Cleveland for NBA Cup clash vs. Cavs

LeBron James, 76ers roll into Cleveland for NBA Cup clash vs. Cavs

LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers have climbed to the top of the Eastern Conference standings, winning five straight games to reach a league-best 8-1 record.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5
76ers’ Joe Embiid retroactively slapped with Flagrant 1 for kicking Cade Cunningham

76ers’ Joe Embiid retroactively slapped with Flagrant 1 for kicking Cade Cunningham

The NBA has assessed Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid a Flagrant 1 foul for kicking Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham during Wednesday’s 112-106 win, ClutchPoints’ Kris Pursiainen reported on Thursday.

Adem Bona News / Liberty Ballers / November 5

Adem Bona doubtful for Sixers Cup matchup vs. Cavs

The Sixers have another front court piece miss time this early season, even if its one who’s had struggles this season. Adem Bona is listed as doubtful for the Sixers’ upcoming game in Cleveland with a cervical spine sprain.

Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz
The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz
The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / November 5
LeBron James' reps send cease-and-desist letter to 'Bron AI' betting app

LeBron James' reps send cease-and-desist letter to 'Bron AI' betting app

An app called Bron AI apparently wanted a connection to LeBron James. His representatives have responded with a cease-and-desist letter. 

Sweet 16,000: LeBron James adds to his legend with latest career achievement
Charles Barkley had wild quote about Joel Embiid's altercation with Pistons
Jaylen Brown reveals who is truly taking charge for the 76ers
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama evokes NBA legends with career-best performance
Devin Booker, sharp-shooting Suns overpower the Magic
NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

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.

NBA News / Lindy's Sports / November 5
NBA champion Antonio Daniels: Seattle needs Sonics back

NBA champion Antonio Daniels: Seattle needs Sonics back

NBA Champion Antonio Daniels has called games from the broadcast booth, debated the league on national radio and spent 14 seasons playing in the NBA. On the question of whether the Seattle Supersonics should come back, though, he doesn’t need to break down the film.

Philadelphia 76ers News / The Spun / November 5
LeBron's 12-Year-Old Daughter Refused To Move To Philadelphia

LeBron's 12-Year-Old Daughter Refused To Move To Philadelphia

Even though LeBron James moved to the City of Brotherly Love for the 2026-27 season, his 12-year-old daughter, Zhuri, didn’t come with him. During a podcast collaboration with Keke Palmer this week, Savannah James revealed that her daughter wanted to stay on the West Coast despite LeBron’s move to Philadelphia.

  WNBA News
Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7
 Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance
Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever
 Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever
Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction
 Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction
Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue
 Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5
Stephen A. Smith reveals what must happen for 76ers to win NBA Finals

Stephen A. Smith reveals what must happen for 76ers to win NBA Finals

Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason acquisitions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, the general consensus was the Sixers had vaulted themselves into contender status in the Eastern Conference and in the NBA in general.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / November 5
LeBron James’ Incredible NBA Finals Streak Offers Hope For 76ers To End 25-Year Drought

LeBron James’ Incredible NBA Finals Streak Offers Hope For 76ers To End 25-Year Drought

The last time the Philadelphia 76ers reached the NBA Finals, Allen Iverson scored 48 points in Game 1 and stepped over Tyronn Lue on his way back to the locker room.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / November 5
Joel Embiid Hilariously Apologizes To LeBron James: 'I’m Sorry, Mister 16,000 Field Goals'

Joel Embiid Hilariously Apologizes To LeBron James: 'I’m Sorry, Mister 16,000 Field Goals'

Joel Embiid had just put up 36 points and 15 rebounds against the only team to beat the Philadelphia 76ers this season. And he was taking questions about the win when LeBron James walked up behind him with a very hilarious question of his own.

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The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz
 The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz
The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz
 The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz
The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz
 The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz
The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz
 The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz
NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / November 5
3 Most Eye-Catching Numbers for 76ers vs. Pistons

3 Most Eye-Catching Numbers for 76ers vs. Pistons

The Philadelphia 76ers avenged their loss to the Detroit Pistons last month with a 112-106 victory over the Pistons in Detroit on Wednesday night. It was the Sixers' eighth win in nine games to start the season, and they've quickly shot to the top of the standings in the Eastern Conference.

Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / November 5
Cristiano Ronaldo retires at 41 as LeBron James’ comments on walking away resurface

Cristiano Ronaldo retires at 41 as LeBron James’ comments on walking away resurface

Cristiano Ronaldo may have decided to call time on his international soccer career at 41, but the Portuguese superstar could learn a thing or two from NBA legend LeBron James about refusing to let age dictate when it’s time to walk away.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / November 5
3 76ers Stats on Wednesday That Tell Story of Their Win vs. Pistons

3 76ers Stats on Wednesday That Tell Story of Their Win vs. Pistons

The 76ers were on pace for their most impressive win of the season on Wednesday night. They led Detroit by as many as 17 points in the second quarter as Jaylen Brown fired on all cylinders; he notched 23 points in the first 24 minutes.

LeBron James News / HITC / November 5
‘We like each other’ – LeBron James’ blunt reaction on why 76ers have started NBA season 8-1

‘We like each other’ – LeBron James’ blunt reaction on why 76ers have started NBA season 8-1

Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James had a simple take on why the franchise has started the season 8-1 despite many worrying about their chemistry. The 76ers have four players in their starting five who people believed needed the ball in their hands at all times to bring out the best in them.

Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / November 5
‘Sorry…’ – Skip Bayless sends message to Stephen A. Smith amid 76ers’ impressive start

‘Sorry…’ – Skip Bayless sends message to Stephen A. Smith amid 76ers’ impressive start

With LeBron James now on their books the Philadelphia 76ers have enjoyed a fantastic start to the 2026/27 NBA season. After nine games they boast an 8-1 record, most recently securing a 112-106 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5
76ers news: LeBron James credits Philly’s locker room ‘vibe’ for red-hot 8-1 start

76ers news: LeBron James credits Philly’s locker room ‘vibe’ for red-hot 8-1 start

The Philadelphia 76ers have opened the season with eight wins in nine games, and LeBron James believes their success starts with something that doesn’t show up in the box score.

Joel Embiid News / HITC / November 5
‘Last one I ever take’ – Joel Embiid vows to stop attempting three-pointers after win over Pistons

‘Last one I ever take’ – Joel Embiid vows to stop attempting three-pointers after win over Pistons

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will focus his attention on scoring from inside the three-point line after a terrible start to the season as an outside shooter.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5
76ers news: Skip Bayless declares the East runs through Philadelphia: ‘Sorry Stephen A.’

76ers news: Skip Bayless declares the East runs through Philadelphia: ‘Sorry Stephen A.’

The Philadelphia 76ers have wasted little time making noise in the Eastern Conference, and Skip Bayless believes the balance of power has already shifted.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5
Even JB Bickerstaff has to give props to Joel Embiid after 76ers’ huge win over Pistons

Even JB Bickerstaff has to give props to Joel Embiid after 76ers’ huge win over Pistons

The Philadelphia 76ers finally got their revenge against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday after JB Bickerstaff’s squad defeated them in their previous meeting last month.

Jaylen Brown News / Field Level Media / November 4
Jaylen Brown scores 30 as 76ers avenge loss to Pistons

Jaylen Brown scores 30 as 76ers avenge loss to Pistons

Led by Jaylen Brown's 30 points and seven rebounds, the visiting Philadelphia 76ers downed the Detroit Pistons, 112-106, on Wednesday. Joel Embiid supplied 26 points and 15 rebounds as the Sixers avenged their only loss this season, Detroit's 106-93 road win on Oct.

Joel Embiid News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4
Joel Embiid gets a technical foul for heated altercation with Pistons player

Joel Embiid gets a technical foul for heated altercation with Pistons player

Joel Embiid is adding another player to his beef list. Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers played on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. In the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., Embiid was jostled underneath by Pistons forward Tolu Smith as 76ers teammate Jaylen Brown attacked the rim and drew the foul on Smith.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / November 4
76ers’ Most Recent Win Also Came With a Sneaky Hidden Benefit

76ers’ Most Recent Win Also Came With a Sneaky Hidden Benefit

The 76ers delivered their first blowout win of the year, trouncing the Bulls 126-107 on Monday. All of Philadelphia’s starters scored at least 15 points as the 76ers shot a season-best 52.7% from the field.

Jaylen Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4
Jaylen Brown reveals who is truly taking charge for the 76ers

Jaylen Brown reveals who is truly taking charge for the 76ers

Jaylen Brown knows who is running the show for the Philadelphia 76ers, and it’s not him or fellow Sixers newcomer LeBron James. In Brown’s view, Tyrese Maxey is the one leading the way for the surging 76ers.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NBA Most Improved Players' quiz

The 'NBA Most Improved Players' quiz

How many NBA players who have won the Most Improved Player Award can you name in five minutes?

Joel Embiid News / Athlon Sports / November 3
Joel Embiid lost his brother Arthur at 13; he's pledged $1 million to Philadelphia youth nonprofits

Joel Embiid lost his brother Arthur at 13; he's pledged $1 million to Philadelphia youth nonprofits

Joel Embiid’s philanthropy in Philadelphia carries a family story that began far from basketball. His younger brother, Arthur, died in a car accident in Cameroon in 2014, at age 13.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / November 3
LeBron James gets comfortable as Sixers win fourth straight

LeBron James gets comfortable as Sixers win fourth straight

Monday night was only LeBron James' sixth game in a Philadelphia 76ers jersey. He seems extremely comfortable in his new home.

Tipping off: NBA dealing with slew of injuries, big week ahead for Heat
The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

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