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Dominick Barlow News / Liberty Ballers / September 16

Dominick Barlow could do even more for Sixers in 2026-27

Dominick Barlow went above and beyond what you’d ever expect for a player on a two-way contract last season. He started 59 games for the Sixers and averaged 23.8 minutes per game, as well as 10.8 minutes across nine games in the playoffs.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 16

76ers’ LeBron James can’t control his emotions over former high school teammate’s golf swing

After the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers championship reunion tour, LeBron James is back with his new golf tour. The Philadelphia 76ers’ star forward is enjoying another golf outing with his teammates from St.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Liberty Ballers / September 16

Matt Cord forgoes retirement to return as Sixers PA announcer for 29th season

You just knew this was too big of a Sixers season to not have Matt Cord on the mic. After initially retiring following the conclusion of the 2025-26 campaign, Cord will instead return as public address announcer at Xfinity Mobile Arena for Philadelphia 76ers’ home games for the upcoming season.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / September 16

Stephen A. Smith responds when asked if LeBron James should retire from the NBA

Everyone is eagerly anticipating LeBron James’ first season with the Philadelphia 76ers. At 41, LeBron James is still defying age. Last season with the Lakers, he put up a stat line most guys in their prime would kill for: 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game over 60 appearances.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Philadelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / September 16

Kyrie Irving Seemingly Takes Shot at LeBron James After His Controversial Decision

Since LeBron James joined Polymarket, the partnership has kept him in the middle of the conversation. But the noise took a more personal turn when Kyrie Irving briefly reposted criticism tied to the campaign, raising eyebrows over whether he was taking a shot at his former Cavaliers teammate.

LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / September 16

Allen Iverson Reveals His 5 Greatest Players In NBA History, With LeBron James At No. 3

The NBA has been home to some of the most talented athletes in sports history. As global icons, these superstars were among the most prominent figures in their respective eras.

Joel Embiid News / Viral Sports News / September 15

76ers’ Joel Embiid Slammed With Bad News Before NBA Season

The Philadelphia 76ers’ championship window is supposed to be wide open this season, yet one of the loudest notes heading into camp is not celebration.

NBA News / HITC / September 15

‘Our focus is on us’ – Brad Stevens speaks on Jaylen Brown trade to the 76ers that helped land LeBron James

The Boston Celtics went through a major revamp this offseason, with their biggest move being parting ways with Finals MVP Jaylen Brown. Since drafting the player in 2016, he had been one of their most consistent performers, and is one of the key reasons they have banner number 18.

LeBron James News / NBA Analysis Network / September 15

LeBron James warned about 76ers teammate who could stop Philadelphia winning the title, ‘just from an ego perspective’

LeBron James has been warned not to get carried away with dreams of title success with the Philadelphia 76ers. LeBron James stunned the basketball world in the offseason with his decision to quit the LA Lakers and join the Philadelphia 76ers.

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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 / HITC / September 15

LeBron James responds after Ludvig Aberg rates his golf swing worse than Michael Jordan and 10 other celebs

LeBron James has responded to Ludvig Aberg’s comments comparing his golf swing to other celebrities. The PGA Tour star was asked to grade 12 celebrities’ swings from ‘S’ to ‘F’, including Justin Bieber, Adam Sandler and Tom Brady.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Liberty Ballers / September 15

The NBA’s new 2027-28 salary-cap projection bodes well for the Sixers

This offseason, new Sixers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey turned lemons into fresh-squeezed lemonade. Not only did the Sixers flip Paul

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Jabari Walker News / Liberty Ballers / September 15

Jabari Walker doesn’t have a clear role, but it’s obvious the Sixers see his value

As this series has tackled, the Sixers did pretty well on the two-way market in the 2025 offseason. Jabari Walker, along with Dominick Barlow, was picked up and eventually given a standard contract by the Sixers.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / September 15

Five Reasons Why the Sixers Will Win Their Most Games Since 2001

Things had gone so poorly in the first two games of the season that Kyle Neubeck had to take a quick break from his honeymoon to calm aggressive seas back in Philadelphia.

LeBron James News / HITC / September 14

How LeBron James wished wife Savannah on ‘baker’s dozen’ wedding anniversary

LeBron James had a playful way to wish his wife Savannah James on their 13th anniversary, with the former Lakers star calling it a ‘baker’s dozen’ anniversary.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Habit / September 14

Are the 76ers the next champions or the next failed superteam?

NBA fans have seen this before. A franchise puts together a roster of living legends and bona fide superstars, only to watch the team fall flat on its face.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Liberty Ballers / September 14

Can the Sixers replicate their two-way success from a season ago?

OK, it’s not like they have to after having one of the splashiest offseasons of all time. In recent history, the Sixers haven’t been the most prolific at finding cheap, productive talent on the two-way market, but that wasn’t the case in 2025.

Philadelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / September 13

LeBron James Briefly Bids Goodbye to the United States in First-Ever Career Move

Before heading to Philadelphia for training camp, LeBron James had one major stop to make first. The four-time NBA champion made history in his own right by embarking on his very first trip to the African continent.

Philadelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / September 13

18-Year NBA Veteran Wanted to ‘Choke’ LeBron James Critics for Calling Him an Underachiever

Charles Barkley was among the loudest voices calling LeBron James’s move to the Philadelphia 76ers nothing more than ring-chasing. But he didn’t go unchallenged.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 13

'It’s Tough': Jaylen Brown’s Ex-Teammate Felt Powerless to Stop His 76ers Trade

Jaylen Brown’s exit from Boston left his former teammates with little more than questions and an uncomfortable reality. One Celtics player admitted there was nothing they could do to stop it.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / September 12

Jaylen Brown Plans Secret Golf Training After Losing To Tyrese Maxey And 76ers Teammates

Jaylen Brown is apparently not taking his first bad experience on a golf course pretty lightly. During a conversation with Mahershala Ali for The Hollywood

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / September 10

Jaylen Brown's boxing clip may create awkward problem for 76ers

Jaylen Brown's Nigeria boxing clip may create awkward problem for 76ers

Jaylen Brown boxed in Nigeria this week. Video circulated by the combat sports account Happy Punch shows the Philadelphia 76ers guard gloved up in front of a crowd, billed as his first time in a ring.

Jalen Brunson back on big New York stage before Knicks' title defense

Kawhi Leonard trade delay signals Clippers' lack of preparation

Lakers deal major blow to Heat front office before 2026-27 season

Domantas Sabonis is being linked to one team in trade rumors

NBA Draft pick could return to college after major NCAA ruling