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'Hang in There': Nick Nurse Reflects on George Suspension as Return Nears

PHILADELPHIA — Don't look now, but the Sixers might be getting their three best players back soon. Philadelphia is already through two weeks of Tyrese Maxey's minimum three-week absence with a strained tendon in his right pinkie finger.

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Why 76ers’ Nick Nurse isn’t surprised by Jared McCain coming on with the Thunder

While fans have watched Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain playing some of the best basketball in only his second season, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse isn’t surprised by it.

Tyrese Maxey News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 23

How the Sixers Have Overcome Their Lowest Point

Just 13 days ago, the Sixers appeared dead in the water. Tyrese Maxey was ruled out for at least three weeks with a tendon injury in his right pinky finger.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 22

Sixers Find Themselves Unprepared for Jared McCain’s Return to Philadelphia

The Sixers haven’t let their ever-growing injury report dampen their spirit as they crawl back to seventh place in the Eastern Conference. But, things won’t get any easier as Philadelphia hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday at 7 p.m., Eastern time.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Final Injury Report for 76ers-Jazz: Will Joel Embiid, Brice Sensabaugh Play?

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road on Saturday night as they travel to take on the Utah Jazz in an interconference matchup. Philadelphia enters Saturday’s game with a 38-32 record after defeating the Sacramento Kings on the road on Thursday night.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Philadelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / March 21

NBA Announces $25,000 Fine for 76ers Star After Inappropriate Gesture vs Kings

A feel-good moment became costly to Andre Drummond in a game that was to be all about momentum. Philadelphia was on a winning path in a dominative win over Sacramento with all the ingredients falling into place, until one partying fell like a lightning bolt.

Andre Drummond News / Field Level Media / March 21

76ers' Andre Drummond fined $25K for objectionable gesture

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond was fined $25,000 for making an inappropriate gesture on the court, the NBA announced on Saturday. Drummond made the gesture with eight seconds remaining in the third quarter of Philadelphia's 139-118 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Thursday.

Tyrese Maxey News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 21

76ers star Tyrese Maxey has ‘perfect’ reaction to missing March Madness due to COVID

March Madness is perhaps the highlight of every college basketball player’s career. Where else can you experience the atmosphere that the tournament brings?

Quentin Grimes News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 20

Sixers' Bad Injury Luck Hands Quentin Grimes a Golden Opportunity

Sixers fans are experiencing major déjà vu recently. Injuries are piling up, and their playoff hopes are sputtering. But last season, Quentin Grimes took advantage of that opportunity by setting career highs in points and assists per game.

Kennedy Chandler News / Hoops Wire / March 20

Jazz signing Kennedy Chandler to 10-day deal

Former NBA guard Kennedy Chandler has agreed to a 10-day contract with the Jazz, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Chandler, the No. 38 pick in 2022, last appeared in the league with Memphis before spending the past couple of seasons in the G League.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 20

Sixers trio pours in 97 points en route to demolition of Kings

VJ Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes and Justin Edwards combined for 97 points, Andre Drummond came off the bench to produce a double-double and the visiting Philadelphia 76ers thumped the Sacramento Kings 139-118 on Thursday night.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Field Level Media / March 18

76ers hoping for Joel Embiid's return against Kings

The Philadelphia 76ers hope to have Joel Embiid back in the lineup when they continue a three-game Western swing with a matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 18

Bill Simmons hints at the truth behind 76ers’ Paul George suspension

As Paul George nears a return from his 25-game suspension following a violation of the NBA’s anti-drug program, there still exists a level of vagueness behind the actual reason for his suspension.

Philadelphia 76ers News / The Lead / March 18

Joel Embiid or the Future? Philadelphia Is at a Crossroads

The Philadelphia 76ers have built their identity around Joel Embiid for nearly a decade. Since emerging as the centerpiece of “The Process,” Embiid has developed into one of the most dominant players in the NBA.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 18

Nikola Jokic passes Nuggets past 76ers

The 76ers held Jokic to just eight points Tuesday night. Unfortunately for them, he finished with 14 assists and 10 in the first half.

Joel Embiid's career is defined by greatness — and missed games

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Philadelphia 76ers News / The Lead / March 16

The 76ers Are Surviving Without Their Starting Five

The Philadelphia 76ers have spent much of the 2025–26 season fighting a battle that has little to do with opposing defenses. Instead, their biggest challenge has been availability.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / March 16

Joel Embiid's career is defined by greatness — and missed games

Embiid has consistently struggled to stay on the court due to knee issues, concussions and staying in peak physical condition.

The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

The 'NBA 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Total Apex Sports / March 16

76ers Pull Off Gutsy Win Over Trail Blazers Without Embiid, Maxey, or Oubre

Nobody gave the 76ers much of a chance Sunday night. No Joel Embiid. No Tyrese Maxey. No Kelly Oubre Jr. Three rotation players, including the franchise cornerstone, were scratched from the lineup before tip-off at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Total Apex Sports / March 13

The Philadelphia 76ers Could Make Big Changes This Offseason

The Philadelphia 76ers have had another roller-coaster season and have been plagued by injuries. Joel Embiid has missed over a week with an oblique strain, and Kelly Oubre and Tyrese Maxey are set to miss multiple weeks.

Kelly Oubre News / Hoops Rumors / March 11

Kelly Oubre To Be Reevaluated In Two Weeks With Elbow Sprain

Kelly Oubre Jr. was diagnosed with a sprain of the lateral collateral ligament in his left elbow, the Sixers announced today. He will be reevaluated in two weeks.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / March 10

Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey out at least three weeks with tendon injury in pinkie

The 76ers will be without All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey for the foreseeable future. Philadelphia announced Tuesday that Maxey has been diagnosed with a tendon injury in his right pinkie and will be reevaluated in approximately three weeks.

Paul George News / Total Pro Sports / March 10

Paul George’s Availability Issues Raise Questions Around 76ers’ Massive Contract Decision

Paul George’s tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers hasn’t been quite a merry one. However, despite all the ups and downs, things were starting to get better.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / March 9

$Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey avoids fracture in pinky injury, Nick Nurse says$

Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey avoids fracture in pinky injury, Nick Nurse says

The 76ers appear to have avoided the worst with Tyrese Maxey’s latest injury. Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse said Monday that medical tests revealed no fractures in Maxey’s sprained right pinky.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 4