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Sixers Star Should Now Be An All-NBA Lock

When Tyrese Maxey suffered a finger injury in early March after having played only 61 games, it seemed as though his All-NBA chances might be at risk. Had he not returned quickly enough, he would have finished below the 65-game minimum, much like Cade Cunningham and Anthony Edwards just became locks to do.

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Nick Nurse reveals how 76ers have come alive on offense

Nick Nurse revealed the key to the Philadelphia 76ers prevailing in their matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Nurse is going through his third season as the 76ers’ head coach.

Joel Embiid News / Athlon Sports / April 4

76ers' Joel Embiid Addresses Absence Against Wizards on Wednesday

Joel Embiid returned to the Philadelphia 76ers' lineup on Friday after missing one game due to illness. Embiid was ruled out when the 76ers visited Capital One Arena and faced the Washington Wizards.

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The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 3

Timberwolves Fall To 76ers Due To Suffocating Defense In Huge Loss; 5 Key Takeaways

The Philadelphia 76ers just needed discipline and execution to earn a win, and that’s what happened. Against a Minnesota Timberwolves team that struggled

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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.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / April 3

Philadelphia 76ers Knock Off Minnesota Timberwolves Behind Joel Embiid’s Near Triple-Double

If you checked the box score of Friday night’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Minnesota Timberwolves, you might think it was a standard, business-as-usual 115-103 victory for the home team.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Field Level Media / April 3

Sixers' drive to playoffs continues with win over Wolves

Paul George scored 23 points and Kelly Oubre capped a 21-point effort with a pair of clutch 3-pointers as the Philadelphia 76ers topped the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves 115-103 on Friday.

Tyrese Maxey News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 3

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey eligible for postseason awards after starting 65th game

The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Despite dealing with some injury woes late in the regular season, it looks like Tyrese Maxey will be eligible for possible postseason awards this year.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 3

Will Sixers, Wolves Give Philadelphia a Showdown?

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers may be situated in opposing conferences, but they're playing for the same things on Friday night. The Wolves have a healthy lead over the Phoenix Suns for the final guaranteed playoff spot in the West, but they could still very feasibly climb to the third seed in the conference.

Paul George News / Total Pro Sports / April 3

Paul George Calls Suspension a 'Blessing in Disguise' After Dominating Comeback

So far this season, Paul George’s journey has been anything but stable. It was only after the NBA handed the veteran a 25-game suspension for violating the league’s drug policy that he started to show up like vintage PG. Now that everything is at peace, at least for some time, and as he has started to realize it was actually his mistake.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Andre Drummond News / Scoop B / April 2

Ownership and Artistry: Andre Drummond on His Stria Sport Creative Director Role and the Influence of Kobe, MJ, LeBron, KD and KG

The modern NBA superstar is no longer defined solely by box scores and postseason runs; today’s elite athletes are increasingly measured by their ventures off the court.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Liberty Ballers / April 2

Sixers back in playoff position after standings help Wednesday

You couldn’t have drawn up Wednesday night’s results any better as a Philadelphia 76ers fan. The Sixers overcame Joel Embiid’s illness-related absence and a poor defensive effort in the first half to defeat Washington, 153-131.

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Paul George News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 2

76ers’ Paul George admits seeing a lot of himself in Wizards rookie

Paul George has taken little time to settle down for the Philadelphia 76ers post his 25-game suspension, most recently starring in the 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 31

Heat keep play-in hopes alive with late 14-0 run to down 76ers

It was just Miami's second win in nine games, but it brought it within 1.5 games of Philadelphia and the all-important seventh seed.

The 'NBA 50-point playoff games' quiz

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 30

NBA Announces Mistake in 76ers' Win Against Hornets

The Philadelphia 76ers came out with a full lineup in their weekend game against the Charlotte Hornets. The team finally played with all of its Big Three—Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George—available.

Tyrese Maxey News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 30

Former Fan Favorite Sixer Pays Tyrese Maxey a Huge Complement

The Sixers have rostered many fan-favorite role players throughout the Joel Embiid era, but few of their exits stung the fanbase more than Nicolas Batum’s.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 30

76ers have sixth place within range going into clash vs. Heat

The Philadelphia 76ers get an opportunity to move up in the standings while the host Miami Heat attempt to avoid moving down when the Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls go head-to-head on Monday.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / March 29

Sixers show what can happen when Big Three finally align

For a night, it all clicked. The 76ers saw their vision come together in a win over the Hornets on Saturday, with Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey combining for 81 points.

Philadelphia 76ers News / BasketballNews.com / March 29

Chasing the title: Do the Sixers finally have enough to break through?

For years, the Philadelphia 76ers have lived in a space that is both hopeful and exhausting. They have experienced the full spectrum of what it means to be a contender in the modern NBA.

Tyrese Maxey News / Hoops Rumors / March 28

Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey Returning Tonight

The Sixers announced (via Twitter) that Tyrese Maxey will return to action for Saturday’s game at Charlotte, which carries huge stakes in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / March 26

Joel Embiid provides shockingly optimistic health update after monster return

Embiid returned to the lineup for the 76ers on Wednesday night after missing the last 13 games with an oblique injury.

Paul George's return shows silver lining to suspension

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The 'NBA apperances after 40' quiz

Can you name the NBA players who have played at age 40 or older in the shot-clock era?

Nick Nurse News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 23

'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.