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Philadelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / October 29

Ex-NBA Stars Respond After Stephen A. Smith Advises Spying on LeBron James

LeBron James is definitely doing something right that we all have been missing out on. He spent more than two decades in the NBA, but his ability to remain productive deep into his career continues to leave people searching for answers.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 29

2 Things We Learned About 76ers in 5th Game of Season

After dropping their first game of the season last time that they were on the floor, the Philadelphia 76ers got back in the win column with a 114-109 victory over the Pacers in Indiana on Wednesday night.

Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / October 29

Tyrese Maxey shares what he has now realised about LeBron James after becoming teammates

Tyrese Maxey has known LeBron James for a long time, but he has admitted that being teammates with him at the Philadelphia 76ers has been a different experience.

Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

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Jaylen Brown News / EssentiallySports / October 29

Jaylen Brown Responds to 'False Allegations' From Ex-Celtics Star Over Trade Demand

While Jayson Tatum has refused to comment further and Jaylen Brown wants to leave the drama behind, Brian Scalabrine keeps the ‘meatballs and marinara’ narrative alive.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Jaylen Brown News / HITC / October 29

DeMarcus Cousins explains why Jaylen Brown has reason to feel betrayed by Celtics

DeMarcus Cousins has defended Jaylen Brown amid the ongoing tension between the Philadelphia 76ers star and the Boston Celtics, questioning Brian Scalabrine’s recent comments about the forward.

WNBA News

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Dream blame scheduling debacle on WNBA in open letter

Angel Reese had a defiant message after Dream's Game 5 loss to the Valkyries

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / October 29

‘Very disrespectful’ – Charles Barkley weighs in on LeBron James’ spat with President Donald Trump

Charles Barkley shared his thoughts on President Donald Trump’s reaction to Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James practising a golf swing during the national anthem.

NBA News / HITC / October 29

LeBron James gets humbled by Jalen Slawson in viral NBA moment in Pacers vs. 76ers

LeBron James was given a taste of his own medicine after Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson blocked his shot in a viral moment during the Philadelphia 76ers’ latest NBA game.

Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / October 29

'Early surprise': Skip Bayless aims yet another dig at LeBron James after 76ers beat Pacers

The Philadelphia 76ers continued their great start to the season by beating the Indiana Pacers 114-109 on the road. LeBron James recorded a double-double, scoring 13 points and providing 10 assists.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

VJ Edgecombe News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

76ers’ VJ Edgecombe somehow nails 1st-half buzzer-beater before the logo

That’s one way to close the halftime. The Philadelphia 76ers played the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night as VJ Edgecombe gave the Sixers a highlight to remember.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

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Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / October 29

‘I want to know…’ – Why Stephen A. Smith would ‘spy’ on LeBron James

Stephen A. Smith has admitted he would go as far as spying on LeBron James to discover the secret behind the Philadelphia 76ers star’s remarkable longevity in the NBA.

Philadelphia 76ers News / EasySportz / October 29

Lebron Helps 76ers Improve To 4-1

The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a second half collapse to defeat the Indiana Pacers 114-109 on Wednesday night, improving their record to 4-1 to begin the 2026-27 NBA season.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 28

2 Winners and 2 Losers From 76ers' Win Over Pacers

After two nights off, the Philadelphia 76ers were back in action against the Pacers in Indiana on Wednesday night. The Pacers were without two starters in Tyrese Haliburton and Ivica Zubac, but they still gave the new-look Sixers all they could handle.

Anfernee Simons News / Field Level Media / October 28

Anfernee Simons fuels fourth-quarter flurry as 76ers power past Pacers

Tyrese Maxey led a balanced attack with 27 points, and Anfernee Simons ignited a deficit-erasing, fourth-quarter run, as the Philadelphia 76ers overtook the Indiana Pacers for a 114-109 victory Wednesday night in Indianapolis.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Tyrese Maxey points to ‘big gap’ 76ers must close

The Philadelphia 76ers and Tyrese Maxey are putting up points, but the team still has a gap to close. “The room that we have to grow and get better is a big gap,” Maxey said, via NBA on ESPN, acknowledging the work the team still needs to do this season.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Stephen A. Smith really wants to know 76ers LeBron James’ secret to longevity

Amid long-term injuries plaguing NBA stars across the league in the first week of the regular season, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith wants to know how Philadelphia 76ers’ LeBron James has remained healthy throughout recent years.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Final Injury Report for 76ers-Pacers: Will Joel Embiid, Tyrese Haliburton Play?

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Indiana Pacers in an Eastern Conference matchup. Philadelphia enters Wednesday’s game with a 3-1 record after losing at home to the Detroit Pistons Sunday night.

VJ Edgecombe News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 28

VJ Edgecombe News Brings Clarity on 76ers' Starting Lineup vs. Pacers

The Philadelphia 76ers have played just two of their first four games of the 2026-27 NBA season with their full starting lineup. Star forward LeBron James missed the third game of the season for Philly, while Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe were both sidelined for the fourth contest against the Detroit Pistons.

Jaylen Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Brian Scalabrine shades Jaylen Brown with a pointed reminder about his past

Former Boston Celtics forward and current team broadcaster Brian Scalabrine seemingly hasn’t moved on from the Jaylen Brown saga. Scalabrine saw an opportunity to shade Brown while calling Tuesday’s game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Celtics at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., adding more fuel to the apparent beef between Brown and Jayson Tatum.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 28

Grading Every 76ers Newcomer Based on Their First Week of Games

The Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2026-27 NBA season with plenty of new faces on the roster, including a couple of big-name additions. Now, we're a week into the new season and we've gotten to see those players contribute over the course of a few games.

Ariel Hukporti News / Hoops Rumors / October 27

Sixers Apply For Disabled Player Exception For Hukporti

The Sixers have applied to the NBA for a disabled player exception in the wake of Ariel Hukporti’s season-ending Achilles tear, reports Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 26

Brian Scalabrine drops claim about Jaylen Brown demanding trade

Brian Scalabrine drops bombshell claim about Jaylen Brown demanding trade from Celtics

One of the stories of the NBA offseason was the Boston Celtics' decision to trade their former NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. The trade separated Brown from his running mate Jayson Tatum, a duo that had become one of the best in the NBA.

Celtics' Jayson Tatum responds to Jaylen Brown’s public callout

76ers’ Jaylen Brown has eye-opening response to Jayson Tatum’s ‘no beef’ claim

Joel Embiid's absence vs. Pistons proves status as 76ers' most important player

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

Joel Embiid News / Yardbarker / October 26

Joel Embiid's absence proves status as Sixers' most important player

Joel Embiid's absence vs. Pistons proves status as 76ers' most important player

Sunday represented an important early checkpoint for the Philadelphia 76ers: the first back-to-back game of the year, on the road against the Detroit Pistons.

76ers' plan for LeBron James, Joel Embiid has an obvious flaw

76ers’ Jaylen Brown has eye-opening response to Jayson Tatum’s ‘no beef’ claim

Lakers' Luka Doncic makes history with monster performance vs. Jazz

Scary injury to Jalen Williams threatens to derail Thunder's season

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