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76ers sign former Nets guard to two-way deal

The Philadelphia 76ers officially signed guard Tyrese Martin to a two-way contract on Thursday, the team announced in a press release. President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey confirmed the move as the Sixers continue restructuring their roster following the All-Star break.

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So, who forgot to tell the Sixers the All-Star break ended? Philadelphia dropped their first game after the break 117-107 to the Atlanta Hawks Thursday night.

Nick Nurse News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / February 19

Nick Nurse Optimistic About Joel Embiid's Health in Wake of Shin Issue

PHILADELPHIA — If Nick Nurse is concerned about the latest injury ailing Joel Embiid's right leg, he's putting on quite a poker face. Embiid was ruled out for Thursday's home game against the Atlanta Hawks, the Sixers' first in return from the All-Star break, on Wednesday evening with right shin soreness.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / February 19

Four Sixers Make the Cut in B/R's Updated Top 99 NBA Players

With the NBA returning from the All-Star break tonight, Bleacher Report dropped an updated list of the league's top players today. Four Sixers made the cut this time around.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Dominick Barlow News / Liberty Ballers / February 19

Dominick Barlow was the Sixers’ first half unsung hero

Heading into the season, the Philadelphia 76ers had a gargantuan-sized hole at the power forward position. With limited avenues available in offseason

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / February 19

76ers star Joel Embiid out vs. Hawks, underscoring a frustrating trend

Joel Embiid has had another setback in what has been a frustrating stretch of health issues.

Warriors get unfortunate injury news on Stephen Curry

Kristaps Porzingis shares his honest opinion on Draymond Green

Pelicans' Zion Williamson is about to get a large financial reward

Kendrick Perkins not ruling out a Celtics title run under one condition

Why Kevin Durant's response to burner account accusations isn't adding up

Jabari Walker News / Field Level Media / February 19

76ers sign 2-way F Jabari Walker to NBA deal

The Philadelphia 76ers signed two-way forward Jabari Walker to a standard NBA contract on Thursday. Walker, 23, was signed to a two-way deal last July after spending the last three seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / February 19

One Key Stat for Each Sixer in the Last Third of the Season

The Sixers have 28 games left in the regular season. They will return from the All-Star break on Thursday at home against the Atlanta Hawks. Philadelphia has upward mobility in the standings, but there's also still risk that they fall into the Play-In tournament.

Philadelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / February 19

'People Have No Idea': NBA Coach Defends Joel Embiid From Media Criticism Amid 76ers’ Injury Announcement

Ever since Joel Embiid hurt his knee in the 2023-24 season, the conversations around the Philadelphia 76ers star have been more about his injuries than his production.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / February 19

Nick Nurse: Joel Embiid ‘looked pretty good’ but Sixers stay cautious

All-Star weekend treated the 76ers well. The return to reality did not. Rookie VJ Edgecombe took home MVP honors at the Rising Stars Challenge, and Tyrese Maxey enjoyed his first All-Star start.

Joel Embiid News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19

76eres' Joel Embiid is dealing with another troubling injury

Joel Embiid is once again back in the medical tent.

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The 'NBA Rising Stars MVPs' quiz

The NBA Rising Stars game has been played at All-Star Weekend since 1994 to showcase the next generation of the Association's next hopeful-stars. How many of the Most Valuable Players of the Rising Stars game can you name in five minutes?

Paul George News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Paul George Suspension Leads to Three 76ers Roster Signings

Though All-Star Break is technically still in progress, the Philadelphia 76ers went straight to work on Monday morning. First, they brought Cam Payne back stateside, buying him out of his contract with Partizan Belgrade.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / February 16

Sixers To Sign Jabari Walker To Two-Year Deal

The Sixers are signing forward Jabari Walker to a two-year deal, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (via Twitter). Earlier this month, Walker became the first player on a two-way contract to reach his 50-game active game limit, which forced him to miss Philadelphia’s last four games heading into the All-Star break.

Paul George News / EssentiallySports / February 16

76ers Signs Ex-Knicks Wing to Address Paul George Suspension & Roster Issue

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a fix as they are going to miss All-Star player Paul George for the majority of this regular season due to a 25-game ban.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 16

Cameron Payne returning to NBA to help 76ers during playoff push

Payne now becomes a low-risk, high-reward option for a 76ers team trying to tread water as Paul George serves the rest of his suspension.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Athlon Sports / February 16

76ers Reportedly Sign New Player After Paying $1.75 Million

The Philadelphia 76ers are scrapping for position in the middle of the Eastern Conference, but have every reason to be optimistic about their chances to snag a postseason spot.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

76ers Pay KK Partizan $1.75M To Sign Scoring-Minded Guard

After paying Serbia’s KK Partizan $1.75 million to secure his contract buyout, the Philadelphia 76ers will sign 10-year NBA veteran Cameron Payne, according to EuroLeague insider Luca D’Alessandro.

VJ Edgecombe News / BasketballNews.com / February 14

Team Vince wins 2026 NBA Rising Stars Challenge; VJ Edgecombe named MVP

Team Vince captured the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Challenge championship on Friday night, kicking off NBA All-Star Weekend with high energy and emerging star power at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Coached by NBA legend Vince Carter, Team Vince edged Team Melo 25-24, in a thrilling finale.