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Is 76ers’ Joel Embiid playing vs. Victor Wembanyama, Spurs as Philly tries to avoid play-in?

The Philadelphia 76ers have just a few games remaining to try and secure the best spot they can in the playoffs. At the same time, there’s a chance they could fall into the Play-In tournament, which is why these games are important.

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Even at this stage of the season, Nurse would do well to be creative with his combos

With just over two minutes left in the third quarter of last Friday’s Sixers-Timberwolves game, Andre Drummond ambled to the scorer’s table. Nothing out of the ordinary about that.

Cameron Payne News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 5

76ers’ Cameron Payne out at least 2 weeks with hamstring injury

The Philadelphia 76ers have endured a plethora of injury woes all season long, and they’re only starting to become healthier. If there was ever a time for a team to hit peak health, it’s heading into the playoffs, and the important thing is that the likes of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George are back from their lengthy absences.

Cameron Payne News / Hoops Rumors / April 5

Cameron Payne Out At Least Two Weeks With Hamstring Strain

Cameron Payne will miss at least the next two weeks for the Sixers with a right hamstring strain, reports The Athletic’s Tony Jones (Twitter link). Payne left Saturday’s loss to the Pistons after playing just nine minutes due to the injury and did not return to the game.

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The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Tyrese Maxey News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 5

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey promises to be ready for Pistons in possible playoff rematch

On Saturday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers took a consequential loss with a blowout home defeat at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. The loss delivered a tough blow to the 76ers’ chances of securing a coveted top six seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race, and also locked up the number one seed in the conference for the upstart Pistons.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 4

How Paul George Is Investing in the Sixers' Future

PHILADELPHIA — It's 10:45 on Friday morning, and the lights are shining down on the hardwood floors of Xfinity Mobile Arena. There's no one in the stands to watch.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / April 4

Angry Joel Embiid calls out Daryl Morey: 'I wasn't allowed to play'

After sitting out Wednesday’s win in Washington due to an illness, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was back in action on Friday, registering 19 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists across 34 minutes of action in a home victory over Minnesota.

Latest Luka Doncic injury update may have big implications for Lakers star

Luka Doncic to file rare NBA grievance to protect MVP eligibility after injury

NBA investigating Bucks as Giannis Antetokounmpo insists he's healthy

The 'NBA 50-point playoff games' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Total Pro Sports / April 4

Joel Embiid Injury Update: Will 76ers Star Play Tonight vs. Pistons?

Joel Embiid was recently called a ‘free-throw merchant’ by a Charlotte Hornets announcer. But that is not stopping the Philadelphia 76ers star from dropping some impressive performances for his team.

Tyrese Maxey News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 4

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 4

Ailing Anthony Edwards struggles in Timberwolves loss to 76ers

Edwards came back from a knee injury Monday and looked like he hadn't skipped a beat after missing two weeks with a knee injury. Then an illness derailed him as the Minnesota Timberwolves are scrambling for playoff seeding.

Sixers' drive to playoffs continues with win over Wolves

Timberwolves to retire Kevin Garnett's number next season

The 'Most 3's in a season by NBA team' quiz

Nick Nurse News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 4

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.

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.

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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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

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.

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.

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.

Paul George News / Ball Exclusives / April 1

Watch: Paul George erupts for 39 points in win over Wizards

Paul George erupted for a 39-point performance on Wednesday, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 153-131 win over the Washington Wizards. George hit the ground running in the first quarter, putting up 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 31