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76ers’ Joel Embiid suddenly ruled out vs. Wizards after playing sick vs. Heat

The Philadelphia 76ers are trying to make a push into the top six of the Eastern Conference, and every game from now on has to be a must-win. That also means that they need to have full hands on deck, but they’ll be without one of their key players against the Washington Wizards.

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Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George Shares Key Health Update After Latest Defeat Vs. Miami Heat

Paul George has already played three consecutive games for the Philadelphia 76ers after returning from his 25-game suspension, and the nine-time All-Star has done well in those games.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 31

Joel Embiid reveals what doomed 76ers vs. Heat

The Philadelphia 76ers folded in the fourth quarter and allowed the Miami Heat to rally for the win, 119-109, at Kaseya Center on Monday. The Heat went on a 14-0 run in the closing minutes to wrest control of the game and improve to 40-36.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

How many of the players to make the most free throws in each NBA season since the ABA/NBA merger can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

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

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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 / 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.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 30

Former 76er Evan Turner reveals he still ‘can’t stand Philadelphia’ on NBC

Evan Turner garnered attention for his stance on the Philadelphia 76ers during his March 30 appearance on NBC. Turner played in the NBA for 10 years from 2010 to 2020.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 30

76ers’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers are once again staring at a postseason loaded with promise and peril. On paper, this is a team armed with elite star power and championship aspirations.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Final Injury Report for 76ers-Heat: Will Tyrese Maxey, Norman Powell Play?

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the Miami Heat in an Eastern Conference showdown. Philadelphia enters Monday’s game with a 41-33 record after defeating the Charlotte Hornets on the road on Saturday night.

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.

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.

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.

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The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / March 29

'My Son Loves Him' — Nicolas Batum Shares Sweet Story About Tyrese Maxey’s Impact on Family

The National Basketball Association has always thrived on stories that go beyond box scores. The most telling moments about a player’s greatness don’t come from stats.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 29

Hornets Announcer Calls Out Joel Embiid With 'Free Throw Merchant' Remark on Live TV

Broadcast moments don’t usually hijack the game, but this one did change the script mid-possession. As Joel Embiid kept doing his thing (drawing contact, controlling tempo, stacking points), the commentary booth became the loudest arena in the building.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / March 29

Hornets Announcer Blasts Joel Embiid on Broadcast Over Questionable Actions

Joel Embiid made the headlines after a thrilling win! But not for the reasons that the Philadelphia 76ers must have preferred. Playing his second game after a 13-game injury layoff, the big man showed aggression right from tip-off. While he managed to take them past the finish line, his methods came under scrutiny.

Nick Nurse News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 29

76ers HC Nick Nurse credits players for being poised in ‘super intense’ win over Hornets

Nick Nurse had positive reception towards his players for how they closed out the game in the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 29

Paul George plays hero for 76ers in second game after suspension

In only his second game since serving a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy, Paul George played the role of hero for the Philadelphia 76ers in their win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.

Victor Wembanyama fires back at one scathing narrative against the NBA

Kawhi Leonard is being linked to one new big-name team

Nuclear option should get serious consideration from NBA to combat tanking

The 'All-time NBA playoff 3-pointers' quiz

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.

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The 'All-time NBA playoff 3-pointers' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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

The 'NBA apperances after 40' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 26

Why VJ Edgecombe Has Never Hit the Rookie Wall

PHILADELPHIA — VJ Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes and Justin Edwards rode the highs of the 'next man up' mentality while the Sixers were without Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / March 25

Joel Embiid, Paul George Return To Play Wednesday

Joel Embiid will officially return to play for the Sixers in tonight’s game against the Bulls, Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports notes (Twitter link). Embiid was upgraded to questionable yesterday as he continued his progress back from an oblique strain that has kept him sidelined since late February.

Kyle Lowry News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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.