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Joel Embiid ready for season opener, but there’s a catch

The news that Philadelphia 76ers fans have been waiting to hear regarding Joel Embiid and his potential return from injury was revealed on Thursday. Longtime NBA insider Chris Haynes remarked that Embiid is likely good to go for the 76ers’ season opener next week against the Boston Celtics, but there is a catch to it.

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3-Time NBA Champion Applies Most Pressure to Sixers This Season

When it comes to pressure in the NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers have a lot on them heading into the 2025-2026 season. Unlike most teams with a top-five pick in the draft lottery, the Sixers are expected to fight for a role as contenders next year.

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Watch: Sixers players pranked Adem Bona

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Sixers' Rookie Continues to Impress at Preseason Practices

One of the names to watch on the Philadelphia 76ers for the upcoming season is the third overall pick from the 2025 NBA Draft, VJ Edgecombe, who made the jump to the NBA after spending a lone season at Baylor University.

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The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?

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Sixers' injury issues already impacting their 2025-26 season

Paul George will not be an active member on the roster when the Sixers open their season against the Celtics on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Latest Paul George injury intel is bad news for 76ers

The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35

The 'Current NBA nicknames' quiz

76ers Around the Web

Paul George injury update: 76ers star not expected to play in season opener, but return reportedly not far off · CBSSports.com

Sources: 76ers' George expected to miss opener · ESPN

76ers’ Nick Nurse reveals Paul George's status for opening night · Sporting News

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Paul George News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Paul George among stars making biggest tumble in ClutchPoints’ NBA Top 100 rankings

With the beginning of the 2025-26 NBA regular season looming, ClutchPoints took the time to rank the league’s top 100 players. The list saw some young stars take leaps up the board.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / October 16

Latest Paul George injury intel is bad news for 76ers

This offseason, George announced that he had to have arthroscopic knee surgery to address an injury that he suffered during an offseason workout.

The 25 greatest NBA players to never win a championship

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Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Zach Lowe delivers bleak view on 76ers season ahead

Questions are already swirling around the Philadelphia 76ers’ upcoming season. On The Bill Simmons Podcast, ESPN analyst Zach Lowe added fuel to the uncertainty.

Tyrese Maxey News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 16

Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey Gains Momentum as a Franchise Star

With the 2025-2026 NBA season less than two weeks away, CBS Sports ranked the top 100 best players heading into next season. Rankings are based on ballots cast by eight analysts from the site. Tyrese Maxey is ranked at No.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hardwood Heroics / October 16

'The Universe is Throwing Haymakers at Me' – Philadelphia 76ers Guard Makes Painful Admission Amid Latest Injury Setback

Jared McCain has been hit by one injury setback after another, and the Philadelphia 76ers guard said he’s doing his best to stay optimistic. The 21-year-old guard had his rookie NBA season cut short to 23 regular season games due to a torn meniscus in his left knee.

Jared McCain News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

76ers’ Jared McCain admits tearing up after latest ‘haymaker’ in young career

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain was in the middle of a stellar stretch last season when he suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee. It prematurely ended his rookie stint, limiting him to just 23 games.