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76ers have sixth place within range going into clash vs. Heat

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.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / March 29
Sixers show what can happen when Big Three finally align

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.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / March 29
'My Son Loves Him' — Nicolas Batum Shares Sweet Story About Tyrese Maxey’s Impact on Family

'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.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

Joel Embiid News / Total Pro Sports / March 29
Hornets Announcer Calls Out Joel Embiid With 'Free Throw Merchant' Remark on Live TV

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 / Yardbarker
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

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.

Joel Embiid News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 29
76ers’ Joel Embiid draws wild free throw merchant diss from Hornets broadcaster

76ers’ Joel Embiid draws wild free throw merchant diss from Hornets broadcaster

Philadelphia 76ers superstar and 2019 NBA MVP Joel Embiid has suffered through yet another injury-curtailed campaign that has restricted his playing time right from the start of the regular season.

Nick Nurse News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 29
76ers HC Nick Nurse credits players for being poised in ‘super intense’ win over Hornets

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 

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
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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 28
Joel Embiid, 76ers surge to win, end Hornets' 5-game streak

Joel Embiid, 76ers surge to win, end Hornets' 5-game streak

Joel Embiid had 29 points and made a big block in the final seconds as the Philadelphia Sixers rallied from 15 points down to edge the host Charlotte Hornets 118-114 on Saturday night.

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The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz
 The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz
The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz
 The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
 The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
 The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 28
76ers star Joel Embiid gives LaMelo Ball injury scare with elbow to the face

76ers star Joel Embiid gives LaMelo Ball injury scare with elbow to the face

The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday with the hopes of earning their second straight victory. During the contest, Joel Embiid turned heads after nailing LaMelo Ball in the face with his elbow, resulting in an injury scare for Ball.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / March 28
Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey Returning Tonight

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.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Athlon Sports / March 28
Final Injury Report for 76ers-Hornets: Will Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. Play?

Final Injury Report for 76ers-Hornets: Will Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. Play?

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road on Saturday night as they travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference showdown. Philadelphia enters Saturday’s game with a 40-33 record after defeating the Chicago Bulls at home on Wednesday night.

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

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?

Joel Embiid News / Yardbarker / March 26
Embiid provides shockingly optimistic health update after monster return

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

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 26
Paul George's return shows silver lining to suspension

Paul George's return shows silver lining to suspension

The Philadelphia 76ers lost Paul George for 25 games due to a drug suspension. His strong return Wednesday night showed there may be some benefits to his forced eight-week absence.

Luka Doncic extends his league lead with 43 points in Lakers' win
Why Doncic merits MVP in crowded field
LeBron James pulls a disrespectful move during game against Pacers
Former NBA champion makes Coach of the Year case for JJ Redick
Could decimated Warriors consider trading Steph Curry?
Grizzlies make definitive announcement on Ja Morant
Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NBA apperances after 40' quiz

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

'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.

Quentin Grimes News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 20
Sixers' Bad Injury Luck Hands Quentin Grimes a Golden Opportunity

Sixers' Bad Injury Luck Hands Quentin Grimes a Golden Opportunity

Sixers fans are experiencing major déjà vu recently. Injuries are piling up, and their playoff hopes are sputtering. But last season, Quentin Grimes took advantage of that opportunity by setting career highs in points and assists per game.

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