Philadelphia 76ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

How 76ers’ Nick Nurse plans to use LeBron James in ‘creator’ role

The Philadelphia 76ers are finally in training camp, and a team full of talent is trying to figure out how they can play off of each other. The job may be even harder for head coach Nick Nurse, as he’s tasked with trying to put those players in the right position to succeed.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Do the Sixers have enough depth?

With the 2026-2027 NBA season just right around the corner, the Sixers are at the forefront of conversation and intrigue for the upcoming campaign. Most of the focus is centered around the acquisitions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown and how they will fit amongst the trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

Labaron Philon News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 2

What I'm Watching From Labaron Philon Jr. This Preseason (And How It Impacts Sixers)

There's a lot of excitement around the Philadelphia 76ers this season, as is to be expected with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in the lineup. Let's not forget about the rookie that will be making his Sixers debut this season -- Labaron Philon Jr.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Habit / October 2

ESPN wastes little time underestimating LeBron and the Sixers

NBA preseason hasn't even started yet, and already, ESPN is underrating the Philadelphia 76ers. ESPN recently ranked the top 100 players in the NBA, and not one of the Sixers finished in the top 10.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / October 2

Nick Nurse Explains LeBron James’ Key Role In 76ers’ Offense

LeBron James stunned the basketball world by signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in the summer. James joined a 76ers team with stars like Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey, which led to a lot of chatter about what his role would be.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / October 2

Delonte West Says Paul Pierce Would Beat LeBron James In A 1v1 Game

It comes as no surprise that LeBron James is widely considered one of the best players in NBA history. While his long list of accomplishments and records solidifies his status as one of the greatest to ever play the game, the superstar’s longevity only serves to enrich the narrative surrounding his legacy.

LeBron James News / HITC / October 2

Watch LeBron James read an extract from his new ‘spooky’ Halloween-themed children’s book

LeBron James has embraced his favourite holiday by reading an extract from his new Halloween-themed children’s book, Happy Spooky Halloween! The Philadelphia 76ers star appeared in a read-along video shared by the LeBron James Family Foundation, sitting in a leather chair surrounded by fake cobwebs.

Joel Embiid News / EssentiallySports / October 2

'Sounds Like Some Excuse': NBA Analyst Calls Out Joel Embiid for His Admission on 76ers Roster

Joel Embiid has spent years watching Philadelphia rebuild around him, one season after another, yet still has not reached the conference finals. Now the franchise has a supporting cast unlike any he’s had before, with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown joining Tyrese Maxey and V.J.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

76ers’ Pat Beverley warns LeBron James of people ‘throwing rocks’ at helicopter

LeBron James is not merely one of the greatest basketball players to grace the NBA; he is also one of the richest, with a net worth of around $1.4 billion.

Philadelphia 76ers News / The Lead / October 1

Philadelphia 76ers 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers enter the 2026-27 season with a problem most NBA teams would love to have: too many stars. After years of trying to build a championship roster around Joel Embiid, Philadelphia completely flipped the script this summer.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 1

3 Inferences We Can Make From Sixers’ Early Training Camp Sessions

We’re at the point of the newborn NBA season where Sixers fans are becoming detectives. People are predicting Nick Nurse’s rotation and theorizing player roles, using each practice clip the team posts on social media.

Joel Embiid News / Fadeaway World / October 1

Joel Embiid Reveals Biggest Hurdle For New-Look 76ers This Season

For years, the Philadelphia 76ers struggled to make any headway in the Eastern Conference. For most of Joel Embiid’s tenure, they’ve been an early-exit playoff team, good on paper but not enough to win when it really mattered.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

NBA News / Liberty Ballers / October 1

‘Sacrifice’ is a good thing, actually

Jabari Walker is unlikely to be in the Sixers’ rotation to start the 2026-27 season. As a guy who had to work his way up from a two-way spot to a standard deal last season, he understands his role is simply to be ready, no matter what the team asks of him.

LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / October 1

Patrick Beverley Ranks LeBron James Among 5 Most Powerful Black Men In History

Patrick Beverley has spent years competing both against and alongside LeBron James, and the veteran guard believes James’ influence extends far beyond basketball.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Stadium Rant / October 1

Philadelphia 76ers Media Day Revealed A Potential Problem With Their Superteam

The Philadelphia 76ers Media Day showed a glimpse of their revamped team this offseason, and from the outside looking in, they look like a formidable force.

Tacko Fall News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

76ers’ Tacko Fall injury update delivers blow to roster chances

The Philadelphia 76ers recently got training camp underway as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The 76ers have several new faces in the fold, headlined by LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, but also including former NBA fan favorite Tacko Fall, who is competing for a roster spot in training camp.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey gets 100% real on ‘freak’ Jaylen Brown being different

Tyrese Maxey thought he knew what Jaylen Brown was. After xix seasons of guarding him, a seven-game playoff series against him last spring, and countless nights game-planning around him had built a fairly complete picture.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / September 30

Tyrese Maxey praises 'extremely important' VJ Edgecombe

The Philadelphia 76ers have built an All-Star team for the 2026 NBA season. But one of their stars singled out an interesting player as key to the team's success.

LeBron James brings full LeBron experience to Sixers, including chopper

The '3 3's-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

Jaylen Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30

Jaylen Brown shuts down a loaded question about the 76ers

Jaylen Brown had no desire to get baited by a loaded question during the Philadelphia 76ers’ Media Day on Monday.

Joel Embiid reveals physical transformation at 76ers media day

Jaylen Brown calls out ‘bizarre’ criticisms during 76ers media day

LeBron James makes powerful statement on 76ers goals

The 'NBA Playoff 3-pointer leaders' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / September 28

Sixers have four stars and one question: Who gives up what?

Jaylen Brown was asked Monday who the “alpha” will be on a 76ers team featuring LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. “Next question,” Brown replied.