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Eric Gordon News / Hoops Wire / April 29

Eric Gordon Faces Decision On Player Option Amid Uncertain Role with Sixers

Veteran guard Eric Gordon can lock in a guaranteed payday by exercising his $3.4 million player option with the Philadelphia 76ers — but doing so may come with a reduced role in a crowded backcourt.

Guerschon Yabusele News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 29

Should 76ers Plan For Guerschon Yabusele's Replacement?

The Philadelphia 76ers have quite the offseason ahead of themselves, as they come off of a disastrous season, which saw them finish at the bottom of the Atlantic division with a record of 24-58.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 29

Sixers Forward Sees Massive Rise in 2024 NBA Re-Draft

Heading into the 2024-25 season, the Philadelphia 76ers expected to deploy a lineup loaded with veteran talent on a nightly basis. However, due to a litany of injuries, things ended up playing out much differently.

Jalen Williams News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 27

NBA Insider Suggests Sixers Have ‘Hottest Seats’ in NBA

When an NBA team enters a season with high expectations and fails to come close to the goal of contending for a spot in the championship, somebody typically takes the fall.

Paul George News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 26

LA Clippers Standout Offers Clarity on Viral Paul George Quote

Each time the NBA saw a combination of Paul George struggling and Norman Powell thriving throughout the 2024-2025 NBA season, fans brought a popular quote from the Los Angeles Clippers standout back to life.

Guerschon Yabusele News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 26

Sixers’ Guerschon Yabusele Reacts to NBA Award Nomination

The Philadelphia 76ers won’t see any of their players pick up an NBA award this year, but their veteran forward Guerschon Yabusele came close. On Friday, the NBA announced the winner for the yearly Hustle Award.

Jared McCain News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 26

NBA Re-Draft Suggests 76ers Got a Steal With Duke’s Jared McCain

Going into the 2024 NBA Draft with the 16th overall pick, the Philadelphia 76ers were expected to trade away the selection for a veteran player. The Daryl Morey philosophy was to prioritize veteran players who fit the “win-now” timeline over young prospects with no experience in the league.

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

NBA Announces Philadelphia 76ers Player as Hustle Award Finalist

On Friday afternoon, the NBA revealed the winner of the 2024-2025 Hustle Award. For the first time in his career, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is the recipient.

Philadelphia 76ers News / The Lead / April 25

76ers Have Few Options to Build on Their Disastrous Season

The Philadelphia 76ers ended the 2024-25 campaign with a miserable 20-point loss to the Chicago Bulls, finishing with a record of 24-58. Once the season ended, one thing was clear: everyone was happy that this nightmare of a year is now in the past.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 25

76ers Legend Claps Back At Recent Player Poll

Earlier on in the week,The Athletic released their annual anonymous player poll, which is certain to raise some eyebrows around the league, as it allows players to give their honest opinions without exposing their identity.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Athlon Sports / April 24

NBA Makes 76ers Announcement This Week

The Philadelphia 76ers' abysmal 2024-25 NBA season has finally come to an end. After a campaign where the Sixers struggled to improve their 24-58 record, the organization is focused on its future. One of their main goals this summer is to work on the health of their star players: Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / April 24

Knicks, Sixers to play preseason games in Abu Dhabi

The Knicks and Sixers will participate in the NBA’s Abu Dhabi Games 2025 this fall, the league announced today in a press release. New York and Philadelphia will play a pair of preseason contests at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, October 2 and Saturday, Oct.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 23

Former Philadelphia 76ers Guard Set to Make Amateur Boxing Debut

During the early stages of the rebuild that was later dubbed "The Process," Michael Carter-Williams was one of the first lottery picks the Philadelphia 76ers took a flier on.

Paul George News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Paul George Pushing 76ers Teammates for One 'Important' Thing

The Philadelphia 76ers will be going into the offseason hoping that they can get the bad taste out of their mouth from this past year. After high expectations coming into the season, they were not able to live up to them due to injuries throughout the season.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Stephen A. Smith Accuses Ex-76ers $177 Million Star of 'Stealing Money'

The Philadelphia 76ers did not have the season that they expected before the year started. The expectations were high after the free agency they had, and signing Paul George to be a big three alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey was supposed to take them to the next level.

Elton Brand News / Hoops Wire / April 21

Elton Brand Considered Candidate For Hawks’ Head Of Basketball Operations Job

Philadelphia 76ers executive Elton Brand is expected to be among the candidates for the Atlanta Hawks’ president of basketball operations job, per Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

Tobias Harris News / Yardbarker / April 20

Tobias Harris almost silenced his critics in Game 1 vs. Knicks

Tobias Harris got flak in Philadelphia for disappearing in the playoffs. Saturday, he scored big... in one half.

Defense, bench lead Knicks to comeback win over Pistons in Game 1

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Filip Petrusev News / Hoops Rumors / April 19

Failed former 76ers draft pick hoping to make NBA return

The Sixers selected Petrusev with the 50th pick in the 2021 draft, but he remained in Europe until the summer of 2023.

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Daryl Morey News / Hardwood Heroics / April 15

Philadelphia 76ers: ESPN Analyst Calls For Daryl Morey to Be Fired After Nightmare 2024-25 Campaign

Stephen A. Smith ripped Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey to shreds as the franchise concluded their forgettable 2024-25 campaign. The long-time ESPN analyst urged the front office to keep head coach Nick Nurse and fire Morey because of his inability to turn the team into a viable contender.

Paul George News / Last Word On Sports / April 15

76ers’ Paul George Believes in a Return to All-Star Form

The Philadelphia 76ers head into the offseason with injuries and how to combat them on the mind. Joel Embiid is dealing with his knee issues, and a full recovery is the most crucial factor the Sixers should focus on this summer.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 14

Clippers' strong finish shows they clearly won James Harden trade

The Philadelphia 76ers traded James Harden early in the 2023-24 season because they didn't want to give him a long-term contract. After Harden carried his team to the No. 5 seed, that trade looks like a big win for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Clippers-Warriors takeaways: L.A. biggest threat to OKC in Western Conference, fans lose out on epic first-round series

Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden named Players of the Week

Western Conference sorts out playoff bracket on final day

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / April 14

Sixers to keep Daryl Morey, Nick Nurse after high expectations fall flat: ‘We expect more’

No one in the Eastern Conference had a more disappointing season than the Philadelphia 76ers, and they would be the first to tell you that. Nonetheless, they intend to bring back head of basketball operations Daryl Morey and head coach Nick Nurse for another run.

Joel Embiid News / Hoops Rumors / April 11

76ers' season to come to an end, but Joel Embiid's recovery is just beginning

Philadelphia’s season will come to an end this Sunday, since the team has fallen well out of the playoff race, so we won’t see Embiid back in action until the fall at the earliest.

Another 76ers award winner is out for the season

76ers end 12-game skid by pummeling Wizards

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Joel Embiid News / Yardbarker / April 2