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Sixers Star Tyrese Maxey Sees Slight Change in NBA Player Rankings

Heading into this season, Tyrese Maxey was supposed to be one piece of the Philadelphia 76ers' three-headed monster. However, due to injuries, he found himself leading the charge without one or both of his running mates on most nights.

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76ers Predicted to Make Shocking Pick in 2025 NBA Mock Draft

Before the Philadelphia 76ers acquired the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, not many questioned the standing of Rutgers wing Ace Bailey as the third-best prospect in the player pool.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / June 7

Pompey: Sixers Could Reassess Joel Embiid Or Paul George If Struggles Continue

The Philadelphia 76ers have questions to answer, and not just about who they’ll select with the No. 3 pick in the upcoming draft. After a disappointing season that ended without a playoff appearance, the franchise is at a potential pivot point.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / June 7

Will Former Sixers Trade Pickup Become an NBA Free Agent?

Last summer, the future of Nic Batum came into question, as the Philadelphia 76ers were expected to pitch a return to the City of Brotherly Love to the veteran forward.

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The 'Most points in Game 1 of an NBA Finals' quiz

An NBA player has scored at least 30 points in Game 1 of an NBA finals on 40 occasions since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Ben Simmons News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / June 7

NBA Insider Cites Uncertain Future for Ex-76ers Star Ben Simmons

At the 2022 trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers put an end to their months-long saga with Ben Simmons by dealing him to the Brooklyn Nets for James Harden.

Joel Embiid News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / June 6

Philadelphia 76ers Star Sees Massive Drop on NBA List

Nobody can argue that Joel Embiid is currently at the lowest point of his NBA career. The Philadelphia 76ers center struggled to stay healthy enough to appear in 20 games—and his team missed the playoffs for the first time after making seven postseason appearances in a row.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 6

Bill Simmons brainstorms Paul George for Lauri Markkanen 76ers-Jazz trade

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 season was not one to remember, but it will be hard to forget for fans who had high hopes for the trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / June 6

Philadelphia 76ers Star Stunned by Indiana Pacers’ NBA Finals Win

If a Philadelphia 76ers youngster needed some inspiration on Thursday night, Game 1 of the NBA Finals was the right game to check out. Once again, the young veteran Tyrese Haliburton put together a sequence in clutch time to help the Pacers seal the deal on a comeback effort.

Paul George News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Blockbuster NBA Trade Idea Has 76ers Land $220 Million Superstar for Paul George

Paul George's first season with the Philadelphia 76ers didn't turn out the way the franchise thought it would. Due to injuries to George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers missed the playoffs.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / June 5

Former 76ers Involved in 2025 NBA Finals Between Pacers-Thunder

Another year goes by, and the Philadelphia 76ers are at home watching the NBA Finals play out. This season, the Sixers have been out of contention for a while.

Jared McCain News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / June 5

Jared McCain Tries Viral Social Media Trend on Philadelphia 76ers Vet

Despite the fact that his rookie season was cut short due to injury, Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain always maintained a positive attitude. He has carried this into the offseason, as he recently tested out a viral social media trend on one of his older teammates.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 5

76ers’ 10 worst NBA Draft day mistakes in history

The Philadelphia 76ers just endured a forgettable 2024-25 season, finishing with a lowly 24-58 record despite carrying championship expectations. The team was fresh from a successful 2024 offseason when they drafted Jared McCain and signed All-Star Paul George to form a new big three in Philly.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / June 5

Shaq Ranks Philadelphia 76ers Legend Among Top NBA Players Ever

Throughout the franchise's history, the Philadelphia 76ers have had countless all-time greats suit up for them. Recently, Shaquille O'Neal gave high praise to arguably the best player to don a Sixers uniform.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4

2 players Philadelphia 76ers must avoid in 2025 NBA Draft

The Philadelphia 76ers had a cursed season in 2024-25, and now they have to rebuild around Joel Embiid and Paul George as they try to get back into contention in the Eastern Conference.

Joel Embiid News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / June 4

Analyst Suggests Sixers Should Make Major Joel Embiid Move

The 2025 NBA Draft is just weeks away, and the Philadelphia 76ers’ first move is unclear. Right now, anything is on the table. Since the Sixers have time and options, there isn’t a need for them to rush to make their biggest decision of the event.

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Paul George News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / June 4

Sixers Star Paul George Makes Statement on NBA Finals Criticism

As the two conference finals series played out over the last couple of weeks, it was becoming clear that the 2025 NBA Finals were likely to feature two teams that are located in smaller markets.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / June 4

Sixers Guard Makes Motivational Post Ahead of Impending Free Agency

In a little over a month, free agency will officially be underway in the NBA. The Philadelphia 76ers will be one of many teams with a lot of tough decisions to make, as multiple standouts are set to hit the market.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / June 4

76ers Hype Up Younger Stars in Recent Post

The Philadelphia 76ers are headed into the offseason off the heels of a rather disappointing season, finishing with a record of 24-58, which landed them in the 13th spot in the Eastern Conference.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / June 3

76ers Reportedly Keeping Former Knicks Player on Coaching Staff

When the 2024-2025 NBA season wrapped up for the Philadelphia 76ers, changes were expected to come to the coaching staff. Shortly after the Sixers wrapped up their final game of the regular season, 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey confirmed that the head coach, Nick Nurse, would be back.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3

76ers rumors: Insider getting ‘mixed signals’ on No. 3 pick amid Ace Bailey debate

The 2025 NBA Draft is on the horizon, and rumblings about what teams will do with each pick have already started to trickle in. Cooper Flagg is seen as a shoo-in at the Dallas Mavericks’ first pick, but after that, there is not much set in stone, and this is where the draft could get interesting fast.

Paul George News / Yardbarker / June 1

A look at Paul George's incredible influence on 2025 NBA Finals

The Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder took very different paths to their NBA Finals matchup. But for both teams, the journey to conference championships began with trading Paul George.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / The SportsRush / June 1

Not Joel Embiid, 3x NBA Champion Reveals How Ben Simmons Influenced Him to Re-Sign With 76ers in 2021

Danny Green re-signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2021. At the time, most assumed the decision was the usual mix of team fit, title aspirations, and perhaps the influence of Joel Embiid.

Philadelphia 76ers News / The SportsRush / May 30

'He Needs Fresh Air': Paul Pierce Believes It’s Time for Joel Embiid to Leave the Sixers, Names Two Teams

The 2024-25 NBA season wasn’t kind to the Philadelphia 76ers. Injuries derailed the entire roster, particularly affecting superstar Joel Embiid. The 2022-23 MVP only played 19 games en route to missing the playoffs for the first time since the 2016-17 season.

Montrezl Harrell News / Hoops Rumors / May 28

Montrezl Harrell To Remain In Australia On One-Year Deal

Former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell will remain in Australia next season. He has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Adelaide 36ers, Olgun Uluc of ESPN reports.