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76ers’ 3 keys to winning Magic Play-In game revealed by Nick Nurse

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently gearing up for their play-in game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday evening at home. If the 76ers win, they will officially earn the number seven seed in the Eastern Conference and hit the road for a series against the Boston Celtics beginning this weekend.

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Let’s choose to enjoy the Play-In Tournament

A sentiment I’ve seen expressed towards Philadelphia’s participation in the NBA Play-In Tournament, both in person and online, is apathy. The line of thinking

Joel Embiid News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Joel Embiid Injury Update Emerges Before 76ers-Magic Game

After finishing the regular season with the seventh-best record in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers enter the play-in tournament with a chance to advance to the first round and face either the Boston Celtics or Detroit Pistons.

NBA News / Liberty Ballers / April 14

VJ Edgecombe: All dressed up with somewhere special to go

The shirt was white, the sweater blue and the tie spiffy. Diamond studs sparkled in both of VJ Edgecombe’s earlobes, and he wore Gucci sunglasses. Indoors.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The NBA instituted the three-point line during the 1979-80 season. How many of the league leaders in three-pointers made for every season since then can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 200-three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a NBA playoff game' quiz

Dominick Barlow News / Liberty Ballers / April 14

Dominick Barlow has a ‘Hollywood story,’ but the ending is far from written

Fate is a complex concept. Maybe you believe in it, thinking something beyond your worldly perception is pulling you in a certain direction. Perhaps you’re skeptical, steadfast in the belief that your destiny is what you make it.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 14

Doc Rivers Reacts to Terrible News About 76ers Star Joel Embiid, Looks Back at ‘Unlucky’ Philly Stint

Doc Rivers parted ways with the Milwaukee Bucks, and although there is a lot to unpack regarding his failed stint with the Wisconsin team, he is more open to talking about Joel Embiid and his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers.

Philadelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / April 14

Shams Charania Reveals Why Joel Embiid Will Miss 76ers’ Play-In vs. Magic After Appendicitis Surgery

Silencing his critics will have to wait. Joel Embiid’s return to the court has once again been hit by an extended medical hiatus. His recent bout with appendicitis could directly cause a dip in the Philadelphia 76ers’ rollercoaster season.

Paul George News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Paul George talks sharing special moment with fan after $10k shot

Back in January, a lucky Philadelphia 76ers fan won $10,000 by hitting a half-court shot during a game against the New York Knicks. Granted, the money was in cryptocurrency, but it was still a hefty payday nonetheless.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 13

Four NBA coaches with their jobs on the line in the playoffs

Twenty teams survived the NBA regular season to reach the playoffs or play-in tournaments. That doesn't mean their coaches have job security.

Doc Rivers shares emotional statement after leaving the Bucks

Lakers get crucial Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injury updates ahead of playoffs

Magic close regular season with a thud against Celtics backups

Pistons end regular season on historic note with win over Pacers

The 'NBA players to record 40+ point games' quiz

Paul George News / Total Pro Sports / April 13

Paul George Explains Wholesome Moment With Fan After Viral Halfcourt Shot Celebration

The Philadelphia 76ers capped off the 2025-26 NBA regular season with a bang, celebrating a 126-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Stars like Tyrese Maxey, Quentin Grimes, and Paul George showcased their skills, but the highlight of the night wasn’t just on the scoreboard.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Joel Embiid News / Liberty Ballers / April 13

With Joel Embiid out, the Sixers will get a glimpse of their future

Daryl Morey and the rest of the Philadelphia front office are going to have challenges in upcoming summers. Thanks to the term left on the max contracts to Joel Embiid and Paul George, constructing future rosters will prove difficult.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 12

76ers close regular season with 126-106 win over Bucks

Tyrese Maxey scored 16 of his team-high 21 points in the third quarter as the host Philadelphia 76ers pulled away from the Milwaukee Bucks in the second half to win 126-106 on Sunday.

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 12

Doc Rivers had a brutal quote about Joel Embiid’s health

Joel Embiid’s reputation for poorly-timed injuries might wind up being his legacy, whether fair or not. Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers weighed in on Embiid’s latest health issue on Sunday.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 12

Are 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, Paul George playing vs. Bucks with Joel Embiid out, playoff seeding on the line?

It has come down to the final game of the regular season, and the Philadelphia 76ers still don’t know where they will finish in the Eastern Conference.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / April 11

Sixers’ Joel Embiid setback latest in string of ill-timed misfortune

At some point, you start to wonder about the 76ers and their dumb luck. As Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo Sports outlines, the Sixers’ latest setback — Joel Embiid undergoing surgery for appendicitis just before the playoffs — is only the latest in a long line of unfortunate developments for the franchise.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 11

76ers star guard Tyrese Maxey doesn’t have time to be ‘timid’ despite finger injury

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to battle adversity as Tyrese Maxey drives a critical late-season push. With Joel Embiid sidelined following an appendectomy, the urgency has intensified, placing even greater responsibility on Maxey despite a lingering finger injury.

Tyrese Maxey News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 10

Six Thoughts: Maxey's Big Night Gives Sixers Something to Play for on Sunday

Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 32 points, eight rebounds and five assists to power the Sixers to a victory over the Indiana Pacers and keep their hopes of avoiding the Play-In tournament alive.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / April 10

Sixers To Promote Dalen Terry, Cut Cameron Payne

The Sixers are making a change at the back of their roster ahead of the postseason, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic (Twitter link), who reports that wing Dalen Terry is being promoted from his two-way contract to a standard deal, while point guard Cameron Payne will be placed on waivers.

Joel Embiid News / Yardbarker / April 10