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NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 23
Ex-Kings Star Believes 76ers Could 'Make Noise' in East After Win Over Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2025-26 NBA season looking to rebound after last season’s struggles that saw them finish with the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 23
VJ Edgecombe Lands Proper Praise From 76ers' Nick Nurse
On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers kicked off their regular season with a match against the Boston Celtics. While the match may have just been the start of yet another season in the NBA for many players on the court, it was a little more special for the Sixers' VJ Edgecombe, who made his NBA debut against the Celtics.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 23
Joe Johnson feels very differently about Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe performances in 76ers win
The Philadelphia 76ers won their season opener 117-116 over the Boston Celtics. Joel Embiid played 20 minutes while rookie VJ Edgecombe starred with 34 points across 42 minutes in the narrow victory.
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
Tyrese Maxey News / Liberty Ballers / October 23
Tyrese Maxey had his swagger back in season-opening win 
Fans were cautiously hopeful on Wednesday night heading into the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener in Boston. Coming off an absolute dumpster fire of a 2024-25 season, championship expectations were out the window, but expectations were present for, dare I say (?), fun.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
The 'NBA debut scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / October 23
Edgecombe, Fears Led NBA Rookie Performances Wednesday
The association featured 12 games on Wednesday night, as a majority of the league took to the hardcourt in hopes of kicking off the 2025-26 regular season with a win.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 23
Quartet of stars make NBA history to start new season
The 2025-26 NBA season is off to a rollicking start.
Joel Embiid News / Yardbarker / October 23
Joel Embiid's unusual behavior dampens 76ers' win in season opener
White men can't jump, and apparently, neither can Joel Embiid.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 23
VJ Edgecombe just proved Cooper Flagg is not the undisputed favorite to win Rookie of the Year
It was a tale of two games for VJ Edgecombe and Cooper Flagg, as they kicked off their respective NBA careers. VJ Edgecombe and Cooper Flagg both made their official NBA debuts tonight, and to say they made their presences known would be an understatement.
NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 22
Early Signs vs Celtics Should Make 76ers Think About Serious Changes
Wednesday night's clash between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics at TD Garden revealed an uncomfortable but undeniable truth: It's time for the Sixers to embrace a new era built around Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Jared McCain.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 23
Did VJ Edgecombe Surpass LeBron James? NBA Rookie With Most Points Scored on Debut Revealed
In a stunning season opener for the Philadelphia 76ers, #3 overall pick rookie VJ Edgecombe made an unforgettable debut, notching 34 points against the Boston Celtics.
VJ Edgecombe News / Yardbarker / October 23
VJ Edgecombe has historic debut for 76ers in comeback win over Celtics
Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe had a debut to remember.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / October 22
Philadelphia 76ers Outlast Boston Celtics In 117-116 Win On Opening Night
The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics squared off on opening night in a division matchup. Philadelphia looked to get back on track after a disastrous 2024 season, without Paul George.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Jeff Teague insists 76ers C Joel Embiid is better than Nikola Jokic on 1 condition
After missing much of the 2024-25 NBA season with yet another knee injury, Joel Embiid is officially back and made his regular season return in the Philadelphia 76ers nail-biter of a win over the Boston Celtics.
Paul George News / Athlon Sports / October 22
76ers Receive Tough Paul George Update Before Celtics Game
The 76ers are in a much better place to start this season than they were last year. The roster is nearing full health and the team seems aligned on their culture.
Tyrese Maxey News / NBA Analysis Network / October 21
Stephen Jackson predicts the Philadelphia 76ers to make bold Tyrese Maxey decision, ‘The reason they trade…’
The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to have a bounce back season. The Philadelphia 76ers were riddled with injuries last season and quickly dropped in the Eastern Conference standings.
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