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Philadelphia 76ers News / Liberty Ballers / October 31

Jaylen Brown, Tacko Fall questionable, Joel Embiid, LeBron James ruled OUT for Sixers-Hornets

It’s likely time for the first game driven by VJ Maxx of the season. The Sixers released their injury report ahead of their Halloween showdown in Charlotte and have unsurprisingly ruled out Joel Embiid and LeBron James.

NBA News / HITC / October 31

‘If that were to happen…’: LeBron James’ potential statue for Lakers receives verdicts from Magic Johnson’s ex-teammate

Five-time NBA champion Michael Cooper has stated that LeBron James deserves a statue outside Crypto.com Arena as his legendary stint with the Purple and Gold came to an end this offseason.

LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / October 31

LeBron James Is Loving Life With The 76ers: 'More Than Happy I Made The Decision To Come'

LeBron James shocked the basketball world by signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in the offseason, and he certainly doesn’t regret the decision. After

Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NBA active 1,500-three-pointers' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

NBA News / HITC / October 31

‘Anti-American hacks’ – Riley Gaines uses first amendment to rip LeBron James

Riley Gaines has given her opinion on the national anthem debate. LeBron James stirred up another firestorm after clips caught him stretching and jokingly taking practice golf swings while standing for the national anthem.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Jaylen Brown News / TWSN / October 31

Jaylen Brown Calls Out the NBA’s Superstar Accountability Problem

There are plenty of NBA rosters that have talented players, but sometimes those rosters don’t live up to expectations. On his recent appearance on The Old Man and the Three, Jaylen Brown went on to explain why this happens.

Labaron Philon News / Liberty Ballers / October 31

The origin of Labaron Philon Jr.’s ‘killer’ tattoo

When John Carpenter made Halloween back in 1979, there’s no way he could’ve known what it would become. That a white-painted William Shatner mask adorned by his fictional killer, Michael Myers, would become one of the most iconic things in horror movie history.

WNBA News

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Angel Reese had a defiant message after Dream's Game 5 loss to the Valkyries

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Habit / October 31

The Sixers' early season success is anything but sustainable

The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to be in the title mix this season because of the immense star power that they have on their roster. When you assemble Tyrese Maxey, V.J.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 31

2 Biggest Storylines Coming Out of 76ers Game vs. Knicks

The Philadelphia 76ers pulled out their fifth win in six games to start the 2026-27 NBA season with a 98-93 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.

LeBron James News / Liberty Ballers / October 31

LeBron James is happy to be a Sixer — and they’re sure happy to have him

LeBron James is 41 years old. He’s in his 24th NBA season. He’s also a Philadelphia 76er. These are facts that feel worth being reminded about on occasion.

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.

Joel Embiid News / HITC / October 31

'I quit': Joel Embiid says he may stop doing one thing for the 76ers now

Despite a strong start to the season, the Philadelphia 76ers have struggled with their three-point volume and consistency. Joel Embiid, in particular, has been really poor on that front, and the long-serving Sixers hero’s stats make for very poor viewing.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

Nick Nurse reveals why NBA Cup win over Knicks was LeBron James’ best game with 76ers

LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers once again justified the hype surrounding the team throughout the offseason after acquiring James and Jaylen Brown.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 31

'This Is Not Your Identity': Udonis Haslem Slams Reigning Champion Knicks After Collapse Against LeBron James’ 76ers

The New York Knicks opened their NBA Cup campaign with a defeat just like the regular-season tip-off. This time, the Philadelphia 76ers were without Jaylen Brown yet controlled the pace for most of the game.

Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / October 31

Skip Bayless subtly mentions 11-year-old LeBron James tweet while praising 76ers star vs Knicks

LeBron James starred for the Philadelphia 76ers in their 98-93 win over the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup. The Sixers have had a fine start to the campaign, and they continued their regular-season form in the Cup by picking up another impressive win over the Knicks.

Anfernee Simons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

76ers’ Anfernee Simons opens up about ‘longtime overdue’ breakout game vs. Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers guard Anfernee Simons knew it was only a matter of time before he’d put together a strong performance for his new team. After 76ers All-Star Jaylen Brown was ruled out for Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the New York Knicks, Simons was ready to step up.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 30

3 Reasons Why The 76ers Outlasted The Knicks In Premium NBA Cup Showdown

In their first meeting back on opening night, the Philadelphia 76ers managed to spoil ring night for the New York Knicks right on their home floor. Tonight, just 10 days later, the Knicks had an opportunity for revenge — only this time, on an even bigger stage: the Emirates NBA Cup.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 30

3 76ers Whose Stocks Are Up, Down After Another Win Over Knicks

For the second time on the young NBA season, the Philadelphia 76ers bested the defending-champion New York Knicks. The first meeting between the teams was in New York on opening night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 30

76ers may have title blueprint after another win over Knicks

76ers may have championship blueprint after another win over Knicks

The Philadelphia 76ers have gotten off to a blazing hot start to the NBA regular season.

Grizzlies’ Cameron Boozer outdoes LeBron James with first triple-double

76ers’ Dean Wade speaks on simple 'hire me' handshake with LeBron

Wizards' AJ Dybantsa comes close to career milestone in home debut

Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double leads Heat past Pacers

Kings' Doug Christie not yet on hot seat despite team's putrid start

Philadelphia 76ers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 30

Jaylen Brown is out with a concerning new injury

The Philadelphia 76ers superteam has officially hit its first pothole.

76ers’ Dean Wade speaks on simple 'hire me' handshake with LeBron James

Grizzlies’ Cameron Boozer outdoes LeBron James with first triple-double

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / The Spun / October 30

76ers Facing Heavy Criticism For Historic Deal With Kalshi

The Philadelphia 76ers made history this week, but not the kind fans wanted to see. On Friday afternoon, the 76ers announced a multi-year partnership with Kalshi.