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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe shuts down Slam Dunk Contest speculation with 3-word rejection

With the Philadelphia 76ers already having one guaranteed participant in 2026 All-Star weekend thanks to Tyrese Maxey being named an All-Star starter for the first time in his career, fans in the City of Brotherly Love are getting greedy.

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The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

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NBA News / Yardbarker / January 20

76ers' Tyrese Maxey sets new career-high in uncharacteristic way

76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey sets new career-high in uncharacteristic way

On the heels of being selected as an All-Star starter, Maxey helped the Philadelphia 76ers get back in the win column on Monday night.

All-Star starter Tyrese Maxey's big night lifts 76ers over Pacers

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Active six-three-pointer NBA game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hardwood Heroics / January 20

'I Hate You, Don’t Talk to Me Ever Again': Tyrese Maxey & VJ Edgecombe Hilariously Squash Beef After Heated On-Court Moment

The Philadelphia 76ers’ backcourt duo, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, turned a viral sideline spat into comedy gold. They squashed any beef talk Monday night after their 113-104 win over the Pacers.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Liberty Ballers / January 20

Kelly Oubre Jr. feels better and better each game back

When Kelly Oubre Jr. went down on Nov. 14 with a sprained LCL, he was playing some of the best basketball of his career. The 16.8 points per game and 34.3% three-point percentage weren’t career-highs, but he was doing so playing complementary basketball next to stars while taking top defensive assignments.

Tyrese Maxey News / Field Level Media / January 20

Tyrese Maxey, Sixers intend to play 'the right way' vs. Suns

The Phoenix Suns and 76ers both started their week with a win, but they won't have much time to celebrate as the teams meet in Philadelphia on Tuesday night.

Tyrese Maxey News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Maxey’s All-Star Day Fuels 76ers’ Comeback Win Over Pacers 113-104

Tyrese Maxey was asleep when the news broke. It was around 2 p.m. on a Monday, the typical nap window for an NBA player preparing for a game night, when his phone started buzzing.

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The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

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Tyrese Maxey News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 19

How Tyrese Maxey Found Out About His All-Star Selection

PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey was just trying to get his pregame nap in, but someone was calling his phone. He could hear the ringer attempting to alert him over and over again, so he put aside his sleep to figure out who was calling.

Kyle Lowry News / The Lead / January 19

Kyle Lowry’s Path to Toronto Was Unexpected, but Meant to Be

The iconic Kyle L-L-L-L-Lowry bellow reverberated throughout Scotiabank Arena to a roaring crowd who got their wish. Beloved former Raptor, Kyle Lowry, was checking into an East Coast clash that was all but over.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 18

Pacers, 76ers look for rebound after recent stumbles

After recent disappointments, the Philadelphia 76ers and visiting Indiana Pacers aim to pick up the pieces when they square off Monday. Philadelphia had won six of its last eight games prior to dropping three of four over the past week.

Jared McCain News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 18

Sixers Assign Jared McCain to the G League for the Second Time

As we covered Friday, Jared McCain is having a sophomore season to forget. A UCL injury in his right thumb delayed his season debut until early November, and he still hasn't recaptured the magic that lit the Philadelphia region on fire last fall before a torn meniscus prematurely ended his rookie campaign in December.

Johni Broome News / NBA Draft on SI / January 17

76ers Rookie Johni Broome Notches 50-Point Double-Double in G League

The Philadelphia 76ers are having a bounce back year. After going 24-58 and finishing No. 13 in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25, Philadelphia landed the No.

Nick Nurse News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 17

Even Nick Nurse admits 76ers team ‘wasn’t very good’ in 4th quarter vs. Cavs

The Philadelphia 76ers dropped a tough game on Friday to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland’s young star Jaylon Tyson poured in 39 points to pace Cleveland to a 117-115 victory.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 17

Cleveland Cavaliers Squeak By Philadelphia 76ers

For roughly 40 minutes on Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers looked like the team everyone in the ‘City of Brotherly Love” keeps praying they will be.