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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / October 6
Ariel Hukporti Suffers Season-Ending Achilles Tear
Sixers big man Ariel Hukporti has been diagnosed with a ruptured right Achilles tendon, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, the injury will sideline Hukporti for the entire 2026/27 season.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Joel Embiid News / EssentiallySports / October 6
NBA Player Chokes Opponent, Joel Embiid’s Backup’s Sad Injury, and More From NBA Preseason
Just a few hours before the preseason games, several tweets were published regarding which players would not play. These updates may have broken the fans’ hearts, but they also announced that the NBA preseason had finally arrived!
Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / October 6
5 Centers The 76ers Should Consider If Ariel Hukporti Misses Significant Time
An NBA regular season can be grueling, especially for the Philadelphia 76ers, who at this point are experts at having to deal with injuries and long-term absences.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6
Ramona Shelburne compares 76ers’ Joel Embiid to Anthony Davis with LeBron James reason for massive weight loss
LeBron James’ arrival at the Philadelphia 76ers is part of a major shakeup that fans will hope also results in Joel Embiid returning to his rampant best.
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.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / October 6
Sixers’ Hukporti Undergoing Imaging On Right Achilles
Less than five minutes into his preseason debut with his new team, Sixers big man Ariel Hukporti suffered a non-contact injury to his right leg and exited Monday’s game early.
NBA News / Liberty Ballers / October 6
Jaylen Brown’s scoring burst was a much needed positive moment 
The Sixers’ season started like way too many have in the past, with an injury to a big man. Five minutes into their first preseason game of 2026-27, Ariel Hukporti went down with a non-contact leg injury, putting both backup centers on this roster on the shelf with at least 85 games left on the schedule.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 6
Mike Brown issues a warning with his opinion on Eastern Conference team
New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown is wary of the Philadelphia 76ers, and his concern about the Eastern Conference team has seemingly intensified following the loss to the new-look Sixers in a preseason game on Monday.
LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / October 6
LeBron James’ Swift Exit Fuels Dave Portnoy’s Criticism as Helicopter Deal Comes to Light
LeBron James barely had time to settle into Philadelphia before he was on his way out again. His latest move after joining the 76ers has raised eyebrows.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Liberty Ballers / October 6
Brown, Edgecombe, Walker shine in highlights from the Sixers’ preseason opener
The new-look Philadelphia 76ers kicked off their preseason Monday night hosting the New York Knicks. Well… sort of the new-look Sixers. As there tends to be for preseason, there were a number of absences, some more major than others.
Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / October 6
How LeBron James has inspired Joel Embiid’s reported transformation, explains Ramona Shelburne
LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers has given Joel Embiid added motivation, and the former MVP is willing to go the extra mile now. When healthy, Embiid is one of the best players in the world.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6
Mike Brown shows LeBron James respect for making it to 24th NBA season
The New York Knicks played their first game since being crowned NBA Champions back in June. This game was of much lesser significance, but it is the start of the Knicks’ attempt at becoming the first back-to-back champions since the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018.
Ariel Hukporti News / HITC / October 6
Why Philadelphia 76ers could face $1.8m headache with Ariel Hukporti’s potential injury timeline
Ariel Hukporti sustained what appeared to be a serious injury during the Philadelphia 76ers’ preseason opener against the New York Knicks. Playing against his former team, Hukporti seemingly injured his calf and needed to be helped off the court, with help from Karl-Anthony Towns and other 76ers players and staffers.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 5
A VJ Edgecombe-Jaylen Brown bromance is rapidly forming for the 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers opened their preseason account on Monday with a demolition of the reigning champion New York Knicks at home, 120-97. While it’s
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / October 6
Reason LeBron James gets free helicopter rides is revealed
LeBron James is getting free helicopter rides the same way most folks get free samples at the grocery stores. A corporate sponsor reportedly covers the bill every time James takes a chopper back and forth between Philly and New York City, where the Philadelphia 76ers star plans to live over the next year.
Ariel Hukporti News / Yardbarker / October 5
76ers' Ariel Hukporti suffers brutal injury in preseason game vs. Knicks
Just nearly five minutes into his debut with his new team, former New York Knicks center Ariel Hukporti had to be carried off the floor with a non-contact injury.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 5
Jaylen Brown's sharp 76ers debut a warning to the rest of NBA
Jaylen Brown made an excellent first impression with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / October 5
Availability of LeBron James, Joel Embiid for 76ers' preseason opener revealed
The 76ers will be unveiling a new-look roster this season. Will it happen in the preseason opener?
Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / September 30
Tyrese Maxey praises 'extremely important' VJ Edgecombe
The Philadelphia 76ers have built an All-Star team for the 2026 NBA season. But one of their stars singled out an interesting player as key to the team's success.
Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / September 28
Jaylen Brown calls out ‘bizarre’ criticisms during 76ers media day
Brown addressed some of the criticisms of him that have been floating around the media.
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