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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.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
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.
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 / Fadeaway World / October 6
Joel Embiid Reportedly Returned To Rookie-Year Weight After Major Offseason Transformation
The Philadelphia 76ers have commanded considerable attention due to their star-studded roster. With the addition of players like LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, the 76ers have risen to the status of title favorites.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 5
5 Things We Learned As 76ers Destroy Knicks 120-97 In Preseason Matchup
The preseason isn’t supposed to represent what could come in the regular season. But sometimes, a preseason game tells you something anyway. The Philadelphia 76ers made sure of that on Monday night, running away from the New York Knicks in a 120-97 victory that was far more convincing than the final score might suggest.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 5
Karl-Anthony Towns Carries 76ers’ Ariel Hukporti To Locker Room After Scary Non-Contact Injury
The New York Knicks lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, 97-120, in their preseason opener tonight at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Less than five minutes into the first quarter, the 76ers’ starting center for this game, Ariel Hukporti, went down with a non-contact injury.
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 5
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?
Nick Nurse News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 5
ESPN gets inside scoop on Nick Nurse’s 30-minute team meeting that set tone for season
Following a successful offseason that saw the team land LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, the 76ers entered training camp with a purpose. The team hasn’t won a championship since 1983, and last made the Finals in 2001.
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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