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May 22, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard De'aaron Fox (4) reacts after an injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half during game three of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
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NBA Players Want to Play, But Their Bodies Can’t Keep Up: Q&A with Dr. Nirav Pandya

Much has been made of the influx of injuries among NBA players in recent years. The number of calf injuries from the 2010-2011...

May 26, 2026
May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) silences the crowd after making a shot against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
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Joel Embiid Finally Broke Through in Game 7

Joel Embiid entered Game 7 carrying more than just the weight of a playoff series. He was 0-3 in Game 7s, and questions...

May 8, 2026
Nov 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) chats with center Joel Embiid (21) during the first half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Joel Embiid or the Future? Philadelphia Is at a Crossroads

The Philadelphia 76ers have built their identity around Joel Embiid for nearly a decade. Since emerging as the centerpiece of “The Process,” Embiid...

March 18, 2026
Jan 9, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts to guard Tyrese Maxey (0) against the Orlando Magic in the third quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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The 76ers Are Surviving Without Their Starting Five

The Philadelphia 76ers have spent much of the 2025–26 season fighting a battle that has little to do with opposing defenses. Instead, their...

March 16, 2026
Jan 27, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) celebrates with guard Tyrese Maxey (0) after their alley oop dunk connection against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit:
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What Do the 76ers’ Deadline Moves Mean for Their Future?

As the 76ers return from the All-Star break, the landscape feels more optimistic. Sitting 31–26 and sixth in the Eastern Conference, Philadelphia had...

February 24, 2026
Jan 29, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts with Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (L) after a victory against the Sacramento Kings at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Once the 76ers Find Consistency, They Will Turn a Corner

As the NBA passes the halfway mark, the Philadelphia 76ers find themselves at a crossroads. They are neither outright favorites nor at the...

February 2, 2026
Dec 4, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) talks with center Joel Embiid (21) during the second quarter of a game against the Golden State Warriors at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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The Philadelphia 76ers Need to Finally Trade Embiid

For years, Joel Embiid stood as the cornerstone of the Philadelphia 76ers’ ambitions — a dominant center, former MVP, and the face of...

December 8, 2025
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76ers Have Few Options to Build on Their Disastrous Season

The Philadelphia 76ers ended the 2024-25 campaign with a miserable 20-point loss to the Chicago Bulls, finishing with a record of 24-58. Once...

April 25, 2025
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Just How Gloomy is the Sixers’ Future?

What once appeared to be a team with plenty of promise quickly turned into total implosion. The Sixers remain on pace for their...

March 24, 2025
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Quentin Grimes is Changing the 76ers Offseason Outlook

Quentin Grimes just had his third 30-point game as a 76er on Tuesday. Paul George also has three 30-point outings as a 76er—...

March 6, 2025
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It’s Time For the Sixers to Trade Joel Embiid

On Monday, the Philadelphia 76ers were blown out by the Chicago Bulls. This marks their eighth straight loss. They are now 20-37 and...

February 26, 2025
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The ‘Process’ Failed Before It Started

In May 2013, the Philadelphia 76ers hired Sam Hinkie as the team president and general manager. Hinkie was not a “basketball guy,” as...

February 24, 2025
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Should the Sixers Tank?

If you had told the NBA world in August that tanking might be on the table for the Philadelphia 76ers, you would have...

January 27, 2025
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The Slept-On NBA Storylines for 2025

With 2024 in the rear-view mirror, there is much for basketball fans to get excited about in the new year. The 2024-25 NBA...

January 10, 2025