PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The Philadelphia 76ers’ star trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George were front and center on the team’s opening night, their images displayed on the arena’s 4K kinetic scoreboard. Embiid was seen gripping a basketball, Maxey appeared ready for a dunk, and George exuded intensity as he squeezed the ball…
“Injury” has been the defining theme for the Philadelphia 76ers this week, as several key players have faced issues during preseason games, raising concerns about their lineup for the season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. Paul George was the first to get injured, hyperextending his knee in a game against the Atlanta Hawks. Then, promising…
Joel Embiid will sit out the Philadelphia 76ers’ first three games of the 2024 preseason as he prepares for the upcoming season. Following an evaluation of his left knee, the team announced that the star center will also miss the final three preseason games. The 76ers stated: “As part of his left knee management, Joel…
On the eve of the Philadelphia 76ers’ media day, Caleb Martin shared an emotional farewell to his former team, the Miami Heat. The former Heat forward, who thrived under coach Erik Spoelstra, recently signed a four-year, $32 million contract with the Sixers. He took to Instagram on Sunday to explain the delay in his goodbye,…
The Philadelphia 76ers have had an impressive offseason and currently have a nearly complete roster. Fans and analysts alike view them as strong Championship contenders, thanks to their formidable Big Three of Paul George, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey. However, one area where the 76ers might be somewhat lacking is at power forward. Caleb Martin,…
The Philadelphia 76ers have been widely praised for their strong offseason, positioning themselves as serious championship contenders for next season. The team’s notable success was not solely due to the acquisition of Paul George, as their front office, led by Daryl Morey, made several strategic moves to enhance the roster. In addition to the major…
The Philadelphia 76ers are seeking additional depth at power forward. While options in free agency are limited, they are considering three-point shooter Davis Bertans. According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer on August 13, the Sixers are eyeing Bertans but recognize he may not fully meet their needs. Pompey noted that despite Bertans’ size…
At the start of the NBA offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers had a thin roster due to expiring contracts, with Joel Embiid being one of the few players still under contract. Despite re-signing Tyrese Maxey and adding several important free agents to strengthen their championship prospects in the Eastern Conference, the Sixers still have a couple…
The Philadelphia 76ers have been actively working to build a championship-caliber team around All-Star center Joel Embiid. This offseason, they made a significant move by signing Paul George while staying under the second apron of the luxury tax. In addition, they were exploring further options to solidify their status as serious contenders. On the Rights…
The Sixers have reached an agreement with last month’s 41st overall pick, Adem Bona, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The UCLA center has signed a four-year contract valued at $8 million. Earlier this month, reports suggested Bona was likely to receive a standard NBA contract and join the Sixers’ 15-man roster. Now, it…