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Sixers sit Quentin Grimes, lose to Pelicans, keep pace in tank race

The Sixers rested - yes, rested - Quentin Grimes, lost to the New Orleans Pelicans and kept pace in the …

Lottery pendulum swings back to the Sixers with loss to Atlanta Hawks

Quentin Grimes, Justin Edwards and Chuma Okeke were bright spots for Philadelphia in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks on …

Sixers melt down in crunch time in loss to Spurs

Philadelphia melted down in crunch time to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory against the San Antonio Spurs.

Thunder rest five key players and still blitz Sixers

The Oklahoma City Thunder rested Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Alex Caruso, Lu Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein and still beat the …

Late mistakes send Sixers to overtime in loss to Rockets despite 46 and 13 from Quentin Grimes

Despite 46 points and 13 rebounds from Quentin Grimes, the Sixers made critical mistakes late in regulation before falling to …

Sixers rule Paul George out for rest of season

Paul George's first season as a Sixer is over.

Grimes leads the way as depleted Sixers hold off depleted Mavericks

Quentin Grimes scored 28 points in his return to Dallas as the Sixers held off the Mavericks.

Sixers sign Oshae Brissett to 10-day contract

The Sixers signed forward Oshae Brissett to a 10-day contract on Friday, the team announced.

Tale of two halves for comically short-handed Sixers in loss to Pacers

The comically short-handed Sixers kept it respectable in a loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Were you expecting Daryl Morey, Sixers to not use artificial intelligence to make decisions?

Daryl Morey ignited a small fire of outrage amongst the locals by admitting that he and the Sixers use artificial …

Sixers get critical loss vs Raptors, critical win in lottery race

Despite the best efforts of Quentin Grimes and Jeff Dowtin Jr., the Sixers fell to the Toronto Raptors in a …

Does Ace Bailey fit the Sixers’ timeline?

Two of the consensus top five picks in the 2025 NBA draft play less than 90 minutes away from Philadelphia. …

Sixers forget to contain the basketball in loss to Hawks

The Sixers allowed more than 70 points in the paint in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

Quentin Grimes, Lonnie Walker IV lead Sixers past Jazz

Lonnie Walker IV and Quentin Grimes combined for 50 points to power the Sixers past the Utah Jazz in a …

Sixers practice notebook: Still no clear plan for Joel Embiid yet

Every day is a winding road. All he can do is absorb the daily shifts in the team and prepare …

Short-handed Sixers roll over to short-handed Celtics, fall 20 games under .500

Jayson Tatum sleep-walked to 35 points as the short-handed Sixers rolled over for the short-handed Boston Celtics.

Sixers combust in fourth quarter against Timberwolves, lose 40th game of season

The under-manned Sixers played three competitive quarters of basketball on the second night of a back-to-back before combusting in the …

Tyrese Maxey departs, Sixers fall apart in loss to Blazers

Tyrese Maxey left the game with a back contusion and did not return, sending the transition defense into disarray in …

'You have to be looking forward all the time': Steve Kerr knows a thing or two about what Nick Nurse, Sixers are going through

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors can empathize with what Nick Nurse and the Sixers are going through.

Quentin Grimes’ career night ends Sixers’ losing streak in thriller

Quentin Grimes scored a career-high 44 points as the Sixers held off the Golden State Warriors to snap a nine-game …

‘Not what we hoped at all for this season or for him’: Nick Nurse offers first comments in wake of Joel Embiid being ruled out for season

At most, it seems the head coach's priorities have maybe shuffled a bit in light of the news. Winning remains …

Reports: Sixers signing Jalen Hood-Schifino to two-way, waive David Roddy

Days after being inundated with cheers of his name at The Center, David Roddy is being waived to make room …

Joel Embiid shut down for the season

Joel Embiid has been shut down for the remainder of the season, the Sixers announced on Friday afternoon.

Dylan Harper’s dad thinks Sixers should tank

Ron Harper, the former NBAer who won five rings with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, had an interesting …

Late Knicks run sends Sixers to ninth straight defeat despite better effort

A late Knicks run sent the Sixers to their ninth defeat in a row despite a strong team-wide effort.

Paul George to take podcast hiatus to focus on end of season

Late in the newest episode of Podcast P, Paul George revealed that he's taking a break from podcasting to focus …

Sixers move further away from Play-In tournament in beatdown at hands of lowly Bulls

The Sixers got absolutely bulldozed by the lowly Chicago Bulls to push themselves further away from the Play-In tournament.

Nick Nurse does not rule Joel Embiid out for season amid latest injury news

As murky as things are right now, the team is not willing to shut Joel Embiid down for the season …

Sixers lose on Claxton buzzer beater as Joel Embiid benched for fourth quarter

While Joel Embiid was benched for the whole fourth quarter, the Sixers dropped their seventh straight game as Nic Claxton …

Ricky Council IV thinks Sixers’ season turnaround starts with ‘togetherness’

Tonight is the night the Sixers begin to turn their season around, according to Ricky Council IV.

Sixers obliterated by Celtics in first game back from All-Star break

Fresh off the All-Star break, the Sixers made as many threes as Payton Pritchard did in a blowout loss to …

Many want the Sixers to wave the white flag on their season. It’s easier said than done.

Within the walls of the Sixers' Camden, NJ Training Complex, there is a bold confidence. A belief that, despite a …

Reports: Sixers signing Lonnie Walker IV to two-year deal

The Sixers are signing veteran guard and Reading, PA native Lonnie Walker IV to a two-year deal worth $3 million, …

Howie Roseman hit in head with beer can at Eagles parade

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman was struck in the forehead with a beer can during Friday's parade celebrating the Birds' …

Paul George scores two points as Sixers lose to Nets heading into All-Star break

Paul George scored two points with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey sitting as the Sixers fell to the Brooklyn Nets …

Sixers suffer embarrassing loss to hospital Raptors to fall 13 games under .500

Joel Embiid committed a horrendous turnover in the guts of the game. Tyrese Maxey went silent for most of the …

The architecture of Sixers’ guard play is undersized. There is a template for it to work.

Look up and to the right a couple states on the map to Massachusetts.

Putrid first half dooms Sixers in loss to Pistons without Cade Cunningham

An abominable defensive effort in the first half doomed the Sixers in a disgraceful loss to the Detroit Pistons sans …

Some wanted the Sixers to trade Paul George. Good thing they didn’t.

Give it more than 404 possessions. It's bad business not to.

Report: Sixers acquire Jared Butler, four second-round picks from Wizards

The Sixers acquired guard Jared Butler and four second-round picks from the Washington Wizards for Reggie Jackson and a future …

Sixers have no answers on the glass in loss to Heat

The Sixers had no answers for the Miami Heat on the glass, losing on the second night of a back-to-back …

Reports: Sixers trade KJ Martin to Pistons

Philadelphia will include two second-round picks - Milwaukee's 2027 and Dallas' 2031- in the deal, per Derek Bodner. Detroit will …

Embiid records triple-double in return as Sixers hold off Mavericks

Joel Embiid recorded a triple-double in his return as the Sixers held off the Dallas Mavericks to snap a two-game …

Report: Sixers acquiring Quentin Grimes, second-round pick from Mavericks

The Sixers are acquiring shooting guard Quentin Grimes and their own 2025 second-round pick from the Dallas Mavericks for Caleb …

Report: Warriors called Sixers about Paul George

But, big shocker, a team desperate to capitalize on Steph Curry's twilight is looking anywhere and everywhere for an All-Star-caliber …

Undermanned Sixers blow 26-point lead in loss to Celtics

Despite more brilliance from Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers blew a 26-point lead in the third quarter en route to a …

Tyrese Maxey is making a leap by playing the game on his terms

The Allen Iverson comparisons used to just be based in speed and size. Now, they're based in Maxey playing the …

Jokic takes over late to silence Sixers despite Tyrese Maxey’s best efforts

A late-game takeover by Nikola Jokic silenced the Sixers despite a magnificent night from Tyrese Maxey.

Report: HBSE submits bid for WNBA expansion franchise

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the group that owns the Sixers, has placed a bid for an expansion franchise in …

Tyrese Maxey, Sixers ‘Night Shift’ crew lead Sixers past Kings for fourth win in a row

Tyrese Maxey continued his run of pristine form lately as the Sixers came back from a double-digit third-quarter deficit to …
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