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Joel Embiid Has Swelling in Left Knee, to Be Re-evaluated Next Week

Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee, the Sixers announced Friday night.

Paul George to Miss at Least Next Two Games With Bone Bruise in Left Knee

An MRI of Paul George's left knee revealed no structural damage, a Sixers official said on Thursday evening.

George Leaves With Injury, Ending Debut of Sixers' New Big Three Early As Losing Continues

Tyrese Maxey returned. The Sixers' big three made its debut. It did not last long, as Paul George left with …

The 'Who' Behind Sixers' Team Meeting Matters More Than the Substance of the Meeting

The Sixers will drape their hopes over the fact that Embiid, Maxey and Paul George have yet to log a …

The Sixers Continue to Spiral in Disturbing Loss to Heat, Drop to 2-11

Jared McCain continued his streak of scoring at least 20 points. The Sixers blew a 19-point first-half lead against the …

McCain Continues to Dazzle, but Sixers Fall Flat in Fourth Quarter Against Magic

The Sixers fell apart over the game's final 14 minutes, scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter to lose to …

The Sixers Have Ample Time to Right Their Ship, but Their Strategy Is Dangerous

The Sixers have the second worst record in the NBA heading into Friday's action. But, all that really matters is …

McCain's Relentless Night Not Enough As Sixers Fall Short Against Undefeated Cavaliers

Despite 34 points and 10 assists from Jared McCain, the Sixers fell short against the Cleveland Cavaliers with all three …

Kendrick Perkins, Who Definitely Has Read the Player Participation Policy, Says the NBA Should Investigate the Sixers Again

So, Big Perk wants another investigation. Well, the rules say Big Perk is going to get one.

Embiid Rusty in Return, Sixers Fall to Knicks

Joel Embiid was extremely rusty in his season debut as the Sixers fell to the New York Knicks in the …

Joel Embiid Set to Make Season Debut on Tuesday vs. Knicks

Joel Embiid is off the injury report for the first time this season, setting up his season debut for Tuesday …

Jared McCain and Guerschon Yabusele Lead Sixers Past Hornets, Ending Five-Game Losing Streak

Jared McCain and Guerschon Yabusele combined for 47 points as the Sixers held on for their second win of the …

Short-handed Sixers Fall to Lakers, Drop to 1-7

The Sixers were more competitive in their second game in Los Angeles. But, with Tyrese Maxey joining Joel Embiid in …

'Rest' Is the New Ankle Injury, Apparently

And this, my friends, is some obfuscation of the highest order.

Tyrese Maxey Is Going to Miss Some Time, but Let's Zoom Out for a Moment

It's a significant loss for Philadelphia no matter how you put it. But, if we zoom out for a moment, …

Sixers Lack Offensive Process in Third Quarter in Loss to Clippers, Drop to 1-6

The Sixers committed handfuls of turnovers and lacked offensive process, causing a crater in the third quarter that spelled doom …

Investigation Now Over, Nick Nurse Comments on Embiid/Hayes Incident

Now that the NBA has announced a three-game suspension for Joel Embiid following his altercation with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus …

George Makes Things Look Much Better in Debut, but Sixers Lose in Phoenix to Fall to 1-5

Paul George went for 15 points, five rebounds, four assists and six turnovers in his Sixers debut. But, Philadelphia came …

Joel Embiid to Remain Out, Paul George Expected to Make Debut Vs Suns on Monday

As we await word from the NBA about a possible suspension for Joel Embiid following Saturday's postgame incident with Marcus …

Sixers Get Picked Apart by Grizzlies, Fall to 1-4

The Sixers got absolutely picked apart by a Grizzlies team missing multiple rotation players to fall to 1-4 on the …

Joel Embiid Fully Participates at Sixers Practice, Calls 'Bullshit' on Recent Criticisms

Joel Embiid and Paul George were full participants in Friday's practice, a Sixers official told On Pattison. That includes five-on-five …

Tobias Harris Barks Back in His Return to Philadelphia, Sixers Lose to Pistons

When Tobias Harris threw down a dunk on Caleb Martin and earned the foul to eventually give the Detroit Pistons, …

10 Endorsements From On Pattison For 2024

There's been a lot of buzz about endorsements — or lack thereof — recently. Let there be no doubt where …

Maxey Scores 45 to Power the Sixers in Overtime Thriller Vs Pacers

Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points in the second half to lead the Sixers to their first victory of the season …

Sixers Lose the Glass, Shooting Struggles Continue in Loss to Under-manned Raptors

Tyrese Maxey shot 6-for-23, the Sixers couldn't defend without fouling and Philadelphia got crushed on the glass in an embarrassing …

Charles Barkley Counts Joel Embiid's Money, Fails to Understand Concept of Advancements in Medical Science

Charles Barkley had this to say about Joel Embiid sitting out at least the first three games of the season …

Cold Shooting Dooms Sixers in Season-opener vs Bucks

The Sixers kept their turnovers low, kept up with the Milwaukee Bucks at the foul line and were extremely competitive …

Five Reasons to Be Optimistic and Pessimistic About the 2024-25 Sixers

Back when On Pattison was launched, two of our first Sixers stories made the optimistic and pessimistic cases for the …

Five Predictions for the 2024-25 Sixers, Including Some History

Your break from insanity is over. Welcome to the 2024-25 Sixers season.

Tyrese Maxey Is Seeing the Floor, and the Sixers Are Running More

There is a reason the Sixers felt and were faster up the floor. Tyrese Maxey had his head up, surveying …

Doc Rivers: 'I've Never Come up Short, in My Opinion'

You read the headline correctly. That is indeed a quote from the former head coach of the Sixers.

How Nick Nurse Sells Players on G-League Assignments

For Bona and Edwards, it's the first trip up and down Interstate-95 South. It's up to them to decide whether …

Maxey Leaves Early and Oubre Sits Second Half As Sixers Drop Preseason Finale to Magic

Tyrese Maxey left the game early with a right thumb contusion and did not return. Kelly Oubre Jr. didn't play …

Tyrese Maxey Is Taking a Leap That Transcends the Basketball Court

Maxey has his new maximum contract. But, complacency isn't in his blood.

Update: Jared McCain Discharged From Hospital

Sixers rookie guard Jared McCain walked off the floor with minimal support and went straight to the locker room after …

Oubre Leads the Way, Sixers Go Lob City in Preseason Win Over Nets

Kelly Oubre Jr. cooked. Tyrese Maxey threw a fist full of lobs. The end of the Sixers' bench beat the …

Sixers Outlast Hawks in Preseason Play, but George Leaves Early With Knee Injury

Paul George left the game early with a knee injury, inducing panic from the locals. But, the Sixers survived a …

Assessing Paul George's Sixers Preseason Debut: Pick-and-roll, Pull-up Shooting and Defense

After "technical difficulties" on League Pass threatened to take away any and all footage of Paul George's first minutes in …

Sixers Fall to Wolves in Iowa Preseason Game As League Pass Struggles

Paul George starred in his Sixers preseason debut, scoring 13 of his team-high 23 points in the second quarter. But, …

Source: NBA to Put In-arena Feed of Paul George's Sixers Preseason Debut on League Pass

Sixers forward Paul George is expected to make his preseason debut on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Keith …

How Two Sixers Found the Same Appreciation From Two Completely Different Paths

But, his path to that podium in the bowels of The Center was much different than McCain's. Sure, they have …

Sixers Blow Out New Zealand Breakers to Open Preseason: Likes and Dislikes

The Sixers pummeled the New Zealand Breakers, 139-84, on Monday to open their preseason schedule.

Joel Embiid and Paul George to Miss Sixers Preseason Opener Vs New Zealand Breakers

The debut of the Sixers' new big three will have to wait.

Sixers Training Camp Notebook: Paul George Sees a Defense That Is Ready to Cause Chaos

It remains unclear when they'll be able to put practice into real action, though.

Sixers Training Camp Notebook: Embiid Speaks, Nurse Finds Information in Randomness

Joel Embiid is participating in drills, but has yet to actually play in the scrimmage portion of the Sixers' daily …

Sixers Training Camp Notebook: Shot Quality, Playing Outside the Box and More

Nestled within the walls of a ballroom at a Convention Center in The Atlantis, the Sixers are focused on shot …

Caleb Martin Has Made a Career Out of Proving People Wrong, He Intends to Continue That Tradition in Philadelphia

Martin has spent his career punching up, scratching and clawing to achieve what the majority thought he couldn't. So, what's …

Andre Drummond Is Embracing Mentorship, Adem Bona Is the Beneficiary

Perhaps Drummond has taken Bona under his wing because he sees himself in the young center.

'It’s Gonna Be Very Dangerous in That Pick-and-roll': The Inseparable Andre Drummond and Reggie Jackson Are Reunited

Head coach Nick Nurse will inevitably try to tap into that fit with Philadelphia's second unit.

Sixers Media Day Notebook: From Joel Embiid's New Mindset to Kelly Oubre's Facial Hair Goals

Before flying to the Bahamas for training camp week, the Sixers held Media Day at their practice facility on Monday. …
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