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The injury report remains one of the Sixers’ biggest foes

While some things change, others stay the same.

Sixers lose battle of size in afternoon clash with Heat

More meaningful for the Sixers' big picture, Jared McCain looked his best since returning from what was nearly a year-long …

Practice Notebook: Sixers relying on Maxey’s superstardom, perimeter defense amid Embiid uncertainty

Philadelphia is not sinking. They are not treading water. They are fine — for now.

Maxey sets new career-high to lead Sixers past Bucks in overtime

Maxey saved his best for last. Not just for the game's final quarter and overtime. He saved his best for …

Sixers doomed by another disastrous third quarter in loss to Raptors

The Sixers lost the possession battle by five in the third quarter. They did not score on any of Toronto's …

Sixers survive as old Clippers run out of juice in the fourth quarter

The Clippers' sea legs kicked in. Their last made field goal from outside of the paint — a Paul three …

Sixers mailbag: Is Tyrese Maxey sneaking up on one of the game’s very best guards?

From Tyrese Maxey's stature in the Eastern Conference to Paul George's spot in the rotation and Nick Nurse's viability as …

Justin Edwards, a sigh of relief and the beautiful randomness of NBA basketball

Tuesday was the night that Edwards' blind faith in his preparation paid off. The second-year wing shot 8-for-9 from the …

Justin Edwards’ heroic night helps Sixers outlast Celtics in thriller

When Philadelphia needed a boost most, Justin Edwards served as an unlikely knight in shining armor.

Joel Embiid meeting with doctors on Tuesday evening to assess right knee soreness

The right knee, it should be noted, is not the one that has caused Embiid significant problems over the last …

How Bob Marley reminded everyone that a Sixers loss in November is OK

While people on the internet were foaming at the mouth to dissect a three-point defeat at the hands of the …

Trendon Watford notches first triple-double as Sixers hold off Raptors

Watford notched his first career triple-double. 20 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists. He catalyzed a Sixers victory in the …

Sixers set to take you down memory lane with throwback uniforms this weekend

They will wear the beloved throwback uniforms for both legs of this weekend's home back-to-back, Toronto visiting on Saturday and …

Sixers run out of gas on the second leg of back-to-back in loss to Cavaliers

The Sixers fought hard but ultimately succumbed to being several players short against the rested Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.

Sixers’ offense stalls out in collapse at hands of Bulls

They scored 75 points in the first half. Philadelphia scored 36 points in the second half.

Trendon Watford shines as Sixers destroy Nets without Joel Embiid

Through 24 minutes of play on Sunday, it was abundantly clear that the Sixers would've been verging on irresponsibility if …

Sixers suffer first loss as comeback against Celtics falls short

The defensive end of the floor has been the ugly sore for this team.

Sixers stun Wizards in comeback to start season 4–0

The thing that makes this team dangerous right now is that they're the only ones who refuse to say 'die'.

Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe lead Embiid-less Sixers to 3–0 start

They've played three crunch-time games. At first it seemed like luck. Luck eventually runs out. But this feels like a …

Pregame notes: Jared McCain progressing, Dominick Barlow undergoes procedure

The Sixers will be taxed in Monday's matchup, to say the least. But they've jumped out to a 2-0 start …

Andre Drummond, Quentin Grimes save home opener as Sixers move to 2–0

The Sixers did not record their second win until November 10 last season. They're 2-0 to start the 2025-26 season.

One for the standard: VJ Edgecombe makes Sixers history in NBA debut in comeback win over Celtics

The reason for hope isn't Edgecombe's shining light by itself. It's that it shined in tandem with Maxey's.

Sixers practice notebook: Joel Embiid’s knee responds well, Nick Nurse excited to turn the page on summer school

If you fail a class, you go to summer school. The Sixers failed miserably, so class was in session.

Joel Embiid doesn’t want to think about the past, but he’s re-connecting with his former self

This version of Embiid is wiser and yet seemingly different from the version we've seen over the past two seasons.

What the Sixers are expecting in Joel Embiid’s preseason debut

Nick Nurse couldn't name a full starting lineup during his media availability ahead of Friday's preseason finale against the Minnesota …

Bob Myers leaving ESPN for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

It is a full-time role that will allow Myers to work remotely from California but still make regular appearances at …

Sixers to bring back Hip-Hop for select games as part of ’01 team celebration

The jumping, flipping, dunking rabbit will serve as the cherry on top of the Sixers' efforts to celebrate the 2001 …

Embiid plays in Blue-White scrimmage, offering hope as Sixers’ season-opener gets closer

Nurse was prepared for the excitement in the building. He knew it would be the first time the public had …

Sixers’ offensive changes are more evident with each passing game

It's about process right now. Build culture, build habits. Worry about the wins and losses later this month.

Sixers practice notes: Paul George takes the floor as Nick Nurse aims to stack days

The arrow is apparently pointing upward for Embiid, too.

‘I wanted to be back here on a longer-term deal’: Quentin Grimes at peace with free agency as he returns to Sixers

For now, Grimes is just happy to be where his feet are. His mind isn't on the money. It's on …

Sixers learning valuable lessons amid 0–2 start to preseason

While all of Philadelphia was counting down the minutes until the first pitch of Game 1 of the NLDS on …

VJ Edgecombe shows hints of things unseen at Baylor in Sixers preseason debut

His NBA debut, a showcase against the New York Knicks some seven thousand miles away from the states on Thursday …

Everyone loses: Quentin Grimes accepts qualifying offer, returns to Sixers

Grimes' qualifying offer will pay $8.7 million over the 2025-26 season.

Inside 'footsketball', the Sixers’ no-foul summer pickup games

They say preparation prevents poor performance. The Sixers are, by all accounts, taking a new approach to theirs.

Training camp notebook: The start of something new

Saturday by Adventure Aquarium marked the start of something new for the Sixers.

VJ Edgecombe is every team’s dream

The incoming lottery pick has impressed everyone he's come across in this organization in the short time he's been a …

Josh Harris invited to breakfast party in new Epstein document

The document was posted to X by Oversight Dems during Sixers media day.

Thoughts on Jared McCain’s injury: What to expect, early-season impact, Quentin Grimes

None of this is ideal for Philadelphia. But the sky isn't falling.

Jared McCain tears UCL in right thumb ahead of Media Day

Less than 24 hours before Media Day, the Sixers announced that second-year guard Jared McCain tore the UCL in the …

You are what the market says you are

We are less than two days from Media Day, and Quentin Grimes' future with the Sixers remains questionable at best.

Sixers unveil 2001 anniversary uniform for 2025–26

The Sixers unveiled their 25th anniversary alternate uniform on Wednesday, a throwback that pays homage to the 2001 team that …

Kelly Oubre, Joel Embiid make a little September noise on social media

Want to know how you can tell we're in the dying stages of the NBA offseason? Social media activity makes …

Source: Sixers to celebrate 2001 team with retro uniforms; details to come

The franchise intends to celebrate the anniversary of the 2001 team that made the Finals, etching the iconic Iverson crossover …

Paul George has arthroscopic procedure on left knee

Paul George underwent an arthroscopic procedure on Monday to treat an injury sustained to his left knee during a recent …

Sixers to re-sign Kyle Lowry to one-year deal

Lowry enjoyed a blistering start shooting the ball last season, but quickly fell back to earth and never quite recovered.

Edgecombe goes for 28 and 10 in Salt Lake City Summer League debut, Sixers lose to Jazz

VJ Edgecombe looked every bit the third overall pick in June's draft, posting 28 points and 10 rebounds as the …

Report: Sixers sign forward Jabari Walker to two-way deal

Walker, who measured 6-foot-6.75 with a 6-foot-10.75 wingspan at the 2022 NBA Draft Combine, has received praise for his upside …

Sixers re-sign Eric Gordon to minimum deal

According to Derek Bodner, it's a one-year deal for the veteran minimum.

Report: Sixers sign forward Trendon Watford to two-year deal

The deal will pay out $5.3 million, suggesting that the annual value is the veteran minimum.
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