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Philly, you deserve this
In 2013, the Sixers brought on Sam Hinkie as general manager. The Daryl Morey protege took a sledgehammer to the roster, hoping to pull the franchise out of NBA purgatory and into perpetual relevancy. You could liken the next decade-plus to getting on a rollercoaster that never stops and is on fire. Sure, there have […]
Even now, Embiid holds the key to what the Sixers might become
Fifteen years ago, amid another promising summer, an Eagles backup quarterback named Vince Young surveyed the talent on hand – new acquisitions like himself, Nnamdi Asomugha, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Jason Babin, added to a Michael Vick-led core – and declared the Birds a “Dream Team.” Turned out that none of the new guys (least of […]
Report: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope expected to sign with Sixers
It hasn’t even been a day since LeBron James has reportedly signed with the Sixers and yet the front office remains active. Chris Haynes of NBATV and Amazon Prime has reported that the Sixers will be signing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope pending a buyout of his contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. Caldwell-Pope, also a Klutch client, was […]
Mike Gansey has orchestrated the greatest offseason in Philadelphia 76ers history
When Daryl Morey was fired by the Philadelphia 76ers back in May, fans weren’t quite sure what to expect in the organization’s search for its next top executive. When the Sixers hired Mike Gansey out of Cleveland a few weeks later, fans’ reaction was largely a half-nod, half-head tilt and an “OK, let’s see how […]
Philly reacts to LeBron James choosing the Sixers
This is going to take some getting used to. Typing out that headline, it still didn’t feel real. LeBron James is a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. It goes without saying that the entire Philadelphia region has been in a state of celebration since the news broke. Here are some of the best reactions to […]
Where the Sixers stand financially after signing LeBron James (!)
Sixers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey didn’t take long to make a big splash, huh? On July 1, he agreed to trade Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks to the Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown. He wasn’t done there, though. Three weeks later, the Sixers signed LeBron James (!) to a […]
Report: No current plan for Bronny James to join Sixers
So much for touring Malvern Prep. One of the many side plots of LeBron James’ most recent free agency decision was whether his son, Bronny, would leave the Lakers in some way to join his father at his next stop. Hours after LeBron chose the Philadelphia 76ers, some reporting has come in on Bronny. ESPN’s […]
LeBron is going to be a Sixer (yes, this is real)
Normally, when we write something along the lines of “it’s never a dull moment with the Sixers,” something either horrible or incredibly annoying has taken place. For once, the news is unquestionably exciting. LeBron James, arguably the greatest player to ever touch a basketball and one of the most successful athletes on the planet, is […]
What would an Anthony Davis trade look like for the Sixers?
We’re nearly a month into free agency, and LeBron James still hasn’t decided where he’s signing for next season. What’s the holdup? On Wednesday, Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports floated one theory. “The popular theory around the league is that LeBron has been slow-playing his decision to see if any of his suitors could find […]
8 backup plans for the Sixers if they whiff on LeBron James
The Sixers have one open roster spot at the moment, and it’s fairly obvious whom they’re saving it for. But if LeBron James chooses to sign elsewhere in free agency, then what? The free-agent market has largely been picked over at this point. A handful of big names are still unsigned, although James Harden and […]
Mike Gansey deserves your vote of confidence
Mike Gansey hasn’t even been running the Sixers for two months. Yet his first impression could not have been better as the offseason rolls on and we approach a bit of a dead time on the NBA calendar. Of course, we’re all waiting for the big shoe to drop as LeBron James remains an unrestricted […]
Editor-in-chief mailbag: Taking a break from LeBron Watch (or not if you don’t want to)
Eventually, LeBron James will pick a new team. Or an old team. Either way, we won’t know the full scope of the Sixers’ offseason until James makes his decision for the 2026-27 season. ESPN’s Shams Charania has consistently mentioned the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Sixers as the top-three destinations, with the Golden State Warriors […]
Jaylen Brown’s potential Boston return could come this preseason
As we — and the NBA schedule makers — await the news on where LeBron James is heading for the 2026-27 season, we did get a bit of Sixers news. The Boston Celtics revealed their preseason slate, which features two games against the team that eliminated them from the playoffs last season. While a home-and-home […]
Ayayi, Maddox with strong outings as Sixers drop Summer League finale to Bucks
The Sixers wrapped up their 2026 Summer League with a 96-94 loss at the buzzer to the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday evening. Labaron Philon Jr. got the day off, ending a solid summer for the rookie after four games. His shooting numbers got very skewed by a rough final outing. He ended up averaging 18.5 points […]
Sixers-Bucks, Summer League: Game Thread
Bold decision by FIFA to schedule the World Cup third-place match directly against Sixers summer league action. I guess they figure enough people dual screen these days that some people will still check out France-England. Anyway, the Sixers have dropped two straight after winning their first two games in Las Vegas. They’ll try to end […]
Is Labaron Philon Jr. a better fit for Nick Nurse, Sixers than Jared McCain?
For as much heat as Daryl Morey — and to some extent ownership — took for trading Jared McCain at last season’s deadline, let’s not forget that Nick Nurse played at least somewhat of a role in the departure of the team’s 2024 first-round pick. Nurse was quoted as saying McCain had gone through a […]
Philon struggles as Summer Sixers’ comeback falls short vs. Magic
The Summer League Sixers fell just short of a 30-point comeback, falling 99-92 to the Orlando Magic Wednesday afternoon. At 2-2, their chances at the Summer League title are over. They’ll play one more consolation game that has yet to be announced. Labaron Philon Jr., going cold for the first time this summer, finished with […]
Sixers-Magic, Summer League: Game Discussion Thread
Game Details When: Wednesday, July 15, 4:00 p.m. ETWhere: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NVWatch: NBC Sports Philadelphia Plus, ESPNUFollow: @LibertyBallers
Report: Maxey, Embiid, Brown trio recruiting LeBron James
Now 41 years old, future Hall of Famer LeBron James has dominated free agency talk, with his decision on where to play next looming across the landscape. We haven’t heard too much about the Sixers’ pursuit, however, until now. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported the latest on Philly’s pursuit, which has involved all of their big […]
Sixers crushed in their first Summer League loss despite Philon’s strong shooting
The only player you care about looking good while the rest of the team gets smoked is the quintessential Summer League experience. The Summer Sixers were demolished 87-64 by the Houston Rockets. They are now 2-1 with their penultimate game coming Wednesday at 4 p.m against Orlando. Their final game has yet to be announced. […]
Sixers-Rockets, Summer League: Game Discussion Thread
Game Details When: Tuesday, July 14, 4:00 p.m. ETWhere: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NVWatch: NBC Sports Philadelphia Plus, Prime VideoFollow: @LibertyBallers
The GOAT? If LeBron chooses Philly, he can become a god here
It’s been 43 years since the Philadelphia 76ers won an NBA championship. As a refresher, that team was positively loaded. It put “Big 3s” and the “Heatles” to shame. Mo Cheeks, an eventual Hall of Famer, was the head of the snake as the starting point guard. Andrew Toney, who might’ve been on a HOF […]
Summer Sixers face Rockets looking to remain undefeated
The Summer Sixers have gotten off to a hot start in the desert, winning their first two games against Detroit and Indiana. Two more wins and they’ll be on their way to the Summer League semifinals, in search of the organization’s first Summer League title since Hollis Thompson and Casper Ware were doing their thing […]
Editor-in-chief mailbag: Summer Sixers, LeBron Watch, whatever else is on your mind
What an eventful couple weeks it’s been! Jaylen Brown is a Sixer, the team is reportedly one of the organizations LeBron James has genuine interest in joining and Labaron Philon Jr. is hooping in Vegas. We went from a doldrum offseason to arguably the most exciting summer in recent memory for the local basketball team. […]
Is Johni Broome improving or simply feasting on Summer League competition?
Johni Broome turns 24 years old next week. The reality is that players of Broome’s age don’t have a lot of time to prove their worth in the NBA. When you’re an older draft pick, you either quickly assimilate to life in the association, or you’re quickly phased out. There will always be veterans available […]
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