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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 […]
Philon, Broome stand out again as Summer Sixers hang on to beat Pacers in OT
If you’re the Sixers, the thing you most want to see throughout the Vegas Summer League is the duo of Labaron Philon Jr. and Johni Broome stand out. So far, so good. The 2026 first-rounder and 2025 second-rounder were the Summer Sixers’ best players as they narrowly took down the Pacers 100-93 in overtime Saturday. […]
Sixers-Pacers, Summer League: Game Discussion Thread
Your 2026 Summer Sixers are here, and they got off to just the right start. They won their first game against the Pistons in Las Vegas on Thursday, 101-93, and are back in action Saturday evening against the Pacers. Of course, following new Sixers rookie Labaron Philon is the main draw, after his handle and […]
LeBron James or not, the Sixers have given fans reason to hope again
Two weeks ago, the idea of LeBron James signing with the Sixers on a minimum contract would have sounded like an AI hallucination. It now appears to be under serious consideration. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Sixers appeared to be in the inner circle of favorites to land LeBron, alongside the Cleveland […]
Paul George’s Sixers legacy is complicated to say the least
July 1, 2024, was a triumphant day for the Philadelphia 76ers. Their year-long plan of preparing cap space had paid off by landing Paul George, the top free agent in his class, to play with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in a renewed effort to dominate the Eastern Conference. Two years to the day, George […]
Sixers win first Summer League game over Pistons; Philon, Broome, 2 newcomers shine
The Sixers won their opening game of the 2026 Summer League campaign in Las Vegas by a score of 101-93 over the Detroit Pistons. More importantly, a few young players really shined for Philadelphia in the seasonal debut. This was the first of four scheduled Summer League contests for the Sixers, with a fifth yet […]
Sixers-Pistons, Summer League: Game Discussion Thread
It’s time for some basketball! Summer League 2026 is upon us, and the Philadelphia 76ers begin their seasonal run on Thursday evening with a 5:30 p.m. ET game against the Detroit Pistons. The game will be broadcast on NBC Philadelphia Sports+ as well as Prime Video. While far from real deal NBA basketball, this is […]
Mike Gansey says Joel Embiid ‘fired up’ about Brown trade, upcoming season
Amidst the excitement of the last week or so in Sixers land was a small cloud hanging over things. After president of basketball operations Mike Gansey pulled off a stunning blockbuster trade to acquire Jaylen Brown, it didn’t take long for many Sixers players to react. Even Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe joined Brown’s first […]
5 Sixers to watch in Summer League
The Summer Sixers tip off in Vegas starting Thursday night against the Detroit Pistons at 5:30 p.m. on Amazon Prime and NBC Sports Philadelphia. Here are five players to watch. Labaron Philon, G Just because it’s obvious doesn’t mean it can’t be true. It’s time to see if the Sixers truly struck gold again outside […]
Sixers open Vegas Summer League against Pistons
After an excruciatingly long two months, Philadelphia 76ers basketball is (kind of) back in our lives. The Summer Sixers open play in Las Vegas against the Detroit Pistons. As a refresher, here’s the roster T.J. Dileo will be running out there for the Sixers. It’s an extremely young group, with everyone a rookie in terms […]
Potential Sixers veteran’s minimum targets, non-LeBron edition
An encouraging season that ended abruptly in the second round of the playoffs? Two young pieces showing exciting star potential? Being added to the mix of potential LeBron James suitors? Somehow, 2018 has returned. While the Sixers have now filled out 14 of their 15 available roster spots this offseason, they are obviously waiting on […]
It might escape notice, but Dean Wade has much to offer
Jaylen Brown is here, the splashiest acquisition in a very splashy Sixers offseason orchestrated by new personnel chief Mike Gansey. Anfernee Simons, a willing and much-needed bench scorer, is also here. Same for Ariel Hukporti, an intriguing big man coming off a title run with the Knicks. Hey, and LeBron James might end up here, […]
Bob Myers goes on Rich Paul’s show, talks LeBron (duh), Jaylen Brown
Well, if you were hoping for a resolution in the LeBron James sweepstakes, it doesn’t appear you’re getting it soon. But if you’re holding out hope The King eventually chooses to play for the Sixers, you were provided a glimmer of hope Wednesday morning. Bob Myers, who is the president of sports for HBSE and […]
Anfernee Simons details Sixers’ recruiting process — including a call to his parents
With the NBA’s calendar year reset, the Sixers have announced all of their standard free-agent signings and trades of the 2026 offseason so far. As Anfernee Simons talked to the Philadelphia media for the first time over Zoom Tuesday, he explained how their recruiting pitch stood out from the rest. As he was sorting through […]
Some NBA media have jumped the shark on Jaylen Brown
In the summer of 2024, Jaylen Brown was on top of the NBA world. He was named Finals MVP as the Boston Celtics secured their historic 18th championship. He was a two-way force, helping slow down the ever-dangerous Luka Doncic as the Celtics dispensed of the Dallas Mavericks in five games. It cemented his legacy […]
VJ Edgecombe and The Bahamas advance to second round of FIBA World Cup Qualifying
VJ Edgecombe shined again in The Bahamas on Monday against Puerto Rico, tallying 19 points (7-of-14 from the field, including 5-of-10 from three), six rebounds, one assist and five steals, against two turnovers. VJ did foul out of the game in the third quarter (five fouls being the limit in this competition), limiting his production […]
LeBron going back to Cleveland seems to be picking up steam
It’s understandable if you took the holiday weekend off of LeBron Watch. Unfortunately, the latest seems to suggest James could be nearing a reunion with the Cleveland Cavaliers. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst seemingly confirmed that the Cavs are the favorites on Pardon My Take Monday. “I can’t take that off the table,” Windhorst said when asked […]
Sixers announce Vegas Summer League roster
For the first time in a long time, the Sixers will not participate in the Salt Lake City Summer League, and instead will open play in Vegas. The Vegas Summer League tips off later this week and the Sixers on Monday announced their roster for the games. It’s a rookie-heavy roster, with Johni Broome being […]
Sixers free agency tracker: Sixers reportedly trade for Jaylen Brown; sign Anfernee Simons
At 6 p.m. ET on June 30, free agency in the NBA will officially begin. For the Philadelphia 76ers, there are a number of moving parts in the mix already. The Sixers picked up Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. last week with the No. 22 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Earlier this week, we […]
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