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Sixers travel to Detroit for pivotal NBA Cup game

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off another close win over the Boston Celtics and, just as importantly, two days of much-needed rest. They’ll travel to Detroit to face the Pistons in their second NBA Cup game of the season. The Sixers lost their first matchup against the Celtics in October, making this game a key […]

4 months ago | 4 reads

Sixers practice notebook: Barlow returns; PG out vs. Pistons

Well, it appears one reinforcement is on the way. No, Paul George will not make his season debut in Detroit Friday and Joel Embiid’s status is murky at best, but it looks like there’s a chance two-way forward Dominick Barlow could return to the lineup. The 22-year-old’s elbow laceration has healed enough to the point […]

4 months ago | 6 reads

Jared McCain assigned to Delaware Blue Coats

The Philadelphia 76ers have assigned Jared McCain to their G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats. He is expected to practice and suit up for Thursday night’s game against the Greensboro Swarm, the Charlotte Hornets’ G League team. McCain has been working his way back from multiple injuries and has struggled to find his footing. […]

4 months ago | 7 reads

The Clippers’ mounting losses are the Sixers’ gain

The Sixers have gotten off to a fairly promising start to the 2025-26 NBA season. You know who hasn’t, though? The Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers dropped their sixth straight game Wednesday night against Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets. Kawhi Leonard has missed their past five games with a sprained ankle, while Bradley Beal […]

4 months ago | 8 reads

ESPN names Kelly Oubre Jr., Quentin Grimes as ‘Contract-Year All-Stars’

On Monday, ESPN’s Bobby Marks highlighted 12 potential free agents who’ve gotten off to a hot start in the 2025-26 season as his “Contract-Year All-Stars.” He excluded players who’ve previously made an All-Star or All-NBA team, which automatically disqualified the likes of LeBron James, James Harden and Trae Young. That opened the door for two […]

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4 months ago | 4 reads

The shots aren’t falling, but VJ Edgecombe continues to make winning plays

The shot, a three-pointer from the right wing, looked like nine of the first 10 VJ Edgecombe attempted Tuesday night. Which is to say, it appeared to have no shot at all. “It hit back rim,” the Sixers’ rookie said. “I was like, ‘Ahhh.’” Then the ball bounced high in the air.  “I was like, ‘OK, maybe […]

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4 months ago | 2 reads

Justin Edwards knew his time would come

After a promising rookie season, Justin Edwards came back and had a bad summer league. He had a bad preseason as well — so much so that he was essentially out of the rotation by the time the regular season started, despite two forwards in Paul George and Trendon Watford not being healthy for opening […]

4 months ago | 5 reads

Justin Edwards goes off as Sixers survive vs. Celtics

Getting crushed on the glass all night then winning on a last-second put-back is a good bit, can’t lie. The Sixers beat the Boston Celtics 102-100 Tuesday night thanks to a Kelly Oubre Jr. put-back with eight seconds left. Tyrese Maxey’s streak of 25 points or more came to an end, as he had 21 […]

4 months ago | 5 reads

Sixers-Celtics: Second Half Thread

Game Details When: Tuesday, November 11, 8:00 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PAWatch: NBC, PeacockRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers

4 months ago | 8 reads

Sixers-Celtics: First Half Thread

Game Details When: Tuesday, November 11, 8 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile ArenaWatch: NBC, PeacockRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers

4 months ago | 3 reads

Quentin Grimes switches representation to CAA

Following an unusual offseason saga that saw restricted free agent Quentin Grimes return to the Philadelphia 76ers by signing the one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer, the 25-year-old guard is now switching his representation to Creative Artists Agency (CAA). CAA is a huge agency, with plenty of NBA stars in their portfolio, including Devin Booker, Karl-Anthony […]

4 months ago | 4 reads

Joel Embiid to miss Tuesday’s game vs. Celtics

Well, at least it’s the other knee, that’s a positive right? In a bit of surprising news, Joel Embiid will be out for Tuesday night’s home game against the Boston Celtics. The team said the former MVP is dealing with right knee soreness. Embiid is being evaluated by team doctors and further updates will be […]

4 months ago | 5 reads

Sixers debut 2025-26 city edition uniform

Fresh off the return of the Allen Iverson-era uniforms, the Sixers have added another look to their season lineup. On Tuesday morning, they unveiled their new City Edition uniforms, a design that should look familiar to longtime fans. You might recognize this design for one of two reasons. First, the Sixers wore a similar version […]

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4 months ago | 1 read

Sixers take on Celtics in crucial early-season showdown

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics are meeting for the third time in just three weeks to start the season. The Sixers took the first matchup on opening night the road, 117–116, before the Celtics evened the series with a 109–108 win. Combined, those two games were decided by only two points — a sign […]

4 months ago | 3 reads

Win or lose, Sixers are back to being appointment viewing

Things have (understandably) tailed off for the Philadelphia 76ers following the hot 4-0 start to the season. The undefeated season dream died, then the spot atop the Eastern Conference, and now we’re back to looking at them in the Play-In Tournament range. The quest for the NBA Cup also isn’t looking good after the group […]

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4 months ago | 0 reads

Jared McCain is happy to be back, but hasn’t yet found his rhythm

Even as they get guys back on the court, it is still a ramp-up process for the Sixers. Jared McCain has been back for two games after injuring his thumb in preseason as well as still recovering from the knee injury that cut short his rookie season. His first game back in Chicago was certainly […]

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4 months ago | 4 reads

Trendon Watford hasn’t missed a beat since hitting the floor for the Sixers

One of the most exciting elements of the Sixers’ hot start that’s seen them vault up the Eastern Conference standings has been the fact that they’ve done so shorthanded. Joel Embiid has been on a fairly tight minutes limit, Jared McCain has hardly seen the floor at all, and Paul George has yet to suit […]

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4 months ago | 3 reads

Sixers Bell Ringer: Pistons spoil Goldfish night

2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer Season Standings: Tyrese Maxey – 3Adem Bona – 1Andre Drummond – 1VJ Edgecombe – 1Quentin Grimes – 1Kelly Oubre Jr. – 1 Trendon Watford – 1 The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Detroit Pistons 111- 108, splitting their home back-to-back on throwback weekend. Fans lucky enough to be the first 2,001 […]

4 months ago | 5 reads

Sixers-Pistons: First Half Thread

Game Details When: Sunday, November 9, 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena Watch: NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers

4 months ago | 5 reads

Sixers close back-to-back hosting East-leading Pistons

The Philadelphia 76ers don’t have long to enjoy their Saturday evening victory over the Toronto Raptors. Less than 24 hours after breaking their two-game skid, the Sixers are set to be back out on the court in South Philadelphia to host the Detroit Pistons, who currently lead the Eastern Conference at 7-2. It was Trendon […]

4 months ago | 6 reads