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Looking at the calls and explanations of the late officiating in Sixers-Knicks

The final minute or so of the Saturday afternoon contest between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks was an absolute cluster that seemingly took 15 minutes real time because of a number of puzzling officiating calls. After the marathon ending, the Sixers ultimately fell 112-109 hosting the Knicks. Let me get this out of […]

about 1 month ago | 6 reads

Joel Embiid and Paul George out against Charlotte

We knew coming into the Philadelphia 76ers’ upcoming back-to-back that Joel Embiid would not be playing both games. We suspected the same for Paul George. The only question was whether they would sit out Monday or Tuesday, and we now know the answer, with the veteran stars announced as out for Monday in Charlotte. The […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Sixers at Hornets on Monday moved up to 3 p.m. tipoff due to winter storm

The Philadelphia 76ers game on Monday visiting the Charlotte Hornets will now tip off at 3 p.m. ET. The game was originally scheduled for 7 p.m. The NBA announced the time change on social media on Sunday afternoon as a winter storm dropping snow and ice continues to work it’s way through the east coast. […]

about 1 month ago | 6 reads

Sixers will reportedly bring back Charles Bassey on 10-day deal

An old friend will reportedly make his return to the Sixers. Charles Bassey, who spent his rookie season in Philly, will return to the team on a 10-day deal, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The big man was originally selected by the Sixers out of Western Kentucky in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2021 […]

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about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Sixers-Knicks: Second Half Thread

Game Details When: Saturday, January 24, 3:00 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PAWatch: NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Sixers-Knicks: First Half Thread

Game Details When: Saturday, January 24, 3:00 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PAWatch: NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Sixers host Knicks in weekend matinee

Before the big snowstorm of 2026 hits us here on the East Coast, the Sixers will look to turn up the heat at Xfinity Mobile Arena as they host the New York Knicks. While the Knickerbockers have generally had Philadelphia’s number in recent years, the Sixers have turned the tide this season, securing a pair […]

about 2 months ago | 5 reads

Joel Embiid and Paul George both probable Saturday against Knicks

In Thursday’s thrilling overtime win over the Houston Rockets, the Philadelphia 76ers were able to deploy their projected starting lineup (Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Kelly Oubre Jr., Paul George, Joel Embiid) for the first time this season. If that performance is what Sixers fans can expect from that group, we’d sure like to see some […]

about 2 months ago | 7 reads

It’s time for Philly to rally around the Sixers

The Sixers have done a number on me over the years. I am Charlie Brown and they are Lucy, waiting to pick up that football as I come charging forward every spring. That was from an era where everything felt “Finals or bust” for the city and with expectations slightly lowered this season and the […]

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about 2 months ago | 8 reads

No, the Sixers shouldn’t trade VJ Edgecombe for Giannis Antetokounmpo

After a Thursday evening win that screamed, “The Sixers are back!“ I woke up on Friday to see a trade idea thrown out that involves the Milwaukee Bucks making a deal for a certain star-in-the-making rookie… Bill Simmons, the Podfather himself in the middle of his re-apex, just dropped a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade podcast for […]

about 2 months ago | 7 reads

Joel Embiid plays big in big minutes, trolls Furkan Korkmaz

At so many points during his injury-plagued 19-game campaign a season ago, it was reasonable to think Joel Embiid may never play over 40 minutes in an NBA game again, let alone nearly 48. Even now, he might not be too hot on that prospect. “He walked into the locker room after the game and […]

about 2 months ago | 8 reads

Sixers Bell Ringer: Sixers ground the Rockets in sensational overtime win

2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer standings: Tyrese Maxey – 18VJ Edgecombe – 6Paul George – 5Joel Embiid – 4Andre Drummond – 2Dominick Barlow – 1Adem Bona – 1Justin Edwards – 1Quentin Grimes – 1Jared McCain – 1Kelly Oubre Jr. – 1Trendon Watford – 115th roster spot – 1 The Sixers have been inconsistent, at best, in […]

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about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Sixers overcome bogus call to beat Rockets in epic OT clash

Ball. Don’t. Lie The Sixers overcame a horrendous call at the end of regulation to take down the Houston Rockets 128-122 Thursday night. Joel Embiid was dominant for much of the night with 32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists going 10-of-19 from the floor. Tyrese Maxey had a much better night attacking the basket, […]

about 2 months ago | 5 reads

Sixers-Rockets: Second Half Thread

Game Details When: Thursday, January 22, 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PAWatch: NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers

about 2 months ago | 6 reads

Sixers-Rockets: First Half Thread

Game Details When: Thursday, January 22, 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PAWatch: NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers

about 2 months ago | 9 reads

Two years ago: Embiid scores 70 points against Spurs

On January 22, 2024, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid put on a performance for the history books, setting a new franchise record for most points in a game with 70. The Sixers played host to the San Antonio Spurs, marking the first matchup between Embiid and then-rookie Victor Wembanyama. At the time, Embiid was in […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Sixers announce 2001 reunion game for Jan. 31

The Sixers’ year-long celebration of the 2001 Eastern Conference Champion squad reaches its apex this month. When the team hosts the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, Jan. 31, it’ll be a big ol’ reunion. The organization announced on Thursday that they will “honor the legendary players and coaches who electrified the city, taking the 76ers […]

about 2 months ago | 6 reads

Sixers must thread the needle as the NBA trade deadline approaches

We are approximately two weeks away from this season’s Feb. 6 trade deadline. The Sixers have been hovering around the middle of the Eastern Conference’s playoff seeds for most of the season’s first half. They appear good enough to make the postseason, and perhaps avoid the play-in tournament. But they’re certainly not the favorite to […]

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about 2 months ago | 4 reads

76ers host Rockets for first matchup of the season

The Philadelphia 76ers split their recent home games against the Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns. Now, they’ll look to bounce back against one of the tougher opponents on the schedule in the Houston Rockets. Houston has put together a unique and dynamic roster. They added a marquee name in Kevin Durant, who is putting up […]

about 2 months ago | 8 reads

Joel Embiid probable, Paul George questionable as Houston Rockets come to town

No prizes for guessing who’s on it. With the Houston Rockets coming to town Thursday the Sixers released their injury report and it’s filled with the usual suspects. After playing in the front end of their back-to-back earlier in the week, Joel Embiid is listed as probable. Instead of left knee injury management though the […]

about 2 months ago | 6 reads

Sixers Bell Ringer: Philadelphia eclipsed by the Suns

2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer standings: Tyrese Maxey – 18VJ Edgecombe – 5Paul George – 5Joel Embiid – 4Andre Drummond – 2Dominick Barlow – 1Adem Bona – 1Justin Edwards – 1Quentin Grimes – 1Jared McCain – 1Kelly Oubre Jr. – 1Trendon Watford – 115th roster spot – 1 Hello, darkness third quarter struggles, my old friend. […]

about 2 months ago | 6 reads