The fit between Philadelphia and underdog identity has been hand in glove for decades. This is a blue-collar city. A pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps mindset. You’re never afraid to back down and you carry yourself with a grittiness that can’t be matched. But with this comes an overarching theme that we aren’t supposed to get the job done. […]
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VJ Edgecombe continues to make an impact far beyond the halls of the NBA. The Philadelphia 76ers guard helped the Bahamas clinch a spot in Round 2 of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The national team finished the opening round…
The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the spurned suitors, hoping LeBron James would return home for a third stint. Once James chose the Philadelphia 76ers, it was assumed free-agent guard James Harden would re-sign with the Cavs.
The 76ers certainly don’t appear to have a shortage of ways to score. In fact, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice writes that Philadelphia may have more offensive firepower than at almost any point in recent franchise history, with Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe giving coach Nick Nurse an almost ridiculous […]
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Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm acknowledged that trading Jaylen Brown was personally difficult before the franchise ultimately decided to send the five-time All-Star to the Philadelphia 76ers. Speaking on WEEI, Chisholm said he initially struggled to separate his perspective as a Celtics fan from his responsibilities as the team’s owner, but ultimately trusted president of […]
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The Philadelphia 76ers can only laugh after the offseason contrast between them and the Golden State Warriors deepened with an unofficial roster move on Monday.
Former 76ers guard explains how LeBron James can maximize his new surroundings.
Of all the early storylines that came from LeBron James signing with the Sixers, one of the loudest has been concerns about ticket prices – and for good reason. Screenshots of early prices for the home opener looked daunting. Forbes was reporting Sixers preseason ticket prices jumped 142% from last year. The LeBron effect seemed […]
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The 76ers had a stellar offseason, but these three free agents they passed up on could give them regret next season.
It's been nearly a decade since the NBA has seen a repeat champion, and despite the New York Knicks' dominant run to the 2026 title, many feel that trend will continue.
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby spoke to Fadeaway World on various topics, including the keys for the Knicks to defend their NBA title, his outlook on becoming a first-time All-Star and his reaction to LeBron James and Jaylen Brown joining the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Philadelphia 76ers might have a sneaky need for a power forward, and the Detroit Pistons carry a potential upgrade.
The Philadelphia 76ers can continue being the villain of the Golden State Warriors' offseason by reuniting with a former guard in free agency.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a low-risk trade target on their roster for the Philadelphia 76ers.
New 76ers star LeBron James says that coaching basketball is one thing he does not want to do after his playing career.
Free agent forward Trendon Watford has signed a one-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans worth $2.9 million, per reports. The former LSU Tiger was most recently with the Philadelphia 76ers, after previously spending two seasons with both the Portland Trail Blazers and Brooklyn Nets. The Birmingham native immediately made an impact at LSU, averaging […]
Magic Johnson wants Lakers fans to show love to LeBron James.
The Philadelphia 76ers have a favorable schedule to start the season, but it only sets them up for a tougher slate later on.
Rajon Rondo expects Jaylen Brown to enter his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers motivated by the criticism and perceived disrespect he has received since leaving Boston. Speaking on the Road Trippin’ Show, Rondo said Brown could use that feeling as fuel after a summer that included his blockbuster move from the Celtics to Philadelphia. […]
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The Philadelphia 76ers are set to begin the 2026-27 season with a schedule structure that could reduce some of the physical demands on their veteran-heavy roster. Basketball Forever reported that Philadelphia has the fewest back-to-back games, the fewest three-games-in-four-nights stretches and will not face a Western Conference opponent until its 18th game. The schedule is […]
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LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers has received a major endorsement from one of his former teammates. Rajon Rondo believes James made a “brilliant move” by signing with Philadelphia and has already backed the new-look Sixers as his early championship favorite for the 2026-27 season. James ended weeks of speculation by agreeing to […]
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Philadelphia 76ers superstar and newfound golf enthusiast LeBron James nearly landed his first hole-in-one, as he posted on social media Sunday.
The Celtics didn’t trade Jaylen Brown because they suddenly decided he couldn’t play. They traded him because Brad Stevens wasn’t convinced staying the course was going to get Boston where it wanted to go. Stevens, the Celtics’ president of basketball operations, offered some additional insight into the blockbuster deal that sent Brown to the 76ers […]
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Paul George's trade to the Boston Celtics may not be as perfect as the Philadelphia 76ers believed.
You’re likely reading this headline and thinking, “Are we really at that point in the offseason?” and the answer is yes, yes we are. But the Avengers are about to reconvene later this year and perhaps they’re looking for some last-minute reinforcements. If so, Tyrese Maxey has someone they should recruit. In a recent video […]