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What if the Sixers do nothing at the trade deadline?

Perhaps I have just been stuck in a negative feedback loop when it comes to this franchise for the last half-dozen years, but I am bracing myself for a rather unspectacular NBA trade deadline for the Sixers. I can’t foresee a scenario where the Sixers part with beloved rookie VJ Edgecombe for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, […]

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So, which players should the Sixers call the Jazz, Grizzlies about?

It’s the Tuesday ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline and we’ve already got a blockbuster. No, not Giannis Antetokounmpo or James Harden. This one involved a Memphis Grizzlies star … but not Ja Morant. Jaren Jackson Jr. is shockingly being sent to the Utah Jazz. ESPN’s Shams Charania was the first to report the full […]

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Saddiq Bey would look good in a Sixers uniform

Even before the Sixers learned they’d be without the services of Paul George for 25 games, depth on the wing was an issue. Other than George, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Justin Edwards were the only true wing options on standard deals. Nick Nurse has experimented with three-guard and bigger lineups, but having a true wing […]

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Sixers Bell Ringer: Barlow’s career night propels Sixers over Clippers

2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer standings:Tyrese Maxey – 19 Joel Embiid – 7VJ Edgecombe – 6Paul George – 6Andre Drummond – 2Jared McCain – 2Dominick Barlow – 1Adem Bona – 1Justin Edwards – 1Quentin Grimes – 1Kelly Oubre Jr. – 1Trendon Watford – 115th roster spot – 1 The Sixers started off their West Coast trip […]

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The Dominick Barlow Game helps Sixers win fourth straight vs. Clippers

#SixersAfterDark with only a small risk of blowing a 20-point lead. How pleasant. Philadelphia won their fourth game in a row, taking down the LA Clippers 128-113 Monday night. Tyrese Maxey caught fire from three, going for a game-high 29 points on 9-of-18 shooting as well as six assists. Joel Embiid came alive in the […]

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Sixers-Clippers: Second Half Thread

Game Details When: Monday, February 2, 10 p.m. ETWhere: Intuit Dome, Los Angeles, CAWatch: NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers

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Sixers-Clippers: First Half Thread

Game Details When: Monday, February 2, 10 p.m. ETWhere: Intuit Dome, Los Angeles, CAWatch: NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers

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Editor-in-chief mailbag: Trade deadline week is here

The NBA trade deadline is this Thursday. What direction the Sixers will go is anyone’s guess. They can throw themselves into the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes or simply do some housekeeping to make sure Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker get standard deals. Simply ducking the luxury tax would apparently not sit well Joel Embiid. What do […]

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5 realistic trade candidates for the Sixers

If you’re looking for a “The Sixers should go all in on acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo” column, you’ve come to the wrong place. Philly has tried hard over the last 5-10 years on making an external addition next to homegrown stars in Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to win a championship, and still hasn’t found a […]

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Replacing Paul George is a group effort, but it starts with Kelly Oubre Jr.

Way, way back – all the way back on Friday – the Sixers’ reality was so much simpler than it is now. The team looked OK, with the potential to get better at Thursday’s trade deadline. With the potential to offload somebody and get bench help or rebounding help or luxury-tax relief. Or all of […]

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Sixers will face a tougher challenge against surging Clippers

Just as things were looking more normal for the Sixers, we got some unexpected news. Because these are still your Philadelphia 76ers… After a couple of solid wins last week, we heard that Paul George has been suspended 25 games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy. Nevertheless, the Sixers are at least entering a new […]

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Joel Embiid not named to 2026 NBA All-Star team

There’s still time to fix it, but this kind of sucks. The NBA announced the reserves for the 2026 All-Star game and, despite his dominant month of January, Joel Embiid did not make the cut in the Eastern Conference. Instead, the backups will be Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell, Atlanta’s Jalen Johnson, Indiana’s Pascal Siakam, Miami’s Norman […]

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What is our Sixers nostalgia worth?

On Saturday evening, Sixers fans gathered to reminisce about the one shining moment this franchise has had in over four decades. The 2001 Eastern Conference Champions team reunited in South Philadelphia in a celebration of what once made professional basketball so special in this city. The Sixers, of course, did not win the NBA Finals […]

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Dr. Glashow did a great job, but make sure to give Joel Embiid credit

If anyone needed any more evidence that Philadelphia is an insanely intense fandom, all you need to do is check the latest reviews of Dr. Jonathan Glashow. Sixers fans have flooded him with online reviews after he performed surgery on Joel Embiid’s left knee last spring. So much so that Glashow posted a video on […]

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Sixers Bell Ringer: Embiid notches season-high 40 points

2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer standings:Tyrese Maxey – 19VJ Edgecombe – 6Joel Embiid – 6Paul George – 6Andre Drummond – 2Jared McCain – 2Dominick Barlow – 1Adem Bona – 1Justin Edwards – 1Quentin Grimes – 1Kelly Oubre Jr. – 1Trendon Watford – 115th roster spot – 1 The Sixers celebrated the 25th anniversary of the 2001 […]

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Embiid big late as Sixers eke out third straight win vs. Pelicans

What a nice win to celebrate the reunion of the 2001 team. How nice to have another nice and easy day watching the 76ers. Philadelphia survived to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-114 Saturday night. Joel Embiid, who was scorching in the first half again, led all scorers with 39 points along with 11 rebounds […]

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Sixers-Pelicans: Second Half Thread

Game Details When: Saturday, January 31, 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PAWatch: NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers

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Sixers-Pelicans: First Half Thread

Game Details When: Saturday, January 31, 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PAWatch: NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers

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Josh Harris releases statement after his name resurfaces in new Epstein files release

Sixers managing partner and founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) Josh Harris appeared various times in Friday’s release of Epstein files by the U.S. Department of Justice. Specifically, multiple correspondences between Harris and Jeffrey Epstein through email and a phone call during a time period between 2013 and 2016, as detailed by the […]

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Paul George suspended 25 games for violating NBA’s anti-drug policy

Never a dull moment. Paul George has been suspended 25 games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy, the league announced in a statement. The Sixers’ veteran forward released a statement to ESPN: The league and George did not indicate the specific drug that was used. The nine-time All-Star has appeared in 27 games this season, […]

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Sixers look primed to build win streak vs. Pelicans

Coming off a strong win against the Bucks and 77 combined points from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to beat the Kings, Saturday’s game should be a good opportunity for the Sixers to keep some momentum going. The Sixers will welcome the 13-37 Pelicans — sitting at 14th place in the West — to Philadelphia, […]

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The only likely path to Giannis being a Sixer is him forcing his way here

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know the Milwaukee Bucks are actively listening to trade offers for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo with the NBA trade deadline less than a week away. An interesting nugget came from NBA Insider and LB alum Jake Fischer, who wrote this for The Stein Line: League sources say […]

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Are Sixers fans overthinking a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade?

Sixers basketball is fun right now. Joel Embiid is doing things I thought were well in the rearview mirror for him. Tyrese Maxey is continuing his superstar ascension. VJ Edgecombe is wading through the waters of being a rookie as a key contributor on a playoff team. Paul George has even turned back the clock […]

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