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Mike Gansey deserves your vote of confidence
Mike Gansey hasn’t even been running the Sixers for two months. Yet his first impression could not have been better as the offseason rolls on and we approach a bit of a dead time on the NBA calendar. Of course, we’re all waiting for the big shoe to drop as LeBron James remains an unrestricted […]
Where the Sixers stand financially after adding Jaylen Brown, Anfernee Simons
Sixers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey didn’t take long to make a big splash, huh? On July 1, he agreed to trade Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks to the Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown. That blockbuster deal explained why the Sixers weren’t willing to top the two-year, roughly $17 million […]
Editor-in-chief mailbag: Taking a break from LeBron Watch (or not if you don’t want to)
Eventually, LeBron James will pick a new team. Or an old team. Either way, we won’t know the full scope of the Sixers’ offseason until James makes his decision for the 2026-27 season. ESPN’s Shams Charania has consistently mentioned the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Sixers as the top-three destinations, with the Golden State Warriors […]
Jaylen Brown’s potential Boston return could come this preseason
As we — and the NBA schedule makers — await the news on where LeBron James is heading for the 2026-27 season, we did get a bit of Sixers news. The Boston Celtics revealed their preseason slate, which features two games against the team that eliminated them from the playoffs last season. While a home-and-home […]
Ayayi, Maddox with strong outings as Sixers drop Summer League finale to Bucks
The Sixers wrapped up their 2026 Summer League with a 96-94 loss at the buzzer to the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday evening. Labaron Philon Jr. got the day off, ending a solid summer for the rookie after four games. His shooting numbers got very skewed by a rough final outing. He ended up averaging 18.5 points […]
Sixers-Bucks, Summer League: Game Thread
Bold decision by FIFA to schedule the World Cup third-place match directly against Sixers summer league action. I guess they figure enough people dual screen these days that some people will still check out France-England. Anyway, the Sixers have dropped two straight after winning their first two games in Las Vegas. They’ll try to end […]
Is Labaron Philon Jr. a better fit for Nick Nurse, Sixers than Jared McCain?
For as much heat as Daryl Morey — and to some extent ownership — took for trading Jared McCain at last season’s deadline, let’s not forget that Nick Nurse played at least somewhat of a role in the departure of the team’s 2024 first-round pick. Nurse was quoted as saying McCain had gone through a […]
Philon struggles as Summer Sixers’ comeback falls short vs. Magic
The Summer League Sixers fell just short of a 30-point comeback, falling 99-92 to the Orlando Magic Wednesday afternoon. At 2-2, their chances at the Summer League title are over. They’ll play one more consolation game that has yet to be announced. Labaron Philon Jr., going cold for the first time this summer, finished with […]
Sixers-Magic, Summer League: Game Discussion Thread
Game Details When: Wednesday, July 15, 4:00 p.m. ETWhere: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NVWatch: NBC Sports Philadelphia Plus, ESPNUFollow: @LibertyBallers
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 […]
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