Ben Simmons blames former 76ers coach Doc Rivers for the Hawks’ 2021 playoff collapse, recalling his missed dunk in Game 7 that he says forever altered his career. In ESPN’s new docu‑series “Being Ben,” Simmons calls Rivers “a piece of s—‑” and details the mental‑health fallout that kept him out for the 2021‑22, 2025‑26 seasons and led to a trade to Brooklyn. After a brief preseason stint with Sacramento, a torn Achilles on Sunday ends his 2026‑27 comeback before it begins.
The 76ers could have made a play for Tony Bradley but instead went with Tacko Fall, which is a risky bet.
The Philadelphia 76ers had another week to make a decision on VJ Edgecombe's contract option, but they won't wait.
LeBron James has finally addressed his unusual travel arrangement between New York and Philadelphia, playing down questions surrounding his use of a private helicopter to attend 76ers practices and games. The 41-year-old has been commuting between the two cities throughout the preseason, with the arrangement reportedly connected to his endorsement partnership with Fanatics. “Yeah, I’ve […]
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NBA fans have less than 24 hours to study the rosters for the new season.
The race for the 2026-27 NBA MVP award begins on Tuesday, and several featured stars will be in action on Opening Night. Not only will Jayson Tatum and Cade Cunningham kick things off in the afternoon, but Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks will raise their championship banner against Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia […]
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Some thought the Philadelphia 76ers made the wrong decision in 2024 by drafting Jared McCain over Dalton Knecht.
Going into the offseason, the 20-year-old VJ Edgecombe would have refused to believe that he was soon going to be teammates with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, particularly the former. The 41-year-old LeBron is not only more than twice the age Edgecombe is, he also has a son who is older than the Philadelphia 76ers’ […]
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Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe has been in practice action before the opener.
The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly interested in Moussa Cisse, which reflects some distrust on their other big men.
The Philadelphia 76ers are just a day away from kicking off their 2026 NBA season with a road game vs the New York Knicks. The 76ers are entering this season with legit title aspirations after remaking their roster this summer, headlined by the free agency signing of LeBron James. James has wasted no time becoming […]
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A week after pitching himself to the Philadelphia 76ers, Dwight Howard walked off a court in Tbilisi for what his Georgian club says was the last time. It’s the second time in seven months the 40-year-old Hall of Famer has said goodbye to basketball. Black Fortress Tbilisi billed Saturday’s home game against Tbilisi State University […]
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On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks opted to shake things up by waiving veteran big man Dwight Powell ahead of the upcoming season. The move sees the team part ways with the player who had been the longest-tenured member of the organization by a country mile prior to the news. Now, NBA insider Mark Stein has […]
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Over the summer, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse was at the Carroll National Golf Club in Iowa, which he owns, when he received a phone call from then-free agent LeBron James.
The 2026-27 NBA season is poised to be significantly different than any other. Beyond all the superstar talent in new places, like LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers and Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat, talent across the league is at an all-time high. More importantly, the NBA’s new draft lottery rules have added incentive […]
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The Dallas Mavericks are going to keep Moussa Cisse, which eliminates a target for the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Philadelphia 76ers start their season against the New York Knicks on opening night, and Brian Windhorst believes that LeBron James might want to see the ring ceremony. Typically, when opposing teams play the defending NBA champion on opening night, they stay in the locker room during the ceremony and come out when it’s time […]
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LeBron James joined Philadelphia 76ers forward Jaylen Brown for the star's 30th‑birthday celebration, sparking a viral video of the two hugging. Both the 2023 Finals MVP and the new Sixers forward headline one of the league's strongest free‑agent classes, which also features Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons and Kentavious Caldwell‑Pope. On the Mind the Game podcast, James lauds Brown’s unique mindset and notes they’ve been working out together this offseason. The duo will debut as Sixers teammates on opening night against the defending champion New York Knicks.
Some issues will 'stop' LeBron James from winning the NBA championship with the Philadelphia 76ers.
From Joel Embiid to Allen Iverson to Moses Malone, who makes the top 12 best all-time players in Philadelphia 76ers history?
Ben Simmons accused former Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey of betraying his trust, describing him as a “snake” in ESPN’s documentary “Being Ben.” The former No. 1 overall pick also explained that his decision to stay away from Philadelphia stemmed from feeling unwanted by the organization, rather than never wanting to play […]
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Paul George is entering his 17th NBA season after a difficult two-year stint with the Philadelphia 76ers. And well, he appears to have hit the ground running, considering he has already played two preseason games and looks well on his way to settling down for his new team. The 36-year-old recently went into detail about […]
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The Mavericks must decide by Monday whether to keep 35‑year‑old Dwight Powell or waive 24‑year‑old 6’11” center Moussa Cissé, a player now eyed by the Lakers and 76ers despite both teams lacking two‑way slots. Cissé’s $2.2 million salary and the Sixers’ cap crunch make the move tricky as they juggle injuries to Ariel Hukporti, Adem Bona and Tacko Fall. Meanwhile, Kobe Bryant’s daughter Natalia shines in her Victoria’s Secret runway debut, and former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom announces a controversial courtside appearance at the WNBA Finals on Oct. 21. Other NBA storylines include a former big man sparking debate and a Philadelphia tribute, while the defending champs monitor fatigue in unprecedented detail.
Philadelphia 76ers fans will want to defeat the New York Knicks on the NBA's opening night, but a loss won't define their season.
Doc Rivers says his relationship with Ben Simmons went south after his infamous comments following the 76ers' playoff exit in 2021.