LeBron James has already found a way to show respect to Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving before even playing his first regular-season game for the team. The veteran forward wore No. 9 during Saturday’s Blue x White Scrimmage at Xfinity Mobile Arena, despite previously wearing No. 6 as his practice number. Though he will wear […]
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As Philadelphia 76ers star forward LeBron James prepares to enter his 24th NBA season, he continues to try to make sure his body is prepared for the grind of a full season.
Following a successful offseason that saw the team land LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, the 76ers entered training camp with a purpose. The team hasn’t won a championship since 1983, and last made the Finals in 2001. The new-look squad looks to turn the tide and be a defining team in a newly strengthened Eastern […]
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LeBron James is heading into Year 24 of his NBA career, and some would say that it doesn’t even look like it after seeing how he still plays the game at a high level. Behind his great play are long hours of preparation for his body, and there are also some ailments that he’s dealing […]
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Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James changed his number for practice. The reason why has been revealed.
For the past 12 years — even the two he didn’t play because of a foot injury — Joel Embiid […]
The wait is finally over as the 76ers begin a new chapter with a revamped roster and plenty of attention surrounding the team. Their latest matchup, however, won’t be an easy test, with a reigning champion standing on the other side of the court. The game offers an early look at how Philadelphia’s new-look squad […]
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Is there really a game already? Oy vey. We are still getting used to how brief the summer break is when the basketball team you cover is actually successful in the postseason. Indeed, the NBA champion New York Knicks open their preseason schedule tonight. They’ll travel to face a Philadelphia 76ers club that has bolstered […]
The Philadelphia 76ers' open scrimmage should ease fears surrounding the roster's depth at the center position.
Anthony Davis admits that the Lakers made him gain weight to compete with players like Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic and that impacted his shooting motion.
Unlike a lot of people, LeBron James is expressing a lot of confidence on the 76ers being a good defensive team this season.
After supplanting Harrison Barnes as a starter last season, Spurs forward Julian Champagnie was rewarded with a three-year, $45MM extension at the end of June. “It meant the world to me,” Champagnie said, according to Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. “I’m happy they trust me doing my job.” As Orsborn writes, the 76ers […]
The fact that the 76ers were able to pull this massive bargain with Anfernee Simons will age like fine wine this season.
For some NBA coaches, well, the heat may be on. David Adelman with the Nuggets. Nick Nurse with the 76ers. Ime Udoka with the Rockets. Kenny Atkinson with the Cavaliers. Perhaps even Mitch Johnson with the reigning Western Conference Spurs. At least, these were the names identified by ESPN in an article entitled “Five coaches […]
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After LeBron James left LA to join the Philadelphia 76ers, the additional trade picture for the Lakers became clear. With the franchise cornerstone’s departure, it was almost clear that at least one more name would be on the roll. Bronny James was one of the players to get attention on and off the trade block. […]
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LeBron James traveled in style following the Philadelphia 76ers' scrimmage on Saturday.
Look, there's a chance this will work for the Philadelphia 76ers, but the Boston Celtics thought the same thing under similar circumstances back in 2018. No one typically complains about too much talent, but it's been a problem before.
Heading into his 24th season, Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James continues to move the needle unlike almost anyone else in the NBA.
After a brutal stretch of losing by design, the Wizards are going to try to start winning this year. The past three seasons, the team totaled 50 wins — tied with the 2021-24 Detroit Pistons for the 10th worst three-year stretch in NBA history. The worst stretch belongs to The Process Philadelphia 76ers, which went […]
Joel Embiid believes the Philadelphia 76ers’ collection of star talent should allow each player to become more efficient rather than forcing anyone to sacrifice their individual game. Following Saturday’s Blue vs. White scrimmage, Embiid discussed how he sees his role alongside LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey as Philadelphia prepares for the 2026-27 season. […]
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LeBron James offered an early glimpse into the Philadelphia 76ers’ potential after Saturday’s Blue vs. White scrimmage, emphasizing the team’s gradual progress, flexibility and defensive upside. James, who joined Philadelphia in free agency this offseason after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, said the scrimmage was another opportunity for the team to build chemistry. […]
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The Philadelphia 76ers debuted their star-studded roster, featuring new additions LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, at the annual Blue-White scrimmage at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, and we learned five things so far.
Joel Embiid may have delivered the most encouraging moment of Philadelphia’s opening scrimmage without saying much at all. After another offseason spent managing his health, seeing the 76ers center move with that kind of freedom was enough to catch everyone’s attention. Even LeBron James has noticed the work his teammate has put in behind the […]
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Ariel Hukporti is set to have a major opportunity for a defined role with the 76ers, which is something the Knicks never gave him.
The Miami Heat finally raised their ceiling to dangerous heights once again after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Toronto Raptors were not satisfied with merely climbing back into the playoff picture, so they reunited with 2019 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. Although the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and […]
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