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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 […]
Potential Sixers veteran’s minimum targets, non-LeBron edition
An encouraging season that ended abruptly in the second round of the playoffs? Two young pieces showing exciting star potential? Being added to the mix of potential LeBron James suitors? Somehow, 2018 has returned. While the Sixers have now filled out 14 of their 15 available roster spots this offseason, they are obviously waiting on […]
It might escape notice, but Dean Wade has much to offer
Jaylen Brown is here, the splashiest acquisition in a very splashy Sixers offseason orchestrated by new personnel chief Mike Gansey. Anfernee Simons, a willing and much-needed bench scorer, is also here. Same for Ariel Hukporti, an intriguing big man coming off a title run with the Knicks. Hey, and LeBron James might end up here, […]
Bob Myers goes on Rich Paul’s show, talks LeBron (duh), Jaylen Brown
Well, if you were hoping for a resolution in the LeBron James sweepstakes, it doesn’t appear you’re getting it soon. But if you’re holding out hope The King eventually chooses to play for the Sixers, you were provided a glimmer of hope Wednesday morning. Bob Myers, who is the president of sports for HBSE and […]
Anfernee Simons details Sixers’ recruiting process — including a call to his parents
With the NBA’s calendar year reset, the Sixers have announced all of their standard free-agent signings and trades of the 2026 offseason so far. As Anfernee Simons talked to the Philadelphia media for the first time over Zoom Tuesday, he explained how their recruiting pitch stood out from the rest. As he was sorting through […]
Some NBA media have jumped the shark on Jaylen Brown
In the summer of 2024, Jaylen Brown was on top of the NBA world. He was named Finals MVP as the Boston Celtics secured their historic 18th championship. He was a two-way force, helping slow down the ever-dangerous Luka Doncic as the Celtics dispensed of the Dallas Mavericks in five games. It cemented his legacy […]
VJ Edgecombe and The Bahamas advance to second round of FIBA World Cup Qualifying
VJ Edgecombe shined again in The Bahamas on Monday against Puerto Rico, tallying 19 points (7-of-14 from the field, including 5-of-10 from three), six rebounds, one assist and five steals, against two turnovers. VJ did foul out of the game in the third quarter (five fouls being the limit in this competition), limiting his production […]
LeBron going back to Cleveland seems to be picking up steam
It’s understandable if you took the holiday weekend off of LeBron Watch. Unfortunately, the latest seems to suggest James could be nearing a reunion with the Cleveland Cavaliers. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst seemingly confirmed that the Cavs are the favorites on Pardon My Take Monday. “I can’t take that off the table,” Windhorst said when asked […]
Sixers announce Vegas Summer League roster
For the first time in a long time, the Sixers will not participate in the Salt Lake City Summer League, and instead will open play in Vegas. The Vegas Summer League tips off later this week and the Sixers on Monday announced their roster for the games. It’s a rookie-heavy roster, with Johni Broome being […]
Sixers free agency tracker: Sixers reportedly trade for Jaylen Brown; sign Anfernee Simons
At 6 p.m. ET on June 30, free agency in the NBA will officially begin. For the Philadelphia 76ers, there are a number of moving parts in the mix already. The Sixers picked up Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. last week with the No. 22 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Earlier this week, we […]
VJ Edgecombe shines in FIBA World Cup Qualifying win for The Bahamas
The Philadelphia 76ers are in the news plenty at the moment, between the blockbuster trade for Jaylen Brown and the rumored pursuit of LeBron James in free agency. However, it was due in large part to the existing presence of the young backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe that Mike Gansey felt comfortable making […]
LeBron James signing here would be great, but this is exhausting
It is completely understandable to be excited over the possibility of LeBron James choosing to play for the Philadelphia 76ers. That was true in the summer of 2018 when James was in his mid-30s and it’s still true now as he’s in his early 40s and potentially embarking upon a farewell tour in the 2026-27 […]
The Jaylen Brown trade was a risk that the Sixers had to take
Nearly 48 hours after the Sixers agreed to trade Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks to the Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown, the consensus appears to be that the Sixers made out like bandits. ESPN’s Zach Kram gave the Sixers an A- and the Celtics a D+ for the trade. CBS Sports’ […]
Report: Sixers sign Caleb Love to two-way contract
The Philadelphia 76ers are rounding out their eventful free agency week with two-way signings, it seems. Fresh off inking Rayan Rupert to a two-way deal, they’ve now signed former Portland Trail Blazer Caleb Love to a two-way contract. ESPN’s Shams Charania was the first to report the news: For those who aren’t familiar with Love, […]
Sixers reportedly sign Rayan Rupert to two-way deal
Another day, another Mike Gansey move. Albeit this one a level tamer than what we have seen from the Sixers new president of basketball operations in the past 48 hours. The 76ers signed 22-year-old Rayan Rupert to a two-way deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Rupert averaged 5.2 points per contest last season, appearing in […]
Rich Paul on Sixers: ‘How could they not have [LeBron’s] attention?’
We have a whole lot of smoke, friends. After a couple days of LeBron James speculation and reports, his agent and longtime friend Rich Paul confirmed The King’s interest in potentially joining the Philadelphia 76ers. Paul, the head of Klutch Sports, has a podcast he does with longtime sports media personality Max Kellerman called Game […]
Report: Kyle Lowry to sign one-day contract to retire with Raptors
Michael Grange of Sportsnet has reported that Kyle Lowry will be signing a one-day contract to retire with the Toronto Raptors, the franchise he spent eight seasons with, setting several franchise records along the way. The former Villanova Wildcat had spent the last two and a half seasons of his playing career for his hometown […]
Jaylen Brown’s first statement since being traded to Sixers
Jaylen Brown is a Sixer. Those are not words I ever thought I’d write, let alone out of nowhere in 2026 free agency after he was dealt for the 36-year-old Paul George of all players. But here we are. Mike Gansey has not been messing around after taking over as the Sixers’ president of basketball […]
Sixers reportedly agree to terms with Anfernee Simons
Mike Gansey isn’t done yet. The Sixers have agreed to terms with free-agent Anferenee Simons, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal is for two years and $12.3 million. If Simons has any type of success in Philadelphia, he’ll likely turn down that player option and elect free agency. While we don’t know for sure, […]
The Jaylen Brown trade makes a lot of sense for the Sixers. I can’t bring myself to like it
Since I’ve had the pleasure of covering games and being around the team for this illustrious blog, I’ve felt proud in my ability to divorce myself from the fandom of the team I grew up with. It’s been easier than I thought it would be to leave those feelings at the door, and that’s only […]
Excitement might be scary, but the Jaylen Brown trade was a no-brainer
This is one of those moments in your fandom you might remember forever — where you were when you found out the Philadelphia 76ers traded for Jaylen Brown. For me, I was on my couch, taking a few bites of the dinner I had just made and settling in. Then, a notification on my phone […]
The Sixers’ next reported target: LeBron James (seriously)
Well, if you thought the news of the Sixers trading for Jaylen Brown was shocking, you might want to sit down for this one. The Sixers are reportedly looking to talk to LeBron James … yes, you are reading that correctly. Tony Jones is as plugged in as anyone across the NBA media landscape. While […]
WHAT?!?! Sixers reportedly acquire Jaylen Brown for Paul George, picks in trade with Celtics
Well, how do you do, Mike Gansey? Yes, that headline is real. The Sixers have agreed to trade Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks to the Boston Celtics for All-Star wing Jaylen Brown, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. We’ll pause to allow you a moment to pick your jaws up off the floor. […]
Report: Kelly Oubre Jr. to sign two-year, $17 million contract with Pacers
And there goes the other unrestricted free agent. ESPN’s Shams Charania has reported that Kelly Oubre Jr. will be signing a two-year, $17 million dollar deal with the Pacers, ending his tenure in Philadelphia after three seasons. Given their financial restraints, it always felt likely the Sixers could only retain one of Oubre or Quentin […]
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