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Liberty Ballers 2025 preseason roundtable
The start of the NBA season approaching means it’s time for my favorite bi-annual tradition: depressing my co-workers by asking them long-term questions about the state of the Philadelphia 76ers. As a team that quickly went from title contenders to ping-pong ball hopefuls, there’s a lot of ways this season can go. So, I’ve given […]
Editor-in-chief mailbag: Embiid, PG practice in full as season opener looms
We’re mere days away from the Sixers kicking off their 2025-26 regular season against the Boston Celtics. It feels like we never left! The vibes are unquestionably better than they were heading into last year’s opener. Joel Embiid played in last week’s preseason finale and came out of it healthy. In fact, he was a […]
3 takeaways from Sixers’ preseason finale vs. T-Wolves
Let’s get the qualifiers out of the way before we begin: yes, it was the preseason, and yes, the Timberwolves played mostly deep reserves. Still, there were plenty of encouraging signs ahead of the Sixers’ regular season opener next Wednesday in Boston. Here are three big takeaways. Processing Joel Embiid played basketball for the first […]
Where Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George landed in Top 100 NBA rankings
With the start of the 2025-26 NBA season just around the corner, every major media website is publishing their list of the top 100 NBA players. ESPN dropped its rankings at the end of September, while CBS Sports, The Ringer and Bleacher Report published theirs this week. Only three members of the Sixers made an […]
Sixers Bell Ringer: Embiid, Grimes in midseason form, Maxey-Edgecombe duo takes off
For the first time since February, Joel Embiid played a basketball game. Sure, it was only preseason, but given how miserable the last calendar year has been for this franchise and fanbase, it’s something. Led by Embiid and a dynamic guard trio, the Sixers took down the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-110 for their only preseason win […]
Watch highlights of Joel Embiid’s return in Sixers’ preseason finale vs. Timberwolves
Philadelphia 76ers center and former NBA MVP Joel Embiid returned to action in the Sixers’ preseason finale on Friday night. The Sixers won their final exhibition game 126-110 over the Minnesota Timberwolves, but most of the attention was on the result of Embiid’s return more so than the result of the game itself. It is […]
Embiid looks like Embiid, all 3 guards shine as Sixers close preseason with win
Welcome back, big fella. In the finale, the Sixers got their first win of the preseason, knocking off the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-110 Friday night. Playing in his first game since February, Joel Embiid went for 14 points shooting 5-of-10 from the floor along with eight assists, seven rebounds and three rebounds. Tyrese Maxey led the […]
Preseason finale, Sixers-Timberwolves: Second Half Thread
When: Friday, Oct. 17, 7:00 p.m. ET Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA Watch: NBC Sports Philadelphia, NBA TV Follow: @LibertyBallers
Preseason finale, Sixers-Timberwolves: First Half Thread
When: Friday, Oct. 17, 7:00 p.m. ET Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA Watch: NBC Sports Philadelphia, NBA TV Follow: @LibertyBallers
Joel Embiid cleared to play in Sixers preseason finale hosting Timberwolves
UPDATE, Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m. ET: Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has been cleared to participate in the team’s preseason finale on Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. NBA insider Chris Haynes posted the initial report to social media on Friday morning, citing league sources. This will be the first preseason action Embiid has […]
HBSE hires Bob Myers as President of Sports
Friday morning was a major one for Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that HBSE is hiring Bob Myers as its President of Sports. In this new role, Myers will oversee the New Jersey Devils (NHL), Crystal Palace F.C. (Premier League), and the Philadelphia 76ers. Bob Myers is best known for his highly […]
Sixers practice notebook: PG plays 5-on-5; who plays in preseason finale?
The Sixers will play their final preseason game Friday at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After that, it’s time for opening night in Boston against the Celtics next Wednesday. The injury updates from Thursday’s practice were mostly positive: No matter if Embiid plays or not, Nurse is looking to get his available regulars as much […]
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