December is upon us as the Sixers sit at 4th in the east with a 12-7 record. After starting off hot, injuries and illnesses have caused them to sputter out as of late. Joel Embiid has been sidelined multiple games with an illness with Tyrese Maxey missing one as well. In the last three games Embiid didn’t play, the Sixers …
In the dynamic world of Philadelphia sports, the connection between athletes and their fans extends well beyond the confines of the playing field. This relationship is best described as symbiotic, where the fervor and passion of the fans become the driving force behind the exceptional performances of their beloved players. Philadelphia’s sports culture is notably characterized by the Eagles’ faithful, …
For those who are not aware, the NBA added an in-season tournament this year to make the regular season more interesting to watch. Each player on the winning team will be given a $500,000 bonus and receive the “NBA Cup”. In recent years, the NBA regular season has been “can-miss TV”. The league has been plagued with the load management …
Kelly Oubre was struck by a car while walking in Center City on Saturday evening. The Sixers guard ended up spending a few hours in the hospital before being released late Saturday night. The team announced Oubre suffered a fractured rib as well as injuries to his hip and knee, they expect him to miss significant time but to be …
Two games into the 2023 NBA season, the Sixers stand at 1-1. They had a tough loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the opener but rebounded with a complete showing against the Raptors a couple of nights later. In both games, one thing was very clear. Tyrese Maxey has taken a step forward and it’s a big one. Maxey scored …
For the last six seasons, the Philadelphia 76ers have been mainstays in the NBA playoffs. Thanks to Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, formerly Ben Simmons, and the like, Philadelphia has made the playoffs yearly since 2017. This season, however, there are a lot of question marks surrounding the team, thanks to coaching changes. Let’s look at the 76ers recent coaching history …
The Sixers are finishing up an offseason that has felt like an entirety. Since the Sixers last took the court on May 14 in Boston, a lot has changed. They let go of Doc Rivers, made many questionable roster decisions, and have dealt with all the drama surrounding James Harden. For the first time in a long time, it seems …
Nick Nurse mentioned on The Pat Bev Pod that the Sixers will play Paul Reed next to Joel Embiid this season. But should he start instead of PJ Tucker? Is it time for the Paul Reed Victory Tour? After signing a 3-year, $23 million contract to return to the Sixers this summer, Paul Reed is looking for a larger role …
When Tyrese Maxey got drafted by the Sixers, he was buried on the bench. Now, he’s Philly’s golden child and a borderline superstar. How did he get here? He worked for it. There’s nothing Maxey can’t handle. In his first three seasons, Maxey has dealt with trade rumors, drama from two of his teammates, and now a change of coaching. …
Sixers fans have had the privilege of watching Joel Embiid grow from the skinny kid on draft day to league MVP, but is it fair to say Joel has not yet reached his full potential? Joel has been dominant over the past three seasons, winning two scoring titles, the league MVP (twice runner-up), and three-time all-star. That is unbelievable and …
