Keith Pompey: Sixers were in a bind with Joel Embiid. His injury makes their trajectory more unclear than ever. PHILADELPHIA — So what just happened to the 76ers’ championship aspirations? The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 30, 2022
Jimmy Butler Says He Will Be Ready for Game 1 vs. 76ers The forward missed the Heat’s series-clinching Game 5 win vs. the Hawks on Tuesday due to right knee inflammation. Sports Illustrated · Apr 30, 2022
Joel Embiid out indefinitely with orbital fracture in huge blow to 76ers’ title hopes Joel Embiid has a right orbital fracture and a mild concussion and the 76ers said Friday night that the MVP finalist is out for the foreseeable future The Guardian - US · Apr 30, 2022
Joel Embiid Reportedly Out Indefinitely With Orbital Fracture The 76ers star will be sidelined as the franchise begins its series with the No. 1 seeded Heat. Sports Illustrated · Apr 30, 2022
Joel Embiid out for Game 1, no timetable for return Shams Charania: Sources: 76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid suffered a right orbital fracture and mild concussion in series-clinching Game 6 win last night in Toronto. He will be listed as out and there is no timetable for his return. Source: Twitter ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 30, 2022
The Sixers were waiting for James Harden to unleash his full arsenal. He delivered in Game 6. TORONTO — The 76ers have been waiting for James Harden to be aggressive on offense while displaying the balance he strives to maintain. He delivered Thursday night against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 29, 2022
Heat remain cautious with Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry injuries ahead of 76ers series MIAMI — Even with their second-round playoff opponent determined, the build up to the Eastern conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers apparently will be a gradual process for the Miami Heat ahead of Monday’s 7:30 p.m. series opener at FTX Arena. Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022
Chris Boucher on free agency: I love Toronto… I owe it all to Toronto Josh Lewenberg: Chris Boucher said he hasn't thought about his upcoming free agency, focus has been on the season. Will get there in the next few weeks/months. "I love Toronto. Toronto did a lot for me. From the young player I was when I came here ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 29, 2022
Tobias Harris wants this grandma freed from her cage after the 76ers finally beat the Raptors Free Grandma. Free her right now. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 29, 2022
Fred VanVleet out for Game 6 Michael Grange: Fred VanVleet (hip) is out for Game 6. Source: Twitter @michaelgrange What's the buzz on Twitter? Michael Grange @ michaelgrange VanVleet (hip) is out for Game 6. - 5:18 PM Tim Bontemps @ TimBontemps Fred VanVleet officially won't ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 28, 2022
Mark Bradley: One year later, the so-so Hawks met a sobering end So maybe we – and by “we,” I mean “me” – got carried away by the doings of the 2021 playoffs. The 41-win Hawks played above their station, upsetting the fourth-seeded Knicks and the top-seeded 76ers. Those Hawks came within two games of the NBA Finals. Those Hawks went from… Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022
If the Sixers choke against the Raptors, where would the collapse rank in Philly sports history? Don't deny it. You're thinking about it. You wouldn't be a Philadelphia sports fan, full of skepticism and even cynicism, always hedging your hope, if you weren't thinking about it. Yes, the 76ers are still up three games to two on the Raptors in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Yes, they're… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 27, 2022
Heat’s opponent options offer stark contrast: NBA scout weighs in on perceived 76ers-Raptors preference Bam Adebayo smiled at the question, or, more to the point, at a ship that has sailed. Tribune News Service · Apr 27, 2022
Doc Rivers wants everyone to leave him alone about blown 3-1 leads: ‘I wish y’all would tell the whole story with me’ All you gotta do is win, Doc. That's all. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 27, 2022
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 26, 2022 David Murphy: The Sixers are in trouble, and it’s on Doc Rivers and James Harden to avoid a historic collapse Somebody needs to wake up and smell the history, because it’s a hell of a lot closer than anybody with the 76ers seemed to realize after their embarrassing 103-88 no-show of a loss to the Raptors in Game 5.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 26, 2022 Sixers suddenly facing embarrassing situation after 103-88 loss to Raptors forces Game 6 Thursday in Toronto PHILADELPHIA — Oh, boy. Philly, the 76ers might have a problem.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 25, 2022 NBA Playoffs: Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers, live stream, TV channel, time, odds, how to watch The Toronto Raptors will face the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 on Monday night from the Wells Fargo Center.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 25, 2022 Fred VanVleet Says He's Out for Game 5 Against 76ers He suffered a left hip strain in the first half of Game 4 and did not return.
ABC News · Apr 25, 2022 NBA player Ben Simmons criticised by pundits, ex-players after Aussie ruled out of Brooklyn Nets' vital playoff game The critics are coming again for Ben Simmons, after the Australian's long-awaited debut for Brooklyn Nets in their must-win NBA playoff game against Boston is ditched because of reported back soreness.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 24, 2022 MRI confirms ligament tear in Sixers star Joel Embiid’s right thumb The MRI confirmed what the 76ers knew: Joel Embiid has a ligament tear in his right thumb.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 24, 2022 Keith Pompey: For Sixers to contend, Joel Embiid must dig deep and find a way to play through pain TORONTO — Doc Rivers acknowledged the 76ers are concerned about Joel Embiid’s right thumb.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 23, 2022 Pascal Siakam Saves the Raptors From a Sweep Five thoughts on Toronto avoiding a 76ers sweep at home.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 23, 2022 Fred VanVleet to have imagine done on injured hip Tim Bontemps: The Raptors say Fred VanVleet will have further imaging done on his injured left hip tonight, and won't speak postgame. Source: Twitter @TimBontemps What's the buzz on Twitter? Eric Koreen @ ekoreen "He's gonna play through a lot of ...
Sports Illustrated · Apr 23, 2022 Fred VanVleet Suffers Hip Strain, Leaves Game vs. 76ers The Raptors guard exited Game 4 within the final five minutes of the first half with pain in his left hip.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 23, 2022 Watch: Raptors Celebrate Scottie Barnes’s ROY Award A former Toronto Rookie of the Year, Vince Carter, announced this year’s winner in a video.