Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid’s Thumb: ‘It’s Not a Great Injury’ The 76ers big man’s lingering injury isn’t expected to keep him out of Game 4 vs. the Raptors. Sports Illustrated · Apr 23, 2022
Report: Embiid Battling Thumb Injury, Expects to Play in Game 4 The MVP candidate is averaging 27.7 points and 13 rebounds through three postseason games. Sports Illustrated · Apr 22, 2022
Joel Embiid not listed on Sixers’ Game 4 injury report after wearing brace to protect thumb during practice TORONTO — Joel Embiid continued to wear a soft brace on his right hand and wrist to protect his thumb during Friday’s 76ers practice, but coach Doc Rivers did not express any concern that the injury will limit the MVP finalist during Saturday’s Game 4 of their first-round playoff series… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 22, 2022
Injuries are causing significant movement at the top of NBA championship futures Have NBA injuries changed the way you bet? USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 22, 2022
Joel Embiid told Drake he was ‘coming for the sweep’ after hitting a ridiculous buzzer beater against the Raptors It's officially over for the Raptors now. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2022
James Harden on Joel Embiid: That’s the MVP right there Lauren Rosen: James Harden on Joel Embiid's game-winner: "That's the MVP of the league right there." Source: Twitter @LaurenMRosen What's the buzz on Twitter? Ky Carlin @ Ky_Carlin Joel Embiid has a message for Drake and the rest of the Raptors ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2022
Joel Embiid hit an incredible buzzer-beating three to stun the Raptors in Game 3 All hail Joel Embiid. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2022
NBA Playoffs: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors, live stream, TV channel, time, odds, how to watch The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Toronto Raptors in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday night from the Scotiabank Arena. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2022
LAYUP LINES: The NBA needs to protect Kyrie Irving like it protects its fans The NBA has to have Kyrie Irving's back here, too. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2022
Embiid to Nurse: ‘Stop B-------‘ About Refs The MVP candidate scored 31 points in the 76ers’ Game 2 win. Sports Illustrated · Apr 19, 2022
Best NBA Playoff Performances and Biggest Surprises So Far Nets-Celtics drama, Game 1 upsets and high-scoring postseason debuts—the first weekend of the 2022 playoffs had it all. Sports Illustrated · Apr 18, 2022
Sixers vow to be ‘locked in’ for Game 2 against the Raptors The 76ers know now is not the time to be overconfident — even though it’s easy to do so under the circumstances. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 18, 2022
Best-case scenario that Scottie Barnes returns later in first-round series Jordan Schultz: Breaking: #Raptors' star rookie Scottie Barnes is out for Game 2 against the #76ers, per source. X-Rays were negative on Barnes' left ankle, which he injured in Game 1. Best case scenario, I'm told, is Nick Nurse/Toronto remain ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2022
Scottie Barnes doubtful for Game 2 Josh Lewenberg: Per Raptors, Scottie Barnes has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain, Thad Young with a hyperextension to his left thumb. Both are doubtful for tomorrow's Game 2. Source: Twitter @JLew1050 What's the buzz on Twitter? JD Shaw @ ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2022 X-rays negative for Scottie Barnes, MRI awaits tomorrow Adrian Wojnarowski: X-rays negative on Scottie Barnes' left ankle - MRI tomorrow, source tells ESPN. Source: Twitter @wojespn What's the buzz on Twitter? Jeff Stotts @ InStreetClothes Re: Scottie Barnes: Happy to hear there is no fracture ...
Sports Illustrated · Apr 17, 2022 Scottie Barnes Set for MRI After Injuring Ankle vs. 76ers Barnes, 20, exited in the fourth quarter after being inadvertently stepped on by Joel Embiid.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2022 Charles Barkley had a hilarious — yet accurate! — message for James Harden heading into the playoffs James Harden really does have a ton of pressure on him.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 16, 2022 No shot against the Bucks? We call Bull. It’s time to make the bully crumble The Bulls have been comically terrible against the NBA’s championship contenders, one-upping themselves with each cringeworthy display of capitulation and deference. See? They have the champs right where they want them.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 16, 2022 NBA Playoffs: Expert Predictions for the First Round The Crossover staff makes picks for each series.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 15, 2022 76ers Must Win After Betting House on James Harden The stakes are high in Philadelphia after betting the house on James Harden.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 14, 2022 NBA Playoff Breakout Candidates to Watch Which up-and-coming players can steal the postseason spotlight?
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 14, 2022 Mike Sielski: Jump to the Lakers? Please. Doc Rivers has to do his job with the Sixers first. PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers couldn’t stomach it, the unseemliness of it all. Three thousand miles to the west, the Lakers had waited about six-and-a-half seconds, following the end of a season of great expectations and lousy results, to leak that they were firing Frank Vogel. And it didn’t take much…
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 12, 2022 Sixers coach Doc Rivers encouraged Matisse Thybulle to get vaccinated but continued ‘to support the kid’ PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers has known all season that 76ers starting wing Matisse Thybulle was not vaccinated against COVID-19. Rivers added he “encouraged [Thybulle] all year” to receive the required shot(s).
Sports Illustrated · Apr 11, 2022 NBA Power Rankings: Where Things Stand Before Play-In, Playoffs How the league stands with 20 teams’ seasons still alive and 10 teams eliminated from postseason contention.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 9, 2022 Sixers ensured of home court in first round with 133-120 victory over Pacers; need help to get third seed PHILADELPHIA — Now, the 76ers need a regular-season-ending victory and some help from the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.