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"Someone who has surprised me is Chet. Just honestly seeing how really lengthy he is in person and obviously he can score the ball."

Is James Harden still a superstar? Can Joel Embiid play like an MVP when it matters? Here are the factors that will loom large for the Sixers this season.

To get a read on the Sixers ahead of the season opener, the hosts of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast linked up with Sixers Wire editor Ky Carlin to talk about the two teams' start to the 2022-23 season.

PHILADELPHIA — The side of P.J. Tucker’s knee inadvertently banged into Joel Embiid’s head as the 76ers’ All-NBA center fell to the ground late in the second quarter of Wednesday’s preseason finale against the Charlotte Hornets, a collision that resulted in Tucker taking an early visit to the home locker…

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers feels the next step in 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey’s evolution is getting his shot without a play being called for him.

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PHILADELPHIA — James Harden delivered a long bounce pass to the streaking Tyrese Maxey, who converted through contact to the delight of the home crowd getting its first glimpse of the 2022-23 version of the 76ers.

PHILADELPHIA — Some guys just pop. They demand your attention. Even a casual observer can pick them out. A priest, a rabbi and a minister walk into a gym and all of them say to each other: Who’s that guy?

CHARLESTON, S.C. — At one point during Thursday’s televised practice at The Citadel, 76ers coach Doc Rivers told his team, “Our spirit is [B.S.]!”