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Raptors Analyst Embarrasses Himself With Awful Commentary on Joel Embiid

Broadcaster on the 76ers star’s taking an elbow to the face: ‘You get what you deserve.’

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Raptors offseason preview: Extensions, Rudy Gobert pursuit and more

The Toronto Raptors had a strong bounce-back season after spending a year in Tampa and made a ton of progress getting back to being a competitive team again. Fred VanVleet became an All-Star while Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes is looking like he ...

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Mike Sielski: With his latest injury, Joel Embiid is becoming a tragic figure in Philly sports

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid might be the most star-crossed figure in Philadelphia sports history. Who else compares? Perhaps Eric Lindros. More and more, the two seem kindred spirits, such obvious and marvelous talents, such promise never quite fulfilled for reasons out of their control. The injuries. The mismanagement. The trap…

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Sixers coach Doc Rivers defends decision to have Joel Embiid in late during a blowout

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers caught some criticism for playing Joel Embiid and the other 76ers starters late in a blowout victory to close out the Toronto Raptors on Thursday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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?

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Marcus Hayes: Admit it: Doc Rivers has been way better this season than the rap he’s taken

PHILADELPHIA — The vultures were circling, hoping for their victim’s demise. But Doc Rivers wasn’t going out like that.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Sixers are in Serious Trouble Without Joel Embiid. What Now?

The MVP finalist is out indefinitely after suffering an orbital fracture and mild concussion in the first round. Here’s how his absence affects the 76ers on the court.

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Joel Embiid out indefinitely with orbital fracture, mild concussion suffered in Sixers’ Game 6 win at Raptors

PHILADELPHIA — Sixers MVP finalist Joel Embiid suffered a right orbital fracture and a mild concussion in Thursday’s Game 6, series-clinching victory at the Toronto Raptors, the team confirmed Friday night. He is out indefinitely and further updates will be provided as appropriate, the team said.

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$Joel Embiid out indefinitely with orbital fracture in huge blow to 76ers’ title hopes$

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

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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 ...

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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

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 ...

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Fred VanVleet on possible extension with Raptors: We’ll cross that bridge when we get there

Josh Lewenberg: Fred VanVleet, who has an opt out after next season, is eligible for an extension this summer. He was asked if he's open to having those conversations. "I love having conversations. We'll cross that bridge when we get there." Source: ...

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Thaddeus Young: Raptors organization is elite, one of the top I’ve been a part of

Josh Lewenberg: Thaddeus Young: "This organization is elite. One of the top I've ever been a part of… I loved everything about this experience. As far as the team, the sky is the limit… This team can be really, really scary." Source: Twitter ...

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Tobias Harris wants this grandma freed from her cage after the 76ers finally beat the Raptors

Free Grandma. Free her right now.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers blast Raptors in Game 6 to close out first-round playoff series with 132-97 win

TORONTO — Tyrese Maxey sat atop the Scotiabank Arena scorer’s table Thursday afternoon, when Georges Niang interrupted while walking toward the crowd surrounding the Sixers’ second-year point guard.

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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 ...

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Scottie Barnes made it his personal mission to destroy everyone at practice during his Rookie of the Year campaign

I'm not sure it was like Jimmy Butler in Game of Zones...but it was probably intense.

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A look at the history the Raptors are up against with their 3-0 comeback attempt against the 76ers

The Raptors are trying to join a pretty exclusive club across sports

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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…

Tribune News Service

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.

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Fred VanVleet doubtful for Game 6

Tim Reynolds: Fred VanVleet is officially doubtful for Game 6. Source: Twitter @ByTimReynolds What's the buzz on Twitter? Doug Smith @ SmithRaps For bookkeeping purposes, Raptors have Fred VanVleet listed as "doubtful" for Game 6 with a hip flexor ...

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Scottie Barnes: ‘I feel great, mentally and physically’

Josh Lewenberg: Scottie Barnes, going into Game 6: "I feel great. My body feels great. Mentally, physically, I feel great." Source: Twitter @JLew1050 What's the buzz on Twitter? Eric Koreen @ ekoreen "I feel great. My body feels great. Overall, ...

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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

Marcus Hayes: Ben Simmons a no-show for Nets while Joel Embiid plays through pain for Sixers in the NBA playoffs

PHILADELPHIA — The symmetry could not have been purer. The contrast could not have been starker.

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