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De’Anthony Melton trade to 76ers official

Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced today that the team has acquired De'Anthony Melton in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies. In the trade, Philadelphia sent draft rights to the No. 23 selection in the 2022 ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 24, 2022

Joel Embiid: ‘Everybody expected the Houston James Harden, but that’s not who he is anymore’

Michael Scotto: Joel Embiid on James Harden: "Obviously, I'm sure since we got him, everybody expected the Houston James Harden, but that's not who he is anymore. He's more of a playmaker. I thought, at times, as with all of us, could've been more ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 13, 2022

Joel Embiid to return tonight in Game 3 vs. Heat?

Shams Charania: There's optimism Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will return tonight in Game 3 vs. Heat, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. He has been fitted for a mask and will need to feel comfortable before green light. One of the NBA's ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 6, 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 ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2022

James Harden on his stint in Brooklyn: ‘It was a lot of ups and downs’

Let's talk Brooklyn for a second, how would you sum up your short stint in Brooklyn? James Harden: Uh, it was a lot of ups and downs. I appreciate the Nets and the city for what they've done for me in that year and a half. This is a business…

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2022

James Harden fires back at Tyronn Lue on free throw narratives

There's been a lot of narratives out there lately with what has gone on the past couple years, do you feel like you have something to prove this postseason in Philly? 
James Harden: No, I don't. I don't. For me personally, I always want to go out ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2022

James Harden on hamstring: It’s good

Rich Hoffman: James Harden on his hamstring: "It's good, I've actually been doing some sprints and some hamstring work. So it's a really good week to be prepare myself for this first round." Said this week has been a bit similar to his first week as ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 14, 2022

Joel Embiid the first center to win scoring title since Shaquille O’Neal

StatMuse: Joel Embiid is officially the scoring champ. - First center to do it since Shaq - First international player to do it - First center with 30 PPG under 40 MPG pic.twitter.com/s9dMymsrmt Source: Twitter @statmuse What's the buzz on Twitter? ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 10, 2022

Joel Embiid if he loses MVP: ‘I’ll feel like they hate me’

Embiid has 11 games with at least 40 points and 10 rebounds this season; only Russell Westbrook (12) and Moses Malone (12) have had more in a single season since the 1976-77 merger. Both players won MVPs in those seasons. "If it happens, great," ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2022

76ers vs. Pistons: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Philadelphia 76ers (46-29) play against the Detroit Pistons (56-56) at Little Caesars Arena Game Time: 7:00 PM EDT on Thursday March 31, 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 41, Detroit Pistons 37 (Q2 05:49) What's the buzz on Twitter? Detroit Pistons @ ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 31, 2022