Banged-up Sixers hold on to defeat Hawks, 121-109, thanks to Joel Embiid’s 42 points PHILADELPHIA — Remember when, in seasons past, the 76ers had a tough time remaining healthy? The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 13, 2022
Hawks use third-quarter surge to top Sixers, 104-95 ATLANTA — Dejounte Murray had nobody blocking his path to the basket. Yet the Hawks guard still opted for the highlight play, flipped the ball back to trailing teammate Onyeka Okungwu for the rim-rocking two-handed slam. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 11, 2022
Joel Embiid’s dagger 3-pointer saves Sixers in ugly 114-109 win over the Chicago Bulls CHICAGO — This was a somewhat ugly outing for the 76ers. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 30, 2022
David Murphy: Four Sixers who have a lot to prove in training camp and not much time to do it PHILADELPHIA — A familiar but forgotten face provided one of the more thought-provoking moments to come out of the Sixers’ annual pre-training camp media day on Monday. Somebody asked Shake Milton whether he had a good feel for what his role was going to be this season, and the fifth-year… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 28, 2022
David Murphy: Montrezl Harrell is latest sign Daryl Morey and Sixers learned from their Miami meltdown PHILADELPHIA — I’ve long been of the belief that any team built around Joel Embiid is a team that needs a Plan B. Last year, the Sixers did not have one, and they ended up paying a heavy price. With Embiid sidelined for the first two games of their Eastern… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 6, 2022
The Sixers’ draft night will set stage for a fascinating NBA offseason PHILADELPHIA — It’s been more than a month since 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and coach Doc Rivers sat together inside the team’s training complex in Camden to publicly express their disappointment about another second-round playoff exit — and to re-emphasize their commitment to building a contender that… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 22, 2022
76ers expected to pick up $2 million team option on Shake Milton, keeping him with team Michael Scotto: Sources: The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to exercise their $2 million team option on guard Shake Milton for the 2022-23 season, @HoopsHype has learned. Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto What's the buzz on Twitter? Michael Scotto @ ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 15, 2022
David Murphy: A max contract is a non-starter for the Sixers and James Harden, but so is parting ways The biggest question facing the Sixers this summer is how difficult James Harden is going to make it on them. Everything else is going to be some derivative of three obvious truths. The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 17, 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
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
Tyrese Maxey’s transcendent performance leads Sixers to 131-111 win over the Raptors in Game 1 PHILADELPHIA — This was a feel-out game. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 17, 2022
Joel Embiid, James Harden and the Sixers’ Rotation Question Can Philly figure out how to maximize its star duo before it’s too late? Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2022
Sixers pull away from Pistons, 118-106, in regular-season finale, will face Toronto Raptors in playoffs’ first round PHILADELPHIA — Allen Iverson rose from his courtside seat during the break between the third and fourth quarters to toss T-shirts into the gleeful crowd seated in Section 115. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 11, 2022
Sixers stumble late to lose at Detroit Pistons, 102-94 DETROIT — Cade Cunningham swung his arm in a circle to celebrate the Saddiq Bey bomb. And as a frustrated group of 76ers walked back to the bench for a desperation timeout while trailing by double digits with less than two minutes to play, the Pistons’ public-address announcer unleashed his… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 1, 2022
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 22, 2022 Sixers stun the East-leading Heat, even without Joel Embiid and James Harden PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers were down two stars on Monday — and it didn’t show against the Miami Heat.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 5, 2022 Tyrese Maxey propels Sixers’ comeback in 125-119 win over Cavaliers PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey got in front of the Cavaliers’ transition defense for the one-handed slam, pumped his arm and screamed.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 16, 2022 Celtics drub Sixers 135-87, put damper on day team introduces James Harden PHILADELPHIA — The Philly boos came out when Shake Milton lost the ball on a second-quarter turnover.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 12, 2022 Sixers overcome slow start to beat Thunder while awaiting James Harden’s arrival PHILADELPHIA — A Theo Maledon 3-pointer dropped through the bottom of the net with less than three minutes to play, and an uncharacteristically subdued crowd briefly turned restless.