It appears all those videos of Ben Simmons shooting from long range in the offseason weren’t that deceiving. On Wednesday night, the All-Star forward made the first three-point shot of his career. There aren’t too many flaws in Simmons’ game. He’s an exceptional passer, solid defender and more than capable of scoring inside the paint. […]
Read MoreBen Simmons Reportedly Expected To Miss Multiple Games
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the best teams in the NBA. Star forward Ben Simmons is a critical piece of a team expected to compete for a title this season. But according to the latest report, the 76ers will be without Simmons for a few games. They’ll have to rely on Joel Embiid and […]
Read MoreNBA Insider Has Injury Update For Sixers PG Ben Simmons
The Philadelphia 76ers suffered a scare on Wednesday night when Ben Simmons left the court with a shoulder injury. Fortunately for the team, the latest update is pretty encouraging. Philadelphia came out of the gate strong to start the season, winning its first five games on the schedule. Since the team started off 5-0 it […]
Read MoreNBA Announces Punishments For Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns
The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns two games each for their on-court fracas Wednesday night. Embiid and Towns engaged in a shoving/wrestling match midway through the third quarter of Philadelphia’s 117-95 win last night. The altercation resulted in an on-court scuffle involving multiple players and team […]
Read MoreJoel Embiid Sends NSFW Message To Karl-Anthony Towns
While the World Series caught most people’s attention in the sports world, the biggest storyline in the NBA revolved around a brawl between Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns. The two All-Star centers found themselves in an all-out wrestling match on the hardwood. Teammates eventually intervened, as 76ers star Ben Simmons put Towns in a headlock. […]
Read MoreVideo: Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns Get Into Fight During Game
Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns took their budding rivalry to a new level Wednesday night when they engaged in legit fisticuffs. Actually, it was more of a wrestling match. The two young big men got tangled up in the middle of the paint, even though the ball was at the opposite end of the court […]
Read MoreJeopardy! Contestant Flubs Easy Sports Question
Every once in a while, Jeopardy! has a sports category and it leads to some comical answers. Friday night, we got an all-timer. The category was called “The Eastern Conference” – a reference to the NBA. The question was a slam dunk for anyone who knows anything about the league. “In 2001 this 76ers guard […]
Read MoreThe 76ers Have Addressed The Controversial Fan Ejection
Earlier Wednesday, a report suggested the Philadelphia 76ers ejected two fans for carrying signs that read “Free Hong Kong.” A few hours after the report emerged, the 76ers released a statement clarifying the events. According to a statement from the team, officials removed two fans from the stands for “their continuing disruption of the fan […]
Read MoreEveryone’s Freaking Out About What Ben Simmons Did Tonight
On Tuesday night, Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons had fans across the country freaking out with what he did on the court. So what had everyone freaking out? Well, the young forward decided to take a shot from beyond the arc – something he rarely does. Except this time, he hit it. That’s right, Ben […]
Read MoreVideo: NBA Player Gets Into Fight At Eagles-Redskins Game
Mike Scott may be a power forward for the Philadelphia 76ers, but he’s also a Washington Redskins fan – and he wasn’t afraid to get into it with some Philadelphia Eagles fans today. Scott showed up to the game wearing a Sean Taylor jersey and quickly drew the ire of some Eagles fans. Whether they […]
Read More7-Time All-Star Joe Johnson Working Out For 4 NBA Teams
Joe Johnson is on the cusp of winning the Big 3 title this weekend, but the former All-Star may have his sights set on even bigger goals. After spending one year away from the NBA, ‘Iso Joe’ could be on the verge of making a comeback. The Big 3 has thrived with Johnson being part […]
Read MoreZion Williamson Reveals His ‘Biggest Fear’ For NBA Career
Zion Williamson will enter the NBA as one of the league’s biggest stars. Of course, it is up to him to cement that status, and elevate a floundering New Orleans Pelicans franchise in the process. To his credit, he seems up to it. The crazy attention that he’s had since he began going viral for […]
Read MoreCharles Barkley Has Brutally Honest Advice For Joel Embiid
On Monday, the Philadelphia Sixers made the decision to sign Ben Simmons to a max contract. That’ll keep him alongside Joel Embiid for the foreseeable future. There is no question that Philly has a bunch of talent on its roster. Unfortunately, the team’s biggest stars haven’t maximized their full potential. Although Simmons and Embiid are […]
Read MoreLatest NBA Title Odds Following Kawhi Leonard To The Clippers
The consensus around the league was that Kawhi Leonard’s decision would dictate which team is the odds-on favorite, but we didn’t have any indication that he’d play alongside Paul George in Los Angeles. On Saturday, the Clippers sent shockwaves through the league by making two blockbuster moves. Not only did they sign Leonard to a […]
Read MoreAl Horford Has Reportedly Made His Free Agency Decision
Boston Celtics All-Star big man Al Horford has reportedly made his free agency decision. He’s heading to a conference rival. Horford, who declined the final year of his contract in Boston, has reportedly agreed to a max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Philadelphia has reportedly signed Horford to a four year, $109 million contract. ESPN […]
Read MoreTobias Harris Is Reportedly Re-Signing With Philadelphia
The NBA free agency period has begun and while some teams are bringing in fresh stars, others are trying to tie down their players from last year. While it looks like the Philadelphia 76ers won’t be bringing back All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, they are bringing back Tobias Harris. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Harris is […]
Read MoreJimmy Butler’s Mind Was ‘Totally Blown’ By Miami Heat’s Handling Of Dwyane Wade’s Retirement
Philadelphia 76ers wing Jimmy Butler is one of many NBA All-Stars that could be on the move over the next few days and weeks. Butler may wind up on his fourth team in as many years. The 76ers will probably try and hang on to the four-time All-Star. He proved his importance to the team […]
Read MoreThere’s A New Free Agency Favorite For Jimmy Butler
Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler is slated to get a big payday when he hits free agency this weekend. Though it was initially thought he might stay on the East Coast, the sports books seem to think he may be heading out west. According to OddsShark, the Houston Rockets have been tabbed as the betting […]
Read MoreFormer Alabama Coach Avery Johnson Reportedly Interviewing For New Job
Earlier this spring, the Alabama Crimson Tide made the decision to move on from men’s basketball coach Avery Johnson after the team failed to make the NCAA Tournament. The school and the head coach agreed to a contract buyout as former Buffalo head coach Nate Oats took over as the new head coach of the […]
Read MoreNew Team Named As “Contender” For Jimmy Butler
Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler is a soon-to-be free agent. The Sixers may re-sign Butler, but there is a possibility that he lands elsewhere, especially following an Instagram post that sent some fans into a panic, According to the New York Post, the Brooklyn Nets are expected to be in the running for Butler when […]
Read MorePhilly Fans Are Panicking Over Jimmy Butler’s Latest Instagram Post
Free agency isn’t even here yet, however, that won’t stop people from panicking over potentially losing their star players in the offseason. Well, Jimmy Butler added fuel to that fire with his latest post on Instagram. The Philadelphia 76ers acquired Butler early in the season to boost their chances of winning a championship. Although they […]
Read MoreSI Updates NBA Mock Draft After Lottery
While the NBA Playoffs haven’t lacked drama, the dominant storyline in the sport this week is the NBA Draft Lottery. On Tuesday, the New Orleans Pelicans became the shocking winners of the Zion Williamson sweepstakes. The franchise, which may have to move on from its last No. 1 pick in Anthony Davis, jumped up with […]
Read MoreJoel Embiid Changes His Twitter Profile Following Game 7 Loss
Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has issued a new statement following his team’s season-ending loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Sunday evening. Embiid, whose Sixers fell in the second round for the second straight year, has promised to be more motivated than ever heading into the […]
Read MoreA Young Sixers Fan Sent This Letter To Joel Embiid After Game 7
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers suffered as heartbreaking a defeat as you can get in Game 7 against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. The loss left Embiid in tears as he left the court after Kawhi Leonard’s buzzer-beater. Even in defeat, Embiid hasn’t lost the support of a nine-year-old Sixers fan named Olivia Djamoos. […]
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