WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Daryl Morey, president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, has signed a contract extension through the 2027-28 season, the NBA team announced on Friday, Dec. 15. President of basketball operations Daryl Morey participates in a press conference before a game...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid shrugged off the lingering effects of illness to score 50 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Wizards, 131-126, on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Daniel Gafford of the Washington Wizards. (AFP) Reigning NBA...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Philadelphia forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is eager to return to NBA action this week after suffering a fractured rib in what he called a "traumatic" hit and run last month. Philadelphia forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (AFP) Oubre called out conspiracy theorists who questioned his...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- German forward Franz Wagner's 31-point performance sparked Orlando to an eighth consecutive victory on Wednesday, Nov. 29, ripping Washington 139-120 to move one game behind NBA overall leader Boston. Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic (AFP) The Magic connected on 60.7 percent of...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid delivered his sixth NBA career triple double on Monday, Nov. 27, with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to lead Philadelphia's 138-94 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers during...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The resurgent Houston Rockets powered to a sixth straight NBA victory on Sunday, Nov. 12, withstanding a 36-point triple-double from Denver's Nikola Jokic in a 107-104 win over the Nuggets. Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up past Bennedict Mathurin of...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was "resting fairly comfortably at home" Sunday, Nov. 12, after being struck by a car, coach Nick Nurse said. Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr (AFP) Oubre was treated in hospital and released on Saturday night after he was hit...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden will join the Los Angeles Clippers from the Philadelphia 76ers as part of a blockbuster trade involving seven players and multiple draft picks, US media reported on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden (AFP)...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid unleashed a dominant performance with 35 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, six blocked shots and two steals on Sunday, Oct. 29 in Philadelphia's 126-98 NBA rout of Portland. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks during the second quarter against the Portland...
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each scored 34 points to power Philadelphia's 114-107 NBA comeback victory at Toronto on Saturday, Oct. 28. Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Embiid added nine rebounds, eight assists a steal and two blocked shots for the 76ers while Maxey also...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- James Harden missed Philadelphia 76ers practice for a second consecutive day on Thursday, Oct. 19, for what the NBA club called personal reasons, leaving his status in doubt for next week's season opener. James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers (AFP) Harden, a 34-year-old...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Philadelphia 76ers star guard James Harden said on Friday, Oct. 13, his relationship with Sixers executive Daryl Morey cannot be repaired but he plans to play for the NBA club this coming season. James Harden of Philadelphia 76ers. (AFP) The 34-year-old...
