#Philadelphia 76ers
Embiid to miss rest of season for treatment, rehabilitation of left knee
The 76ers made the inevitable a reality on Friday, Feb. 28, when they shut down Embiid for the rest of the season, saying he is “medically unable to play” and will focus on treatment and rehabilitation of his left knee.
Short-handed 76ers eke past Cavs to end 7-game losing streak
Paul George scored 30 points, Tyrese Maxey had 29 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 132-129, on Friday night, Jan. 24, to end a seven-game losing streak.
Beal comes off the bench, anchors Suns over 76ers to end 4-game skid
Bradley Beal came off the bench for the first time in nine years and scored 25 points as the Phoenix Suns ended a four-game skid with a 109-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, Jan. 6.
Joel Embiid returns, steers 76ers vs Hornets
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 34 points and nine assists after missing a game because of a sinus fracture, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98 on Friday night, Dec. 20.
Sixers rookie McCain is out indefinitely with torn meniscus that requires surgery
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain has a meniscus tear in his left knee that requires surgery and is expected to be out indefinitely.
76ers All-Star guard Maxey out with hamstring injury
The 24-year-old Maxey is the latest Sixer sidelined by injury, and he could miss at least two weeks with a right hamstring injury, a person with knowledge of the situation said Thursday, Nov. 7.
NBA suspends Joel Embiid for shoving newspaper columnist
Embiid’s suspension will begin with the next regular-season game for which he is eligible and able to play. The 2023 NBA MVP has yet to play this season because of what the 76ers call left knee management.
NBA to investigate Joel Embiid's altercation with reporter
Embiid took issue with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes, who mentioned the All-Star center's late brother and his son — both named Arthur — in columns questioning Embiid’s professionalism and effort not being in shape after playing in the Paris Olympics. Embiid has yet to play for the 76ers this season.
NBA opens investigation into Embiid’s playing status after 76ers star misses season opener
The NBA is investigating why Philadelphia center Joel Embiid did not play in the team’s nationally televised season opener against Milwaukee.
76ers’ George diagnosed with bone bruise but no structural damage
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise but did not suffer any structural damage when he hyperextended his left knee during a preseason game, the team said Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Embiid signs 3-year, $193 million contract extension with 76ers
With another maximum contract secured, Embiid wants to chase that title in Philly — and remain a Sixer for the rest of his career.
Lowry opted to stay with his hometown Philadelphia 76ers
Kyle Lowry says he is re-signing with his hometown Philadelphia 76ers.
Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semis, oust 76ers
Josh Hart raised his arms and extended three fingers on each hand on his go-ahead 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left that was finally enough to send the New York Knicks past the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 on Thursday night, May 2 and into the second round of the playoffs.
Sixers owners buy 2,000 tickets for home playoff game
Bradley Cooper rocked a Dr. J jacket from his courtside seat at Game 6. The A-list actor had a few more 76ers fans join him Thursday night, May 2, for Philadelphia’s playoff game against New York — about 2,000 more courtesy of ticket giveaways from Sixers ownership.
Maxey saves Sixers from elimination with huge finish in OT win over Knicks
Maxey saved Philadelphia from elimination with seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation, finished with 46 and led the 76ers to a 112-106 overtime victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, April 30, in Game 5 of their first-round series.
Brunson scores career playoff-high, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead
Brunson scored a career playoff-high 47 points, added 10 assists and the Knicks beat the 76ers, 97-92, on Sunday, April 28, to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says he’s suffering from Bell’s palsy
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a form of facial paralysis he says has affected him since before the play-in tournament.
Embiid scores 50 to lift 76ers past Knicks
Embiid scored 50 points, making all four 3-point attempts and scoring 18 in a potential series-saving third quarter on Thursday night, April 25, to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-114 win in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.
76ers’ Maxey edges Bulls' White, cops NBA’s Most Improved Player honor
It’s not uncommon for players to see their numbers soar when given a new role, but that wasn’t the case with Maxey. Consider: two years ago, he averaged 17.5 points, 4.3 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 0.7 steals in 35.3 minutes per game. This year, he topped all those numbers and averaged only 2.2 more minutes per contest.
76ers plan to file grievance about officiating
The Philadelphia 76ers plan to file a grievance related to the officiating during their series against the New York Knicks, a team spokesman said early Tuesday, April 22.
Embiid shines as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed
Embiid had 23 points, 15 rebounds and one huge assist to Kelly Oubre Jr. on a go-ahead three-point play that led the 76ers to a 105-104 win over the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament on Wednesday night, April 17.
Allen Iverson immortalized with sculpture alongside 76ers greats Julius Erving, Wilt Chamberlain
Yes, there is something quite wry about the fact Allen Iverson was immortalized in his crossover pose at — of all sites — the Philadelphia 76ers’ practice facility.
Klay Thompson scores 32 points as Stephen Curry rests, Warriors beat stumbling Jazz
Klay Thompson found his offensive groove in a hurry, even on the toughest of shots with a defender in his face.
NBA fines 76ers $100,000 for violating injury reporting rules in the game Embiid returned
The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 on Friday, April 5, for violating injury reporting rules by initially listing Joel Embiid as out in a game he later played in.
NBA MVP Joel Embiid admits to 'being depressed' following latest time off from 76ers with injuries
Joel Embiid spent two full seasons and chunks of so many others recovering, rehabbing, even resting — thanks, load management — during his NBA career that the Philadelphia 76ers star should by now almost be used to sitting on the sidelines.