Report: Joel Embiid to return Friday against Rockets

Philadelphia 76ers rookie center Joel Embiid is expected to return on Friday after missing the next two games with a left knee contusion.

Brandon Apter  •  23 Jan 2017
Sixers rookie Embiid named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was honored with the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award on Monday afternoon for his performance during the week of January 16-22.

Brandon Apter  •  23 Jan 2017
Popovich praises Sixers, Brown on recent winning, development

Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had plenty of praise for Brett Brown and the Philadelphia 76ers, who have posted a 7-3 record in January.

Brandon Apter  •  23 Jan 2017
Sixers stifle division-leading Raptors, move to 6-2 in 2017

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Atlantic division leading Toronto Raptors tonight and move to 6-2 since the start of 2017.

Brandon Apter  •  18 Jan 2017
Hakeem Olajuwon sees shades of himself in Sixers’ Joel Embiid

Hall of Fame center Hakeem Olajuwon has been impressed by the early career successes of Philadelphia 76ers rookie Joel Embiid.

Brandon Apter  •  17 Jan 2017
ESPN picks up Sixers-Rockets game on January 27

The Philadelphis 76ers match-up against the Houston Rockets on January 27 will now be televised nationally on ESPN.

Brandon Apter  •  17 Jan 2017
A case for and against the Sixers keeping Ersan Ilyasova

Ilyasova is only signed through the end of this year, which is making some fans think about whether he should be resigned or not. In this short post, we’ll examine reasons he should and should not stay.

Brandon Apter  •  17 Jan 2017
Sixers rumors: Lakers have ‘expressed interest’ in Nerlens Noel

According to a report, the Los Angeles Lakers have expressed interest in Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel.

Brandon Apter  •  11 Jan 2017
Sam Hinkie endorses Joel Embiid for All-Star Game

Former Sixers president of basketball operations Sam Hinkie showed his support for Joel Embiid’s All-Star candidacy today on Twitter.

Brandon Apter  •  10 Jan 2017