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Daryl Morey did an interview with Mike Missanelli on 97.5 The Fanatic. He spoke about the plethora of different trade options for the Sixers leading into the deadline.

According to a report from Keith Pompey, the Sixers have made Matisse Thybulle “close to being untouchable” in trade talks. Should the team make him available as part of a Simmons trade package?

With the current talent that top teams in the league have, the Sixers are struggling to keep up and stay atop their own conference.

Tyrese Maxey has vastly improved his game from his rookie season to this season, which should result in him receiving the Most Improved Player award.

Breaking down the latest rumors surrounding Ben Simmons and the Sacramento Kings. Should the Sixers be interested in a trade with the Kings?

The Philadelphia 76ers’ struggles against zone defense and their sloppy play resulted in them falling to the Charlotte Hornets 109-98.

Can the Philadelphia 76ers continue to win games now and in the playoffs without Ben Simmons or additional talent?

Andre Drummond is excelling off the bench in the smaller role the Sixers are asking from him.

But the Sixers have started 2022 with seven straight victories.  What is behind this calendar year winning streak?

The Atlanta Hawks have emerged as the latest suitor in the Ben Simmons trade sweepstakes. Is John Collins a good fit on the Sixers?

Tobias Harris finding his rhythm, the Embiid-Drummond lineup and more in our latest 76ers observations.

Joel Embiid, despite finishing second in the MVP vote last season, has continued to add new wrinkles to his game on the floor on his way to helping the 76ers stay in contention at the top of the Eastern Conference.

With Tyrese Maxey likely to miss a few games on the NBA’s health and safety protocols, the 76ers will have to dig deeper into the point guard by committee approach they have been using all season.

76ers beat Rockets 133-113 on Monday, January 3rd, 2022.

Should Doc Rivers be on the hot seat? What is the team’s true potential – with the Ben Simmons situation still looming – for both this season and in the future?

While several players are having tremendous seasons this year in their own right, there is one glaring player that has inserted himself into the conversation that has not yet won the trophy: Joel Embiid.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers enters NBA COVID-19 protocols.

Read about Tyrese Maxey’s recent struggles, Matisse Thybulle’s chances of making it into the starting lineup and more in the latest 76ers observations.

Should the 76ers pull the trigger on a Simmons-McCollum trade?

How has Joel Embiid’s return to the court affected the 76ers offense? Read about that and more in the latest 76ers observations.

The Philadelphia 76ers should continue to be patient when it comes to the Ben Simmons trade market. Taking Jerami Grant as a centerpiece in a Simmons return is simply not good enough.

Tyrese Maxey, through the first 12 games, has quickly proven to be one of the 76ers’ key players. He has taken strides in everything from three-point shooting to defense to playmaking.

The 76ers are 7-2 and atop the Eastern Conference. Read more about some 76ers observations, including Seth Curry’s hot start and Tyrese Maxey’s improved point guard ability.

The Philadelphia 76ers developed a blueprint for how to win short-handed this season. Unfortunately, that blueprint will immediately be put to the test as the team will be without Tobias Harris and Danny Green.

It did not take long for Georges Niang to make an impact for the Philadelphia 76ers. Through seven games, he has proven to be one of Doc Rivers’ top options off the bench.

The 76ers’ struggles have been exposed through the first five games of the 2021-22 regular season. However, there are still signs of hope and optimism that the team can turn it around.

After a 2-2 start, here are 3 observations from the Philadelphia 76ers’ first four games of the 2021-22 season.

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General manager Elton Brand spoke to the media on Tuesday afternoon about the state of the 76ers as they head into a crucial offseason.