Sixers issue statement in reference to Wednesday’s National Anthem situation

Philadelphia 76ers responded quickly to criticism surrounding situation from Wednesday night on Friday morning.

Josh Liddick  •  28 Oct 2016
Stauskas, Henderson among Sixers players to speak out about national anthem controversy

Players respond to Philadelphia 76ers’ decision to remove national anthem singer for wearing “We Matter” shirt before performance on Wednesday night

Josh Liddick  •  28 Oct 2016
Motive for Sixers fan to flip off Westbrook: He called me fat

Philadelphia 76ers fan explains his reasoning on why he flipped the bird to Russell Westbrook on Wednesday night.

Josh Liddick  •  28 Oct 2016
Sixers nix national anthem performance over “We Matter” shirt

Singer Sevyn Streeter claims that the Sixers denied her of the national anthem performance due to her “We Matter” jersey.

Brandon Apter  •  26 Oct 2016
Embiid, Rodriguez spark Sixers in promising defeat to open season

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Opening Night, despite strong performances by Joel Embiid and Sergio Rodriguez.

Brandon Apter  •  26 Oct 2016
Ben Simmons never considered not playing this season

Sixers forward Ben Simmons told reporters prior to the teams’ first game on Wednesday that sitting out all season was never a consideration.

Brandon Apter  •  26 Oct 2016
Sixers pick up team options on Embiid, Okafor, Stauskas

The Philadelphia 76ers exercised their team options on Joel Embiid, Jahlil Okafor and Nik Stauskas for the 2017-18 season.

Brandon Apter  •  26 Oct 2016
Embiid’s minutes restriction set for opener, Brown still deciding who will start at PG

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown revealed minutes restrictions for Joel Embiid ahead of Wednesday’s opener.

Brandon Apter  •  25 Oct 2016
Jerryd Bayless likely to miss first month of season

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Jerryd Bayless is likely to miss the first month of the season with a torn ligament in his wrist.

Brandon Apter  •  25 Oct 2016