David MurphyWhat I DoI write opinion and analysis pieces, with a heavy emphasis on the four professional sports teams.The Sixers season ended in embarrassment, but also made something clear about Joel Embiid’s futureThe Sixers cannot afford to proceed as if Embiid will ever again be anything greater than he was this season.David Murphy | Columnist May 10, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers season on the line after losing Game 3 to the Knicks; New York fans booed after interrupting moment of silenceThe Knicks are now up 3-0 with Game 4 Sunday. No NBA team has come back from a three-game deficit in the playoffs.Gina Mizell, DeAntae Prince, David Murphy, Rob Tornoe, Matt Mullin, and Ariel Simpson May 8, 2026Link copied to clipboardAll the Sixers need to fix is everything after a brutal Game 1 blowout loss to the Knicks This was an ambush, plain and simple. The only positive thing is that they got a firsthand look at a lot of things that didn’t work. David Murphy | Columnist May 5, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers eliminate the Celtics in wild Game 7, led by Maxey and Embiid; Sam Hinkie chimes in; second round playoff scheduleThe Sixers were down 1-3 but came back to defeat the Celtics, a first in franchise history for both teams.Gina Mizell, David Murphy, DeAntae Prince, Rob Tornoe, Matt Mullin, and Chris A. Williams May 2, 2026Link copied to clipboardJoel Embiid and the Sixers were a serious team in Game 5. Give them that.After an uneven first half, the Sixers played like the contender they were once supposed to be, blowing the Celtics out of TD Garden in a 113-97 win on Tuesday.David Murphy | Columnist April 29, 2026Link copied to clipboardTyrese Maxey and the Sixers can hold their heads high after Game 3 loss, but the series is what it isIt is a testament to the Sixers that the outcome of Game 3 was determined by the slimmest and most variable of margins. David Murphy | Columnist April 25, 2026Link copied to clipboardGameday Central: Sixers vs Celtics playoffs editionGameday Central previews the Sixers vs. Celtics playoff showdown, hosted by Gina Mizell. Watch here.Gina Mizell and David Murphy April 23, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers' season over after Knicks playoff sweep; New York fans take over; Barkley and others react to Game 4 blowoutThe Sixers make yet another second-round playoff exit, but there is some hope for the future.Gina Mizell, DeAntae Prince, David Murphy, Rob Tornoe, and Matt Mullin May 10, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers gave everything they had in Game 2 loss to the Knicks, but find themselves in familiar straitsThe hope for the Sixers is that their 108-102 loss in Game 2 against the Knicks wasn’t what it looked like. That we just saw them give every ounce of the best they have.David Murphy | Columnist May 7, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers lose big to the Knicks in Game 1; Jalen Brunson goes off; MSG crowd goes after Joel EmbiidThe focus now shifts to Game 2, which will take place Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.Gina Mizell, DeAntae Prince, David Murphy, Rob Tornoe, and Matt Mullin May 4, 2026Link copied to clipboardBelieve it: The Sixers’ stunning dominance in Game 6 has Boston on the ropesIf the final margin of victory makes you clean off your reading glasses, know this: it didn’t come close to capturing the difference between the two teams. David Murphy | Columnist May 1, 2026Link copied to clipboardAfter Game 4 stinker, Joel Embiid needs to take a backseat to Tyrese Maxey and VJ EdgecombeMaxey has made it clear that he deserves to be the Sixers' primary scorer and that they deserve him as their primary scorer. David Murphy | Columnist April 27, 2026Link copied to clipboard76ers-Celtics: Boston wins Game 3 — and grabs a 2-1 series lead — as Jayson Tatum takes over lateTyrese Maxey led the way for the Sixers with 31 points, but it wasn't enough. Game 4 is Sunday at 7 p.m.Gina Mizell, Rob Tornoe, Matt Mullin, David Murphy, and DeAntae Prince April 24, 2026Link copied to clipboardVJ Edgecombe has one for the history books and the Sixers somehow stymie Boston in Game 2Edgecombe started his NBA career by creating history. He continued that trend on Tuesday by becoming the youngest player to have 30 points and 10 rebounds in a playoff game.David Murphy | Columnist April 22, 2026Link copied to clipboardJoel Embiid and the Sixers get the home crowd they deserve in 108-94 Game 3 loss to KnicksAfter scoring the game’s first nine points and building a first-quarter lead that climbed to as high as 12, the home team turned into the exact squad that that so many home fans were willing to avoid.David Murphy | Columnist May 9, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers lose frantic Game 2 to the Knicks; Tyrese Maxey goes cold; Embiid status for Game 3 unclearThe Knicks take a 2-0 series lead, with Game 3 in Philly Friday night.Gina Mizell, DeAntae Prince, David Murphy, Rob Tornoe, and Matt Mullin May 6, 2026Link copied to clipboardJoel Embiid and the Sixers finally have their signature playoff moment. What a story. Whatever happens from here, Embiid and the Sixers have accomplished something significant, something defining.David Murphy | Columnist May 3, 2026Link copied to clipboard76ers defeat the Celtics, force a Game 7 in Boston; Tyrese Maxey dominant, Jayson Tatum banged upIn must-win game, Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points and Joel Embiid put up a near triple-double.Gina Mizell, David Murphy, DeAntae Prince, Rob Tornoe, and Matt Mullin April 30, 2026Link copied to clipboardJoel Embiid's strong return wasn't enough, as Sixers lose Game 4 to Celtics; Mike Tirico channels WIPThe Celtics now lead the Sixers 3-1 in their first-round NBA playoff series. Game 5 is in Boston Tuesday.Gina Mizell, DeAntae Prince, David Murphy, and Rob Tornoe April 26, 2026Link copied to clipboardJoel Embiid aside, the Sixers’ Game 2 win wasn’t a fluke. But is it repeatable?Of course, the big question now is what it always seems to be: Will Embiid play? If he does, how much will he play? The important answer is the Sixers have shown they can be competitive without him.David Murphy | Columnist April 24, 2026Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
The Sixers season ended in embarrassment, but also made something clear about Joel Embiid’s futureThe Sixers cannot afford to proceed as if Embiid will ever again be anything greater than he was this season.David Murphy | Columnist May 10, 2026Link copied to clipboard
The Sixers season ended in embarrassment, but also made something clear about Joel Embiid’s futureThe Sixers cannot afford to proceed as if Embiid will ever again be anything greater than he was this season.David Murphy | Columnist May 10, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers season on the line after losing Game 3 to the Knicks; New York fans booed after interrupting moment of silenceThe Knicks are now up 3-0 with Game 4 Sunday. No NBA team has come back from a three-game deficit in the playoffs.Gina Mizell, DeAntae Prince, David Murphy, Rob Tornoe, Matt Mullin, and Ariel Simpson May 8, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers season on the line after losing Game 3 to the Knicks; New York fans booed after interrupting moment of silenceThe Knicks are now up 3-0 with Game 4 Sunday. No NBA team has come back from a three-game deficit in the playoffs.Gina Mizell, DeAntae Prince, David Murphy, Rob Tornoe, Matt Mullin, and Ariel Simpson May 8, 2026Link copied to clipboard
All the Sixers need to fix is everything after a brutal Game 1 blowout loss to the Knicks This was an ambush, plain and simple. The only positive thing is that they got a firsthand look at a lot of things that didn’t work. David Murphy | Columnist May 5, 2026Link copied to clipboard
All the Sixers need to fix is everything after a brutal Game 1 blowout loss to the Knicks This was an ambush, plain and simple. The only positive thing is that they got a firsthand look at a lot of things that didn’t work. David Murphy | Columnist May 5, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers eliminate the Celtics in wild Game 7, led by Maxey and Embiid; Sam Hinkie chimes in; second round playoff scheduleThe Sixers were down 1-3 but came back to defeat the Celtics, a first in franchise history for both teams.Gina Mizell, David Murphy, DeAntae Prince, Rob Tornoe, Matt Mullin, and Chris A. Williams May 2, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers eliminate the Celtics in wild Game 7, led by Maxey and Embiid; Sam Hinkie chimes in; second round playoff scheduleThe Sixers were down 1-3 but came back to defeat the Celtics, a first in franchise history for both teams.Gina Mizell, David Murphy, DeAntae Prince, Rob Tornoe, Matt Mullin, and Chris A. Williams May 2, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid and the Sixers were a serious team in Game 5. Give them that.After an uneven first half, the Sixers played like the contender they were once supposed to be, blowing the Celtics out of TD Garden in a 113-97 win on Tuesday.David Murphy | Columnist April 29, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid and the Sixers were a serious team in Game 5. Give them that.After an uneven first half, the Sixers played like the contender they were once supposed to be, blowing the Celtics out of TD Garden in a 113-97 win on Tuesday.David Murphy | Columnist April 29, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers can hold their heads high after Game 3 loss, but the series is what it isIt is a testament to the Sixers that the outcome of Game 3 was determined by the slimmest and most variable of margins. David Murphy | Columnist April 25, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers can hold their heads high after Game 3 loss, but the series is what it isIt is a testament to the Sixers that the outcome of Game 3 was determined by the slimmest and most variable of margins. David Murphy | Columnist April 25, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Gameday Central: Sixers vs Celtics playoffs editionGameday Central previews the Sixers vs. Celtics playoff showdown, hosted by Gina Mizell. Watch here.Gina Mizell and David Murphy April 23, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Gameday Central: Sixers vs Celtics playoffs editionGameday Central previews the Sixers vs. Celtics playoff showdown, hosted by Gina Mizell. Watch here.Gina Mizell and David Murphy April 23, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers' season over after Knicks playoff sweep; New York fans take over; Barkley and others react to Game 4 blowoutThe Sixers make yet another second-round playoff exit, but there is some hope for the future.Gina Mizell, DeAntae Prince, David Murphy, Rob Tornoe, and Matt Mullin May 10, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers' season over after Knicks playoff sweep; New York fans take over; Barkley and others react to Game 4 blowoutThe Sixers make yet another second-round playoff exit, but there is some hope for the future.Gina Mizell, DeAntae Prince, David Murphy, Rob Tornoe, and Matt Mullin May 10, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers gave everything they had in Game 2 loss to the Knicks, but find themselves in familiar straitsThe hope for the Sixers is that their 108-102 loss in Game 2 against the Knicks wasn’t what it looked like. That we just saw them give every ounce of the best they have.David Murphy | Columnist May 7, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers gave everything they had in Game 2 loss to the Knicks, but find themselves in familiar straitsThe hope for the Sixers is that their 108-102 loss in Game 2 against the Knicks wasn’t what it looked like. That we just saw them give every ounce of the best they have.David Murphy | Columnist May 7, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers lose big to the Knicks in Game 1; Jalen Brunson goes off; MSG crowd goes after Joel EmbiidThe focus now shifts to Game 2, which will take place Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.Gina Mizell, DeAntae Prince, David Murphy, Rob Tornoe, and Matt Mullin May 4, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers lose big to the Knicks in Game 1; Jalen Brunson goes off; MSG crowd goes after Joel EmbiidThe focus now shifts to Game 2, which will take place Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.Gina Mizell, DeAntae Prince, David Murphy, Rob Tornoe, and Matt Mullin May 4, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Believe it: The Sixers’ stunning dominance in Game 6 has Boston on the ropesIf the final margin of victory makes you clean off your reading glasses, know this: it didn’t come close to capturing the difference between the two teams. David Murphy | Columnist May 1, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Believe it: The Sixers’ stunning dominance in Game 6 has Boston on the ropesIf the final margin of victory makes you clean off your reading glasses, know this: it didn’t come close to capturing the difference between the two teams. David Murphy | Columnist May 1, 2026Link copied to clipboard
After Game 4 stinker, Joel Embiid needs to take a backseat to Tyrese Maxey and VJ EdgecombeMaxey has made it clear that he deserves to be the Sixers' primary scorer and that they deserve him as their primary scorer. David Murphy | Columnist April 27, 2026Link copied to clipboard
After Game 4 stinker, Joel Embiid needs to take a backseat to Tyrese Maxey and VJ EdgecombeMaxey has made it clear that he deserves to be the Sixers' primary scorer and that they deserve him as their primary scorer. David Murphy | Columnist April 27, 2026Link copied to clipboard
76ers-Celtics: Boston wins Game 3 — and grabs a 2-1 series lead — as Jayson Tatum takes over lateTyrese Maxey led the way for the Sixers with 31 points, but it wasn't enough. Game 4 is Sunday at 7 p.m.Gina Mizell, Rob Tornoe, Matt Mullin, David Murphy, and DeAntae Prince April 24, 2026Link copied to clipboard
76ers-Celtics: Boston wins Game 3 — and grabs a 2-1 series lead — as Jayson Tatum takes over lateTyrese Maxey led the way for the Sixers with 31 points, but it wasn't enough. Game 4 is Sunday at 7 p.m.Gina Mizell, Rob Tornoe, Matt Mullin, David Murphy, and DeAntae Prince April 24, 2026Link copied to clipboard
VJ Edgecombe has one for the history books and the Sixers somehow stymie Boston in Game 2Edgecombe started his NBA career by creating history. He continued that trend on Tuesday by becoming the youngest player to have 30 points and 10 rebounds in a playoff game.David Murphy | Columnist April 22, 2026Link copied to clipboard
VJ Edgecombe has one for the history books and the Sixers somehow stymie Boston in Game 2Edgecombe started his NBA career by creating history. He continued that trend on Tuesday by becoming the youngest player to have 30 points and 10 rebounds in a playoff game.David Murphy | Columnist April 22, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid and the Sixers get the home crowd they deserve in 108-94 Game 3 loss to KnicksAfter scoring the game’s first nine points and building a first-quarter lead that climbed to as high as 12, the home team turned into the exact squad that that so many home fans were willing to avoid.David Murphy | Columnist May 9, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid and the Sixers get the home crowd they deserve in 108-94 Game 3 loss to KnicksAfter scoring the game’s first nine points and building a first-quarter lead that climbed to as high as 12, the home team turned into the exact squad that that so many home fans were willing to avoid.David Murphy | Columnist May 9, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers lose frantic Game 2 to the Knicks; Tyrese Maxey goes cold; Embiid status for Game 3 unclearThe Knicks take a 2-0 series lead, with Game 3 in Philly Friday night.Gina Mizell, DeAntae Prince, David Murphy, Rob Tornoe, and Matt Mullin May 6, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers lose frantic Game 2 to the Knicks; Tyrese Maxey goes cold; Embiid status for Game 3 unclearThe Knicks take a 2-0 series lead, with Game 3 in Philly Friday night.Gina Mizell, DeAntae Prince, David Murphy, Rob Tornoe, and Matt Mullin May 6, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid and the Sixers finally have their signature playoff moment. What a story. Whatever happens from here, Embiid and the Sixers have accomplished something significant, something defining.David Murphy | Columnist May 3, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid and the Sixers finally have their signature playoff moment. What a story. Whatever happens from here, Embiid and the Sixers have accomplished something significant, something defining.David Murphy | Columnist May 3, 2026Link copied to clipboard
76ers defeat the Celtics, force a Game 7 in Boston; Tyrese Maxey dominant, Jayson Tatum banged upIn must-win game, Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points and Joel Embiid put up a near triple-double.Gina Mizell, David Murphy, DeAntae Prince, Rob Tornoe, and Matt Mullin April 30, 2026Link copied to clipboard
76ers defeat the Celtics, force a Game 7 in Boston; Tyrese Maxey dominant, Jayson Tatum banged upIn must-win game, Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points and Joel Embiid put up a near triple-double.Gina Mizell, David Murphy, DeAntae Prince, Rob Tornoe, and Matt Mullin April 30, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid's strong return wasn't enough, as Sixers lose Game 4 to Celtics; Mike Tirico channels WIPThe Celtics now lead the Sixers 3-1 in their first-round NBA playoff series. Game 5 is in Boston Tuesday.Gina Mizell, DeAntae Prince, David Murphy, and Rob Tornoe April 26, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid's strong return wasn't enough, as Sixers lose Game 4 to Celtics; Mike Tirico channels WIPThe Celtics now lead the Sixers 3-1 in their first-round NBA playoff series. Game 5 is in Boston Tuesday.Gina Mizell, DeAntae Prince, David Murphy, and Rob Tornoe April 26, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid aside, the Sixers’ Game 2 win wasn’t a fluke. But is it repeatable?Of course, the big question now is what it always seems to be: Will Embiid play? If he does, how much will he play? The important answer is the Sixers have shown they can be competitive without him.David Murphy | Columnist April 24, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid aside, the Sixers’ Game 2 win wasn’t a fluke. But is it repeatable?Of course, the big question now is what it always seems to be: Will Embiid play? If he does, how much will he play? The important answer is the Sixers have shown they can be competitive without him.David Murphy | Columnist April 24, 2026Link copied to clipboard
