Keith PompeyWhat I DoAs the Sixers beat reporter, I provide daily coverage, perspective, a social media presence and long-form takeout pieces about one of the NBA's young emerging teams.Sixers takeaways: Paul George’s point-forward tilt, Joel Embiid’s big night, and more from win over PacersEmbiid scored 39 points in his best game since scoring 70 against the Spurs in 2024. Meanwhile, George controlled the game on both sides of the ball as Tyrese Maxey sat out for illness. Keith Pompey Dec. 13, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers’ Joel Embiid and Paul George want to ‘be efficient’ while playing on the floor togetherGeorge and Embiid both struggled in Sunday's loss to the Lakers, which was their second game playing together this season.Keith Pompey Dec. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboardJabari Walker is soaking up knowledge from his veteran Sixers teammates "I’ve heard about veteran leadership," he says. "But I’ve never really seen it to this extent. Just grateful to [Andre Drummond]. Eric Gordon, Kyle Lowry, Paul George, Joel [Embiid], all these guys." Keith Pompey Dec. 7, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey rises again, Joel Embiid has to get better, and more from win over WarriorsMaxey scored 35 points in the win and had the game-saving block, but it was rookie VJ Edgecombe who scored the go-ahead bucket. The Sixers blew a 24-point lead before escaping with the one-point win.Keith Pompey Dec. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboardCan Paul George help lead the Sixers (or another team?) on a playoff run? Plus, Tyrese Maxey keeps racking up milestones.Maxey's 649 points through 20 games rank third in franchise history behind Allen Iverson (681) and Wilt Chamberlain (661). And Jaren McCain is rounding nicely into form.Keith Pompey Dec. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers mailbag: Does it make sense to try to trade Paul George before the trade deadline?Trading George would allow the Sixers to shed the final two seasons of his deal. Keith Pompey Dec. 1, 2025Link copied to clipboardThe Sixers’ season has 2024-25 vibes with Joel Embiid and Paul George missing substantial timeThe Sixers have a massive investment in two players, like last season, who have been consistently unable to stay on the court. They've leaned heavily on Tyrese Maxey — possibly too much.Keith Pompey Nov. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboardTyrese Maxey to miss Sixers’ game against Indiana Pacers with illnessThis will be Maxey's first missed game of the season as he has carried the Sixers and stands among the league's leaders in points and minutes per game. Keith Pompey Dec. 12, 2025Link copied to clipboardThe Sixers still haven’t figured out their bad third quarters: ‘Something’s got to give’“I think for us, we just have to find a way to come out with the same energy we finished the [second] quarter with,” Andre Drummond said. Keith Pompey Dec. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboardThe Sixers are adapting to life without stars, and reigniting their season as a resultThe Sixers hadn't won three straight games since opening the season 4-0. Now, their less-heralded players are stepping up and sparking a new run.Keith Pompey Dec. 7, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers’ Kelly Oubre is ‘trying to stay above water’ while sidelined with a ligament sprain in his left kneeOubre suffered the injury late in the second quarter of the Sixers’ 114-105 loss to the Pistons on Nov. 14. “I want to be out there with my guys,” Oubre said.Keith Pompey Dec. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboardJoel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George finally shared the floor. And the Sixers have a lot of work to do.Sunday also marked just the 19th game that Embiid, George, and Maxey played together since George signed his four-year $211.5 million deal on July 6, 2024.Keith Pompey Dec. 2, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers takeaways: Joel Embiid’s motivated play, Tyrese Maxey’s missed free throws and more in loss to HawksEmbiid started fast in his first game back from a nine-game layoff.Keith Pompey Dec. 1, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers takeaways: A much-needed easy opponent, another untimely injury, and more from victory over NetsThe Sixers had five players score in double-figures and blocked seven shots to add to their league-leading 6.4 blocks per game. But they lost Andre Drummond to a right knee sprain in the win.Keith Pompey Nov. 29, 2025Link copied to clipboardThe Sixers are injured at key spots. They still see reason to be optimistic about their East chances.They’re in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings and less than two games out of third place heading into Thursday night’s games.Keith Pompey Dec. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers vs. Lakers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey’s lack of respect, Joel Embiid’s struggles, and more from loss to LakersTyrese Maxey received a technical foul after arguing with an official, but is he justified in his frustration?Keith Pompey Dec. 8, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers takeaways: Paul George steps up, Tyrese Maxey gets defensive, and more in victory over BucksWhile Maxey stepped in to provide solid defense, George hit several clutch shots en route to finishing with 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Keith Pompey Dec. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboardPaul George will miss Sixers’ game vs. Warriors; Joel Embiid is questionableGeorge could be available to play on Friday against the Bucks in Milwaukee.Keith Pompey Dec. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboardJoel Embiid will miss Sixers’ game vs. Wizards; Paul George listed as questionableEmbiid played in Sunday’s double-overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks, but will miss Tuesday's game against Washington due to a right knee injury recovery.Keith Pompey Dec. 2, 2025Link copied to clipboardJoel Embiid returns to Sixers’ lineup vs. Hawks after missing nine games Embiid was out of the lineup with right knee injury management or soreness.Keith Pompey Nov. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
Sixers takeaways: Paul George’s point-forward tilt, Joel Embiid’s big night, and more from win over PacersEmbiid scored 39 points in his best game since scoring 70 against the Spurs in 2024. Meanwhile, George controlled the game on both sides of the ball as Tyrese Maxey sat out for illness. Keith Pompey Dec. 13, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Paul George’s point-forward tilt, Joel Embiid’s big night, and more from win over PacersEmbiid scored 39 points in his best game since scoring 70 against the Spurs in 2024. Meanwhile, George controlled the game on both sides of the ball as Tyrese Maxey sat out for illness. Keith Pompey Dec. 13, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers’ Joel Embiid and Paul George want to ‘be efficient’ while playing on the floor togetherGeorge and Embiid both struggled in Sunday's loss to the Lakers, which was their second game playing together this season.Keith Pompey Dec. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers’ Joel Embiid and Paul George want to ‘be efficient’ while playing on the floor togetherGeorge and Embiid both struggled in Sunday's loss to the Lakers, which was their second game playing together this season.Keith Pompey Dec. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Jabari Walker is soaking up knowledge from his veteran Sixers teammates "I’ve heard about veteran leadership," he says. "But I’ve never really seen it to this extent. Just grateful to [Andre Drummond]. Eric Gordon, Kyle Lowry, Paul George, Joel [Embiid], all these guys." Keith Pompey Dec. 7, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Jabari Walker is soaking up knowledge from his veteran Sixers teammates "I’ve heard about veteran leadership," he says. "But I’ve never really seen it to this extent. Just grateful to [Andre Drummond]. Eric Gordon, Kyle Lowry, Paul George, Joel [Embiid], all these guys." Keith Pompey Dec. 7, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey rises again, Joel Embiid has to get better, and more from win over WarriorsMaxey scored 35 points in the win and had the game-saving block, but it was rookie VJ Edgecombe who scored the go-ahead bucket. The Sixers blew a 24-point lead before escaping with the one-point win.Keith Pompey Dec. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey rises again, Joel Embiid has to get better, and more from win over WarriorsMaxey scored 35 points in the win and had the game-saving block, but it was rookie VJ Edgecombe who scored the go-ahead bucket. The Sixers blew a 24-point lead before escaping with the one-point win.Keith Pompey Dec. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Can Paul George help lead the Sixers (or another team?) on a playoff run? Plus, Tyrese Maxey keeps racking up milestones.Maxey's 649 points through 20 games rank third in franchise history behind Allen Iverson (681) and Wilt Chamberlain (661). And Jaren McCain is rounding nicely into form.Keith Pompey Dec. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Can Paul George help lead the Sixers (or another team?) on a playoff run? Plus, Tyrese Maxey keeps racking up milestones.Maxey's 649 points through 20 games rank third in franchise history behind Allen Iverson (681) and Wilt Chamberlain (661). And Jaren McCain is rounding nicely into form.Keith Pompey Dec. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers mailbag: Does it make sense to try to trade Paul George before the trade deadline?Trading George would allow the Sixers to shed the final two seasons of his deal. Keith Pompey Dec. 1, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers mailbag: Does it make sense to try to trade Paul George before the trade deadline?Trading George would allow the Sixers to shed the final two seasons of his deal. Keith Pompey Dec. 1, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The Sixers’ season has 2024-25 vibes with Joel Embiid and Paul George missing substantial timeThe Sixers have a massive investment in two players, like last season, who have been consistently unable to stay on the court. They've leaned heavily on Tyrese Maxey — possibly too much.Keith Pompey Nov. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The Sixers’ season has 2024-25 vibes with Joel Embiid and Paul George missing substantial timeThe Sixers have a massive investment in two players, like last season, who have been consistently unable to stay on the court. They've leaned heavily on Tyrese Maxey — possibly too much.Keith Pompey Nov. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Tyrese Maxey to miss Sixers’ game against Indiana Pacers with illnessThis will be Maxey's first missed game of the season as he has carried the Sixers and stands among the league's leaders in points and minutes per game. Keith Pompey Dec. 12, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Tyrese Maxey to miss Sixers’ game against Indiana Pacers with illnessThis will be Maxey's first missed game of the season as he has carried the Sixers and stands among the league's leaders in points and minutes per game. Keith Pompey Dec. 12, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The Sixers still haven’t figured out their bad third quarters: ‘Something’s got to give’“I think for us, we just have to find a way to come out with the same energy we finished the [second] quarter with,” Andre Drummond said. Keith Pompey Dec. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The Sixers still haven’t figured out their bad third quarters: ‘Something’s got to give’“I think for us, we just have to find a way to come out with the same energy we finished the [second] quarter with,” Andre Drummond said. Keith Pompey Dec. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The Sixers are adapting to life without stars, and reigniting their season as a resultThe Sixers hadn't won three straight games since opening the season 4-0. Now, their less-heralded players are stepping up and sparking a new run.Keith Pompey Dec. 7, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The Sixers are adapting to life without stars, and reigniting their season as a resultThe Sixers hadn't won three straight games since opening the season 4-0. Now, their less-heralded players are stepping up and sparking a new run.Keith Pompey Dec. 7, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers’ Kelly Oubre is ‘trying to stay above water’ while sidelined with a ligament sprain in his left kneeOubre suffered the injury late in the second quarter of the Sixers’ 114-105 loss to the Pistons on Nov. 14. “I want to be out there with my guys,” Oubre said.Keith Pompey Dec. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers’ Kelly Oubre is ‘trying to stay above water’ while sidelined with a ligament sprain in his left kneeOubre suffered the injury late in the second quarter of the Sixers’ 114-105 loss to the Pistons on Nov. 14. “I want to be out there with my guys,” Oubre said.Keith Pompey Dec. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George finally shared the floor. And the Sixers have a lot of work to do.Sunday also marked just the 19th game that Embiid, George, and Maxey played together since George signed his four-year $211.5 million deal on July 6, 2024.Keith Pompey Dec. 2, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George finally shared the floor. And the Sixers have a lot of work to do.Sunday also marked just the 19th game that Embiid, George, and Maxey played together since George signed his four-year $211.5 million deal on July 6, 2024.Keith Pompey Dec. 2, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Joel Embiid’s motivated play, Tyrese Maxey’s missed free throws and more in loss to HawksEmbiid started fast in his first game back from a nine-game layoff.Keith Pompey Dec. 1, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Joel Embiid’s motivated play, Tyrese Maxey’s missed free throws and more in loss to HawksEmbiid started fast in his first game back from a nine-game layoff.Keith Pompey Dec. 1, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: A much-needed easy opponent, another untimely injury, and more from victory over NetsThe Sixers had five players score in double-figures and blocked seven shots to add to their league-leading 6.4 blocks per game. But they lost Andre Drummond to a right knee sprain in the win.Keith Pompey Nov. 29, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: A much-needed easy opponent, another untimely injury, and more from victory over NetsThe Sixers had five players score in double-figures and blocked seven shots to add to their league-leading 6.4 blocks per game. But they lost Andre Drummond to a right knee sprain in the win.Keith Pompey Nov. 29, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The Sixers are injured at key spots. They still see reason to be optimistic about their East chances.They’re in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings and less than two games out of third place heading into Thursday night’s games.Keith Pompey Dec. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The Sixers are injured at key spots. They still see reason to be optimistic about their East chances.They’re in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings and less than two games out of third place heading into Thursday night’s games.Keith Pompey Dec. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers vs. Lakers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey’s lack of respect, Joel Embiid’s struggles, and more from loss to LakersTyrese Maxey received a technical foul after arguing with an official, but is he justified in his frustration?Keith Pompey Dec. 8, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers vs. Lakers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey’s lack of respect, Joel Embiid’s struggles, and more from loss to LakersTyrese Maxey received a technical foul after arguing with an official, but is he justified in his frustration?Keith Pompey Dec. 8, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Paul George steps up, Tyrese Maxey gets defensive, and more in victory over BucksWhile Maxey stepped in to provide solid defense, George hit several clutch shots en route to finishing with 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Keith Pompey Dec. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Paul George steps up, Tyrese Maxey gets defensive, and more in victory over BucksWhile Maxey stepped in to provide solid defense, George hit several clutch shots en route to finishing with 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Keith Pompey Dec. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Paul George will miss Sixers’ game vs. Warriors; Joel Embiid is questionableGeorge could be available to play on Friday against the Bucks in Milwaukee.Keith Pompey Dec. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Paul George will miss Sixers’ game vs. Warriors; Joel Embiid is questionableGeorge could be available to play on Friday against the Bucks in Milwaukee.Keith Pompey Dec. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid will miss Sixers’ game vs. Wizards; Paul George listed as questionableEmbiid played in Sunday’s double-overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks, but will miss Tuesday's game against Washington due to a right knee injury recovery.Keith Pompey Dec. 2, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid will miss Sixers’ game vs. Wizards; Paul George listed as questionableEmbiid played in Sunday’s double-overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks, but will miss Tuesday's game against Washington due to a right knee injury recovery.Keith Pompey Dec. 2, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid returns to Sixers’ lineup vs. Hawks after missing nine games Embiid was out of the lineup with right knee injury management or soreness.Keith Pompey Nov. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid returns to Sixers’ lineup vs. Hawks after missing nine games Embiid was out of the lineup with right knee injury management or soreness.Keith Pompey Nov. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard