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: A never-quit approach and Justin Edwards’ revival highlight win over CelticsThe Sixers needed late-game heroics to overcome another rough third quarter. Edwards scored a team-high 22 points on 8-for-9 shooting. Keith Pompey Nov. 12, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers rookie Johni Broome just ‘waiting until my opportunity’ to prove himself on NBA levelBroome took college basketball by storm from the moment he arrived, but he has settled into NBA life at a different pace. Keith Pompey Nov. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboardJoel Embiid ceased playing with a score-first mentality vs. Raptors. Should Sixers be encouraged?Embiid didn't look like the same player through his first five appearances. Although it’s a small sample size, the 31-year-old had been focused on getting his shot rather than helping his teammates.Keith Pompey Nov. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers takeaways: Poor starts, VJ Edgecombe is worn out, and more from loss at CavaliersEdgecombe had a season-low seven points on 3-for-14 shooting against Cleveland and is averaging 38.6 minutes, which ranks second in the NBA.Keith Pompey Nov. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboardQuentin Grimes flips season of uncertainty into steady role as sixth man and Sixers closerGrimes is playing some of the most inspired basketball of his career after failing to net a lucrative offseason deal. The guard entered the season on a one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer.Keith Pompey Nov. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers takeaways: Kelly Oubre Jr. is the X factor, Tyrese Maxey’s early case for MVP, and more from win over NetsKelly Oubre's hot start has been overshadowed by the stellar backcourt pairing of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. But his performance against the Nets couldn’t be overlooked. Keith Pompey Nov. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers mailbag: Joel Embiid’s minutes restrictions, Nick Nurse’s rotations, and more reader questionsIs it safe to root for the Sixers again? The Inquirer's Keith Pompey responds to your queries, optimism, and trepidation.Keith Pompey Oct. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboardHow good is Tyrese Maxey? He’s now in a class with Sixers great Allen Iverson and other NBA elites. Maxey’s elite play is the main reason the Sixers got off to a surprising 6-4 start after last year's 24-58 disaster. He’s also the reason they were highly competitive in nearly every game.Keith Pompey Nov. 12, 2025Link copied to clipboardExpectations have risen for Sixers after surprising start, yet they’re winless vs. winning teamsBefore the season, they were seen as a fringe playoff team. Through three weeks, though, the Sixers have excited their fans, even sometimes when Joel Embiid sits out. Keith Pompey Nov. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers takeaways: Thriving in balanced attack; Trendon Watford’s triple-double and more from win over Raptors These are the three things that stood out in the Sixers’ 130-120 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena.Keith Pompey Nov. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboardKey takeaways from the Sixers' loss to the BullsKeith Pompey and Sam Gregg Nov. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers mailbag: Will Joel Embiid ever be able to play without a minutes restriction?Keith Pompey and Mariam Akraz Nov. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboardWill VJ Edgecombe reach his full potential while the Sixers figure out what Joel Embiid has left in tank?The Sixers know that developing the Maxey-Edgecombe tandem could be the key to a prosperous future. But what does all this mean for Joel Embiid?Keith Pompey Nov. 2, 2025Link copied to clipboardThe Sixers aren’t surprised by their hot start. But everyone else is — and for good reason.Given its long list of injuries, the franchise was expected to wade into the season and wait for its full complement of players. Instead, the Sixers are 4-0.Keith Pompey Oct. 29, 2025Link copied to clipboardJoel Embiid listed as day to day after missing game vs. Celtics with right knee sorenessThe Sixers center continues to recover from a right knee injury and has played on a minutes restriction.Keith Pompey Nov. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers takeaways: Shooting woes persist, Andre Drummond’s presence and more from loss to PistonsThe Sixers' shooting woes cost them yet another game in the early portion of this season.Keith Pompey Nov. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboardKey takeaways from the Sixers' loss to the CavaliersKeith Pompey and Mariam Akraz Nov. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers takeaways: Nick Nurse’s offense takes a step back; Jared McCain will be just fine despite sluggish play; and moreThe Sixers reverted to their two-man game with things got sticky against the Bulls, and it proved to be their downfall.Keith Pompey Nov. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers mailbag: Joel Embiid’s defense and limitations, Paul George’s expected role, and moreEmbiid's lateral movement should improve as he continues to work back from knee surgery earlier this year. Meanwhile, George should thrive as a secondary ball handler and defender when he returns.Keith Pompey Nov. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboardSixers takeaways: Dominick Barlow’s glaring absence, VJ Edgecombe’s dry spells, and more from season’s first lossBarlow’s energy was missed in the Sixers' slow start. Meanwhile, Edgecombe only got one shot attempt in the fourth quarter. Keith Pompey Nov. 1, 2025Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
Sixers takeaways: A never-quit approach and Justin Edwards’ revival highlight win over CelticsThe Sixers needed late-game heroics to overcome another rough third quarter. Edwards scored a team-high 22 points on 8-for-9 shooting. Keith Pompey Nov. 12, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: A never-quit approach and Justin Edwards’ revival highlight win over CelticsThe Sixers needed late-game heroics to overcome another rough third quarter. Edwards scored a team-high 22 points on 8-for-9 shooting. Keith Pompey Nov. 12, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers rookie Johni Broome just ‘waiting until my opportunity’ to prove himself on NBA levelBroome took college basketball by storm from the moment he arrived, but he has settled into NBA life at a different pace. Keith Pompey Nov. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers rookie Johni Broome just ‘waiting until my opportunity’ to prove himself on NBA levelBroome took college basketball by storm from the moment he arrived, but he has settled into NBA life at a different pace. Keith Pompey Nov. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid ceased playing with a score-first mentality vs. Raptors. Should Sixers be encouraged?Embiid didn't look like the same player through his first five appearances. Although it’s a small sample size, the 31-year-old had been focused on getting his shot rather than helping his teammates.Keith Pompey Nov. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid ceased playing with a score-first mentality vs. Raptors. Should Sixers be encouraged?Embiid didn't look like the same player through his first five appearances. Although it’s a small sample size, the 31-year-old had been focused on getting his shot rather than helping his teammates.Keith Pompey Nov. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Poor starts, VJ Edgecombe is worn out, and more from loss at CavaliersEdgecombe had a season-low seven points on 3-for-14 shooting against Cleveland and is averaging 38.6 minutes, which ranks second in the NBA.Keith Pompey Nov. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Poor starts, VJ Edgecombe is worn out, and more from loss at CavaliersEdgecombe had a season-low seven points on 3-for-14 shooting against Cleveland and is averaging 38.6 minutes, which ranks second in the NBA.Keith Pompey Nov. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Quentin Grimes flips season of uncertainty into steady role as sixth man and Sixers closerGrimes is playing some of the most inspired basketball of his career after failing to net a lucrative offseason deal. The guard entered the season on a one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer.Keith Pompey Nov. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Quentin Grimes flips season of uncertainty into steady role as sixth man and Sixers closerGrimes is playing some of the most inspired basketball of his career after failing to net a lucrative offseason deal. The guard entered the season on a one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer.Keith Pompey Nov. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Kelly Oubre Jr. is the X factor, Tyrese Maxey’s early case for MVP, and more from win over NetsKelly Oubre's hot start has been overshadowed by the stellar backcourt pairing of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. But his performance against the Nets couldn’t be overlooked. Keith Pompey Nov. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Kelly Oubre Jr. is the X factor, Tyrese Maxey’s early case for MVP, and more from win over NetsKelly Oubre's hot start has been overshadowed by the stellar backcourt pairing of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. But his performance against the Nets couldn’t be overlooked. Keith Pompey Nov. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers mailbag: Joel Embiid’s minutes restrictions, Nick Nurse’s rotations, and more reader questionsIs it safe to root for the Sixers again? The Inquirer's Keith Pompey responds to your queries, optimism, and trepidation.Keith Pompey Oct. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers mailbag: Joel Embiid’s minutes restrictions, Nick Nurse’s rotations, and more reader questionsIs it safe to root for the Sixers again? The Inquirer's Keith Pompey responds to your queries, optimism, and trepidation.Keith Pompey Oct. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard
How good is Tyrese Maxey? He’s now in a class with Sixers great Allen Iverson and other NBA elites. Maxey’s elite play is the main reason the Sixers got off to a surprising 6-4 start after last year's 24-58 disaster. He’s also the reason they were highly competitive in nearly every game.Keith Pompey Nov. 12, 2025Link copied to clipboard
How good is Tyrese Maxey? He’s now in a class with Sixers great Allen Iverson and other NBA elites. Maxey’s elite play is the main reason the Sixers got off to a surprising 6-4 start after last year's 24-58 disaster. He’s also the reason they were highly competitive in nearly every game.Keith Pompey Nov. 12, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Expectations have risen for Sixers after surprising start, yet they’re winless vs. winning teamsBefore the season, they were seen as a fringe playoff team. Through three weeks, though, the Sixers have excited their fans, even sometimes when Joel Embiid sits out. Keith Pompey Nov. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Expectations have risen for Sixers after surprising start, yet they’re winless vs. winning teamsBefore the season, they were seen as a fringe playoff team. Through three weeks, though, the Sixers have excited their fans, even sometimes when Joel Embiid sits out. Keith Pompey Nov. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Thriving in balanced attack; Trendon Watford’s triple-double and more from win over Raptors These are the three things that stood out in the Sixers’ 130-120 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena.Keith Pompey Nov. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Thriving in balanced attack; Trendon Watford’s triple-double and more from win over Raptors These are the three things that stood out in the Sixers’ 130-120 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena.Keith Pompey Nov. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Key takeaways from the Sixers' loss to the BullsKeith Pompey and Sam Gregg Nov. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Key takeaways from the Sixers' loss to the BullsKeith Pompey and Sam Gregg Nov. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers mailbag: Will Joel Embiid ever be able to play without a minutes restriction?Keith Pompey and Mariam Akraz Nov. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers mailbag: Will Joel Embiid ever be able to play without a minutes restriction?Keith Pompey and Mariam Akraz Nov. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Will VJ Edgecombe reach his full potential while the Sixers figure out what Joel Embiid has left in tank?The Sixers know that developing the Maxey-Edgecombe tandem could be the key to a prosperous future. But what does all this mean for Joel Embiid?Keith Pompey Nov. 2, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Will VJ Edgecombe reach his full potential while the Sixers figure out what Joel Embiid has left in tank?The Sixers know that developing the Maxey-Edgecombe tandem could be the key to a prosperous future. But what does all this mean for Joel Embiid?Keith Pompey Nov. 2, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The Sixers aren’t surprised by their hot start. But everyone else is — and for good reason.Given its long list of injuries, the franchise was expected to wade into the season and wait for its full complement of players. Instead, the Sixers are 4-0.Keith Pompey Oct. 29, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The Sixers aren’t surprised by their hot start. But everyone else is — and for good reason.Given its long list of injuries, the franchise was expected to wade into the season and wait for its full complement of players. Instead, the Sixers are 4-0.Keith Pompey Oct. 29, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid listed as day to day after missing game vs. Celtics with right knee sorenessThe Sixers center continues to recover from a right knee injury and has played on a minutes restriction.Keith Pompey Nov. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid listed as day to day after missing game vs. Celtics with right knee sorenessThe Sixers center continues to recover from a right knee injury and has played on a minutes restriction.Keith Pompey Nov. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Shooting woes persist, Andre Drummond’s presence and more from loss to PistonsThe Sixers' shooting woes cost them yet another game in the early portion of this season.Keith Pompey Nov. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Shooting woes persist, Andre Drummond’s presence and more from loss to PistonsThe Sixers' shooting woes cost them yet another game in the early portion of this season.Keith Pompey Nov. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Key takeaways from the Sixers' loss to the CavaliersKeith Pompey and Mariam Akraz Nov. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Key takeaways from the Sixers' loss to the CavaliersKeith Pompey and Mariam Akraz Nov. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Nick Nurse’s offense takes a step back; Jared McCain will be just fine despite sluggish play; and moreThe Sixers reverted to their two-man game with things got sticky against the Bulls, and it proved to be their downfall.Keith Pompey Nov. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Nick Nurse’s offense takes a step back; Jared McCain will be just fine despite sluggish play; and moreThe Sixers reverted to their two-man game with things got sticky against the Bulls, and it proved to be their downfall.Keith Pompey Nov. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers mailbag: Joel Embiid’s defense and limitations, Paul George’s expected role, and moreEmbiid's lateral movement should improve as he continues to work back from knee surgery earlier this year. Meanwhile, George should thrive as a secondary ball handler and defender when he returns.Keith Pompey Nov. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers mailbag: Joel Embiid’s defense and limitations, Paul George’s expected role, and moreEmbiid's lateral movement should improve as he continues to work back from knee surgery earlier this year. Meanwhile, George should thrive as a secondary ball handler and defender when he returns.Keith Pompey Nov. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Dominick Barlow’s glaring absence, VJ Edgecombe’s dry spells, and more from season’s first lossBarlow’s energy was missed in the Sixers' slow start. Meanwhile, Edgecombe only got one shot attempt in the fourth quarter. Keith Pompey Nov. 1, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Dominick Barlow’s glaring absence, VJ Edgecombe’s dry spells, and more from season’s first lossBarlow’s energy was missed in the Sixers' slow start. Meanwhile, Edgecombe only got one shot attempt in the fourth quarter. Keith Pompey Nov. 1, 2025Link copied to clipboard