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.Joel Embiid and Quentin Grimes miss second straight game as Sixers face Knicks Embiid reported right knee soreness after Saturday's win over the Suns and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break. Grimes is sidelined with an illness.Keith Pompey 3 hours agoLink copied to clipboardWith NBA trade deadline behind them, Sixers turn focus to the buyout market to balance their rosterAmong the candidates are power forward Chris Boucher, point guard Lonzo Ball, forward Haywood Highsmith, and wing Khris Middleton, if he is waived by the Mavericks.Keith Pompey Feb. 9, 2026Link copied to clipboardDaryl Morey likes the Sixers’ chances in the East, but he understands skepticism around the Jared McCain tradeSixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey didn’t make any deals that netted a player. Instead, they traded Jared McCain and Eric Gordon in exchange for draft picks.Keith Pompey Feb. 6, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers convert Dominick Barlow’s two-way contract to a standard NBA dealThe 6-foot-9 power forward has started 33 games for the Sixers and is averaging 8.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.0 steals this season.Keith Pompey Feb. 6, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers NBA trade deadline: Eric Gordon traded to Grizzlies; Maxey thought Jared McCain trade was a joke; latest deals and rumorsThe Sixers traded Jared McCain for draft picks Wednesday, and are moving Gordon in a salary dump.Rob Tornoe, Keith Pompey, and Gina Mizell Feb. 5, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers NBA trade deadline: Philly trading Jared McCain to the Thunder; Anthony Davis to the Wizards; latest updates and rumorsGiannis Antetokounmpo could be on the move, James Harden is headed to the Cavaliers leading up to Thursday's deadline.Rob Tornoe, Keith Pompey, and Gina Mizell Feb. 4, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers takeaways: Dominick Barlow’s stellar play, sharpshooting from three, and more in win over ClippersBarlow set a career-high with 26 points and 10 offensive rebounds, becoming the first Sixer to post that stat line since Charles Barkley did so in 1990.Keith Pompey Feb. 3, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers signing former Bulls swingman Dalen Terry to a two-way contractThis deal comes after the 6-foot-6 swingman was waived Friday by the New Orleans Pelicans, which came one day after he was traded twice.Keith Pompey Feb. 10, 2026Link copied to clipboardRegardless of Daryl Morey’s comments, the Sixers used the NBA trade deadline to duck luxury taxSixers fans are up in arms over the Jared McCain move, but Morey believes this puts the franchise in a better position. Really, it's to get under the luxury tax threshold for another season.Keith Pompey Feb. 8, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers news: Daryl Morey defends trade deadline moves; Joel Embiid carefully weighs in on trades; reaction and opinionThe Sixers didn't add any players, but traded away Jared McCain and Eric Gordon to get under the luxury tax.Rob Tornoe, Keith Pompey, and Gina Mizell Feb. 6, 2026Link copied to clipboardThe Sixers got under the tax and took a small step back at the NBA trade deadlineThe Sixers traded Jared McCain and Eric Gordon before the NBA trade deadline in deals that could affect the team's locker room and chemistry. Keith Pompey Feb. 5, 2026Link copied to clipboardThe Sixers have entered the NBA trade deadline madness. What will they do next?The Sixers parted ways with Jared McCain in a surprise deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Multiple sources insist the team is still willing to trade reserve center Andre Drummond.Keith Pompey Feb. 5, 2026Link copied to clipboardSix burning questions facing the Sixers at the NBA trade deadlineWill the Sixers work to stay under the luxury tax threshold? Can they realistically replace Paul George? The Inquirer considers those questions and more.Keith Pompey Feb. 4, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers mailbag: Paul George’s suspension, Joel Embiid’s scoring surge and trade deadline targetsGeorge's suspension has led to a rash of questions for Sixers fans, who want to know more about next steps for the Sixers' approach at the NBA trade deadline. Keith Pompey Feb. 2, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers takeaways: Glaring lack of depth, VJ Edgecombe’s shooting woes, and more from loss to BlazersEdgecombe, who had 11 points on Monday on just 3-of-13 from the field, is only shooting 32% from three-point range over his last 20 games.Keith Pompey Feb. 10, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers takeaways: Matching physicality, Tyrese Maxey is hard to guard, and more from the win against SunsThe Sixers improved to 30-22 on the season and are also 3-1 in the first four games of their five-game West Coast road trip, which concludes on Monday against Portland.Keith Pompey Feb. 8, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers takeaways: Second half turnovers, Joel Embiid’s scoring and more in loss to LakersThe Sixers struggled with the Lakers' increased physicality and turned the ball over 11 times in the second half. Embiid scored 35 points, 12 of them coming in the first quarter.Keith Pompey Feb. 6, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers trading Eric Gordon to Memphis in exchange for a second-round pick swap It opens up a roster spot to convert Dominick Barlow’s two-way contract into a standard deal. It also gives the Sixers a little over $7.6 million in salary cap space under the first apron. Keith Pompey Feb. 5, 2026Link copied to clipboardJared McCain traded to OKC Thunder for multiple draft picksMcCain, a former Rookie of the Year front-runner, struggled to stay in the rotation after being sidelined for surgeries on his knee and thumb. Keith Pompey Feb. 4, 2026Link copied to clipboardSixers takeaways: Winning without Joel Embiid, best stretch since 2024, and more from victory over WarriorsThe Sixers had lost their previous four games without Embiid in the lineup, but received big contributions from Trendon Watford, Adem Bona, and others on their bench in the 19-point win.Keith Pompey Feb. 4, 2026Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
Joel Embiid and Quentin Grimes miss second straight game as Sixers face Knicks Embiid reported right knee soreness after Saturday's win over the Suns and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break. Grimes is sidelined with an illness.Keith Pompey 3 hours agoLink copied to clipboard
Joel Embiid and Quentin Grimes miss second straight game as Sixers face Knicks Embiid reported right knee soreness after Saturday's win over the Suns and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break. Grimes is sidelined with an illness.Keith Pompey 3 hours agoLink copied to clipboard
With NBA trade deadline behind them, Sixers turn focus to the buyout market to balance their rosterAmong the candidates are power forward Chris Boucher, point guard Lonzo Ball, forward Haywood Highsmith, and wing Khris Middleton, if he is waived by the Mavericks.Keith Pompey Feb. 9, 2026Link copied to clipboard
With NBA trade deadline behind them, Sixers turn focus to the buyout market to balance their rosterAmong the candidates are power forward Chris Boucher, point guard Lonzo Ball, forward Haywood Highsmith, and wing Khris Middleton, if he is waived by the Mavericks.Keith Pompey Feb. 9, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Daryl Morey likes the Sixers’ chances in the East, but he understands skepticism around the Jared McCain tradeSixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey didn’t make any deals that netted a player. Instead, they traded Jared McCain and Eric Gordon in exchange for draft picks.Keith Pompey Feb. 6, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Daryl Morey likes the Sixers’ chances in the East, but he understands skepticism around the Jared McCain tradeSixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey didn’t make any deals that netted a player. Instead, they traded Jared McCain and Eric Gordon in exchange for draft picks.Keith Pompey Feb. 6, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers convert Dominick Barlow’s two-way contract to a standard NBA dealThe 6-foot-9 power forward has started 33 games for the Sixers and is averaging 8.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.0 steals this season.Keith Pompey Feb. 6, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers convert Dominick Barlow’s two-way contract to a standard NBA dealThe 6-foot-9 power forward has started 33 games for the Sixers and is averaging 8.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.0 steals this season.Keith Pompey Feb. 6, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers NBA trade deadline: Eric Gordon traded to Grizzlies; Maxey thought Jared McCain trade was a joke; latest deals and rumorsThe Sixers traded Jared McCain for draft picks Wednesday, and are moving Gordon in a salary dump.Rob Tornoe, Keith Pompey, and Gina Mizell Feb. 5, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers NBA trade deadline: Eric Gordon traded to Grizzlies; Maxey thought Jared McCain trade was a joke; latest deals and rumorsThe Sixers traded Jared McCain for draft picks Wednesday, and are moving Gordon in a salary dump.Rob Tornoe, Keith Pompey, and Gina Mizell Feb. 5, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers NBA trade deadline: Philly trading Jared McCain to the Thunder; Anthony Davis to the Wizards; latest updates and rumorsGiannis Antetokounmpo could be on the move, James Harden is headed to the Cavaliers leading up to Thursday's deadline.Rob Tornoe, Keith Pompey, and Gina Mizell Feb. 4, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers NBA trade deadline: Philly trading Jared McCain to the Thunder; Anthony Davis to the Wizards; latest updates and rumorsGiannis Antetokounmpo could be on the move, James Harden is headed to the Cavaliers leading up to Thursday's deadline.Rob Tornoe, Keith Pompey, and Gina Mizell Feb. 4, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Dominick Barlow’s stellar play, sharpshooting from three, and more in win over ClippersBarlow set a career-high with 26 points and 10 offensive rebounds, becoming the first Sixer to post that stat line since Charles Barkley did so in 1990.Keith Pompey Feb. 3, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Dominick Barlow’s stellar play, sharpshooting from three, and more in win over ClippersBarlow set a career-high with 26 points and 10 offensive rebounds, becoming the first Sixer to post that stat line since Charles Barkley did so in 1990.Keith Pompey Feb. 3, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers signing former Bulls swingman Dalen Terry to a two-way contractThis deal comes after the 6-foot-6 swingman was waived Friday by the New Orleans Pelicans, which came one day after he was traded twice.Keith Pompey Feb. 10, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers signing former Bulls swingman Dalen Terry to a two-way contractThis deal comes after the 6-foot-6 swingman was waived Friday by the New Orleans Pelicans, which came one day after he was traded twice.Keith Pompey Feb. 10, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Regardless of Daryl Morey’s comments, the Sixers used the NBA trade deadline to duck luxury taxSixers fans are up in arms over the Jared McCain move, but Morey believes this puts the franchise in a better position. Really, it's to get under the luxury tax threshold for another season.Keith Pompey Feb. 8, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Regardless of Daryl Morey’s comments, the Sixers used the NBA trade deadline to duck luxury taxSixers fans are up in arms over the Jared McCain move, but Morey believes this puts the franchise in a better position. Really, it's to get under the luxury tax threshold for another season.Keith Pompey Feb. 8, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers news: Daryl Morey defends trade deadline moves; Joel Embiid carefully weighs in on trades; reaction and opinionThe Sixers didn't add any players, but traded away Jared McCain and Eric Gordon to get under the luxury tax.Rob Tornoe, Keith Pompey, and Gina Mizell Feb. 6, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers news: Daryl Morey defends trade deadline moves; Joel Embiid carefully weighs in on trades; reaction and opinionThe Sixers didn't add any players, but traded away Jared McCain and Eric Gordon to get under the luxury tax.Rob Tornoe, Keith Pompey, and Gina Mizell Feb. 6, 2026Link copied to clipboard
The Sixers got under the tax and took a small step back at the NBA trade deadlineThe Sixers traded Jared McCain and Eric Gordon before the NBA trade deadline in deals that could affect the team's locker room and chemistry. Keith Pompey Feb. 5, 2026Link copied to clipboard
The Sixers got under the tax and took a small step back at the NBA trade deadlineThe Sixers traded Jared McCain and Eric Gordon before the NBA trade deadline in deals that could affect the team's locker room and chemistry. Keith Pompey Feb. 5, 2026Link copied to clipboard
The Sixers have entered the NBA trade deadline madness. What will they do next?The Sixers parted ways with Jared McCain in a surprise deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Multiple sources insist the team is still willing to trade reserve center Andre Drummond.Keith Pompey Feb. 5, 2026Link copied to clipboard
The Sixers have entered the NBA trade deadline madness. What will they do next?The Sixers parted ways with Jared McCain in a surprise deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Multiple sources insist the team is still willing to trade reserve center Andre Drummond.Keith Pompey Feb. 5, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Six burning questions facing the Sixers at the NBA trade deadlineWill the Sixers work to stay under the luxury tax threshold? Can they realistically replace Paul George? The Inquirer considers those questions and more.Keith Pompey Feb. 4, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Six burning questions facing the Sixers at the NBA trade deadlineWill the Sixers work to stay under the luxury tax threshold? Can they realistically replace Paul George? The Inquirer considers those questions and more.Keith Pompey Feb. 4, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers mailbag: Paul George’s suspension, Joel Embiid’s scoring surge and trade deadline targetsGeorge's suspension has led to a rash of questions for Sixers fans, who want to know more about next steps for the Sixers' approach at the NBA trade deadline. Keith Pompey Feb. 2, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers mailbag: Paul George’s suspension, Joel Embiid’s scoring surge and trade deadline targetsGeorge's suspension has led to a rash of questions for Sixers fans, who want to know more about next steps for the Sixers' approach at the NBA trade deadline. Keith Pompey Feb. 2, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Glaring lack of depth, VJ Edgecombe’s shooting woes, and more from loss to BlazersEdgecombe, who had 11 points on Monday on just 3-of-13 from the field, is only shooting 32% from three-point range over his last 20 games.Keith Pompey Feb. 10, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Glaring lack of depth, VJ Edgecombe’s shooting woes, and more from loss to BlazersEdgecombe, who had 11 points on Monday on just 3-of-13 from the field, is only shooting 32% from three-point range over his last 20 games.Keith Pompey Feb. 10, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Matching physicality, Tyrese Maxey is hard to guard, and more from the win against SunsThe Sixers improved to 30-22 on the season and are also 3-1 in the first four games of their five-game West Coast road trip, which concludes on Monday against Portland.Keith Pompey Feb. 8, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Matching physicality, Tyrese Maxey is hard to guard, and more from the win against SunsThe Sixers improved to 30-22 on the season and are also 3-1 in the first four games of their five-game West Coast road trip, which concludes on Monday against Portland.Keith Pompey Feb. 8, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Second half turnovers, Joel Embiid’s scoring and more in loss to LakersThe Sixers struggled with the Lakers' increased physicality and turned the ball over 11 times in the second half. Embiid scored 35 points, 12 of them coming in the first quarter.Keith Pompey Feb. 6, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Second half turnovers, Joel Embiid’s scoring and more in loss to LakersThe Sixers struggled with the Lakers' increased physicality and turned the ball over 11 times in the second half. Embiid scored 35 points, 12 of them coming in the first quarter.Keith Pompey Feb. 6, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers trading Eric Gordon to Memphis in exchange for a second-round pick swap It opens up a roster spot to convert Dominick Barlow’s two-way contract into a standard deal. It also gives the Sixers a little over $7.6 million in salary cap space under the first apron. Keith Pompey Feb. 5, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers trading Eric Gordon to Memphis in exchange for a second-round pick swap It opens up a roster spot to convert Dominick Barlow’s two-way contract into a standard deal. It also gives the Sixers a little over $7.6 million in salary cap space under the first apron. Keith Pompey Feb. 5, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Jared McCain traded to OKC Thunder for multiple draft picksMcCain, a former Rookie of the Year front-runner, struggled to stay in the rotation after being sidelined for surgeries on his knee and thumb. Keith Pompey Feb. 4, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Jared McCain traded to OKC Thunder for multiple draft picksMcCain, a former Rookie of the Year front-runner, struggled to stay in the rotation after being sidelined for surgeries on his knee and thumb. Keith Pompey Feb. 4, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Winning without Joel Embiid, best stretch since 2024, and more from victory over WarriorsThe Sixers had lost their previous four games without Embiid in the lineup, but received big contributions from Trendon Watford, Adem Bona, and others on their bench in the 19-point win.Keith Pompey Feb. 4, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sixers takeaways: Winning without Joel Embiid, best stretch since 2024, and more from victory over WarriorsThe Sixers had lost their previous four games without Embiid in the lineup, but received big contributions from Trendon Watford, Adem Bona, and others on their bench in the 19-point win.Keith Pompey Feb. 4, 2026Link copied to clipboard