Jared McCainSixers 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 Can Paul George help lead the Sixers (or another team?) on a playoff run? Plus, Tyrese Maxey keeps racking up milestones.Keith Pompey Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George finally shared the floor. And the Sixers have a lot of work to do.Keith Pompey Sixers mailbag: Does it make sense to try to trade Paul George before the trade deadline?Keith Pompey The Sixers’ season has 2024-25 vibes with Joel Embiid and Paul George missing substantial timeKeith Pompey AdvertisementJared McCain is gaining more confidence on the court since his return for the SixersMcCain, who missed nearly 11 months following knee and thumb surgeries, finished with a season-high 15 points and two assists in 26 minutes Sunday in a loss to the Miami Heat. Gina Mizell Sixers takeaways from a loss to the Heat: Opposing big men causing trouble; Jared McCain has best game Miami's Kel’el Ware and Bam Adebayo dominated against a Sixers team missing Joel Embiid and Adem Bona. McCain made three three-pointers and finished with 15 points.Keith Pompey Sixers mailbag: Paul George and Joel Embiid’s trade value, need for backup point guard, and moreWe answer your Sixers mailbag question, from pinpointing the Sixers' worst decisions to determining how viable moving George and Embiid's big contracts would be.Keith Pompey Sixers’ Jared McCain shows improvement during Blue Coats’ stint McCain had 15 points, six assists, and two rebounds in the Blue Coats' loss to Greensboro. He wasn't the only Sixer on assignment, as rookie Johni Broome had 26 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks.Keith Pompey 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 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 Jared McCain is available to play for Sixers tonight vs. the BullsMcCain's last game was in mid-December last season, when he was an early Rookie of the Year front-runner before a torn meniscus derailed his season.Gina Mizell 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 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 The Sixers’ 4-0 start by the numbers: Here are seven key statistics Nothing about this Sixers season has played out as expected. So we decided to take a look at some of the numbers behind the surge. DeAntae Prince 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 Joel Embiid, Trendon Watford will play for Sixers vs. Washington WizardsThe Sixers are being cautious with Embiid, while Watford was hampered by a hamstring injury that delayed his debut.Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Exciting backcourt, Quentin Grimes’ thriving role, and more from win over the Magic Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe combined for 69 points, while Grimes added 14 points in a playmaking role off the bench for the Sixers.Keith Pompey Jared McCain puts on a shooting display, Joel Embiid sits out against the Magic, and moreSixers coach Nick Nurse also provided an injury update on McCain, who had a split removed from his surgically repaired hand.Keith Pompey 2025-26 Sixers season guide: Sixers outlook, schedule highlights, player to watch and hot takesThe Sixers enter the season with more questions than answers, but The Inquirer took a shot at projecting how this season could look for Nick Nurse and Co. Keith Pompey, Gina Mizell, Gabriela Carroll, and DeAntae Prince See more storiesAdvertisement
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
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
Can Paul George help lead the Sixers (or another team?) on a playoff run? Plus, Tyrese Maxey keeps racking up milestones.Keith Pompey
Can Paul George help lead the Sixers (or another team?) on a playoff run? Plus, Tyrese Maxey keeps racking up milestones.Keith Pompey
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George finally shared the floor. And the Sixers have a lot of work to do.Keith Pompey
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George finally shared the floor. And the Sixers have a lot of work to do.Keith Pompey
Sixers mailbag: Does it make sense to try to trade Paul George before the trade deadline?Keith Pompey
Sixers mailbag: Does it make sense to try to trade Paul George before the trade deadline?Keith Pompey
The Sixers’ season has 2024-25 vibes with Joel Embiid and Paul George missing substantial timeKeith Pompey
The Sixers’ season has 2024-25 vibes with Joel Embiid and Paul George missing substantial timeKeith Pompey
Jared McCain is gaining more confidence on the court since his return for the SixersMcCain, who missed nearly 11 months following knee and thumb surgeries, finished with a season-high 15 points and two assists in 26 minutes Sunday in a loss to the Miami Heat. Gina Mizell
Jared McCain is gaining more confidence on the court since his return for the SixersMcCain, who missed nearly 11 months following knee and thumb surgeries, finished with a season-high 15 points and two assists in 26 minutes Sunday in a loss to the Miami Heat. Gina Mizell
Sixers takeaways from a loss to the Heat: Opposing big men causing trouble; Jared McCain has best game Miami's Kel’el Ware and Bam Adebayo dominated against a Sixers team missing Joel Embiid and Adem Bona. McCain made three three-pointers and finished with 15 points.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways from a loss to the Heat: Opposing big men causing trouble; Jared McCain has best game Miami's Kel’el Ware and Bam Adebayo dominated against a Sixers team missing Joel Embiid and Adem Bona. McCain made three three-pointers and finished with 15 points.Keith Pompey
Sixers mailbag: Paul George and Joel Embiid’s trade value, need for backup point guard, and moreWe answer your Sixers mailbag question, from pinpointing the Sixers' worst decisions to determining how viable moving George and Embiid's big contracts would be.Keith Pompey
Sixers mailbag: Paul George and Joel Embiid’s trade value, need for backup point guard, and moreWe answer your Sixers mailbag question, from pinpointing the Sixers' worst decisions to determining how viable moving George and Embiid's big contracts would be.Keith Pompey
Sixers’ Jared McCain shows improvement during Blue Coats’ stint McCain had 15 points, six assists, and two rebounds in the Blue Coats' loss to Greensboro. He wasn't the only Sixer on assignment, as rookie Johni Broome had 26 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks.Keith Pompey
Sixers’ Jared McCain shows improvement during Blue Coats’ stint McCain had 15 points, six assists, and two rebounds in the Blue Coats' loss to Greensboro. He wasn't the only Sixer on assignment, as rookie Johni Broome had 26 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks.Keith Pompey
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
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
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
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
Jared McCain is available to play for Sixers tonight vs. the BullsMcCain's last game was in mid-December last season, when he was an early Rookie of the Year front-runner before a torn meniscus derailed his season.Gina Mizell
Jared McCain is available to play for Sixers tonight vs. the BullsMcCain's last game was in mid-December last season, when he was an early Rookie of the Year front-runner before a torn meniscus derailed his season.Gina Mizell
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
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
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
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
The Sixers’ 4-0 start by the numbers: Here are seven key statistics Nothing about this Sixers season has played out as expected. So we decided to take a look at some of the numbers behind the surge. DeAntae Prince
The Sixers’ 4-0 start by the numbers: Here are seven key statistics Nothing about this Sixers season has played out as expected. So we decided to take a look at some of the numbers behind the surge. DeAntae Prince
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
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
Joel Embiid, Trendon Watford will play for Sixers vs. Washington WizardsThe Sixers are being cautious with Embiid, while Watford was hampered by a hamstring injury that delayed his debut.Keith Pompey
Joel Embiid, Trendon Watford will play for Sixers vs. Washington WizardsThe Sixers are being cautious with Embiid, while Watford was hampered by a hamstring injury that delayed his debut.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Exciting backcourt, Quentin Grimes’ thriving role, and more from win over the Magic Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe combined for 69 points, while Grimes added 14 points in a playmaking role off the bench for the Sixers.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Exciting backcourt, Quentin Grimes’ thriving role, and more from win over the Magic Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe combined for 69 points, while Grimes added 14 points in a playmaking role off the bench for the Sixers.Keith Pompey
Jared McCain puts on a shooting display, Joel Embiid sits out against the Magic, and moreSixers coach Nick Nurse also provided an injury update on McCain, who had a split removed from his surgically repaired hand.Keith Pompey
Jared McCain puts on a shooting display, Joel Embiid sits out against the Magic, and moreSixers coach Nick Nurse also provided an injury update on McCain, who had a split removed from his surgically repaired hand.Keith Pompey
2025-26 Sixers season guide: Sixers outlook, schedule highlights, player to watch and hot takesThe Sixers enter the season with more questions than answers, but The Inquirer took a shot at projecting how this season could look for Nick Nurse and Co. Keith Pompey, Gina Mizell, Gabriela Carroll, and DeAntae Prince
2025-26 Sixers season guide: Sixers outlook, schedule highlights, player to watch and hot takesThe Sixers enter the season with more questions than answers, but The Inquirer took a shot at projecting how this season could look for Nick Nurse and Co. Keith Pompey, Gina Mizell, Gabriela Carroll, and DeAntae Prince
