Jared McCainSixers 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 moreKeith Pompey Jared McCain is available to play for Sixers tonight vs. the BullsGina Mizell Will VJ Edgecombe reach his full potential while the Sixers figure out what Joel Embiid has left in tank?Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Dominick Barlow’s glaring absence, VJ Edgecombe’s dry spells, and more from season’s first lossKeith Pompey AdvertisementThe 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 Joel Embiid will play in Sixers’ opener vs. Celtics; Paul George to sit outEmbiid will play a regular-season game for the first time since Feb. 22. He has had two surgeries on his left knee in the last 14 months. Keith Pompey Seven burning questions for the Sixers season, including VJ Edgecombe’s impact and Joel Embiid and Paul George’s healthThe Sixers are hoping to stage a massive turnaround after a dreadful, injury-plagued 2024-25 season. The new season begins Wednesday against the Celtics in Boston.Gina Mizell Can Nick Nurse work his magic to overcome the Sixers’ injuries and lack of on-court chemistry?The conditions haven’t always been ideal for Nurse since he took over as the Sixers' coach in 2023, but he has dealt with roster uncertainty before and found success.Keith Pompey Jared McCain is staying grounded while shouldering injury ‘haymakers’ for SixersMcCain said following Wednesday's practice that he expects his surgically repaired thumb, which he injured just before the start of training camp, to be re-evaluated in about two weeks.Gina Mizell Sixers’ Blue x White scrimmage showcases Joel Embiid’s health and a provocative two-big lineup“That has been my goal since I got drafted, to at some point share the floor with Joel. I’ve been working toward that," Adem Bona said. Keith Pompey The Sixers are searching for a new identity, one without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey dominating the ballIt's understandable why the Sixers have moved away from a balanced attack. Embiid and Maxey were the NBA’s highest-scoring dup in 2023-24 season. Now, Nick Nurse wants to have "a little more variety."Keith Pompey Quentin Grimes holds no hard feelings for Sixers after failure to agree on long-term deal: ‘It’s in the past’Grimes said he's still willing to return to Philly next season and beyond: “Hopefully, I’ll be able to be back here longer. I wanted to be back here on a longer-term deal."Keith Pompey Sixers’ Jared McCain documents his trip to New York for thumb surgery on video "I have high aspirations for my career and these are bumps in the road," McCain said in the video. His rookie season was cut short by a knee injury. DeAntae Prince Quentin Grimes was firm on his asking price. But the Sixers couldn’t afford to mortgage their future again.Grimes, who averaged 21.9 points in 25 starts for the Sixers last season, was looking for a deal that guaranteed him $20 to $25 million per season. Those offers never came.Keith Pompey See more storiesAdvertisement
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 moreKeith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Nick Nurse’s offense takes a step back; Jared McCain will be just fine despite sluggish play; and moreKeith Pompey
Will VJ Edgecombe reach his full potential while the Sixers figure out what Joel Embiid has left in tank?Keith Pompey
Will VJ Edgecombe reach his full potential while the Sixers figure out what Joel Embiid has left in tank?Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Dominick Barlow’s glaring absence, VJ Edgecombe’s dry spells, and more from season’s first lossKeith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Dominick Barlow’s glaring absence, VJ Edgecombe’s dry spells, and more from season’s first lossKeith 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
Joel Embiid will play in Sixers’ opener vs. Celtics; Paul George to sit outEmbiid will play a regular-season game for the first time since Feb. 22. He has had two surgeries on his left knee in the last 14 months. Keith Pompey
Joel Embiid will play in Sixers’ opener vs. Celtics; Paul George to sit outEmbiid will play a regular-season game for the first time since Feb. 22. He has had two surgeries on his left knee in the last 14 months. Keith Pompey
Seven burning questions for the Sixers season, including VJ Edgecombe’s impact and Joel Embiid and Paul George’s healthThe Sixers are hoping to stage a massive turnaround after a dreadful, injury-plagued 2024-25 season. The new season begins Wednesday against the Celtics in Boston.Gina Mizell
Seven burning questions for the Sixers season, including VJ Edgecombe’s impact and Joel Embiid and Paul George’s healthThe Sixers are hoping to stage a massive turnaround after a dreadful, injury-plagued 2024-25 season. The new season begins Wednesday against the Celtics in Boston.Gina Mizell
Can Nick Nurse work his magic to overcome the Sixers’ injuries and lack of on-court chemistry?The conditions haven’t always been ideal for Nurse since he took over as the Sixers' coach in 2023, but he has dealt with roster uncertainty before and found success.Keith Pompey
Can Nick Nurse work his magic to overcome the Sixers’ injuries and lack of on-court chemistry?The conditions haven’t always been ideal for Nurse since he took over as the Sixers' coach in 2023, but he has dealt with roster uncertainty before and found success.Keith Pompey
Jared McCain is staying grounded while shouldering injury ‘haymakers’ for SixersMcCain said following Wednesday's practice that he expects his surgically repaired thumb, which he injured just before the start of training camp, to be re-evaluated in about two weeks.Gina Mizell
Jared McCain is staying grounded while shouldering injury ‘haymakers’ for SixersMcCain said following Wednesday's practice that he expects his surgically repaired thumb, which he injured just before the start of training camp, to be re-evaluated in about two weeks.Gina Mizell
Sixers’ Blue x White scrimmage showcases Joel Embiid’s health and a provocative two-big lineup“That has been my goal since I got drafted, to at some point share the floor with Joel. I’ve been working toward that," Adem Bona said. Keith Pompey
Sixers’ Blue x White scrimmage showcases Joel Embiid’s health and a provocative two-big lineup“That has been my goal since I got drafted, to at some point share the floor with Joel. I’ve been working toward that," Adem Bona said. Keith Pompey
The Sixers are searching for a new identity, one without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey dominating the ballIt's understandable why the Sixers have moved away from a balanced attack. Embiid and Maxey were the NBA’s highest-scoring dup in 2023-24 season. Now, Nick Nurse wants to have "a little more variety."Keith Pompey
The Sixers are searching for a new identity, one without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey dominating the ballIt's understandable why the Sixers have moved away from a balanced attack. Embiid and Maxey were the NBA’s highest-scoring dup in 2023-24 season. Now, Nick Nurse wants to have "a little more variety."Keith Pompey
Quentin Grimes holds no hard feelings for Sixers after failure to agree on long-term deal: ‘It’s in the past’Grimes said he's still willing to return to Philly next season and beyond: “Hopefully, I’ll be able to be back here longer. I wanted to be back here on a longer-term deal."Keith Pompey
Quentin Grimes holds no hard feelings for Sixers after failure to agree on long-term deal: ‘It’s in the past’Grimes said he's still willing to return to Philly next season and beyond: “Hopefully, I’ll be able to be back here longer. I wanted to be back here on a longer-term deal."Keith Pompey
Sixers’ Jared McCain documents his trip to New York for thumb surgery on video "I have high aspirations for my career and these are bumps in the road," McCain said in the video. His rookie season was cut short by a knee injury. DeAntae Prince
Sixers’ Jared McCain documents his trip to New York for thumb surgery on video "I have high aspirations for my career and these are bumps in the road," McCain said in the video. His rookie season was cut short by a knee injury. DeAntae Prince
Quentin Grimes was firm on his asking price. But the Sixers couldn’t afford to mortgage their future again.Grimes, who averaged 21.9 points in 25 starts for the Sixers last season, was looking for a deal that guaranteed him $20 to $25 million per season. Those offers never came.Keith Pompey
Quentin Grimes was firm on his asking price. But the Sixers couldn’t afford to mortgage their future again.Grimes, who averaged 21.9 points in 25 starts for the Sixers last season, was looking for a deal that guaranteed him $20 to $25 million per season. Those offers never came.Keith Pompey
