Joel EmbiidSixers mailbag: Biggest preseason question, glue guys, and one reader’s thoughts about Joel Embiid serving as sixth manIn this Sixers mailbag, beat writer Chris Hine answers questions around the biggest issue facing the team, who the glue guys off the bench might be, and if there's room for Justin Edwards.Chris Hine Which member of the Sixers’ Big 5 will have to sacrifice most?Chris Hine and DeAntae Prince HBSE president Bob Myers calls LeBron James’ choice to pick the Sixers his ‘hardest path’Gabriela Carroll Ten games to watch from the Sixers’ 2026-27 season, including the ‘Nova Knicks and LeBron James’ former teamsDeAntae Prince OpinionExpect LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to be the calm to the storm that often can be the SixersMike Sielski | Columnist AdvertisementMike Gansey still has to ‘pinch myself a little bit’ after landing LeBron James and Jaylen Brown“The vibes are high,” Gansey said following Brown's introductory news conference. “Everyone’s excited. Once we get together, I’m excited to see what the journey’s going to look like.” Gina Mizell Does the LeBron James signing make the Sixers favorites to win the title? We asked our experts.So what does this star-studded formula mean for the Sixers? We asked our experts if they think the Sixers are the favorites to win in year one.Gina Mizell, David Murphy, and Gabriela Carroll Five things every Sixers player can learn from LeBron JamesJaylen Brown and Labaron Philon Jr. both talked about their excitement to learn from LeBron James this season. DeAntae Prince The Sixers now boast LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. How do they stack up in the loaded East?After a wild summer, 11 East teams probably believe they can be a top-six seed. That is too many for the play-in tournament, much less the actual playoffs. Gina Mizell OpinionTrump wants smarter computers, dumber people | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, the Gen Z revolution takes on India.Will Bunch | Columnist Can LeBron and the Sixers win it all? We ran the numbers, and here’s how Philly’s revamped roster stacks up.Can LeBron and the Sixers win it all? We ran the numbers, and here's how Philly's revamped roster stacks up.Jasen Lo, Sam Morris, Charmaine Runes, and Garland Fordice After adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, how will the Sixers’ roster fit? It’s going to be a process.Blending James and Brown with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe will require sacrifice, adaptability, and chemistry-building. Gina Mizell Nick Nurse discusses Sixers’ ‘really good’ offseason, next steps for Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, and moreThe Sixers coach spoke to a small group of reporters Saturday from Las Vegas at the NBA Summer League after the team recently acquired Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade. Gina Mizell OpinionThe Sixers’ title hopes still hinge on Joel Embiid. Mike Gansey admitted as much. For maybe the first summer of his career, everyone’s focus is elsewhere. Yet, everyone is fooling themselves talking about the Sixers as a legitimate contender without factoring in Embiid.David Murphy | Columnist New Sixer Jaylen Brown is ‘going to push’ Joel Embiid, Mike Gansey says in local radio hitGansey appeared on "Unfiltered" with Ricky Bottalico and Bill Colarulo on 97.5 The Fanatic to discuss the trade with Boston, Embiid and Brown's comments about each other, and pursuing LeBron James. Mia Messina OpinionLeBron James signing with the Sixers could save Joel Embiid’s careerWhile King James might not save Embiid’s mortal soul, with his special brand of tough love, LeBron very well could save Embiid’s mortally afflicted career.Marcus Hayes | Columnist Five things that have kept the Sixers in the LeBron James sweepstakesThe Sixers' chances at competing in the East are real, and it appears that James' interest in Philly is real. We look at the reasons they are still an attractive destination for James.DeAntae Prince Paul George was a flashy free-agent signing two years ago. His choppy Sixers stint led to another blockbuster tradeGeorge, a former perennial All-Star and the Sixers' big free-agent signing in 2024, played in 78 total games across two seasons — and only 36 with both Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.Gina Mizell Sixers free-agency primer: Players who could depart, possible outside targets, and moreThe Sixers will aim to bolster their depth with shrewd-around-the-edges moves that address shooting, rebounding, and positional needs at wing and in the frontcourt. Gina Mizell OpinionDaryl Morey planned on the decline of Paul George and Joel Embiid with the Sixers as the Heat land GiannisThe father of NBA analytics hoped PG-13 and The Process would win a title within two years. The designed obsolescence came to fruition. Now, as Miami adds the Greek Freak, the Sixers remain crippled. Marcus Hayes | Columnist See more storiesAdvertisement
Sixers mailbag: Biggest preseason question, glue guys, and one reader’s thoughts about Joel Embiid serving as sixth manIn this Sixers mailbag, beat writer Chris Hine answers questions around the biggest issue facing the team, who the glue guys off the bench might be, and if there's room for Justin Edwards.Chris Hine
Sixers mailbag: Biggest preseason question, glue guys, and one reader’s thoughts about Joel Embiid serving as sixth manIn this Sixers mailbag, beat writer Chris Hine answers questions around the biggest issue facing the team, who the glue guys off the bench might be, and if there's room for Justin Edwards.Chris Hine
HBSE president Bob Myers calls LeBron James’ choice to pick the Sixers his ‘hardest path’Gabriela Carroll
HBSE president Bob Myers calls LeBron James’ choice to pick the Sixers his ‘hardest path’Gabriela Carroll
Ten games to watch from the Sixers’ 2026-27 season, including the ‘Nova Knicks and LeBron James’ former teamsDeAntae Prince
Ten games to watch from the Sixers’ 2026-27 season, including the ‘Nova Knicks and LeBron James’ former teamsDeAntae Prince
OpinionExpect LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to be the calm to the storm that often can be the SixersMike Sielski | Columnist
OpinionExpect LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to be the calm to the storm that often can be the SixersMike Sielski | Columnist
Mike Gansey still has to ‘pinch myself a little bit’ after landing LeBron James and Jaylen Brown“The vibes are high,” Gansey said following Brown's introductory news conference. “Everyone’s excited. Once we get together, I’m excited to see what the journey’s going to look like.” Gina Mizell
Mike Gansey still has to ‘pinch myself a little bit’ after landing LeBron James and Jaylen Brown“The vibes are high,” Gansey said following Brown's introductory news conference. “Everyone’s excited. Once we get together, I’m excited to see what the journey’s going to look like.” Gina Mizell
Does the LeBron James signing make the Sixers favorites to win the title? We asked our experts.So what does this star-studded formula mean for the Sixers? We asked our experts if they think the Sixers are the favorites to win in year one.Gina Mizell, David Murphy, and Gabriela Carroll
Does the LeBron James signing make the Sixers favorites to win the title? We asked our experts.So what does this star-studded formula mean for the Sixers? We asked our experts if they think the Sixers are the favorites to win in year one.Gina Mizell, David Murphy, and Gabriela Carroll
Five things every Sixers player can learn from LeBron JamesJaylen Brown and Labaron Philon Jr. both talked about their excitement to learn from LeBron James this season. DeAntae Prince
Five things every Sixers player can learn from LeBron JamesJaylen Brown and Labaron Philon Jr. both talked about their excitement to learn from LeBron James this season. DeAntae Prince
The Sixers now boast LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. How do they stack up in the loaded East?After a wild summer, 11 East teams probably believe they can be a top-six seed. That is too many for the play-in tournament, much less the actual playoffs. Gina Mizell
The Sixers now boast LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. How do they stack up in the loaded East?After a wild summer, 11 East teams probably believe they can be a top-six seed. That is too many for the play-in tournament, much less the actual playoffs. Gina Mizell
OpinionTrump wants smarter computers, dumber people | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, the Gen Z revolution takes on India.Will Bunch | Columnist
OpinionTrump wants smarter computers, dumber people | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, the Gen Z revolution takes on India.Will Bunch | Columnist
Can LeBron and the Sixers win it all? We ran the numbers, and here’s how Philly’s revamped roster stacks up.Can LeBron and the Sixers win it all? We ran the numbers, and here's how Philly's revamped roster stacks up.Jasen Lo, Sam Morris, Charmaine Runes, and Garland Fordice
Can LeBron and the Sixers win it all? We ran the numbers, and here’s how Philly’s revamped roster stacks up.Can LeBron and the Sixers win it all? We ran the numbers, and here's how Philly's revamped roster stacks up.Jasen Lo, Sam Morris, Charmaine Runes, and Garland Fordice
After adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, how will the Sixers’ roster fit? It’s going to be a process.Blending James and Brown with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe will require sacrifice, adaptability, and chemistry-building. Gina Mizell
After adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, how will the Sixers’ roster fit? It’s going to be a process.Blending James and Brown with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe will require sacrifice, adaptability, and chemistry-building. Gina Mizell
Nick Nurse discusses Sixers’ ‘really good’ offseason, next steps for Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, and moreThe Sixers coach spoke to a small group of reporters Saturday from Las Vegas at the NBA Summer League after the team recently acquired Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade. Gina Mizell
Nick Nurse discusses Sixers’ ‘really good’ offseason, next steps for Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, and moreThe Sixers coach spoke to a small group of reporters Saturday from Las Vegas at the NBA Summer League after the team recently acquired Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade. Gina Mizell
OpinionThe Sixers’ title hopes still hinge on Joel Embiid. Mike Gansey admitted as much. For maybe the first summer of his career, everyone’s focus is elsewhere. Yet, everyone is fooling themselves talking about the Sixers as a legitimate contender without factoring in Embiid.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionThe Sixers’ title hopes still hinge on Joel Embiid. Mike Gansey admitted as much. For maybe the first summer of his career, everyone’s focus is elsewhere. Yet, everyone is fooling themselves talking about the Sixers as a legitimate contender without factoring in Embiid.David Murphy | Columnist
New Sixer Jaylen Brown is ‘going to push’ Joel Embiid, Mike Gansey says in local radio hitGansey appeared on "Unfiltered" with Ricky Bottalico and Bill Colarulo on 97.5 The Fanatic to discuss the trade with Boston, Embiid and Brown's comments about each other, and pursuing LeBron James. Mia Messina
New Sixer Jaylen Brown is ‘going to push’ Joel Embiid, Mike Gansey says in local radio hitGansey appeared on "Unfiltered" with Ricky Bottalico and Bill Colarulo on 97.5 The Fanatic to discuss the trade with Boston, Embiid and Brown's comments about each other, and pursuing LeBron James. Mia Messina
OpinionLeBron James signing with the Sixers could save Joel Embiid’s careerWhile King James might not save Embiid’s mortal soul, with his special brand of tough love, LeBron very well could save Embiid’s mortally afflicted career.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionLeBron James signing with the Sixers could save Joel Embiid’s careerWhile King James might not save Embiid’s mortal soul, with his special brand of tough love, LeBron very well could save Embiid’s mortally afflicted career.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Five things that have kept the Sixers in the LeBron James sweepstakesThe Sixers' chances at competing in the East are real, and it appears that James' interest in Philly is real. We look at the reasons they are still an attractive destination for James.DeAntae Prince
Five things that have kept the Sixers in the LeBron James sweepstakesThe Sixers' chances at competing in the East are real, and it appears that James' interest in Philly is real. We look at the reasons they are still an attractive destination for James.DeAntae Prince
Paul George was a flashy free-agent signing two years ago. His choppy Sixers stint led to another blockbuster tradeGeorge, a former perennial All-Star and the Sixers' big free-agent signing in 2024, played in 78 total games across two seasons — and only 36 with both Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.Gina Mizell
Paul George was a flashy free-agent signing two years ago. His choppy Sixers stint led to another blockbuster tradeGeorge, a former perennial All-Star and the Sixers' big free-agent signing in 2024, played in 78 total games across two seasons — and only 36 with both Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.Gina Mizell
Sixers free-agency primer: Players who could depart, possible outside targets, and moreThe Sixers will aim to bolster their depth with shrewd-around-the-edges moves that address shooting, rebounding, and positional needs at wing and in the frontcourt. Gina Mizell
Sixers free-agency primer: Players who could depart, possible outside targets, and moreThe Sixers will aim to bolster their depth with shrewd-around-the-edges moves that address shooting, rebounding, and positional needs at wing and in the frontcourt. Gina Mizell
OpinionDaryl Morey planned on the decline of Paul George and Joel Embiid with the Sixers as the Heat land GiannisThe father of NBA analytics hoped PG-13 and The Process would win a title within two years. The designed obsolescence came to fruition. Now, as Miami adds the Greek Freak, the Sixers remain crippled. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionDaryl Morey planned on the decline of Paul George and Joel Embiid with the Sixers as the Heat land GiannisThe father of NBA analytics hoped PG-13 and The Process would win a title within two years. The designed obsolescence came to fruition. Now, as Miami adds the Greek Freak, the Sixers remain crippled. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
