Marcus Morris Sr.The Sixers could use a power forward, but some teams have thrived without oneThe Celtics and Knicks did not have one among their starters. In a perfect world, though, the Sixers would add a power forward in free agency.Keith Pompey Marcus Morris Sr. would welcome a return to his hometown Sixers: ‘It just felt different’Keith Pompey KJ Martin hopes to find better fit with Sixers this time around: ‘It just feels like the right situation’Keith Pompey Sources: Sixers express interest in bringing back Philly native Marcus Morris Sr.Keith Pompey Play Sixers GM: Build your ideal starting lineup with free agents, trade options, and moreSam Morris, Matt Mullin, and DeAntae Prince AdvertisementOpinionJames Harden considers Daryl Morey ‘a liar’ and Paul George a teammate. Will that complicate Sixers’ free agency?Harden's relationship with Morey soured last summer when his contract demands weren't met. That could potentially affect the Sixers' pursuit of George, who plays alongside Harden with the Clippers.Keith Pompey | Columnist OpinionOnly drastic change can save the Sixers. Tobias Harris off the bench might be the best answer.Coming off the bench would enable Harris to get ample touches and be a primary scoring option when Joel Embiid is on the bench.Keith Pompey | Columnist OpinionDaryl Morey blew it when he traded Patrick Beverley and Marcus Morris from the SixersI fully endorsed it, but he's supposed to be smarter than me. Now, without their bullies, the Sixers are getting bullied by the Knicks.Marcus Hayes | Columnist Sixers-Knicks Game 4 takeaways: Joel Embiid touches, MSG south, and Tobias Harris ideasNick Nurse said Joel Embiid made the right reads in the fourth quarter of Game 4. But the reigning MVP should never be held to one point and shoot 0-for-5 to end a key postseason game.Keith Pompey OpinionBuddy Hield was a prized trade deadline acquisition. Here’s why the Sixers benched him.Hield, playing in the NBA postseason for the first time in his career, relies on his shooting touch. Facing less court time, he must find a way to make shots.Keith Pompey | Columnist Sixers-Nets takeaways: Riding momentum into play-in tourney, another postseason with questions about Joel Embiid’s healthTobias Harris moved into 165th place on the NBA all-time scoring list on Sunday and was congratulated with a video by Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood, whom he surpassed.Keith Pompey Sixers-Heat takeaways: Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey pairing thrives; offense struggles vs. zoneHow the Sixers showed a lot of fight in a hostile environment, and other takeaways from a key 109-105 victory over the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center.Keith Pompey Buddy Hield is eager to mesh with Joel Embiid in the Sixers’ two-man game JJ Redick and Seth Curry thrived in the dribble-handoff, two-man game with the big man. Hield sees similar opportunities now that Embiid is back.Keith Pompey Sixers’ late loss to Cleveland Cavaliers sparked by Georges Niang’s game-high 25 points against former teamKyle Lowry led the Sixers in scoring with 23 points, but a late go-ahead three-pointer from Evan Mobley put the Cavaliers ahead for good.Gina Mizell Sixers lose on controversial ending to Los Angeles Clippers in James Harden’s return to PhillyOn the game's final play, crew chief Kevin Scott says there should have been a foul called on Paul George as Kelly Oubre Jr. attempted a shot. Kelly screams obscenities at the refs postgame.Keith Pompey Sixers-Clippers takeaways: Tobias Harris’ ‘outstanding’ play; Cam Payne’s bench scoringHarris set the tone for the Sixers, scoring 24 points in the big win in Los Angeles. "He’s been more healthy and got some bounce,” coach Nick Nurse says.Keith Pompey The Sixers show some life but they can’t shoot, and other takeaways from a tough loss to the LakersDespite bounce-back games from Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers made just 8 of 37 shots from behind the arc.Keith Pompey The Sixers need more from Paul Reed during Joel Embiid’s absence. He wants to meet the moment. Reed, who has endured a recent slump, knows he must to recreate his play from early March: “I understand what the team needs from me,” Reed said.Keith Pompey Sixers fall apart, Tyrese Maxey struggles, and other takeaways in Sixers’ loss to SunsThe Suns dominated on the boards, out-rebounding the Sixers, 55-40, including 12 offensive rebounds and 21 total in the first quarter alone.Keith Pompey Sixers head west, where four games against playoff-caliber teams will be a good barometer Due to being undermanned, the Heat were not a true barometer for this version of the Sixers. The Suns, Lakers, Clippers, and Kings should be.Keith Pompey See more storiesAdvertisement
The Sixers could use a power forward, but some teams have thrived without oneThe Celtics and Knicks did not have one among their starters. In a perfect world, though, the Sixers would add a power forward in free agency.Keith Pompey
The Sixers could use a power forward, but some teams have thrived without oneThe Celtics and Knicks did not have one among their starters. In a perfect world, though, the Sixers would add a power forward in free agency.Keith Pompey
Marcus Morris Sr. would welcome a return to his hometown Sixers: ‘It just felt different’Keith Pompey
Marcus Morris Sr. would welcome a return to his hometown Sixers: ‘It just felt different’Keith Pompey
KJ Martin hopes to find better fit with Sixers this time around: ‘It just feels like the right situation’Keith Pompey
KJ Martin hopes to find better fit with Sixers this time around: ‘It just feels like the right situation’Keith Pompey
Play Sixers GM: Build your ideal starting lineup with free agents, trade options, and moreSam Morris, Matt Mullin, and DeAntae Prince
Play Sixers GM: Build your ideal starting lineup with free agents, trade options, and moreSam Morris, Matt Mullin, and DeAntae Prince
OpinionJames Harden considers Daryl Morey ‘a liar’ and Paul George a teammate. Will that complicate Sixers’ free agency?Harden's relationship with Morey soured last summer when his contract demands weren't met. That could potentially affect the Sixers' pursuit of George, who plays alongside Harden with the Clippers.Keith Pompey | Columnist
OpinionJames Harden considers Daryl Morey ‘a liar’ and Paul George a teammate. Will that complicate Sixers’ free agency?Harden's relationship with Morey soured last summer when his contract demands weren't met. That could potentially affect the Sixers' pursuit of George, who plays alongside Harden with the Clippers.Keith Pompey | Columnist
OpinionOnly drastic change can save the Sixers. Tobias Harris off the bench might be the best answer.Coming off the bench would enable Harris to get ample touches and be a primary scoring option when Joel Embiid is on the bench.Keith Pompey | Columnist
OpinionOnly drastic change can save the Sixers. Tobias Harris off the bench might be the best answer.Coming off the bench would enable Harris to get ample touches and be a primary scoring option when Joel Embiid is on the bench.Keith Pompey | Columnist
OpinionDaryl Morey blew it when he traded Patrick Beverley and Marcus Morris from the SixersI fully endorsed it, but he's supposed to be smarter than me. Now, without their bullies, the Sixers are getting bullied by the Knicks.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionDaryl Morey blew it when he traded Patrick Beverley and Marcus Morris from the SixersI fully endorsed it, but he's supposed to be smarter than me. Now, without their bullies, the Sixers are getting bullied by the Knicks.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Sixers-Knicks Game 4 takeaways: Joel Embiid touches, MSG south, and Tobias Harris ideasNick Nurse said Joel Embiid made the right reads in the fourth quarter of Game 4. But the reigning MVP should never be held to one point and shoot 0-for-5 to end a key postseason game.Keith Pompey
Sixers-Knicks Game 4 takeaways: Joel Embiid touches, MSG south, and Tobias Harris ideasNick Nurse said Joel Embiid made the right reads in the fourth quarter of Game 4. But the reigning MVP should never be held to one point and shoot 0-for-5 to end a key postseason game.Keith Pompey
OpinionBuddy Hield was a prized trade deadline acquisition. Here’s why the Sixers benched him.Hield, playing in the NBA postseason for the first time in his career, relies on his shooting touch. Facing less court time, he must find a way to make shots.Keith Pompey | Columnist
OpinionBuddy Hield was a prized trade deadline acquisition. Here’s why the Sixers benched him.Hield, playing in the NBA postseason for the first time in his career, relies on his shooting touch. Facing less court time, he must find a way to make shots.Keith Pompey | Columnist
Sixers-Nets takeaways: Riding momentum into play-in tourney, another postseason with questions about Joel Embiid’s healthTobias Harris moved into 165th place on the NBA all-time scoring list on Sunday and was congratulated with a video by Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood, whom he surpassed.Keith Pompey
Sixers-Nets takeaways: Riding momentum into play-in tourney, another postseason with questions about Joel Embiid’s healthTobias Harris moved into 165th place on the NBA all-time scoring list on Sunday and was congratulated with a video by Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood, whom he surpassed.Keith Pompey
Sixers-Heat takeaways: Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey pairing thrives; offense struggles vs. zoneHow the Sixers showed a lot of fight in a hostile environment, and other takeaways from a key 109-105 victory over the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center.Keith Pompey
Sixers-Heat takeaways: Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey pairing thrives; offense struggles vs. zoneHow the Sixers showed a lot of fight in a hostile environment, and other takeaways from a key 109-105 victory over the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center.Keith Pompey
Buddy Hield is eager to mesh with Joel Embiid in the Sixers’ two-man game JJ Redick and Seth Curry thrived in the dribble-handoff, two-man game with the big man. Hield sees similar opportunities now that Embiid is back.Keith Pompey
Buddy Hield is eager to mesh with Joel Embiid in the Sixers’ two-man game JJ Redick and Seth Curry thrived in the dribble-handoff, two-man game with the big man. Hield sees similar opportunities now that Embiid is back.Keith Pompey
Sixers’ late loss to Cleveland Cavaliers sparked by Georges Niang’s game-high 25 points against former teamKyle Lowry led the Sixers in scoring with 23 points, but a late go-ahead three-pointer from Evan Mobley put the Cavaliers ahead for good.Gina Mizell
Sixers’ late loss to Cleveland Cavaliers sparked by Georges Niang’s game-high 25 points against former teamKyle Lowry led the Sixers in scoring with 23 points, but a late go-ahead three-pointer from Evan Mobley put the Cavaliers ahead for good.Gina Mizell
Sixers lose on controversial ending to Los Angeles Clippers in James Harden’s return to PhillyOn the game's final play, crew chief Kevin Scott says there should have been a foul called on Paul George as Kelly Oubre Jr. attempted a shot. Kelly screams obscenities at the refs postgame.Keith Pompey
Sixers lose on controversial ending to Los Angeles Clippers in James Harden’s return to PhillyOn the game's final play, crew chief Kevin Scott says there should have been a foul called on Paul George as Kelly Oubre Jr. attempted a shot. Kelly screams obscenities at the refs postgame.Keith Pompey
Sixers-Clippers takeaways: Tobias Harris’ ‘outstanding’ play; Cam Payne’s bench scoringHarris set the tone for the Sixers, scoring 24 points in the big win in Los Angeles. "He’s been more healthy and got some bounce,” coach Nick Nurse says.Keith Pompey
Sixers-Clippers takeaways: Tobias Harris’ ‘outstanding’ play; Cam Payne’s bench scoringHarris set the tone for the Sixers, scoring 24 points in the big win in Los Angeles. "He’s been more healthy and got some bounce,” coach Nick Nurse says.Keith Pompey
The Sixers show some life but they can’t shoot, and other takeaways from a tough loss to the LakersDespite bounce-back games from Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers made just 8 of 37 shots from behind the arc.Keith Pompey
The Sixers show some life but they can’t shoot, and other takeaways from a tough loss to the LakersDespite bounce-back games from Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers made just 8 of 37 shots from behind the arc.Keith Pompey
The Sixers need more from Paul Reed during Joel Embiid’s absence. He wants to meet the moment. Reed, who has endured a recent slump, knows he must to recreate his play from early March: “I understand what the team needs from me,” Reed said.Keith Pompey
The Sixers need more from Paul Reed during Joel Embiid’s absence. He wants to meet the moment. Reed, who has endured a recent slump, knows he must to recreate his play from early March: “I understand what the team needs from me,” Reed said.Keith Pompey
Sixers fall apart, Tyrese Maxey struggles, and other takeaways in Sixers’ loss to SunsThe Suns dominated on the boards, out-rebounding the Sixers, 55-40, including 12 offensive rebounds and 21 total in the first quarter alone.Keith Pompey
Sixers fall apart, Tyrese Maxey struggles, and other takeaways in Sixers’ loss to SunsThe Suns dominated on the boards, out-rebounding the Sixers, 55-40, including 12 offensive rebounds and 21 total in the first quarter alone.Keith Pompey
Sixers head west, where four games against playoff-caliber teams will be a good barometer Due to being undermanned, the Heat were not a true barometer for this version of the Sixers. The Suns, Lakers, Clippers, and Kings should be.Keith Pompey
Sixers head west, where four games against playoff-caliber teams will be a good barometer Due to being undermanned, the Heat were not a true barometer for this version of the Sixers. The Suns, Lakers, Clippers, and Kings should be.Keith Pompey
