Nick NurseSixers 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 Sixers takeaways: Celebrating 2001 conference champs, another Joel Embiid domination, and more from win over Pelicans Keith Pompey The Sixers must address their rebounding problems before it’s too lateKeith Pompey Joel Embiid hopes the Sixers’ roster remains intact beyond the NBA trade deadlineKeith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid to the rescue, Giannis rumors, and more from win over KingsKeith Pompey AdvertisementVJ Edgecombe’s athleticism is electric. But his basketball IQ is driving the Sixers rookie’s early success.“He could be a guy that just takes off,” Nick Nurse said, “and jumps in the air and figures it out three or four seconds later. But he doesn’t do that. He makes pretty good basketball plays.”Gina Mizell What is the Sixers’ biggest need at the NBA trade deadline? Patience. League sources say the Sixers are open to dealing Andre Drummond, but their biggest need is time, not an addition before the trade deadline.Keith Pompey Sixers need to hang on to Kelly Oubre Jr. — at least through the end of the seasonOubre's name has been repeatedly mentioned in recent trade reports, but at this time, the Sixers need him. He brings experience, versatility, and has been noted before as the team’s X factor.Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Surviving a blown call, grabbing a much-needed home win over Rockets and moreThe Sixers didn't let a missed call stop them from pulling out a rare home win against a top-flight team. Keith Pompey Sixers consider starting Quentin Grimes; VJ Edgecombe embracing rigors of NBA seasonGrimes has struggled in his last nine games, averaging 10.4 points on 42.9% shooting — including making just 31.0% on three-pointers.Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: More urgency needed, Tyrese Maxey’s rising ceiling, and more from win over the PacersMaxey, who was named an All-Star starter on Monday and celebrated with 29 points and a career-high eight steals in a 113-104 win, believes he is just scratching the surface of his potential.Keith Pompey The Sixers were dominated by the Cavaliers. Nick Nurse is eager to see how they respond.The Sixers suffered a 133-107 loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday night. They'll get another shot at them on Friday at Xfinity Mobile Arena as part of a two-game set. Keith Pompey Sixers appreciate two-game sets, a scheduling quirk that offers ‘small preview’ of playoffsThese quick two-game series against the Raptors and Cavaliers are part of a scheduling change the NBA implemented several seasons ago to reduce travel.Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Inexcusable effort, costly turnovers, and more from an overtime loss to the NuggetsDespite Denver being down several starters, including Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, and Jamal Murray, the Sixers took the Nuggets lightly and suffered a bad loss because of it.Keith Pompey Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey is Eastern Conference player of the week for second time this seasonThis marks the second time in Maxey’s career that he was player of the week. The first time was on Oct. 30 after the first week of the season.Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Legitimate contenders, VJ Edgecombe is the gift that keeps giving, and more from victory over KnicksSaturday’s victory marked the second time in as many meetings that they’ve defeated the second-place Knicks (23-12) this season. Keith Pompey Kelly Oubre is anxious to return to the Sixers lineup. It won’t be long now. Oubre has been out nearly 20 games, but he could return as soon as Saturday against the Knicks in New York.Keith Pompey VJ Edgecombe’s short career is full of milestones. The Sixers think there are more to come. “A game-winner for a rookie is pretty good,” coach Nick Nurse said. “He’s made some big shots and big plays this season. He’s kind of even-keeled all the time."Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Third-quarter blues persist, costly turnovers and more in loss to the ThunderThe Sixers were outscored 38-24 in the third quarter and 14 of their 23 turnovers came in the second half of a blowout loss in Oklahoma City.Keith Pompey Rookie VJ Edgecombe knows he can score. He still defers to the Sixers’ Big Three."We have three prolific scorers," Edgecombe says. "I don’t have to score the ball. I have to pick my times, but I must stay aggressive also." Keith Pompey See more storiesAdvertisement
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
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
Sixers takeaways: Celebrating 2001 conference champs, another Joel Embiid domination, and more from win over Pelicans Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Celebrating 2001 conference champs, another Joel Embiid domination, and more from win over Pelicans Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid to the rescue, Giannis rumors, and more from win over KingsKeith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid to the rescue, Giannis rumors, and more from win over KingsKeith Pompey
VJ Edgecombe’s athleticism is electric. But his basketball IQ is driving the Sixers rookie’s early success.“He could be a guy that just takes off,” Nick Nurse said, “and jumps in the air and figures it out three or four seconds later. But he doesn’t do that. He makes pretty good basketball plays.”Gina Mizell
VJ Edgecombe’s athleticism is electric. But his basketball IQ is driving the Sixers rookie’s early success.“He could be a guy that just takes off,” Nick Nurse said, “and jumps in the air and figures it out three or four seconds later. But he doesn’t do that. He makes pretty good basketball plays.”Gina Mizell
What is the Sixers’ biggest need at the NBA trade deadline? Patience. League sources say the Sixers are open to dealing Andre Drummond, but their biggest need is time, not an addition before the trade deadline.Keith Pompey
What is the Sixers’ biggest need at the NBA trade deadline? Patience. League sources say the Sixers are open to dealing Andre Drummond, but their biggest need is time, not an addition before the trade deadline.Keith Pompey
Sixers need to hang on to Kelly Oubre Jr. — at least through the end of the seasonOubre's name has been repeatedly mentioned in recent trade reports, but at this time, the Sixers need him. He brings experience, versatility, and has been noted before as the team’s X factor.Keith Pompey
Sixers need to hang on to Kelly Oubre Jr. — at least through the end of the seasonOubre's name has been repeatedly mentioned in recent trade reports, but at this time, the Sixers need him. He brings experience, versatility, and has been noted before as the team’s X factor.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Surviving a blown call, grabbing a much-needed home win over Rockets and moreThe Sixers didn't let a missed call stop them from pulling out a rare home win against a top-flight team. Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Surviving a blown call, grabbing a much-needed home win over Rockets and moreThe Sixers didn't let a missed call stop them from pulling out a rare home win against a top-flight team. Keith Pompey
Sixers consider starting Quentin Grimes; VJ Edgecombe embracing rigors of NBA seasonGrimes has struggled in his last nine games, averaging 10.4 points on 42.9% shooting — including making just 31.0% on three-pointers.Keith Pompey
Sixers consider starting Quentin Grimes; VJ Edgecombe embracing rigors of NBA seasonGrimes has struggled in his last nine games, averaging 10.4 points on 42.9% shooting — including making just 31.0% on three-pointers.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: More urgency needed, Tyrese Maxey’s rising ceiling, and more from win over the PacersMaxey, who was named an All-Star starter on Monday and celebrated with 29 points and a career-high eight steals in a 113-104 win, believes he is just scratching the surface of his potential.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: More urgency needed, Tyrese Maxey’s rising ceiling, and more from win over the PacersMaxey, who was named an All-Star starter on Monday and celebrated with 29 points and a career-high eight steals in a 113-104 win, believes he is just scratching the surface of his potential.Keith Pompey
The Sixers were dominated by the Cavaliers. Nick Nurse is eager to see how they respond.The Sixers suffered a 133-107 loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday night. They'll get another shot at them on Friday at Xfinity Mobile Arena as part of a two-game set. Keith Pompey
The Sixers were dominated by the Cavaliers. Nick Nurse is eager to see how they respond.The Sixers suffered a 133-107 loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday night. They'll get another shot at them on Friday at Xfinity Mobile Arena as part of a two-game set. Keith Pompey
Sixers appreciate two-game sets, a scheduling quirk that offers ‘small preview’ of playoffsThese quick two-game series against the Raptors and Cavaliers are part of a scheduling change the NBA implemented several seasons ago to reduce travel.Keith Pompey
Sixers appreciate two-game sets, a scheduling quirk that offers ‘small preview’ of playoffsThese quick two-game series against the Raptors and Cavaliers are part of a scheduling change the NBA implemented several seasons ago to reduce travel.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Inexcusable effort, costly turnovers, and more from an overtime loss to the NuggetsDespite Denver being down several starters, including Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, and Jamal Murray, the Sixers took the Nuggets lightly and suffered a bad loss because of it.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Inexcusable effort, costly turnovers, and more from an overtime loss to the NuggetsDespite Denver being down several starters, including Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, and Jamal Murray, the Sixers took the Nuggets lightly and suffered a bad loss because of it.Keith Pompey
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey is Eastern Conference player of the week for second time this seasonThis marks the second time in Maxey’s career that he was player of the week. The first time was on Oct. 30 after the first week of the season.Keith Pompey
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey is Eastern Conference player of the week for second time this seasonThis marks the second time in Maxey’s career that he was player of the week. The first time was on Oct. 30 after the first week of the season.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Legitimate contenders, VJ Edgecombe is the gift that keeps giving, and more from victory over KnicksSaturday’s victory marked the second time in as many meetings that they’ve defeated the second-place Knicks (23-12) this season. Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Legitimate contenders, VJ Edgecombe is the gift that keeps giving, and more from victory over KnicksSaturday’s victory marked the second time in as many meetings that they’ve defeated the second-place Knicks (23-12) this season. Keith Pompey
Kelly Oubre is anxious to return to the Sixers lineup. It won’t be long now. Oubre has been out nearly 20 games, but he could return as soon as Saturday against the Knicks in New York.Keith Pompey
Kelly Oubre is anxious to return to the Sixers lineup. It won’t be long now. Oubre has been out nearly 20 games, but he could return as soon as Saturday against the Knicks in New York.Keith Pompey
VJ Edgecombe’s short career is full of milestones. The Sixers think there are more to come. “A game-winner for a rookie is pretty good,” coach Nick Nurse said. “He’s made some big shots and big plays this season. He’s kind of even-keeled all the time."Keith Pompey
VJ Edgecombe’s short career is full of milestones. The Sixers think there are more to come. “A game-winner for a rookie is pretty good,” coach Nick Nurse said. “He’s made some big shots and big plays this season. He’s kind of even-keeled all the time."Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Third-quarter blues persist, costly turnovers and more in loss to the ThunderThe Sixers were outscored 38-24 in the third quarter and 14 of their 23 turnovers came in the second half of a blowout loss in Oklahoma City.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Third-quarter blues persist, costly turnovers and more in loss to the ThunderThe Sixers were outscored 38-24 in the third quarter and 14 of their 23 turnovers came in the second half of a blowout loss in Oklahoma City.Keith Pompey
Rookie VJ Edgecombe knows he can score. He still defers to the Sixers’ Big Three."We have three prolific scorers," Edgecombe says. "I don’t have to score the ball. I have to pick my times, but I must stay aggressive also." Keith Pompey
Rookie VJ Edgecombe knows he can score. He still defers to the Sixers’ Big Three."We have three prolific scorers," Edgecombe says. "I don’t have to score the ball. I have to pick my times, but I must stay aggressive also." Keith Pompey
