Nick NurseAfter 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 What the Sixers are saying about the Jaylen Brown trade, from ‘Oh, snap!’ to ‘It’s going to be special’Gina Mizell Nick Nurse discusses Sixers’ ‘really good’ offseason, next steps for Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, and moreGina Mizell Sixers free-agency primer: Players who could depart, possible outside targets, and moreGina Mizell OpinionWhy Mike Gansey’s sound process in selecting Labaron Philon Jr. bodes well for Sixers’ futureDavid Murphy | Columnist AdvertisementThe Sixers ‘couldn’t pass up’ Labaron Philon Jr. after he ‘fell in our lap’ at No. 22 overall in NBA draft“He was the highest guy on our board at 22,” said Mike Gansey, who made his first big decision as the Sixers' president of basketball operations.Gabriela Carroll The five biggest challenges Daryl Morey’s successor will face with the SixersWhoever replaces Morey must navigate the hefty contracts of Joel Embiid and Paul George, ducking the luxury tax, inheriting coach Nick Nurse, and more. Gina Mizell The Sixers had an improved regular season and an up-and-down playoff run. Now, an interesting offseason awaits.The Sixers won 45 regular-season games and pulled off a first-round upset over the Boston Celtics, but then were obliterated by the New York Knicks in the second round. Gina Mizell Steve Nurse was Sixers coach Nick Nurse’s biggest fan and the kind of person you needSteve Nurse died at age 62 on April 29. He grew up in Carroll, Iowa, was a longtime equipment manager at the University of Northern Iowa, and a frequent presence at his younger brother's games.Matt Breen Sixers’ bench production falls way short in Game 3 loss to Knicks, continuing a season-long issueThe Sixers had zero bench points through three quarters — and ultimately were outscored in that category, 29-11 — in Friday's loss to officially put their season on the brink. Gina Mizell Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers matched the Knicks shot-for-shot. Then, they went cold to close out Game 2.Coach Nick Nurse pointed to six consecutive empty possessions in the final frame that could have easily shifted the tide toward for Sixers as they head back to Philly in a 2-0 series hole.Gabriela Carroll The Sixers must rediscover their defensive intensity in order to compete with the red-hot KnicksIn Paul George’s words, the Knicks “shot the [expletive] out of it” — 63.1% from the floor, 51% from three-point range, to be exact — in Game 1. But the Sixers also did not offer much resistance.Gina Mizell The Sixers haven’t beaten the Celtics in the playoffs in a long time — like, since Ronald Reagan’s first termHistory is not on Philly’s side in its first-round matchup against Boston.Dylan Johnson What causes appendicitis, how is it treated, and what could Joel Embiid’s recovery look like? We asked a doctor.David Stein, surgeon-in-chief at Temple University Hospital, spoke to The Inquirer about how the appendix works, how appendicitis manifests, and what recovery looks like.Aubrey Whelan Forwards step up and an unconventional lineup shines in Sixers' 115-103 winDominick Barlow helped the Sixers stay afloat early and Kelly Oubre Jr. took over late on offense to fend off Minnesota. Gabriela Carroll VJ Edgecombe shines and other things we learned in the Sixers’ 123-103 loss to the ThunderEdgecombe scored 35 points in the loss. Plus, Monday's game should be the Sixers' last without Paul George, whose 25-game suspension has ended.Gabriela Carroll Sixers takeaways: Struggles without Joel Embiid, horrid three-point shooting, and more from loss to KnicksThe Sixers shot a dismal 6 of 32 on three-pointers and have lost six of their last seven games without Embiid in the lineup.Keith Pompey Joel Embiid and Quentin Grimes miss second straight game as Sixers face Knicks Embiid reported right knee soreness after Saturday's win over the Suns and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break. Grimes is sidelined with an illness.Keith Pompey With NBA trade deadline behind them, Sixers turn focus to the buyout market to balance their rosterAmong the candidates are power forward Chris Boucher, point guard Lonzo Ball, forward Haywood Highsmith, and wing Khris Middleton, if he is waived by the Mavericks.Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Matching physicality, Tyrese Maxey is hard to guard, and more from the win against SunsThe Sixers improved to 30-22 on the season and are also 3-1 in the first four games of their five-game West Coast road trip, which concludes on Monday against Portland.Keith Pompey See more storiesAdvertisement
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
What the Sixers are saying about the Jaylen Brown trade, from ‘Oh, snap!’ to ‘It’s going to be special’Gina Mizell
What the Sixers are saying about the Jaylen Brown trade, from ‘Oh, snap!’ to ‘It’s going to be special’Gina Mizell
Nick Nurse discusses Sixers’ ‘really good’ offseason, next steps for Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, and moreGina Mizell
Nick Nurse discusses Sixers’ ‘really good’ offseason, next steps for Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, and moreGina Mizell
OpinionWhy Mike Gansey’s sound process in selecting Labaron Philon Jr. bodes well for Sixers’ futureDavid Murphy | Columnist
OpinionWhy Mike Gansey’s sound process in selecting Labaron Philon Jr. bodes well for Sixers’ futureDavid Murphy | Columnist
The Sixers ‘couldn’t pass up’ Labaron Philon Jr. after he ‘fell in our lap’ at No. 22 overall in NBA draft“He was the highest guy on our board at 22,” said Mike Gansey, who made his first big decision as the Sixers' president of basketball operations.Gabriela Carroll
The Sixers ‘couldn’t pass up’ Labaron Philon Jr. after he ‘fell in our lap’ at No. 22 overall in NBA draft“He was the highest guy on our board at 22,” said Mike Gansey, who made his first big decision as the Sixers' president of basketball operations.Gabriela Carroll
The five biggest challenges Daryl Morey’s successor will face with the SixersWhoever replaces Morey must navigate the hefty contracts of Joel Embiid and Paul George, ducking the luxury tax, inheriting coach Nick Nurse, and more. Gina Mizell
The five biggest challenges Daryl Morey’s successor will face with the SixersWhoever replaces Morey must navigate the hefty contracts of Joel Embiid and Paul George, ducking the luxury tax, inheriting coach Nick Nurse, and more. Gina Mizell
The Sixers had an improved regular season and an up-and-down playoff run. Now, an interesting offseason awaits.The Sixers won 45 regular-season games and pulled off a first-round upset over the Boston Celtics, but then were obliterated by the New York Knicks in the second round. Gina Mizell
The Sixers had an improved regular season and an up-and-down playoff run. Now, an interesting offseason awaits.The Sixers won 45 regular-season games and pulled off a first-round upset over the Boston Celtics, but then were obliterated by the New York Knicks in the second round. Gina Mizell
Steve Nurse was Sixers coach Nick Nurse’s biggest fan and the kind of person you needSteve Nurse died at age 62 on April 29. He grew up in Carroll, Iowa, was a longtime equipment manager at the University of Northern Iowa, and a frequent presence at his younger brother's games.Matt Breen
Steve Nurse was Sixers coach Nick Nurse’s biggest fan and the kind of person you needSteve Nurse died at age 62 on April 29. He grew up in Carroll, Iowa, was a longtime equipment manager at the University of Northern Iowa, and a frequent presence at his younger brother's games.Matt Breen
Sixers’ bench production falls way short in Game 3 loss to Knicks, continuing a season-long issueThe Sixers had zero bench points through three quarters — and ultimately were outscored in that category, 29-11 — in Friday's loss to officially put their season on the brink. Gina Mizell
Sixers’ bench production falls way short in Game 3 loss to Knicks, continuing a season-long issueThe Sixers had zero bench points through three quarters — and ultimately were outscored in that category, 29-11 — in Friday's loss to officially put their season on the brink. Gina Mizell
Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers matched the Knicks shot-for-shot. Then, they went cold to close out Game 2.Coach Nick Nurse pointed to six consecutive empty possessions in the final frame that could have easily shifted the tide toward for Sixers as they head back to Philly in a 2-0 series hole.Gabriela Carroll
Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers matched the Knicks shot-for-shot. Then, they went cold to close out Game 2.Coach Nick Nurse pointed to six consecutive empty possessions in the final frame that could have easily shifted the tide toward for Sixers as they head back to Philly in a 2-0 series hole.Gabriela Carroll
The Sixers must rediscover their defensive intensity in order to compete with the red-hot KnicksIn Paul George’s words, the Knicks “shot the [expletive] out of it” — 63.1% from the floor, 51% from three-point range, to be exact — in Game 1. But the Sixers also did not offer much resistance.Gina Mizell
The Sixers must rediscover their defensive intensity in order to compete with the red-hot KnicksIn Paul George’s words, the Knicks “shot the [expletive] out of it” — 63.1% from the floor, 51% from three-point range, to be exact — in Game 1. But the Sixers also did not offer much resistance.Gina Mizell
The Sixers haven’t beaten the Celtics in the playoffs in a long time — like, since Ronald Reagan’s first termHistory is not on Philly’s side in its first-round matchup against Boston.Dylan Johnson
The Sixers haven’t beaten the Celtics in the playoffs in a long time — like, since Ronald Reagan’s first termHistory is not on Philly’s side in its first-round matchup against Boston.Dylan Johnson
What causes appendicitis, how is it treated, and what could Joel Embiid’s recovery look like? We asked a doctor.David Stein, surgeon-in-chief at Temple University Hospital, spoke to The Inquirer about how the appendix works, how appendicitis manifests, and what recovery looks like.Aubrey Whelan
What causes appendicitis, how is it treated, and what could Joel Embiid’s recovery look like? We asked a doctor.David Stein, surgeon-in-chief at Temple University Hospital, spoke to The Inquirer about how the appendix works, how appendicitis manifests, and what recovery looks like.Aubrey Whelan
Forwards step up and an unconventional lineup shines in Sixers' 115-103 winDominick Barlow helped the Sixers stay afloat early and Kelly Oubre Jr. took over late on offense to fend off Minnesota. Gabriela Carroll
Forwards step up and an unconventional lineup shines in Sixers' 115-103 winDominick Barlow helped the Sixers stay afloat early and Kelly Oubre Jr. took over late on offense to fend off Minnesota. Gabriela Carroll
VJ Edgecombe shines and other things we learned in the Sixers’ 123-103 loss to the ThunderEdgecombe scored 35 points in the loss. Plus, Monday's game should be the Sixers' last without Paul George, whose 25-game suspension has ended.Gabriela Carroll
VJ Edgecombe shines and other things we learned in the Sixers’ 123-103 loss to the ThunderEdgecombe scored 35 points in the loss. Plus, Monday's game should be the Sixers' last without Paul George, whose 25-game suspension has ended.Gabriela Carroll
Sixers takeaways: Struggles without Joel Embiid, horrid three-point shooting, and more from loss to KnicksThe Sixers shot a dismal 6 of 32 on three-pointers and have lost six of their last seven games without Embiid in the lineup.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Struggles without Joel Embiid, horrid three-point shooting, and more from loss to KnicksThe Sixers shot a dismal 6 of 32 on three-pointers and have lost six of their last seven games without Embiid in the lineup.Keith Pompey
Joel Embiid and Quentin Grimes miss second straight game as Sixers face Knicks Embiid reported right knee soreness after Saturday's win over the Suns and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break. Grimes is sidelined with an illness.Keith Pompey
Joel Embiid and Quentin Grimes miss second straight game as Sixers face Knicks Embiid reported right knee soreness after Saturday's win over the Suns and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break. Grimes is sidelined with an illness.Keith Pompey
With NBA trade deadline behind them, Sixers turn focus to the buyout market to balance their rosterAmong the candidates are power forward Chris Boucher, point guard Lonzo Ball, forward Haywood Highsmith, and wing Khris Middleton, if he is waived by the Mavericks.Keith Pompey
With NBA trade deadline behind them, Sixers turn focus to the buyout market to balance their rosterAmong the candidates are power forward Chris Boucher, point guard Lonzo Ball, forward Haywood Highsmith, and wing Khris Middleton, if he is waived by the Mavericks.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Matching physicality, Tyrese Maxey is hard to guard, and more from the win against SunsThe Sixers improved to 30-22 on the season and are also 3-1 in the first four games of their five-game West Coast road trip, which concludes on Monday against Portland.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Matching physicality, Tyrese Maxey is hard to guard, and more from the win against SunsThe Sixers improved to 30-22 on the season and are also 3-1 in the first four games of their five-game West Coast road trip, which concludes on Monday against Portland.Keith Pompey
