Nick NurseThe 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.Gina Mizell Steve Nurse was Sixers coach Nick Nurse’s biggest fan and the kind of person you needMatt Breen Sixers’ bench production falls way short in Game 3 loss to Knicks, continuing a season-long issueGina Mizell Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers matched the Knicks shot-for-shot. Then, they went cold to close out Game 2.Gabriela Carroll AdvertisementThe 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 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 Embiid finished with 40 points and 11 rebounds in a big win, but honoring the 2000-01 Sixers proved to be the highlight of the evening.Keith Pompey The Sixers must address their rebounding problems before it’s too lateThe 2000-01 season will also be honored on Saturday night as the Sixers try to extend their short home winning streak. Keith Pompey Joel Embiid hopes the Sixers’ roster remains intact beyond the NBA trade deadlineIn recent seasons, they made moves that enabled them to avoid the luxury tax. And there’s a belief around the NBA that they’ll do the same this season.Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid to the rescue, Giannis rumors, and more from win over KingsThe Sixers managed to pull out a win. Still, head coach Nick Nurse said “I wouldn’t say that was a great game for us." Keith 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 See more storiesAdvertisement
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.Gina Mizell
The Sixers had an improved regular season and an up-and-down playoff run. Now, an interesting offseason awaits.Gina Mizell
Sixers’ bench production falls way short in Game 3 loss to Knicks, continuing a season-long issueGina Mizell
Sixers’ bench production falls way short in Game 3 loss to Knicks, continuing a season-long issueGina Mizell
Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers matched the Knicks shot-for-shot. Then, they went cold to close out Game 2.Gabriela Carroll
Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers matched the Knicks shot-for-shot. Then, they went cold to close out Game 2.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
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 Embiid finished with 40 points and 11 rebounds in a big win, but honoring the 2000-01 Sixers proved to be the highlight of the evening.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Celebrating 2001 conference champs, another Joel Embiid domination, and more from win over Pelicans Embiid finished with 40 points and 11 rebounds in a big win, but honoring the 2000-01 Sixers proved to be the highlight of the evening.Keith Pompey
The Sixers must address their rebounding problems before it’s too lateThe 2000-01 season will also be honored on Saturday night as the Sixers try to extend their short home winning streak. Keith Pompey
The Sixers must address their rebounding problems before it’s too lateThe 2000-01 season will also be honored on Saturday night as the Sixers try to extend their short home winning streak. Keith Pompey
Joel Embiid hopes the Sixers’ roster remains intact beyond the NBA trade deadlineIn recent seasons, they made moves that enabled them to avoid the luxury tax. And there’s a belief around the NBA that they’ll do the same this season.Keith Pompey
Joel Embiid hopes the Sixers’ roster remains intact beyond the NBA trade deadlineIn recent seasons, they made moves that enabled them to avoid the luxury tax. And there’s a belief around the NBA that they’ll do the same this season.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid to the rescue, Giannis rumors, and more from win over KingsThe Sixers managed to pull out a win. Still, head coach Nick Nurse said “I wouldn’t say that was a great game for us." Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid to the rescue, Giannis rumors, and more from win over KingsThe Sixers managed to pull out a win. Still, head coach Nick Nurse said “I wouldn’t say that was a great game for us." Keith 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
