Nick NurseVJ 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 KnicksKeith Pompey Joel Embiid and Quentin Grimes miss second straight game as Sixers face Knicks Keith Pompey With NBA trade deadline behind them, Sixers turn focus to the buyout market to balance their rosterKeith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Matching physicality, Tyrese Maxey is hard to guard, and more from the win against SunsKeith Pompey AdvertisementSixers 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 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 See more storiesAdvertisement
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 KnicksKeith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Struggles without Joel Embiid, horrid three-point shooting, and more from loss to KnicksKeith Pompey
With NBA trade deadline behind them, Sixers turn focus to the buyout market to balance their rosterKeith Pompey
With NBA trade deadline behind them, Sixers turn focus to the buyout market to balance their rosterKeith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Matching physicality, Tyrese Maxey is hard to guard, and more from the win against SunsKeith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Matching physicality, Tyrese Maxey is hard to guard, and more from the win against SunsKeith 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
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
