Sixers Season PreviewSixers' Jared McCain cleared to make his NBA debutThe rookie guard took an extended break after suffering bruising in his lungs in a hard fall. “This is what I’ve been waiting for literally my whole life,” McCain said.Keith Pompey The Sixers have big plans for the 2024-25 season — but they’ll make sacrifices along the wayKeith Pompey Joel Embiid and Paul George will miss the Sixers’ season opener vs. the BucksKeith Pompey Paul George and Joel Embiid’s remain uncertain ahead of Sixers’ season opener against Milwaukee BucksKeith Pompey Rookie Jared McCain expects to watch and learn with the Sixers this seasonKeith Pompey AdvertisementSixers have high expectations for star trio, but they must remain healthyJoel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey make up arguably the NBA’s best trio. But as shown in the preseason, the Sixers must remain healthy to live up to their hopes.Keith Pompey The Sixers’ Caleb Martin is determined to star in his role and ‘complete the pieces of the puzzle’ While he's capable of providing more on offense, Martin is happy to "set screens, pick up 94 feet, bring energy every time." He's carved out a career with that mindset.Keith Pompey Sixers ‘Jared McCain suffered bruising in his lungs after falling on his back, avoid concussion symptomsThe Sixers are optimistic that McCain avoided serious injury after suffering a "scary" fall against Brooklyn Nets. He's resting at home after being released from the hospital.Keith Pompey Sixers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. is trying to be ‘water’ while playing within the flow of each gameOubre, who looks comfortable in the preseason for the Sixers, finished with a game-high 18 points while playing only in the first half Wednesday against the Nets.Keith Pompey Sixers star Paul George has a bone bruise, will be reevaluated in one weekSixers coach Nick Nurse said George will miss the final two preseason games.Keith Pompey Sixers rule out center Joel Embiid for the remainder of the preseason The seven-time All-Star is continuing his slow ramp-up to the season. A knee injury down the stretch ruined his 2023-24 campaign.Keith Pompey All-Star Tyrese Maxey says he’s been ‘blessed.’ The Sixers could say the same thing.Maxey's skills are undeniable, and he's had some pretty talented mentors, too. But coaches and teammates point to his personality as a separating trait.Keith Pompey Sixers lose to Timberwolves, fail to deliver fairy-tale ending in Nick Nurse’s Iowa returnNurse, who hails from Carroll, Iowa, has played and coached at several levels in the state. His Sixers fell 121-111 Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena.Keith Pompey Sixers rookie Jared McCain focused on making defensive strides in preseason tilt vs. Timberwolves"I know what I can do offensively...but in the NBA, you got to know rotations, [and] how to talk to people. So that’s really what I’m trying to focus on," McCain said.Keith Pompey Nick Nurse, Caleb Martin believe Sixers point guard Kyle Lowry would be a good NBA head coachThe veteran is entering his 19th season and is known as a savvy player. “I could very easily see him being a head coach someday,” Nurse said.Keith Pompey Sixers leave training camp in the Bahamas with positive vibes and confidence: ‘I think we have it all’Nick Nurse thinks his team is "way ahead in some aspects" as it breaks camp.Keith Pompey Joel Embiid hasn’t scrimmaged at Sixers training camp as he continues ‘slowly building back up’The NBA’s 2023 MVP reiterated that he’ll be more proactive in managing his health this season.Keith Pompey Tyrese Maxey assumes a new role at Sixers training camp: He’s a leader now.The point guard became a first-time All-Star last season. Now, at 23, he is speaking up more and serving as a mentor for rookie Jared McCain. Keith Pompey Andre Drummond believes he’s the best rebounder ever — and that’s why the Sixers re-signed himThe Sixers ranked 20th in the league last season with 43 rebounds per game and struggled when Joel Embiid rested. They're hoping Drummond can change that.Keith Pompey The Sixers are determined to keep Joel Embiid healthy — and that process starts nowEmbiid participated in training camp but stopped short of scrimmaging. "Ramping up is one thing to get them to a point. Overdoing it is another thing you are trying not to do," Nick Nurse said.Keith Pompey See more storiesAdvertisement
Sixers' Jared McCain cleared to make his NBA debutThe rookie guard took an extended break after suffering bruising in his lungs in a hard fall. “This is what I’ve been waiting for literally my whole life,” McCain said.Keith Pompey
Sixers' Jared McCain cleared to make his NBA debutThe rookie guard took an extended break after suffering bruising in his lungs in a hard fall. “This is what I’ve been waiting for literally my whole life,” McCain said.Keith Pompey
The Sixers have big plans for the 2024-25 season — but they’ll make sacrifices along the wayKeith Pompey
The Sixers have big plans for the 2024-25 season — but they’ll make sacrifices along the wayKeith Pompey
Paul George and Joel Embiid’s remain uncertain ahead of Sixers’ season opener against Milwaukee BucksKeith Pompey
Paul George and Joel Embiid’s remain uncertain ahead of Sixers’ season opener against Milwaukee BucksKeith Pompey
Sixers have high expectations for star trio, but they must remain healthyJoel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey make up arguably the NBA’s best trio. But as shown in the preseason, the Sixers must remain healthy to live up to their hopes.Keith Pompey
Sixers have high expectations for star trio, but they must remain healthyJoel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey make up arguably the NBA’s best trio. But as shown in the preseason, the Sixers must remain healthy to live up to their hopes.Keith Pompey
The Sixers’ Caleb Martin is determined to star in his role and ‘complete the pieces of the puzzle’ While he's capable of providing more on offense, Martin is happy to "set screens, pick up 94 feet, bring energy every time." He's carved out a career with that mindset.Keith Pompey
The Sixers’ Caleb Martin is determined to star in his role and ‘complete the pieces of the puzzle’ While he's capable of providing more on offense, Martin is happy to "set screens, pick up 94 feet, bring energy every time." He's carved out a career with that mindset.Keith Pompey
Sixers ‘Jared McCain suffered bruising in his lungs after falling on his back, avoid concussion symptomsThe Sixers are optimistic that McCain avoided serious injury after suffering a "scary" fall against Brooklyn Nets. He's resting at home after being released from the hospital.Keith Pompey
Sixers ‘Jared McCain suffered bruising in his lungs after falling on his back, avoid concussion symptomsThe Sixers are optimistic that McCain avoided serious injury after suffering a "scary" fall against Brooklyn Nets. He's resting at home after being released from the hospital.Keith Pompey
Sixers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. is trying to be ‘water’ while playing within the flow of each gameOubre, who looks comfortable in the preseason for the Sixers, finished with a game-high 18 points while playing only in the first half Wednesday against the Nets.Keith Pompey
Sixers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. is trying to be ‘water’ while playing within the flow of each gameOubre, who looks comfortable in the preseason for the Sixers, finished with a game-high 18 points while playing only in the first half Wednesday against the Nets.Keith Pompey
Sixers star Paul George has a bone bruise, will be reevaluated in one weekSixers coach Nick Nurse said George will miss the final two preseason games.Keith Pompey
Sixers star Paul George has a bone bruise, will be reevaluated in one weekSixers coach Nick Nurse said George will miss the final two preseason games.Keith Pompey
Sixers rule out center Joel Embiid for the remainder of the preseason The seven-time All-Star is continuing his slow ramp-up to the season. A knee injury down the stretch ruined his 2023-24 campaign.Keith Pompey
Sixers rule out center Joel Embiid for the remainder of the preseason The seven-time All-Star is continuing his slow ramp-up to the season. A knee injury down the stretch ruined his 2023-24 campaign.Keith Pompey
All-Star Tyrese Maxey says he’s been ‘blessed.’ The Sixers could say the same thing.Maxey's skills are undeniable, and he's had some pretty talented mentors, too. But coaches and teammates point to his personality as a separating trait.Keith Pompey
All-Star Tyrese Maxey says he’s been ‘blessed.’ The Sixers could say the same thing.Maxey's skills are undeniable, and he's had some pretty talented mentors, too. But coaches and teammates point to his personality as a separating trait.Keith Pompey
Sixers lose to Timberwolves, fail to deliver fairy-tale ending in Nick Nurse’s Iowa returnNurse, who hails from Carroll, Iowa, has played and coached at several levels in the state. His Sixers fell 121-111 Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena.Keith Pompey
Sixers lose to Timberwolves, fail to deliver fairy-tale ending in Nick Nurse’s Iowa returnNurse, who hails from Carroll, Iowa, has played and coached at several levels in the state. His Sixers fell 121-111 Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena.Keith Pompey
Sixers rookie Jared McCain focused on making defensive strides in preseason tilt vs. Timberwolves"I know what I can do offensively...but in the NBA, you got to know rotations, [and] how to talk to people. So that’s really what I’m trying to focus on," McCain said.Keith Pompey
Sixers rookie Jared McCain focused on making defensive strides in preseason tilt vs. Timberwolves"I know what I can do offensively...but in the NBA, you got to know rotations, [and] how to talk to people. So that’s really what I’m trying to focus on," McCain said.Keith Pompey
Nick Nurse, Caleb Martin believe Sixers point guard Kyle Lowry would be a good NBA head coachThe veteran is entering his 19th season and is known as a savvy player. “I could very easily see him being a head coach someday,” Nurse said.Keith Pompey
Nick Nurse, Caleb Martin believe Sixers point guard Kyle Lowry would be a good NBA head coachThe veteran is entering his 19th season and is known as a savvy player. “I could very easily see him being a head coach someday,” Nurse said.Keith Pompey
Sixers leave training camp in the Bahamas with positive vibes and confidence: ‘I think we have it all’Nick Nurse thinks his team is "way ahead in some aspects" as it breaks camp.Keith Pompey
Sixers leave training camp in the Bahamas with positive vibes and confidence: ‘I think we have it all’Nick Nurse thinks his team is "way ahead in some aspects" as it breaks camp.Keith Pompey
Joel Embiid hasn’t scrimmaged at Sixers training camp as he continues ‘slowly building back up’The NBA’s 2023 MVP reiterated that he’ll be more proactive in managing his health this season.Keith Pompey
Joel Embiid hasn’t scrimmaged at Sixers training camp as he continues ‘slowly building back up’The NBA’s 2023 MVP reiterated that he’ll be more proactive in managing his health this season.Keith Pompey
Tyrese Maxey assumes a new role at Sixers training camp: He’s a leader now.The point guard became a first-time All-Star last season. Now, at 23, he is speaking up more and serving as a mentor for rookie Jared McCain. Keith Pompey
Tyrese Maxey assumes a new role at Sixers training camp: He’s a leader now.The point guard became a first-time All-Star last season. Now, at 23, he is speaking up more and serving as a mentor for rookie Jared McCain. Keith Pompey
Andre Drummond believes he’s the best rebounder ever — and that’s why the Sixers re-signed himThe Sixers ranked 20th in the league last season with 43 rebounds per game and struggled when Joel Embiid rested. They're hoping Drummond can change that.Keith Pompey
Andre Drummond believes he’s the best rebounder ever — and that’s why the Sixers re-signed himThe Sixers ranked 20th in the league last season with 43 rebounds per game and struggled when Joel Embiid rested. They're hoping Drummond can change that.Keith Pompey
The Sixers are determined to keep Joel Embiid healthy — and that process starts nowEmbiid participated in training camp but stopped short of scrimmaging. "Ramping up is one thing to get them to a point. Overdoing it is another thing you are trying not to do," Nick Nurse said.Keith Pompey
The Sixers are determined to keep Joel Embiid healthy — and that process starts nowEmbiid participated in training camp but stopped short of scrimmaging. "Ramping up is one thing to get them to a point. Overdoing it is another thing you are trying not to do," Nick Nurse said.Keith Pompey
