Tyrese MaxeyVJ 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 an hour agoSixers takeaways: Edgecombe steals the show, staggering Embiid and Maxey, and more from OT win vs. GrizzliesKeith Pompey Jared McCain has physically healed. But he’s not rushing the on-court results.Keith Pompey Sixers mailbag: Are the Sixers better on defense without Joel Embiid?Keith Pompey Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey among leaders in All-Star fan voting; two key players participate in practiceKeith Pompey AdvertisementSixers 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 Why are the Sixers winless with their Big Three? A lack of rhythm.The Sixers are 0-4 when Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey all suit up. Next up? A visit to the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder.Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Bulls target Joel Embiid’s defense, Tyrese Maxey’s offense in 109-102 lossEmbiid scored 31 points, but the Bulls preyed on his inability to move on defense, setting up a huge dunk and late rally in their 109-102 win. Keith Pompey The Sixers tip off a pivotal road trip against the Chicago BullsBombarded with injuries and illness, the Sixers have yet to play with a full roster. Yet, they are 16-12 and in fifth place in the Eastern Conference heading into a Friday's clash with the BullsKeith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Winless with their Big Three, Joel Embiid injury scare, and more from loss to NetsEmbiid poured in 27 points, but Tyrese Maxey scored just 13 on 3-for-14 shooting, and Paul George had 19. The trio is 0-3 this season when they have played together.Keith Pompey ‘This is who he is’: High-flying rookie VJ Edgecombe has exceeded Sixers’ expectationsEdgecombe opened the Sixers' season with the third-highest scoring debut in NBA history. The 20-year-old has since been a bright spot who looks to be "the best player" in the league.Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: A statement win, VJ Edgecombe’s third-quarter dominance and more from win over KnicksThe Sixers were 4-10 against teams with winning records prior to Friday night's much-needed victory. Keith Pompey How the Sixers’ ‘kids’ bonded, then injected energy into the locker roomOutside belief that the Sixers are old and washed up is primarily used as a dig at the oft-injured Joel Embiid and Paul George. But these youngsters are debunking that notion.Gina Mizell Tyrese Maxey is back from illness, and pleased with how the Sixers played without him "I think we’ve kind of created that standard and done a good job of it," said Maxey, who was back on the court with his teammates at practice Wednesday after missing the Sixers' last two games.Gina Mizell Paul George is finding a rhythm and changing the narrative of his Sixers tenure“Oh, my God. I mean, it was rough, man,” he said of last season. “It was brutal. And when you play for Philly, it’s brutal, man. I had an expectation coming into the year."Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Paul George’s best game, Joel Embiid’s availability, and more from loss to the HawksGeorge finished with 35 points while making 7 of 10 three-pointers against Atlanta, but the Sixers' inconsistent defense and late-game scoring struggles doomed them in a 120-117 loss.Keith Pompey Sixers mailbag: Does Tyrese Maxey have a legitimate case to be a top-10 NBA player?Here's a hint: So far, the point guard is having one of the best seasons in franchise history.Keith Pompey Paul George shows signs of being the versatile difference-maker the Sixers expected last seasonWhile George has missed 56 games since the start of last season due to injuries, the 35-year-old is starting to make positive contributions and taking some of the load off Tyrese Maxey.Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Paul George’s point-forward tilt, Joel Embiid’s big night, and more from win over PacersEmbiid scored 39 points in his best game since scoring 70 against the Spurs in 2024. Meanwhile, George controlled the game on both sides of the ball as Tyrese Maxey sat out for illness. Keith Pompey See more storiesAdvertisement
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 an hour ago
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 an hour ago
Sixers takeaways: Edgecombe steals the show, staggering Embiid and Maxey, and more from OT win vs. GrizzliesKeith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Edgecombe steals the show, staggering Embiid and Maxey, and more from OT win vs. GrizzliesKeith Pompey
Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey among leaders in All-Star fan voting; two key players participate in practiceKeith Pompey
Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey among leaders in All-Star fan voting; two key players participate in practiceKeith 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
Why are the Sixers winless with their Big Three? A lack of rhythm.The Sixers are 0-4 when Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey all suit up. Next up? A visit to the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder.Keith Pompey
Why are the Sixers winless with their Big Three? A lack of rhythm.The Sixers are 0-4 when Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey all suit up. Next up? A visit to the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Bulls target Joel Embiid’s defense, Tyrese Maxey’s offense in 109-102 lossEmbiid scored 31 points, but the Bulls preyed on his inability to move on defense, setting up a huge dunk and late rally in their 109-102 win. Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Bulls target Joel Embiid’s defense, Tyrese Maxey’s offense in 109-102 lossEmbiid scored 31 points, but the Bulls preyed on his inability to move on defense, setting up a huge dunk and late rally in their 109-102 win. Keith Pompey
The Sixers tip off a pivotal road trip against the Chicago BullsBombarded with injuries and illness, the Sixers have yet to play with a full roster. Yet, they are 16-12 and in fifth place in the Eastern Conference heading into a Friday's clash with the BullsKeith Pompey
The Sixers tip off a pivotal road trip against the Chicago BullsBombarded with injuries and illness, the Sixers have yet to play with a full roster. Yet, they are 16-12 and in fifth place in the Eastern Conference heading into a Friday's clash with the BullsKeith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Winless with their Big Three, Joel Embiid injury scare, and more from loss to NetsEmbiid poured in 27 points, but Tyrese Maxey scored just 13 on 3-for-14 shooting, and Paul George had 19. The trio is 0-3 this season when they have played together.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Winless with their Big Three, Joel Embiid injury scare, and more from loss to NetsEmbiid poured in 27 points, but Tyrese Maxey scored just 13 on 3-for-14 shooting, and Paul George had 19. The trio is 0-3 this season when they have played together.Keith Pompey
‘This is who he is’: High-flying rookie VJ Edgecombe has exceeded Sixers’ expectationsEdgecombe opened the Sixers' season with the third-highest scoring debut in NBA history. The 20-year-old has since been a bright spot who looks to be "the best player" in the league.Keith Pompey
‘This is who he is’: High-flying rookie VJ Edgecombe has exceeded Sixers’ expectationsEdgecombe opened the Sixers' season with the third-highest scoring debut in NBA history. The 20-year-old has since been a bright spot who looks to be "the best player" in the league.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: A statement win, VJ Edgecombe’s third-quarter dominance and more from win over KnicksThe Sixers were 4-10 against teams with winning records prior to Friday night's much-needed victory. Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: A statement win, VJ Edgecombe’s third-quarter dominance and more from win over KnicksThe Sixers were 4-10 against teams with winning records prior to Friday night's much-needed victory. Keith Pompey
How the Sixers’ ‘kids’ bonded, then injected energy into the locker roomOutside belief that the Sixers are old and washed up is primarily used as a dig at the oft-injured Joel Embiid and Paul George. But these youngsters are debunking that notion.Gina Mizell
How the Sixers’ ‘kids’ bonded, then injected energy into the locker roomOutside belief that the Sixers are old and washed up is primarily used as a dig at the oft-injured Joel Embiid and Paul George. But these youngsters are debunking that notion.Gina Mizell
Tyrese Maxey is back from illness, and pleased with how the Sixers played without him "I think we’ve kind of created that standard and done a good job of it," said Maxey, who was back on the court with his teammates at practice Wednesday after missing the Sixers' last two games.Gina Mizell
Tyrese Maxey is back from illness, and pleased with how the Sixers played without him "I think we’ve kind of created that standard and done a good job of it," said Maxey, who was back on the court with his teammates at practice Wednesday after missing the Sixers' last two games.Gina Mizell
Paul George is finding a rhythm and changing the narrative of his Sixers tenure“Oh, my God. I mean, it was rough, man,” he said of last season. “It was brutal. And when you play for Philly, it’s brutal, man. I had an expectation coming into the year."Keith Pompey
Paul George is finding a rhythm and changing the narrative of his Sixers tenure“Oh, my God. I mean, it was rough, man,” he said of last season. “It was brutal. And when you play for Philly, it’s brutal, man. I had an expectation coming into the year."Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Paul George’s best game, Joel Embiid’s availability, and more from loss to the HawksGeorge finished with 35 points while making 7 of 10 three-pointers against Atlanta, but the Sixers' inconsistent defense and late-game scoring struggles doomed them in a 120-117 loss.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Paul George’s best game, Joel Embiid’s availability, and more from loss to the HawksGeorge finished with 35 points while making 7 of 10 three-pointers against Atlanta, but the Sixers' inconsistent defense and late-game scoring struggles doomed them in a 120-117 loss.Keith Pompey
Sixers mailbag: Does Tyrese Maxey have a legitimate case to be a top-10 NBA player?Here's a hint: So far, the point guard is having one of the best seasons in franchise history.Keith Pompey
Sixers mailbag: Does Tyrese Maxey have a legitimate case to be a top-10 NBA player?Here's a hint: So far, the point guard is having one of the best seasons in franchise history.Keith Pompey
Paul George shows signs of being the versatile difference-maker the Sixers expected last seasonWhile George has missed 56 games since the start of last season due to injuries, the 35-year-old is starting to make positive contributions and taking some of the load off Tyrese Maxey.Keith Pompey
Paul George shows signs of being the versatile difference-maker the Sixers expected last seasonWhile George has missed 56 games since the start of last season due to injuries, the 35-year-old is starting to make positive contributions and taking some of the load off Tyrese Maxey.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Paul George’s point-forward tilt, Joel Embiid’s big night, and more from win over PacersEmbiid scored 39 points in his best game since scoring 70 against the Spurs in 2024. Meanwhile, George controlled the game on both sides of the ball as Tyrese Maxey sat out for illness. Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Paul George’s point-forward tilt, Joel Embiid’s big night, and more from win over PacersEmbiid scored 39 points in his best game since scoring 70 against the Spurs in 2024. Meanwhile, George controlled the game on both sides of the ball as Tyrese Maxey sat out for illness. Keith Pompey
