Tyrese MaxeySixers Q&A: Biggest draft need, chances of moving up, Joel Embiid’s future, and more The Sixers' offseason ramps up next week, with the draft followed by free agency. That makes it the perfect time to answer reader questions. Gina Mizell Mike Gansey plans to build around Sixers’ current core while growing the team’s culture: ‘I want fountains, not drains’Gabriela Carroll Fans vote out Joel Embiid, all love for VJ Maxx, and more takeaways from our Sixers Stay or Go resultsGabriela Carroll The five biggest challenges Daryl Morey’s successor will face with the SixersGina Mizell OpinionTyrese Maxey has disappeared vs. the Knicks, thanks to Villanova’s Mikal Bridges and Jalen BrunsonMarcus Hayes | Columnist AdvertisementThe Sixers go cold, Landry Shamet heats up, and the Knicks win 108-94 to take a 3-0 series leadJoel Embiid's return from hip and ankle injuries was not enough to prevent the Sixers from being on the brink of elimination in Game 4 on Sunday.DeAntae Prince Three Sixers keys for Game 3 against the Knicks to avoid an 0-3 deficit: ‘Got to go home and get two’Keeping Jalen Brunson in check and getting a breakout performance from Tyrese Maxey are a few ways the Sixers can capture Friday's must-win Game 3 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.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 missed Joel Embiid, quiet second half from stars, and more from a 108-102 loss in Game 2After being run off the floor in Game 1, the Sixers didn’t flinch on Wednesday, but Tyrese Maxey and Paul George cooled off in the second half after fast starts to Game 2.DeAntae Prince The Sixers’ latest blowout loss, Jalen Brunson goes for blood, and more from 137-98 Game 1 dismantlingThe 'Nova Knicks were in full swing, with Brunson scoring 35 points and Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart playing their own part in the Game 1 win.DeAntae Prince After finally toppling Boston, Sixers quickly flip the switch to second-round matchup against Knicks Joel Embiid called the Knicks, whom the Sixers played in a fantastic first-round series in 2024, a “really good frickin’ team." This season, they split their four regular-season matchups.Gina Mizell OpinionTyrese Maxey ‘slayed the dragon’ as Sixers win first road Game 7 in 44 yearsIt's been 13 years, but Philadelphia finally has a true point guard again, thanks to the hard work and development of the best sidekick Joel Embiid has ever had.Marcus Hayes | Columnist Vintage Joel Embiid, Maxey madness, and more from an improbable Game 7 victoryEmbiid and Maxey combined to score 64 points and lead the Sixers to their first playoff series win over the Boston Celtics since 1982.DeAntae Prince OpinionDaryl Morey’s strategy for the Sixers has been validated, regardless of Game 7 outcome in BostonJoel Embiid nearly dropped a triple-double as all five starters scored in double digits in a Game 6 win for the ages, just as the 76ers’ president planned two years ago.Marcus Hayes | Columnist Paul George becomes Playoff P, Tyrese Maxey rebounds and more from the Sixers’ win to force Game 7The Sixers are clicking together at the right time, continuing an improbable run and pushing a Celtics team with Finals aspirations to the brink in their first-round series.DeAntae Prince OpinionBelieve it: The Sixers’ stunning dominance in Game 6 has Boston on the ropesIf the final margin of victory makes you clean off your reading glasses, know this: it didn’t come close to capturing the difference between the two teams. David Murphy | Columnist OpinionJoel Embiid and the Sixers were a serious team in Game 5. Give them that.After an uneven first half, the Sixers played like the contender they were once supposed to be, blowing the Celtics out of TD Garden in a 113-97 win on Tuesday.David Murphy | Columnist Joel Embiid saves the Sixers, Quentin Grimes wakes up and other things we learned from improbable Game 5 winEmbiid returned to 'Process' form only 19 days after undergoing an emergency appendectomy. His 33 points and eight assists helped stave off elimination to send the series back to Philly.DeAntae Prince OpinionAfter Game 4 stinker, Joel Embiid needs to take a backseat to Tyrese Maxey and VJ EdgecombeMaxey has made it clear that he deserves to be the Sixers' primary scorer and that they deserve him as their primary scorer. David Murphy | Columnist Joel Embiid’s big return, Payton Pritchard’s big first half and more of what we learned from the Sixers’ Game 4 lossEmbiid posted an impressive 26 points, 10 rebounds and six assists only 17 days removed from an emergency appendectomy. While his performance was admirable, it didn't make a difference. DeAntae Prince See more storiesAdvertisement
Sixers Q&A: Biggest draft need, chances of moving up, Joel Embiid’s future, and more The Sixers' offseason ramps up next week, with the draft followed by free agency. That makes it the perfect time to answer reader questions. Gina Mizell
Sixers Q&A: Biggest draft need, chances of moving up, Joel Embiid’s future, and more The Sixers' offseason ramps up next week, with the draft followed by free agency. That makes it the perfect time to answer reader questions. Gina Mizell
Mike Gansey plans to build around Sixers’ current core while growing the team’s culture: ‘I want fountains, not drains’Gabriela Carroll
Mike Gansey plans to build around Sixers’ current core while growing the team’s culture: ‘I want fountains, not drains’Gabriela Carroll
Fans vote out Joel Embiid, all love for VJ Maxx, and more takeaways from our Sixers Stay or Go resultsGabriela Carroll
Fans vote out Joel Embiid, all love for VJ Maxx, and more takeaways from our Sixers Stay or Go resultsGabriela Carroll
OpinionTyrese Maxey has disappeared vs. the Knicks, thanks to Villanova’s Mikal Bridges and Jalen BrunsonMarcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionTyrese Maxey has disappeared vs. the Knicks, thanks to Villanova’s Mikal Bridges and Jalen BrunsonMarcus Hayes | Columnist
The Sixers go cold, Landry Shamet heats up, and the Knicks win 108-94 to take a 3-0 series leadJoel Embiid's return from hip and ankle injuries was not enough to prevent the Sixers from being on the brink of elimination in Game 4 on Sunday.DeAntae Prince
The Sixers go cold, Landry Shamet heats up, and the Knicks win 108-94 to take a 3-0 series leadJoel Embiid's return from hip and ankle injuries was not enough to prevent the Sixers from being on the brink of elimination in Game 4 on Sunday.DeAntae Prince
Three Sixers keys for Game 3 against the Knicks to avoid an 0-3 deficit: ‘Got to go home and get two’Keeping Jalen Brunson in check and getting a breakout performance from Tyrese Maxey are a few ways the Sixers can capture Friday's must-win Game 3 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.Gina Mizell
Three Sixers keys for Game 3 against the Knicks to avoid an 0-3 deficit: ‘Got to go home and get two’Keeping Jalen Brunson in check and getting a breakout performance from Tyrese Maxey are a few ways the Sixers can capture Friday's must-win Game 3 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.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 missed Joel Embiid, quiet second half from stars, and more from a 108-102 loss in Game 2After being run off the floor in Game 1, the Sixers didn’t flinch on Wednesday, but Tyrese Maxey and Paul George cooled off in the second half after fast starts to Game 2.DeAntae Prince
The Sixers missed Joel Embiid, quiet second half from stars, and more from a 108-102 loss in Game 2After being run off the floor in Game 1, the Sixers didn’t flinch on Wednesday, but Tyrese Maxey and Paul George cooled off in the second half after fast starts to Game 2.DeAntae Prince
The Sixers’ latest blowout loss, Jalen Brunson goes for blood, and more from 137-98 Game 1 dismantlingThe 'Nova Knicks were in full swing, with Brunson scoring 35 points and Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart playing their own part in the Game 1 win.DeAntae Prince
The Sixers’ latest blowout loss, Jalen Brunson goes for blood, and more from 137-98 Game 1 dismantlingThe 'Nova Knicks were in full swing, with Brunson scoring 35 points and Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart playing their own part in the Game 1 win.DeAntae Prince
After finally toppling Boston, Sixers quickly flip the switch to second-round matchup against Knicks Joel Embiid called the Knicks, whom the Sixers played in a fantastic first-round series in 2024, a “really good frickin’ team." This season, they split their four regular-season matchups.Gina Mizell
After finally toppling Boston, Sixers quickly flip the switch to second-round matchup against Knicks Joel Embiid called the Knicks, whom the Sixers played in a fantastic first-round series in 2024, a “really good frickin’ team." This season, they split their four regular-season matchups.Gina Mizell
OpinionTyrese Maxey ‘slayed the dragon’ as Sixers win first road Game 7 in 44 yearsIt's been 13 years, but Philadelphia finally has a true point guard again, thanks to the hard work and development of the best sidekick Joel Embiid has ever had.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionTyrese Maxey ‘slayed the dragon’ as Sixers win first road Game 7 in 44 yearsIt's been 13 years, but Philadelphia finally has a true point guard again, thanks to the hard work and development of the best sidekick Joel Embiid has ever had.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Vintage Joel Embiid, Maxey madness, and more from an improbable Game 7 victoryEmbiid and Maxey combined to score 64 points and lead the Sixers to their first playoff series win over the Boston Celtics since 1982.DeAntae Prince
Vintage Joel Embiid, Maxey madness, and more from an improbable Game 7 victoryEmbiid and Maxey combined to score 64 points and lead the Sixers to their first playoff series win over the Boston Celtics since 1982.DeAntae Prince
OpinionDaryl Morey’s strategy for the Sixers has been validated, regardless of Game 7 outcome in BostonJoel Embiid nearly dropped a triple-double as all five starters scored in double digits in a Game 6 win for the ages, just as the 76ers’ president planned two years ago.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionDaryl Morey’s strategy for the Sixers has been validated, regardless of Game 7 outcome in BostonJoel Embiid nearly dropped a triple-double as all five starters scored in double digits in a Game 6 win for the ages, just as the 76ers’ president planned two years ago.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Paul George becomes Playoff P, Tyrese Maxey rebounds and more from the Sixers’ win to force Game 7The Sixers are clicking together at the right time, continuing an improbable run and pushing a Celtics team with Finals aspirations to the brink in their first-round series.DeAntae Prince
Paul George becomes Playoff P, Tyrese Maxey rebounds and more from the Sixers’ win to force Game 7The Sixers are clicking together at the right time, continuing an improbable run and pushing a Celtics team with Finals aspirations to the brink in their first-round series.DeAntae Prince
OpinionBelieve it: The Sixers’ stunning dominance in Game 6 has Boston on the ropesIf the final margin of victory makes you clean off your reading glasses, know this: it didn’t come close to capturing the difference between the two teams. David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionBelieve it: The Sixers’ stunning dominance in Game 6 has Boston on the ropesIf the final margin of victory makes you clean off your reading glasses, know this: it didn’t come close to capturing the difference between the two teams. David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionJoel Embiid and the Sixers were a serious team in Game 5. Give them that.After an uneven first half, the Sixers played like the contender they were once supposed to be, blowing the Celtics out of TD Garden in a 113-97 win on Tuesday.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionJoel Embiid and the Sixers were a serious team in Game 5. Give them that.After an uneven first half, the Sixers played like the contender they were once supposed to be, blowing the Celtics out of TD Garden in a 113-97 win on Tuesday.David Murphy | Columnist
Joel Embiid saves the Sixers, Quentin Grimes wakes up and other things we learned from improbable Game 5 winEmbiid returned to 'Process' form only 19 days after undergoing an emergency appendectomy. His 33 points and eight assists helped stave off elimination to send the series back to Philly.DeAntae Prince
Joel Embiid saves the Sixers, Quentin Grimes wakes up and other things we learned from improbable Game 5 winEmbiid returned to 'Process' form only 19 days after undergoing an emergency appendectomy. His 33 points and eight assists helped stave off elimination to send the series back to Philly.DeAntae Prince
OpinionAfter Game 4 stinker, Joel Embiid needs to take a backseat to Tyrese Maxey and VJ EdgecombeMaxey has made it clear that he deserves to be the Sixers' primary scorer and that they deserve him as their primary scorer. David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionAfter Game 4 stinker, Joel Embiid needs to take a backseat to Tyrese Maxey and VJ EdgecombeMaxey has made it clear that he deserves to be the Sixers' primary scorer and that they deserve him as their primary scorer. David Murphy | Columnist
Joel Embiid’s big return, Payton Pritchard’s big first half and more of what we learned from the Sixers’ Game 4 lossEmbiid posted an impressive 26 points, 10 rebounds and six assists only 17 days removed from an emergency appendectomy. While his performance was admirable, it didn't make a difference. DeAntae Prince
Joel Embiid’s big return, Payton Pritchard’s big first half and more of what we learned from the Sixers’ Game 4 lossEmbiid posted an impressive 26 points, 10 rebounds and six assists only 17 days removed from an emergency appendectomy. While his performance was admirable, it didn't make a difference. DeAntae Prince
