VJ EdgecombeSixers takeaways: Paul George’s point-forward tilt, Joel Embiid’s vintage 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 vs. Lakers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey’s lack of respect, Joel Embiid’s struggles, and more from loss to LakersKeith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Paul George steps up, Tyrese Maxey gets defensive, and more in victory over BucksKeith Pompey VJ Edgecombe might not be a Sixer without Buddy Hield. And the first NBA matchup between Bahamian ‘brothers’ was a thrillerGina Mizell Sixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey rises again, Joel Embiid has to get better, and more from win over WarriorsKeith Pompey AdvertisementV.J. Edgecombe’s game-winning shot, Tyrese Maxey’s game-saving block helps Sixers beat Warriors, 99-98Maxey scored 35 points to lead the Sixers and chased down Golden State's De’Anthony Melton to block his shot as the time expired.Aaron Bracy, Associated Press Can Paul George help lead the Sixers (or another team?) on a playoff run? Plus, Tyrese Maxey keeps racking up milestones.Maxey's 649 points through 20 games rank third in franchise history behind Allen Iverson (681) and Wilt Chamberlain (661). And Jaren McCain is rounding nicely into form.Keith Pompey Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George finally shared the floor. And the Sixers have a lot of work to do.Sunday also marked just the 19th game that Embiid, George, and Maxey played together since George signed his four-year $211.5 million deal on July 6, 2024.Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Joel Embiid’s motivated play, Tyrese Maxey’s missed free throws and more in loss to HawksEmbiid started fast in his first game back from a nine-game layoff.Keith Pompey The Sixers’ season has 2024-25 vibes with Joel Embiid and Paul George missing substantial timeThe Sixers have a massive investment in two players, like last season, who have been consistently unable to stay on the court. They've leaned heavily on Tyrese Maxey — possibly too much.Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Mounting injuries, poor defense, and more from blowout loss to the MagicWith Joel Embiid, Paul George, Kelly Oubre Jr., VJ Edgecombe, and Adem Bona all sidelined on Tuesday, Trendon Watford's left adductor strain added to a long list of injuries for the Sixers.Keith Pompey Tyrese Maxey more concerned about his friend’s health than having Joel Embiid back on the courtEmbiid has been "a little frustrated" by his latest absences tied to an injured right knee, Sixers coach Nick Nurse said. Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey makes history, Paul George brings stability and more from win over BucksMaxey scored a career-high 54 points against the Milwaukee Bucks, adding yet another reason to keep his name in the MVP conversation. Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey carries the team, Paul George is rusty, and more from win vs. ClippersMaxey scored 27 of his 39 points in the second half. George finished with nine points on 2-for-9 shooting in 21 minutes in his season debut.Keith Pompey Sixers mailbag: Paul George and Joel Embiid’s trade value, need for backup point guard, and moreWe answer your Sixers mailbag question, from pinpointing the Sixers' worst decisions to determining how viable moving George and Embiid's big contracts would be.Keith Pompey Kelly Oubre suffers knee ligament injury; Paul George could debut vs. ClippersOubre underwent medical imaging this weekend and will meet with a specialist to determine the extent of the injury. He, along with Joel Embiid and Adem Bona, will miss Monday's game vs. the Clippers.Keith Pompey Sixers need to be ‘mentally tougher’ against physical play while improving third quartersBased on their two meetings with Detroit, the Sixers struggled to play up to the Piston’s defensive intensity and were outscored in the second half.Keith Pompey The Big Picture: The USMNT comes to town, Saquon Barkley gives back, and the week’s best sports photosFrom the Eagles' win in Lambeau to the return of the black Sixers jerseys and much more, here are our best Philly sports photos of the week.Inquirer Staff Photographers Sixers’ Joel Embiid will remain sidelined vs. Pistons with right knee sorenessEmbiid has already missed five of the Sixers' 11 games this season. Rookie guard VJ Edgecombe is questionable to play in Friday's game in Detroit with a back spasm.Keith Pompey Sixers rookie Johni Broome just ‘waiting until my opportunity’ to prove himself on NBA levelBroome took college basketball by storm from the moment he arrived, but he has settled into NBA life at a different pace. Keith Pompey See more storiesAdvertisement
Sixers takeaways: Paul George’s point-forward tilt, Joel Embiid’s vintage 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 vintage 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 vs. Lakers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey’s lack of respect, Joel Embiid’s struggles, and more from loss to LakersKeith Pompey
Sixers vs. Lakers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey’s lack of respect, Joel Embiid’s struggles, and more from loss to LakersKeith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Paul George steps up, Tyrese Maxey gets defensive, and more in victory over BucksKeith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Paul George steps up, Tyrese Maxey gets defensive, and more in victory over BucksKeith Pompey
VJ Edgecombe might not be a Sixer without Buddy Hield. And the first NBA matchup between Bahamian ‘brothers’ was a thrillerGina Mizell
VJ Edgecombe might not be a Sixer without Buddy Hield. And the first NBA matchup between Bahamian ‘brothers’ was a thrillerGina Mizell
Sixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey rises again, Joel Embiid has to get better, and more from win over WarriorsKeith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey rises again, Joel Embiid has to get better, and more from win over WarriorsKeith Pompey
V.J. Edgecombe’s game-winning shot, Tyrese Maxey’s game-saving block helps Sixers beat Warriors, 99-98Maxey scored 35 points to lead the Sixers and chased down Golden State's De’Anthony Melton to block his shot as the time expired.Aaron Bracy, Associated Press
V.J. Edgecombe’s game-winning shot, Tyrese Maxey’s game-saving block helps Sixers beat Warriors, 99-98Maxey scored 35 points to lead the Sixers and chased down Golden State's De’Anthony Melton to block his shot as the time expired.Aaron Bracy, Associated Press
Can Paul George help lead the Sixers (or another team?) on a playoff run? Plus, Tyrese Maxey keeps racking up milestones.Maxey's 649 points through 20 games rank third in franchise history behind Allen Iverson (681) and Wilt Chamberlain (661). And Jaren McCain is rounding nicely into form.Keith Pompey
Can Paul George help lead the Sixers (or another team?) on a playoff run? Plus, Tyrese Maxey keeps racking up milestones.Maxey's 649 points through 20 games rank third in franchise history behind Allen Iverson (681) and Wilt Chamberlain (661). And Jaren McCain is rounding nicely into form.Keith Pompey
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George finally shared the floor. And the Sixers have a lot of work to do.Sunday also marked just the 19th game that Embiid, George, and Maxey played together since George signed his four-year $211.5 million deal on July 6, 2024.Keith Pompey
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George finally shared the floor. And the Sixers have a lot of work to do.Sunday also marked just the 19th game that Embiid, George, and Maxey played together since George signed his four-year $211.5 million deal on July 6, 2024.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Joel Embiid’s motivated play, Tyrese Maxey’s missed free throws and more in loss to HawksEmbiid started fast in his first game back from a nine-game layoff.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Joel Embiid’s motivated play, Tyrese Maxey’s missed free throws and more in loss to HawksEmbiid started fast in his first game back from a nine-game layoff.Keith Pompey
The Sixers’ season has 2024-25 vibes with Joel Embiid and Paul George missing substantial timeThe Sixers have a massive investment in two players, like last season, who have been consistently unable to stay on the court. They've leaned heavily on Tyrese Maxey — possibly too much.Keith Pompey
The Sixers’ season has 2024-25 vibes with Joel Embiid and Paul George missing substantial timeThe Sixers have a massive investment in two players, like last season, who have been consistently unable to stay on the court. They've leaned heavily on Tyrese Maxey — possibly too much.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Mounting injuries, poor defense, and more from blowout loss to the MagicWith Joel Embiid, Paul George, Kelly Oubre Jr., VJ Edgecombe, and Adem Bona all sidelined on Tuesday, Trendon Watford's left adductor strain added to a long list of injuries for the Sixers.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Mounting injuries, poor defense, and more from blowout loss to the MagicWith Joel Embiid, Paul George, Kelly Oubre Jr., VJ Edgecombe, and Adem Bona all sidelined on Tuesday, Trendon Watford's left adductor strain added to a long list of injuries for the Sixers.Keith Pompey
Tyrese Maxey more concerned about his friend’s health than having Joel Embiid back on the courtEmbiid has been "a little frustrated" by his latest absences tied to an injured right knee, Sixers coach Nick Nurse said. Keith Pompey
Tyrese Maxey more concerned about his friend’s health than having Joel Embiid back on the courtEmbiid has been "a little frustrated" by his latest absences tied to an injured right knee, Sixers coach Nick Nurse said. Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey makes history, Paul George brings stability and more from win over BucksMaxey scored a career-high 54 points against the Milwaukee Bucks, adding yet another reason to keep his name in the MVP conversation. Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey makes history, Paul George brings stability and more from win over BucksMaxey scored a career-high 54 points against the Milwaukee Bucks, adding yet another reason to keep his name in the MVP conversation. Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey carries the team, Paul George is rusty, and more from win vs. ClippersMaxey scored 27 of his 39 points in the second half. George finished with nine points on 2-for-9 shooting in 21 minutes in his season debut.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Tyrese Maxey carries the team, Paul George is rusty, and more from win vs. ClippersMaxey scored 27 of his 39 points in the second half. George finished with nine points on 2-for-9 shooting in 21 minutes in his season debut.Keith Pompey
Sixers mailbag: Paul George and Joel Embiid’s trade value, need for backup point guard, and moreWe answer your Sixers mailbag question, from pinpointing the Sixers' worst decisions to determining how viable moving George and Embiid's big contracts would be.Keith Pompey
Sixers mailbag: Paul George and Joel Embiid’s trade value, need for backup point guard, and moreWe answer your Sixers mailbag question, from pinpointing the Sixers' worst decisions to determining how viable moving George and Embiid's big contracts would be.Keith Pompey
Kelly Oubre suffers knee ligament injury; Paul George could debut vs. ClippersOubre underwent medical imaging this weekend and will meet with a specialist to determine the extent of the injury. He, along with Joel Embiid and Adem Bona, will miss Monday's game vs. the Clippers.Keith Pompey
Kelly Oubre suffers knee ligament injury; Paul George could debut vs. ClippersOubre underwent medical imaging this weekend and will meet with a specialist to determine the extent of the injury. He, along with Joel Embiid and Adem Bona, will miss Monday's game vs. the Clippers.Keith Pompey
Sixers need to be ‘mentally tougher’ against physical play while improving third quartersBased on their two meetings with Detroit, the Sixers struggled to play up to the Piston’s defensive intensity and were outscored in the second half.Keith Pompey
Sixers need to be ‘mentally tougher’ against physical play while improving third quartersBased on their two meetings with Detroit, the Sixers struggled to play up to the Piston’s defensive intensity and were outscored in the second half.Keith Pompey
The Big Picture: The USMNT comes to town, Saquon Barkley gives back, and the week’s best sports photosFrom the Eagles' win in Lambeau to the return of the black Sixers jerseys and much more, here are our best Philly sports photos of the week.Inquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: The USMNT comes to town, Saquon Barkley gives back, and the week’s best sports photosFrom the Eagles' win in Lambeau to the return of the black Sixers jerseys and much more, here are our best Philly sports photos of the week.Inquirer Staff Photographers
Sixers’ Joel Embiid will remain sidelined vs. Pistons with right knee sorenessEmbiid has already missed five of the Sixers' 11 games this season. Rookie guard VJ Edgecombe is questionable to play in Friday's game in Detroit with a back spasm.Keith Pompey
Sixers’ Joel Embiid will remain sidelined vs. Pistons with right knee sorenessEmbiid has already missed five of the Sixers' 11 games this season. Rookie guard VJ Edgecombe is questionable to play in Friday's game in Detroit with a back spasm.Keith Pompey
Sixers rookie Johni Broome just ‘waiting until my opportunity’ to prove himself on NBA levelBroome took college basketball by storm from the moment he arrived, but he has settled into NBA life at a different pace. Keith Pompey
Sixers rookie Johni Broome just ‘waiting until my opportunity’ to prove himself on NBA levelBroome took college basketball by storm from the moment he arrived, but he has settled into NBA life at a different pace. Keith Pompey
