VJ EdgecombeV.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 34 minutes agoCan Paul George help lead the Sixers (or another team?) on a playoff run? Plus, Tyrese Maxey keeps racking up milestones.Keith Pompey Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George finally shared the floor. And the Sixers have a lot of work to do.Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Joel Embiid’s motivated play, Tyrese Maxey’s missed free throws and more in loss to HawksKeith Pompey The Sixers’ season has 2024-25 vibes with Joel Embiid and Paul George missing substantial timeKeith Pompey AdvertisementSixers 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 Expectations have risen for Sixers after surprising start, yet they’re winless vs. winning teamsBefore the season, they were seen as a fringe playoff team. Through three weeks, though, the Sixers have excited their fans, even sometimes when Joel Embiid sits out. Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Shooting woes persist, Andre Drummond’s presence and more from loss to PistonsThe Sixers' shooting woes cost them yet another game in the early portion of this season.Keith Pompey Sixers takeaways: Poor starts, VJ Edgecombe is worn out, and more from loss at CavaliersEdgecombe had a season-low seven points on 3-for-14 shooting against Cleveland and is averaging 38.6 minutes, which ranks second in the NBA.Keith Pompey NBA power rankings roundup: Just how good do experts think the Sixers are this season?The Sixers are off to a 5-2 start in the season and are in the top half of everyone’s power rankings. From there, it’s a bit of a mixed bag.Ariel Simpson Quentin Grimes flips season of uncertainty into steady role as sixth man and Sixers closerGrimes is playing some of the most inspired basketball of his career after failing to net a lucrative offseason deal. The guard entered the season on a one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer.Keith Pompey See more storiesAdvertisement
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 34 minutes ago
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 34 minutes ago
Can Paul George help lead the Sixers (or another team?) on a playoff run? Plus, Tyrese Maxey keeps racking up milestones.Keith Pompey
Can Paul George help lead the Sixers (or another team?) on a playoff run? Plus, Tyrese Maxey keeps racking up milestones.Keith Pompey
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George finally shared the floor. And the Sixers have a lot of work to do.Keith Pompey
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George finally shared the floor. And the Sixers have a lot of work to do.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Joel Embiid’s motivated play, Tyrese Maxey’s missed free throws and more in loss to HawksKeith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Joel Embiid’s motivated play, Tyrese Maxey’s missed free throws and more in loss to HawksKeith Pompey
The Sixers’ season has 2024-25 vibes with Joel Embiid and Paul George missing substantial timeKeith Pompey
The Sixers’ season has 2024-25 vibes with Joel Embiid and Paul George missing substantial timeKeith 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
Expectations have risen for Sixers after surprising start, yet they’re winless vs. winning teamsBefore the season, they were seen as a fringe playoff team. Through three weeks, though, the Sixers have excited their fans, even sometimes when Joel Embiid sits out. Keith Pompey
Expectations have risen for Sixers after surprising start, yet they’re winless vs. winning teamsBefore the season, they were seen as a fringe playoff team. Through three weeks, though, the Sixers have excited their fans, even sometimes when Joel Embiid sits out. Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Shooting woes persist, Andre Drummond’s presence and more from loss to PistonsThe Sixers' shooting woes cost them yet another game in the early portion of this season.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Shooting woes persist, Andre Drummond’s presence and more from loss to PistonsThe Sixers' shooting woes cost them yet another game in the early portion of this season.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Poor starts, VJ Edgecombe is worn out, and more from loss at CavaliersEdgecombe had a season-low seven points on 3-for-14 shooting against Cleveland and is averaging 38.6 minutes, which ranks second in the NBA.Keith Pompey
Sixers takeaways: Poor starts, VJ Edgecombe is worn out, and more from loss at CavaliersEdgecombe had a season-low seven points on 3-for-14 shooting against Cleveland and is averaging 38.6 minutes, which ranks second in the NBA.Keith Pompey
NBA power rankings roundup: Just how good do experts think the Sixers are this season?The Sixers are off to a 5-2 start in the season and are in the top half of everyone’s power rankings. From there, it’s a bit of a mixed bag.Ariel Simpson
NBA power rankings roundup: Just how good do experts think the Sixers are this season?The Sixers are off to a 5-2 start in the season and are in the top half of everyone’s power rankings. From there, it’s a bit of a mixed bag.Ariel Simpson
Quentin Grimes flips season of uncertainty into steady role as sixth man and Sixers closerGrimes is playing some of the most inspired basketball of his career after failing to net a lucrative offseason deal. The guard entered the season on a one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer.Keith Pompey
Quentin Grimes flips season of uncertainty into steady role as sixth man and Sixers closerGrimes is playing some of the most inspired basketball of his career after failing to net a lucrative offseason deal. The guard entered the season on a one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer.Keith Pompey
