When the Sixers take on the Hawks in Atlanta on Sunday evening, there is a bit more at stake than what meets the untrained eye. First of all, the game …
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Tyrese Maxey ruled out for Sixers-Hawks on Sunday; Joel Embiid still questionable
by myphillyconnection 71 viewsFive hours and change before they tip off against the Hawks in Atlanta, the Sixers ruled out star guard Tyrese Maxey due to an illness. Maxey, who missed his first …
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Instant observations: Brutal depth outweighs strong individual showings as Tyrese Maxey-less Sixers fall to Hawks
by myphillyconnection 82 viewsAgainst quality competition, it takes a collective effort to win in the NBA. After escaping with a win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night with just three strong individual …
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As NBA trade season begins, four Sixers officially become eligible to be traded
by myphillyconnection 64 viewsThe unofficial beginning of NBA trade season has arrived, with the vast majority of players in the league now eligible to be traded as the calendar reaches Dec. 15. For …
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5 Sixers thoughts: Tyrese Maxey has a new signature skill, and welcome to the unofficial beginning of NBA trade season
by myphillyconnection 74 viewsWelcome to the Sixers' second four-day layoff in as many weeks, as the team will have ample time to rest and practice before their schedule finally ramps up in terms …
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Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey listed probable for Sixers-Pacers on Friday
by myphillyconnection 78 viewsJoel Embiid (left knee injury recovery) and Tyrese Maxey (illness) are both listed as probable on the Sixers' initial injury report for Friday night's home game against the Indiana Pacers, …
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Sixers power ranking roundup: Defense finds form ahead of two four-day breaks
by myphillyconnection 67 viewsToday is Wednesday, which means the time has come for our weekly check-in on the national media and its perception of the Sixers. Last week, all three major outlets we …
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5 Sixers thoughts: LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey sing each other’s praises; how will the team utilize a long layoff?
by myphillyconnection 60 viewsThe Sixers and Los Angeles Lakers went back and forth for 45 minutes or so on Sunday night, and then it became abundantly clear that the end of the game …
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Instant observations: Tyrese Maxey finally gets some extra rest, Sixers’ depth pieces shine in rare stress-free win
by myphillyconnection 59 viewsPHILADELPHIA – If you thought a Sixers team without Joel Embiid, Quentin Grimes, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford – plus Paul George, VJ Edgecombe and Andre Drummond on minutes …
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NBA fines Sixers $100K for violating injury reporting rules leading up to Joel Embiid’s return on Sunday
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsThe Sixers have been fined $100,000 for violating injury reporting rules, the NBA announced on Wednesday morning. The fine relates to Joel Embiid's return from a nine-game absence on Sunday: …