PHILADELPHIA – 237 days ago, a hobbled Joel Embiid went flailing into the crowd with a reckless, helpless contest as the third quarter of a miserable game ended. He sat …
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Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe, ‘just out there having fun,’ stars in home debut: ‘I can’t wait for him to get started with his career’
by myphillyconnection 29 viewsPHILADELPHIA – VJ Edgecombe watches basketball… a lot. "I'm not even watching a Netflix show or nothing," he said after posting a dominant two-way performance in the final game of …
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Instant observations: Joel Embiid returns to action as Sixers stage dress rehearsal in preseason finale
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsPHILADELPHIA – Never has an exhibition carried more weight in the Sixers universe than Friday night's preseason finale, a home contest against a Minnesota Timberwolves team sitting just about every …
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Joel Embiid available for Sixers on Friday for first preseason appearance since 2023
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsJoel Embiid will be available for the Sixers in the team's preseason finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, the team said Friday afternoon. Chris Haynes reported on Friday …
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Samaki Walker provided his son with a ‘foundation.’ Now with Sixers, Jabari can ‘figure some of this basketball stuff out’
by myphillyconnection 28 viewsSamaki Walker first thought his son had a chance to make good on his basketball dreams during his senior year of high school in 2019-20. After watching three years of …
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Report: Bob Myers to become ‘president of sports’ for Sixers ownership group Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsBob Myers, the architect of the Golden State Warriors' dynastic run, a four-time NBA champion and a two-time NBA Executive of the Year, is leaving his role as an NBA …
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Report: Paul George not expected to play for Sixers on opening night, could return ‘shortly into the regular season’
by myphillyconnection 29 viewsPaul George is not expected to be available for the Sixers when they open their regular season in Boston on Wednesday, according to a report from Shams Charania, but George …
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Paul George (knee) participates in first full Sixers practice, with return timeline still unclear
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsCAMDEN, N.J. — Sixers wing Paul George was a full participant in the team's practice on Thursday morning, the first time that has been true during the team's two-plus weeks …
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Where did Sixers stars land on national NBA player rankings entering 2025-26 season?
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsAs the 2025-26 NBA season nears, national outlets have started rolling out expansive lists ranking the top 100 players in the association. It is a yearly tradition which, at this …
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Sixers soundbites: Jared McCain discusses thumb injury, recovery process and more
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsCAMDEN, N.J. — For the first time since suffering a torn UCL in his right thumb which will delay his return to the NBA, Sixers guard Jared McCain met with …