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Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Wells Fargo Center on December 09, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Wells Fargo Center on December 20, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Joel Embiid Claps Back At Narrative About His Competitiveness

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is putting together another dominant season, and he could have a real shot at winning a second straight regular-season MVP award. However, he had missed the 76ers' three previous games with a knee ailment, and given his past knee problems, some

Robert Marvi • 3 months ago

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at the Wells Fargo Center on October 20, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Nick Nurse Shares Latest Update On Joel Embiid's Status

Joel Embiid is in the middle of another MVP-caliber season, but he is currently sidelined due to knee swelling, and not surprisingly, his Philadelphia 76ers are struggling without him. They have lost three games in a row, and they fell behind early by a big margin to the Sacramento

Robert Marvi • 3 months ago

Shaquille O'Neal attends the second preseason NBA game between Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks at Etihad Arena on October 08, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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Shaq Says He Will Respect 1 Player When They Show Up In Playoffs

Over the past few years, superstar center Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers has taken some giant leaps forward in his mission to become one of the best players in league history and lead his team to an NBA title. Although it seemed like the 76ers hit a bit of a speed bump in…

Ryan Ward • 3 months ago

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Shaq Sends Clear Message To NBA Star Big Man

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 29: Shaquille O’Neal attends the 37th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards at Cipriani South Street on November 29, 2023 in New York City.

Matthew Peralta • 3 months ago At 23-13, the Philadelphia 76ers are sitting in third in the Eastern Conference and right in the mix as a contender for the NBA title. The 76ers spent most of the offseason dealing with their James Harden drama, but after trading the former All-Star the team has taken off. Philad

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after the 76ers are defeated by the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center on November 15, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Insider Reveals Latest Joel Embiid Injury Update

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Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at the Wells Fargo Center on December 22, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Insider Reveals New Joel Embiid Injury Update

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Wells Fargo Center on December 20, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Joel Embiid Made NBA History In December

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Insider Reports 'A Lot Of Teams' Are Monitoring 76ers Veteran

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Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at the Wells Fargo Center on October 20, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Former NBA Player Says Joel Embiid Is Falling Into Infamous Narrative

Brandon Marcus • 4 months ago

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Former NBA Player Says Joel Embiid Is Falling Into Infamous Narrative

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at the Wells Fargo Center on October 20, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Brandon Marcus • 4 months ago Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers is undoubtedly one of the best NBA players alive and he has a very good chance of winning back-to-back MVP trophies. But are people discounting just how special he is because he hasn't earned a championship ring yet? That is what JJ Redick pr

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Former Player Shares Explanation For Joel Embiid's Impressive Run

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Insider Says 76ers Have Monitored 2 East Stars

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Stephen A. Smith attends a playoff basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on May 08, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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Stephen A. Smith Urges NBA Fans To Stop Sleeping On 1 Team

Andrew Elmquist • 4 months ago

Joel Embiid #21 and James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers speak during the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers at Wells Fargo Center on December 23, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Joel Embiid Seemingly Takes A Jab At James Harden

Brandon Marcus • 4 months ago

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Joel Embiid Seemingly Takes A Jab At James Harden

Joel Embiid #21 and James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers speak during the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers at Wells Fargo Center on December 23, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Brandon Marcus • 4 months ago After a very rocky summer, the Philadelphia 76ers have moved beyond the James Harden era. Harden got his wish and was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers and the Sixers have been diligently working to create an identity without him. They are currently the third-best team in the Ea

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Daryl Morey Makes Expectations Clear For The 76ers

President of basketball operations Daryl Morey participates in a press conference before a game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals at the Wells Fargo Center on December 15, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ryan Ward • 4 months ago During the NBA offseason, no prominent team in the league looked more like a mess with a disaster of a season ahead than the Philadelphia 76ers, as it seemed as though executive Daryl Morey had messed up the James Harden situation and jeopardized the team's short-term future as a resul

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Analyst Believes 76ers Will Not Trade 1 Key Veteran

Brandon Marcus • 4 months ago

President of basketball operations Daryl Morey looks on during a press conference at the Seventy Sixers Practice Facility on February 15, 2022 in Camden, New Jersey.

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Fans React To Today's Daryl Morey News

Ernesto Cova • 4 months ago

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76ers Executive Makes Strong Projection For 1 Team Star

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Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during pregame against the Atlanta Hawks at the Wells Fargo Center on October 20, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Joel Embiid Shares His Ultimate Goal For This Season

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Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA In-Season Tournament game at Crypto.com Arena on November 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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76ers Player Clarifies Controversial Comments About Anthony Davis

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76ers Player Clarifies Controversial Comments About Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA In-Season Tournament game at Crypto.com Arena on November 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Aikansh Chaudhary • 4 months ago The Los Angeles Lakers have been stellar outside of hitting a few bumps during the 2023-24 NBA season. One of the Lakers' most embarrassing games this season was the 44-point defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers. Prior to the game, Philadelphia 76ers big man Paul Reed we

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at the Wells Fargo Center on November 06, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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76ers Veteran Has Ultimate Praise For Joel Embiid

Ryan Ward • 4 months ago

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on November 27, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Joel Embiid Matches An NBA Legend With Notable Statline

Brandon Marcus • 4 months ago

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76ers Veteran Speaks To The Media After Scary Incident

Brandon Marcus • 5 months ago

Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after scoring during the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at the Wells Fargo Center on November 02, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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76ers HC Shares Major Kelly Oubre Jr. Update

Ryan Ward • 5 months ago

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76ers HC Shares Major Kelly Oubre Jr. Update

Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after scoring during the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at the Wells Fargo Center on November 02, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ryan Ward • 5 months ago After eight games played for the Philadelphia 76ers, veteran newcomer Kelly Oubre Jr. looked like he had carved out an important role with the team and was quickly becoming the steal of the offseason for the franchise. Unfortunately, after a reported hit-and-run incident, Oubre foun

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76ers Star Might Miss 2nd Consecutive Game With Illness

Ernesto Cova • 5 months ago The Philadelphia 76ers need all hands on deck for Friday night's matchup vs. the Boston Celtics. Joe Mazzulla's team has had their number for years now, and not having their best player on the court could end up dooming them. That's why the fans won't like Tim Bontemps' report ab

Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during an NBA In-Season Tournament game at State Farm Arena on November 17, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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NBA Insider Details Tyrese Maxey's Impact On The 76ers

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76ers Could Get Key Player Back Next Week

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76ers Star Opens Up On Heated Exchange With Fan

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Patrick Beverley #22 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Patrick Beverley Makes An Admission About His Time in Philadelphia

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LeBron James Heaps Praise For 76ers Star

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LeBron James Heaps Praise For 76ers Star

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Andrew Elmquist • 5 months ago The Philadelphia 76ers seem to have another star on their hands. After Ben Simmons' failed experiment, the 76ers searched for someone to take on his role. Joel Embiid was looking for an elite running mate in this offense, and Tyrese Maxey has started to fill that position adequat

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 27: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 27, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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76ers Veteran Makes His Thoughts Clear About Anthony Davis 'Flopper' Comments

Ernesto Cova • 5 months ago

Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates his three point shot in the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on November 19, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 121-99.

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76ers Star Duo Is Leading The NBA In Major Category

Brandon Marcus • 5 months ago

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at the Wells Fargo Center on November 06, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Joel Embiid Praises 76ers Veteran's Impact On The Team

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76ers Star Is Matching A Superstar In His 4th NBA Season

Aikansh Chaudhary • 5 months ago

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76ers Star Is Matching A Superstar In His 4th NBA Season

Aikansh Chaudhary • 5 months ago The Philadelphia 76ers lost James Harden early this season following the disgruntled star's trade request. After months of drama, Harden was ultimately traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. While many expected the 76ers to struggle at the beginning of the season, the rise of Tyrese