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Sixers takeaways: Struggles without Joel Embiid, horrid three-point shooting, and more from loss to Knicks
The Sixers shot a dismal 6 of 32 on three-pointers and have lost six of their last seven games without Embiid in the lineup.
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Sixers signing former Bulls guard Dalen Terry to a two-way contract
This deal comes after the 6-foot-6 swingman was waived Friday by the New Orleans Pelicans, which came one day after he was traded twice.
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Edgecombe, who had 13 points on Monday on just 3-of13 shooting, is only shooting 32% from three-point range over his last 20 games.
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Sixers takeaways: Glaring lack of depth, VJ Edgecombeâs shooting woes, and more from loss to Blazers
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The
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have lost five of the last six games Joel Embiid has not played in. Their lone victory during that time was a 113-94 decision over the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 3. Overall, the Sixers are 11-11 without him this season. Theyâre 19-12 with him.
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Here are my three takeaways from the
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Sixers takeaways: Glaring lack of depth, VJ Edgecombeâs shooting woes, and more from loss to Blazers
Edgecombe, who had 13 points on Monday on just 3-of13 shooting, is only shooting 32% from three-point range over his last 20 games.
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Sixers takeaways: Glaring lack of depth, VJ Edgecombeâs shooting woes, and more from loss to Blazers
Edgecombe, who had 13 points on Monday on just 3-of13 shooting, is only shooting 32% from three-point range over his last 20 games.
https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/philadelphia-sixers-portland-trail-blazers-takeaways-tyrese-maxey-joel-embiid-vj-edgecombe--20260210.html?utm_source=bsky.app&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_bluesky_traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=
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With NBA trade deadline behind them, Sixers turn focus to the buyout market to balance their roster
Among the candidates are power forward Chris Boucher, point guard Lonzo Ball, forward Haywood Highsmith, and wing Khris Middleton, if he is waived by the Mavericks.
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Here are my takeaways from the
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â 109-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday:
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Regardless of Daryl Moreyâs comments, the Sixers used the NBA trade deadline to duck luxury tax
Sixers fans are up in arms over the Jared McCain move, but Morey believes this puts the franchise in a better position. Really, it's to get under the luxury tax threshold for another season.
https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-daryl-morey-trade-jared-mccain-duck-luxury-tax-20260208.html?utm_source=bsky.app&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_bluesky_traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=
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Sixers takeaways: Matching physicality, Tyrese Maxey is hard to guard, and more from the win against Suns
The Sixers improved to 30-22 on the season and are also 3-1 in the first four games of their five-game West Coast road trip, which concludes on Monday against Portland.
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Daryl Morey likes the Sixersâ chances in the East, but he understands skepticism around the Jared McCain trade
Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey didnât make any deals that netted a player. Instead, they traded Jared McCain and Eric Gordon in exchange for draft picks.
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Sixers takeaways: Second half turnovers, Joel Embiidâs scoring and more in loss to Lakers
The Sixers struggled with the Lakers' increased physicality and turned the ball over 11 times in the second half. Embiid scored 35 points, 12 of them coming in the first quarter.
https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-lakers-takeaways-joel-embiid-vj-edgecombe-tyrese-maxey-austin-reaves-luka-doncic-lebron-james-20260206.html?utm_source=bsky.app&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_bluesky_traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=
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Sixers convert Dominick Barlowâs two-way contract to a standard NBA deal
The 6-foot-9 power forward has started 33 games for the Sixers and is averaging 8.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.0 steals this season.
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The Sixers have entered the NBA trade deadline madness. What will they do next?
The Sixers parted ways with Jared McCain in a surprise deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Multiple sources insist the team is still willing to trade reserve center Andre Drummond.
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Jared McCain traded to OKC Thunder for first-round pick and three second-round selections
McCain, a former Rookie of the Year frontrunner, struggled to stay in the rotation after being sidelined for surgeries to his knee and thumb.
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Sixers takeaways: Winning without Joel Embiid, best stretch since 2023-24, and more from victory over Warriors
The Sixers had lost their previous four games without Embiid in the lineup, but received big contributions from Trendon Watford, Adem Bona, and others on their bench in the 19-point win.
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Sixers takeaways: Winning without Joel Embiid, best stretch since 2023-24, and more from victory over Warriors
The Sixers had lost their previous four games without Embiid in the lineup, but received big contributions from Trendon Watford, Adem Bona, and others on their bench in the 19-point win.
https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-warriors-takeaways-andre-drummond-tyrese-maxey-trendon-watford-20260204.html?utm_source=bsky.app&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_bluesky_traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=
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Sixers takeaways: Dominick Barlowâs stellar play, solid three-point shooting, and more in win over Clippers
Barlow set a new career-high with 26 points and 10 offensive rebounds, becoming the first Sixer to post that stat line since Charles Barkley did so in 1990.
https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/philadelphia-sixers-los-angeles-clippers-takeaways-joel-embiid-dominick-barlow-tyrese-maxey-paul-george-kawhi-leonard-20260203.html?utm_source=bsky.app&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_bluesky_traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=
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Sixers mailbag: Paul Georgeâs suspension, Joel Embiidâs scoring surge and trade deadline targets
George's suspension has led to a rash of questions for Sixers fans, who want to know more about next steps for the Sixers approach at the NBA trade deadline.
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Charles Bassey and Johni Broome have been recalled from the Delaware Blue Coats.
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Sixers takeaways: Celebrating 2001 conference champs, another Joel Embiid domination, and more from win over Pelicans
Embiid finished with 40 points and 11 rebounds in a big win, but honoring the 2000-01 Sixers proved to be the highlight of the evening.
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Paul Georgeâs suspension brings back belief that he was a bad signing for the Sixers. Hereâs why.
After George violated the NBA's anti-drug policy, even his most vocal supporters realize his suspension is the latest blow in a signing that hasnât lived up to its potential.
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center Joel Embiid as NOT voted an Eastern Conference All-Star reserve. Here are the players voted by the coaches: Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell, and Scottie Barnes.
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Paul Georgeâs suspension resurfaces belief that he was a negative free-agent acquisition for the Sixers. Hereâs why.
After George violated the NBA's anti-drug policy, even his most vocal supporters realize his suspension is the latest blow in a signing that hasnât lived up to its potential.
https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/suspensio-paul-george-negative-sixers-free-agent-acquistion-20260201.html?utm_source=bsky.app&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_bluesky_traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=
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Paul Georgeâs suspension resurfaces belief that he was a negative free-agent acquisition for the Sixers. Hereâs why.
After George violated the NBA's anti-drug policy, even his most vocal supporters realize his suspension is the latest blow in a signing that hasnât lived up to its potential.
https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/suspensio-paul-george-negative-sixers-free-agent-acquistion-20260201.html?utm_source=bsky.app&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_bluesky_traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=
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Sixers takeaways: Celebrating 2001 conference champs, another Joel Embiid domination, and more from win over Pelicans
Embiid finished with 40 points and 11 rebounds in a big win, but honoring the 2000-01 Sixers proved to be the highlight of the evening.
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Here are my takeaways from the Sixersâ 113-111 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday at Xfinity Mobile Arena:
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Joel Embiid hopes the Sixersâ roster remains intact beyond the NBA trade deadline
In recent seasons, they made moves that enabled them to avoid the luxury tax. And thereâs a belief around the NBA that theyâll do the same this season.
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Five reasons the Sixers should be cautious at the NBA trade deadline
The 76ers don't have a lot of trade value beyond Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, who are going nowhere. So how could they improve the team as the Joel Embiid title window winds down?
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Here are my three takeaways from the Sixersâ 139-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.
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After scoring a season-low six points on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets, Sixers All-Star point guard Tyrese Maxey dropped to sixth in the league in scoring at 29.4 points per game. He was ranked third at 29.9. Monday was the first time he failed to score at least 12 points.
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Sixersâ VJ Edgecombe selected to compete in Rising Stars Challenge
The rookie shooting guard has been expected to take part in the event during NBA All-Star Weekend since the beginning of his breakout season.
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League sources say the
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What is the Sixersâ biggest need at the NBA trade deadline? Patience.
League sources say the Sixers are open to dealing Andre Drummond, but their biggest need is time, not an addition before the trade deadline.
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The 76ers at Charlotte Hornets game will now tip off at 3 p.m. due to inclement weather.
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Sixers need to hang on to Kelly Oubre Jr. â at least through the end of the season
Oubre's name has been repeatedly mentioned in recent trade reports, but at this time, the Sixers need him. He brings experience, versatility, and has been noted before as the teamâs X factor.
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Sixers takeaways: Joel Embiid dominates, third-quarter woes return, and more in loss to Knicks
The loss overshadows the fact that Embiid finished with 38 points, including 3 of 5 three-pointers, and 11 rebounds in what was his fourth consecutive game with at least 30 points.
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Source: Former Sixers second-round pick Charles Bassey to rejoin team on a 10-day contract
The Sixers are trying to figure out a way to fly him to Charlotte in time for Mondayâs game against the Hornets, according to sources. That may be a problem due to the weather.
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The Sixers are signing Charles Bassey to a 10-day contract, according to multiple sources. Bassey had a previous stint with Sixers before being waived on Oct. 13, 2022.
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Sixers takeaways: Joel Embiid dominates, third-quarter woes return, and more in loss to Knicks
The loss overshadows the fact that Embiid finished with 38 points, including 3 of 5 three-pointers, and 11 rebounds in what was his fourth consecutive game with at least 30 points.
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Draining three-pointers and providing his trademark high energy, the 30-year-old looked like he deserved to remain in the starting lineup.
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Sixersâ Kelly Oubre Jr is showing why he should be a keeper at the NBA trade deadline
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Sixersâ Kelly Oubre Jr is showing why he should be a keeper at the NBA trade deadline
Draining three-pointers and providing his trademark high energy, the 30-year-old looked like he deserved to remain in the starting lineup.
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Sixers consider starting Quentin Grimes; VJ Edgecombe embracing rigors of NBA season
Grimes has struggled in his last nine games, averaging 10.4 points on 42.9% shooting â including making just 31.0% on three-pointers.
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Sixers takeaways: Poor three-point defense, Tyrese Maxeyâs inefficiency, and more from loss to Suns
Kelly Oubre Jr. was a bright spot with 21 points, but Maxey shot just 7 of 25 from the field, while the Sixers lost the battle beyond the arc.
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Sixers forward Paul George (left knee injury management) is OUT. Johni Broome (left thumb sprain) is AVAILABLE.
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Tyrese Maxey addresses viral argument with VJ Edgecombe: âThatâs my little brotherâ
The duo was spotted arguing near the bench during a break in action after Edgecombe left Cavs standout Donovan Mitchell wide-open for a three-pointer.
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The
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Sixers PG Tyrese Maxey on getting an opportunity to represent the United States in the 2028 Summer Olympics:
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Sixers point guard Tyrese Maxey acknowledges his being voted an Eastern Conference All-Star starter is partly because of people recognizing the hard work he puts in.
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#Sixers
point guard Tyrese Maxey says he was asleep when the NBA All-Star Game starters were revealed. But his phone kept ringing while VJ Edgecombe was trying to reach him to celebrate the news. Maxey found out after picking up the phone.
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