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Sixers hope to settle center position and land consecutive wins for first time this season
5h · Keith PompeySixers center Andre Drummond will miss the next three games with a sprained right ankle.
Young wings Ricky Council IV and KJ Martin make a strong case to stay in the Sixers’ rotation
16h · Keith PompeyThe two young, versatile players had strong games in a victory against the Pistons.
Sixers takeaways: Injury bug bites again vs. Pistons; Tobias Harris gets lucky
Dec 1 · Keith PompeyThe Sixers may have pulled out a road victory on Saturday over the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena, but they didn't come away unscathed.
So far, the Sixers have been NBA’s biggest disappointment. They’re determined to change that
Dec 1 · Keith PompeyNext up, they’ll head on a defining two-game road trip against the Pistons and Hornets.
Paul George’s return to the starting lineup helps push the Sixers past the Pistons, 111-96
Dec 1 · Keith PompeyThe win snapped a two-game skid and improved the Sixers to 4-14 as George finished with 11 points and eight rebounds.
Sixers’ Andre Drummond exits game vs. Pistons after suffering a sprained right ankle
Dec 1 · Keith PompeyThe 76ers center appeared to bend his ankle inward after scoring a putback basket with 8 minutes, 28 seconds left in the quarter.
Sixers’ Paul George returns to face Detroit Pistons
Dec 1 · Keith PompeyThe forward missed the last three games with a left knee bone bruised.
Saquon Barkley’s remarkable season, the right decision on Joel Embiid, and other thoughts
Nov 30 · Mike SielskiIf you equalize Barkley’s stats and his best Eagles predecessors over 16 games, the greatness of his season stands out all the more.
Joel Embiid remains sidelined for Sixers with knee problem, but Paul George could be nearing return
Nov 29 · Gina MizellGeorge, who has been out for more than a week with his second left knee bone bruise since Oct. 14, was a full participant in Friday’s practice, the team said.
Sixers out to take advantage of upward momentum, starting with the Detroit Pistons
Nov 29 · Keith PompeyThe team believes its performance in Wednesday's overtime loss to Houston was a step in the right direction.
Sixers Roundtable: After horrid start to 2024-25 season, is it finally time to panic in Philly?
Nov 29 · Gina Mizell, Keith Pompey, Marcus HayesExpectations were high when the Sixers put together their own Big Three of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey.
The Sixers have slowly improved their effort, but the NBA’s second-worst team has a long way to go
Nov 29 · Keith PompeyThe Sixers, losers of seven of their last eight games, are trying to find small wins and turn the tide of their season.
Ricky Council IV brings ‘that dog back’ in Sixers’ overtime loss to Rockets
Nov 28 · Gina MizellCouncil recorded his second-career double-double, with 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting and 10 rebounds along with a slew of high-energy plays reminiscent of his impressive rookie season.
For second straight game, rookie Jared McCain’s shooting struggles carry over in Sixers’ loss to Rockets
Nov 28 · Keith PompeyMcCain scored 15 points on 6-for-19 shooting, but showed improvement from Sunday's woeful performance vs. Clippers.