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Sixers graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

O’Brien: I have no idea what to expect from the Sixers this year

Owen O'Brien, Copy Desk Chief October 30, 2024

During this current era of basketball– say, the last seven years– the Sixers have been the most predictable team in the league. With few exceptions, every year, they win fifty games and lose in round...

76ers playoff graphic. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Eastman: Are the Sixers for real?

Dakota Eastman April 17, 2024

A couple of months ago, I had planned on writing a column about how this year's Sixers team was different from years past. That column was scrapped as just a day later, Joel Embiid tore his meniscus.  The...

Embiid return graphic. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Czerwonka: Finally, Embiid returns

Eric Czerwonka April 10, 2024

Just as I mentioned a few months ago, on Jan. 30, the Philadelphia 76ers took a loss to the Golden State Warriors, as the final score was 119-107. But the loss wasn’t the only devastating thing in that...

76ers graphic. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Czerwonka: Was the 76ers trade deadline that bad

Eric Czerwonka February 21, 2024

The NBA trade deadline was two weeks ago. Although no real blockbuster trades happened, some teams-like the Knicks- took on assets to make a stronger push into the playoffs.  Another one of the...

Maxey graphic. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Miller: It’s up to Tyrese Maxey to keep the 76ers in the playoff hunt

Ashley Miller February 14, 2024

A season where things were going so well for the Philadelphia 76ers quickly turned awry after their best player, Joel Embiid, went down with a knee injury that is keeping him out for six to eight weeks....

Embiid graphic. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Czerwonka: Joel Embiid’s historical season ruined by a knee injury

Eric Czerwonka February 7, 2024

Just a few weeks ago, Joel Embiid became the ninth player in NBA history to score 70 points. Along with the career and franchise high, he collected 18 rebounds, joining Michael Jordan as the only player...

Peltzman's NBA Playbook graphic. -Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Peltzman’s NBA Playbook: Griffin Bucked Out, the first 70-point 76er, Siakam and Rozier trades

Drew Peltzman January 24, 2024

Griffin Out In Milwaukee The Milwaukee Bucks sit at the number two spot in the Eastern Conference through the first half of the season. For the front office and ownership, this was not sufficient considering...

The new Sixers graphic. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Czerwonka: The New Sixers?

Eric Czerwonka November 20, 2023

I can’t lie, coming into this Sixers season, I didn’t have many expectations. After those soul-crushing Games 6 and 7, I just wasn’t sure if I could be up for it for another season. Honestly, I...

Ricky Council IV and Joel Embiid share a laugh during shoot-around. - Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. - Photo via Zion Cruz

Chase Fieldhouse, home of the Delaware Blue Coats, hosts Philadelphia 76ers’ annual Blue versus White scrimmage

Tyler Delpercio and Nick Rizzo October 18, 2023

Although many veterans from the likes of Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris, and Patrick Beverly were on the sidelines doing their best Nick Nurse impression, there were still many things to take away from the...

Sixers' Logo. Photo / Flickr

Saving the Sixers: Five plans to get back on track

Owen O'Brien June 22, 2023

Five Plans for the Sixers.  Time’s arrow neither stands still nor reverses, it merely marches forward. I am completely disinterested in dissecting or re-litigating the recent Sixers tragedy...

Logo for Diehlman at Halftime column. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Diehlman at Halftime: An NBA column

Larry Diehlman May 18, 2023

Even when teams embrace a winning culture, not all of them have a good ending. The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Monty Williams after four seasons. Despite winning 64 games last season, and having...

Logo for Diehlman at Halftime column. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Diehlman at Halftime: An NBA column

Larry Diehlman April 25, 2023

With the NBA playoffs underway, there are plenty of stories to discuss. The Toronto Raptors have fired head coach Nick Nurse after five seasons. The Raptors brought home their first title in franchise...

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