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James Harden is thinner and Joel Embiid is healthier as Sixers prepare to contend this season

A lot has been made of the 76ers’ offseason acquisitions and the improved all-around play of guard Matisse Thybulle. But the team’s success may still rely heavily on the play of All-Star cornerstones Joel Embiid and James Harden.

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17 pressing questions for 17 Sixers players ahead of the NBA’s unofficial start

PHILADELPHIA — Monday will be about talking for the Sixers, who will hold their annual media day to unofficially lift the curtain on the 2022-23 season before heading to Charleston for training camp.

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Ben Simmons talks Sixers exit, Philly fans, not dunking, and mental health on JJ Redick podcast

PHILADELPHIA — Ben Simmons said during an interview on former teammate JJ Redick’s podcast that he did not feel supported by the Sixers while dealing with mental health struggles in the aftermath of their 2021 playoff loss to the Atlanta Hawks, leading to his trade request and months-long holdout before…

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Ben Simmons finally explained why he passed up an easy dunk against the Hawks in the 2021 playoffs

Ben Simmons finally broke down the dunk that never was.

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David Murphy: Montrezl Harrell is latest sign Daryl Morey and Sixers learned from their Miami meltdown

PHILADELPHIA — I’ve long been of the belief that any team built around Joel Embiid is a team that needs a Plan B. Last year, the Sixers did not have one, and they ended up paying a heavy price. With Embiid sidelined for the first two games of their Eastern…

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Report: NBA Says Unvaccinated Players Ineligible to Play in Canada

The league’s rules from last year’s campaign will reportedly remain in place for the time being.

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Sixers’ James Harden explains why he accepted a $15 million pay cut in NBA free agency

Sixers star James Harden took a $15 million pay cut during NBA free agency this summer. During an interview with Yahoo! Sports reporter Chris Haynes, he explained the logic behind that decision.

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Reports: Rockets, 76ers remain active in Eric Gordon trade talks

The 76ers reportedly remain interested in trading for Rockets guard Eric Gordon. But Houston wants a future draft asset more than Matisse Thybulle, so any deal likely needs a third team.

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David Murphy: The Sixers offseason makes more sense now that James Harden has opted out

We probably should have seen this coming the whole time. If James Harden’s plan was to sign a contract extension with the Sixers, it always made the most sense for him to become a free agent first. The rational choice was always either/or: Harden exercises his $47.3 million option and…

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Sixers continue to pursue Eric Gordon

Sixers trade target and Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon has also participated in some of those Houston-area workouts. Sources have said Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey continues to pursue Gordon after failing to acquire him ...

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David Murphy: After De’Anthony Melton, Tobias Harris is an even bigger key to the Sixers offseason

PHILADELPHIA — Daryl Morey wasn’t going to tell us where he was going even if he could. As of the wee postdraft hours of Friday morning, he wasn’t even allowed to tell us where he was. Thanks to some sort of procedural guidelines that could only have been handed down…

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76ers’ reluctance to use mid-level exception to hurt their chances at PJ Tucker

Tom Moore: #NBA source: The #Sixers "aren't trading to trim salary to use on non-taxpayer MLE," which means potential free agent forward PJ Tucker almost surely won't become a 76er. Source: Twitter @TomMoorePhilly What's the buzz on Twitter? ...

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Sixers trying to acquire Eric Gordon

Keith Pompey: The #Sixers are trying to acquire Eric Gordon and using Matisse Thybulle as an asset, even attempting to get a third team to participate, according to multiple league sources. The Portland Trail Blazers are willing to make a ...

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Sources: Sixers pursuing P.J. Tucker; Matisse Thybulle and No. 23 pick being shopped to create cap space

PHILADELPHIA — Is Daryl Morey bringing the Houston Rockets East to Philly?

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Sixers trying hard to trade Matisse Thybulle, Tobias Harris

Sources have also said the Sixers are looking to make a three-team trade that could involve Matisse Thybulle and the No. 23 pick to create space. Sources have said the Sixers are attempting to trade Tobias Harris, but they are having a tough time ...

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The Sixers’ draft night will set stage for a fascinating NBA offseason

PHILADELPHIA — It’s been more than a month since 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and coach Doc Rivers sat together inside the team’s training complex in Camden to publicly express their disappointment about another second-round playoff exit — and to re-emphasize their commitment to building a contender that…

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Keith Pompey: The Sixers picked Markelle Fultz over Jayson Tatum. They’ll never live it down.

PHILADELPHIA — It’s easy to see that the 76ers miscalculated in the 2017 NBA draft.

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How 'Hustle' director Jeremiah Zagar turned his Philly basketball film into an endearing bromance

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia basketball fans can't wait to see Adam Sandler's Netflix flick "Hustle," starring Queen Latifah and Utah Jazz power forward Juancho Hernangómez. They've got good reason: A squad of Philadelphia 76ers including Seth Curry, Matisse Thybulle, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, and head coach Doc Rivers will make big…

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Tyrese Maxey close to untouchable

Already this offseason, we've heard some "star hunting" type rumors regarding the Sixers, and I'm not here to tell you that they're out of the star business in general. IMorey thinks their path to contention rests on acquiring another big-name guy, ...

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76ers would entertain trading Matisse Thybulle

Thybulle is certainly not untouchable and the Sixers would entertain moving him, but the idea that they would dump him strictly for salary reasons (as has been reported elsewhere) doesn't carry any weight. Thybulle is extension-eligible this ...

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Robert Williams officially out for Game 3

Jay King: Robert Williams is officially out, per the Celtics. Source: Twitter @ByJayKing What's the buzz on Twitter? Jared Weiss @ JaredWeissNBA Rob Williams is out once again with knee soreness, so Daniel Theis will start in his place. Quick piece ...

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Robert Williams expected to miss Game 3

Adrian Wojnarowski: Boston Celtics C Robert Williams (left knee) is expected to be out for Game 3 vs. Miami tonight, sources tell ESPN. Source: Twitter @wojespn What's the buzz on Twitter? The Vertical @ YahooSportsNBA Robert Williams III (left ...

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Robert Williams now listed as questionable for Game 3

Ira Winderman: Per Celtics: Robert Williams (left knee soreness) - QUESTIONABLE Source: Twitter @IraHeatBeat What's the buzz on Twitter? Brian Robb @ BrianTRobb New: Rob Williams was a surprise add to the Celtics injury report on Saturday afternoon ...

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Bulls interested in Matisse Thybulle

The Sixers could look to get off Thybulle's contract to create some wiggle room under the luxury tax, which looms large over the team's offseason, and one team with known interest, according to league sources, is Chicago. Bulls GM Marc Eversley has ...

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Marcus Hayes: Fire Doc Rivers? Don’t be ridiculous. He was, in fact, terrific for the Sixers.

PHILADELPHIA — It seemed like an outrageous claim:

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