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Mike Sielski: Daryl Morey expects Joel Embiid to keep improving. Great. What choice do the Sixers have?

PHILADELPHIA — From the instant he stepped on the TD Garden court for Game 2 to the instant he walked off after Game 7, Joel Embiid spent that second-round series against the Boston Celtics giving himself and everyone who cares about the 76ers a chronic case of emotional whiplash.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Don’t stop with Doc Rivers. Time to burn the Philadelphia 76ers to the ground

Beneath the mental fragility that led to the Sixers’ humiliating playoff exit is a gutless, joyless organization that is betraying their devoted fans

The Guardian - US

Mike Jensen: The Sixers need a new coach. They should call Dawn Staley.

PHILADELPHIA — At yet another franchise crossroads, the 76ers need to think big. Bigger even than which coach can draw up the right plays for Joel Embiid and keep a player such as Tyrese Maxey progressing.

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Joel Embiid Blindsided by Firing of Doc Rivers, 76ers President Admits

Rivers was fired on Tuesday following Philadelphia’s Game 7 loss to the Celtics.

Sports Illustrated

Celtics Hall of Fame center Kevin Garnett on the NBA’s big man renaissance

With the top three candidates for the NBA's 2023 Most Valuable Player award all being big men in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and of course the winner Joel Embiid, it seems safe to say that the big man is back in the league of today.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The 4 NBA coaching vacancies in 2023, ranked by desirability

Which job is the best, especially after the Sixers fired Doc Rivers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘A huge inspiration’: Embiid’s NBA MVP and Cameroon’s hoop dreams

The NBA MVP is a hero in Cameroon, and the country’s talented but struggling game could use some of his stardust.

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Kevin Hart responds after being called out by Jayson Tatum in post-game interview

Jayson Tatum set a game 7 record with 51 points in an incredibly dominant scoring performance to see the Boston Celtics advance in the playoffs as they eliminated their rival Philadelphia 76ers

Daily Mirror

Rivers, Harden at the Center of Sixers’ Murky Future After Playoff Exit

Following the disappointment of another second-round elimination at the hands of the Celtics, question marks surround some of Philly’s biggest names.

Sports Illustrated

Joel Embiid Became an NBA Superstar by…Watching YouTube?

The amount of knowledge that's freely available on the internet is staggering. Politicians shouldn't try to restrict that.

Reason

SI:AM | Joel Embiid and James Harden Disappeared

The Sixers lost that game more than the Celtics won it.

Sports Illustrated

History-maker Jayson Tatum propels Boston Celtics into Eastern Conference finals

In the decisive Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal, Jayson Tatum came up with 51 points to throw the gates open for Boston Celtics' entry into the finals with a comprehensive 112-88 win against Philadelphia 76ers.

The Times of India

Ben Simmons sends subtle jab to former team as Philadelphia 76ers eliminated from playoffs

Ben Simmons was traded away from the Philadelphia Sixers last year after refusing to play for them and had criticised the organisation for 'not supporting him' when he had personal struggles

Daily Mirror

Damian Lillard Seems Unimpressed by Joel Embiid’s Postgame Press Conference

Embiid said he and James Harden “can’t win alone.”

Sports Illustrated

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Joel Embiid Sends Stern Message to Teammates After 76ers’ Game 7 Loss

The Sixers star gave an honest assessment of the team following its playoff exit.

Sports Illustrated

Joel Embiid and James Harden Could Not Have Been Much Worse

The 76ers’ two superstars did nothing to aid their shaky playoff reputations on Sunday in an embarrassing Game 7 loss to the Celtics.

Sports Illustrated

Celtics Send 76ers Into Offseason With Vicious Tweet After Game 7 Blowout

Boston’s social media team delivered an epic mic drop following Sunday’s win over Philadelphia.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Twitter Roasts Doc Rivers, James Harden After Sixers’ Game 7 Loss to Celtics

NBA fans were critical of the 76ers after their playoff exit against the Celtics.

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Joel Embiid shared a classy postgame moment with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown after Game 7 loss

Joel Embiid is a class act.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NBA fans ripped the Sixers’ horrendously poor performance in Game 7 loss to Celtics

Joel Embiid and James Harden had a combined 24 points in Game 7.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics: How to watch, broadcast, lineups (Game 7)

Can the Celtics save their season, or will a more dangerous iteration of the Sixers finally advance beyond the second round with 2023 MVP Joel Embiid?

Chicago Sun-Times

Rotten to the core: Can the Bulls “Big Three” really compete in East?

Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic have shown an ability to dominate on the court together, but not on a consistent basis. There lies the problem for the Bulls front office if they choose to bring the core back. Is it good enough to carry them in the Eastern…

Daily Mirror

Joel Embiid slams team-mates after Philadelphia 76ers collapse against Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers on their own patch to force game seven in the series, but Joel Embiid was furious as he barely touched the ball in the fourth quarter

Sports Illustrated

Charles Barkley’s ‘Damn Idiot’ Take on Missed Nikola Jokic MVP Vote Resurfaces

NBA Twitter roasted Mark Jackson in response to him leaving Jokic off his MVP ballot and revisited Charles Barkley calling the then-unknown voter a “damn idiot.”

Sports Illustrated

ESPN’s Mark Jackson Apologizes for Leaving Jokic Off MVP Ballot

The longtime commentator and former NBA point guard drew criticism on Thursday for excluding the Nuggets star from his ballot.

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