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Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced.
US rolls into Olympic quarterfinals as No. 1 seed, top Puerto Rico 104-83 in group finale
Halfway to its goal of gold, the U.S. has the No. 1 seed going into the medal round at the Paris Olympics.
US men's basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneup
Anthony Davis scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Tyrese Haliburton came up with a pair of late 3-pointers that helped stop a freefall by the Americans, and the U.S. beat Australia 98-92 on Monday to improve to 2-0 in its five-game slate of exhibitions leading into the Paris Olympics.
George heading to 76ers, Caldwell-Pope to Magic, CP3 to Spurs, AP sources say
Paul George agreed early Monday to leave the Los Angeles Clippers and sign a $212 million, four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers and team up with Joel Embiid.
USA Basketball expects Leonard, Haliburton, Embiid to be ready for Olympic camp in Vegas next week
Kawhi Leonard, Tyrese Haliburton and Joel Embiid are all good to go for the start of USA Basketball’s men’s national team training camp in Las Vegas next week, the first step toward what the Americans hope is a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal.
Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semis, topping 76ers 118-115 in Game 6
Josh Hart made a go-ahead 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Sixers owners buy 2,000 tickets for home playoff game, aiming for fewer Knicks fans in arena
The Philadelphia 76ers tried to keep New York Knicks fans out of Wells Fargo Center for Game 6 of their NBA playoff series.
Bucks and 76ers, who had high expectations this season, face early elimination Tuesday in Game 5s
Perhaps neither Milwaukee nor Philadelphia would’ve been good enough to beat a Boston team that ran away to the NBA’s best record.
Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead
Jalen Brunson scored a career playoff-high 47 points, added 10 assists and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says he's suffering from Bell's palsy
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a form of facial paralysis he says has affected him since before the play-in tournament.
Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1
Joel Embiid scored 50 points, making all four 3-point attempts and scoring 18 in a potential series-shifting third quarter on Thursday night to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-114 win over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.
NBA says Tyrese Maxey was fouled -- twice -- before turnover that led to Knicks' go-ahead shot
Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before his turnover that led to the go-ahead 3-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo in the New York Knicks’ victory over the 76ers in Game 2.
76ers plan to file grievance about officiating during first two games of series against Knicks
A team spokesman says the Philadelphia 76ers plan to file a grievance related to the officiating during their series against the New York Knicks.
Donte DiVincenzo caps desperate rally with 3-pointer, Knicks beat 76ers 104-101 to take 2-0 lead
Donte DiVincenzo made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining after a desperate scramble, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic picked as the NBA's MVP finalists. Wemby up for 2 trophies, too
Denver's Nikola Jokic is one step closer to winning a third MVP award in the last four seasons.
A tale of two centers: Jokic is trying to stay on top and Embiid is trying to stay on the court
Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are the NBA’s main men in the middle, the two centers combining for the last three MVP awards in the regular season with perhaps another coming soon.
Knicks beat 76ers 111-104 in Game 1 of playoffs. Brunson and Hart score 22 points and backups star
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart each scored 22 points, Deuce McBride led a huge effort by New York’s backups with 21 and the Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 111-104 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.
76ers' Joel Embiid returns for 2nd half after appearing to reinjure knee in Game 1 vs Knicks
Joel Embiid returned for the start of the second half after leaving Game 1 of the Philadelphia 76ers’ first-round series against the New York Knicks when he appeared to reinjure his surgically repaired left knee after a powerful dunk.
Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed
Joel Embiid had 23 points, 15 rebounds and one huge assist to Kelly Oubre Jr. on a late go-ahead three-point play that led the 76ers to a 105-104 win over the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament on Wednesday night.
LeBron, Curry, Durant, Embiid headline star-studded 2024 U.S. Olympic men's basketball roster
USA Basketball has named its men's Olympic team for the 2024 Paris Games, with former MVPs LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid among the NBA superstars on the roster.
Joel Embiid sits out as 76ers zip past Nets 107-86. Philly will face Miami in the play-in tournament
Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points for a Philadelphia 76ers team that played without Joel Embiid and earned a spot in the play-in tournament following a 107-86 win over the Brooklyn Nets with playoff seeding at stake on Sunday.
Joel Embiid limps off the court just before halftime of 76ers' game versus Magic
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid appeared to hurt his left knee in the final minutes of the first half of Friday night’s game against the Orlando Magic.
Joel Embiid scores 24 points in his return from knee surgery. Sixers top Thunder 109-105
Joel Embiid put Philadelphia ahead with four free throws in the final 40 seconds and finished with 24 points in his first game in nine weeks following knee surgery, leading the 76ers to a 109-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Officials admit to missed call on final play of Clippers win over 76ers
Officials said they missed a foul call in the closing seconds of the Los Angeles Clippers’ 108-107 win over Philadelphia, denying the 76ers a possible victory in their fight for better playoff positioning.
'Good likelihood' that injured Embiid will be back before start of playoffs, 76ers' Nurse says
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse said Wednesday that there is a “good likelihood” that reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will be back on the court before the postseason.
Embiid update: 76ers coach Nick Nurse says doctors are 'happy with the progress' following surgery
Joel Embiid has been re-evaluated by doctors and they are “happy with the progress” the 76ers center is making following meniscus surgery on his left knee, Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse said Saturday.
The NBA's scoring boom is still going strong, and some wonder if that's a good thing
Defense wasn’t really played in the All-Star Game, which explains why the Eastern Conference scored a record 211 points and the game saw nearly 400 points combined on Sunday night.
Miami's Bam Adebayo will start All-Star Game, replacing injured Philadelphia center Joel Embiid
A new honor is awaiting Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat: He’ll be an All-Star starter for the first time.
76ers team president Daryl Morey 'hopeful' that Embiid can return for a possible postseason run
Philadelphia 76ers team president Daryl Morey expressed optimism on Friday that reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid would return from a knee injury in time for a possible postseason run.
NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic team
Joel Embiid’s timeline to return to the Philadelphia 76ers is still unclear following knee surgery.
76ers center Joel Embiid has no timetable to return following knee surgery
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will be evaluated in four weeks after he underwent surgery Tuesday to address an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid set for procedure to fix lateral meniscus in left knee
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will undergo an unspecified procedure this week to correct the injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee.
1st-time All-Star Maxey scores career-high 51 points to help Embiid-less 76ers beat Jazz 127-124
Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 51 points hours after being selected to his first All-Star Game, helping the Philadelphia 76ers overcome star center Joel Embiid’s absence for a 127-124 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.
76ers center Joel Embiid to miss more games because of injured meniscus in left knee
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has an injured lateral meniscus in his left knee and will miss games at least through the weekend.
With scoring up less than 1% over last season, the NBA is not seeing cause for alarm
Joe Dumars went to an NBA game a couple of weeks ago that came down to the very last shot, and he thought it was one of the best games of the season to this point.
Embiid undergoing MRI after hurting left leg in 76ers' loss at Golden State
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is undergoing an MRI after the reigning MVP hurt his left leg in a 119-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Jokic, Nuggets fend off gritty 76ers 111-105 as Embiid sits out for 4th consecutive time in Denver
Nikola Jokic had 26 points and 16 rebounds but was denied his rematch with fellow MVP contender Joel Embiid when the Denver Nuggets fended off the short-handed but gritty Philadelphia 76ers 111-105.
Joel Embiid misses 4th consecutive game in Denver as 76ers make him a late scratch with sore knee
Philadelphia star Joel Embiid missed the 76ers’ game at Denver for the fourth consecutive season after the team’s medical staff determined he shouldn’t play because of his balky left knee.
Doncic scores franchise-record 73 points, tied for 4th in NBA history, as Mavs edge Hawks 148-143
Luka Doncic scored a franchise-record 73 points, tied for the fourth-most in NBA history and surpassed only by Wilt Chamberlain and Kobe Bryant, to power the Mavericks to a 148-143 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.
LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time
LeBron James joined yet another exclusive club, and he’ll have plenty of familiar faces alongside him at the NBA All-Star Game.
USA Basketball picks 41 NBA players as candidates for the Paris Olympics roster
There are few surprises in USA Basketball’s men’s player pool for the Paris Olympics that was announced Tuesday, with most of the big names like LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant on the list.
Joel Embiid sets franchise record with 70 points in 76ers' win over Wembanyama, Spurs
Joel Embiid scored a franchise-record 70 points, the most in the NBA this season, to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 133-123 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.
Joel Embiid outshines Nikola Jokic in NBA MVPs matchup, leads 76ers past Nuggets 126-121
Joel Embiid had 41 points and 10 assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets 126-121 on Tuesday night in a battle of the last two NBA MVPs.
76ers' Embiid won't force himself to play to meet MVP requirement. If he misses out, 'so be it'
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid says he won't force himself to play more games to meet the NBA MVP requirement if he's not healthy enough to play.
Markkanen, Sexton have double-doubles to lead Utah past the 76ers 120-109 with Embiid out
Lauri Markkanen had 33 points and 13 rebounds and Collin Sexton added 22 points and 10 assists to lead the Utah Jazz past the Philadelphia 76ers 120-109 on Saturday night.
Joel Embiid returns with seventh career triple-double in 76ers' rout of Chicago Bulls
Joel Embiid had 31 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in his return from a sprained right ankle and Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the Chicago Bulls 110-97 on Tuesday night.
NBA MVP Joel Embiid won't play in 76ers-Heat Christmas game because of ankle issue
Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid won't play in Philadelphia’s Christmas night game against the Miami Heat, with the 76ers ruling him out because of a sprained right ankle.
Joel Embiid scores 35 as the 76ers deal Pistons a franchise-record 22nd straight loss
Joel Embiid scored 35 points and Tyrese Maxey added 19 as the Philadelphia 76ers dealt the Detroit Pistons their franchise-record 22nd straight loss 124-92 on Friday night in the second game of a home-and-home series.
Joel Embiid scores 41 points, 76ers hand Pistons 21st straight loss
Joel Embiid scored 30 of his 41 points in the first half and the Philadelphia 76ers handed the Detroit Pistons their 21st straight loss, 129-111 on Wednesday night to open a home-and-home series.
Joel Embiid scores season-high 50 points, 76ers beat Wizards 131-126
Joel Embiid scored a season-high 50 points and had 13 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 131-126 on Wednesday night.
NBA MVP Joel Embiid gets sixth career triple-double to help 76ers rout Lakers 138-94
Joel Embiid had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to help the Philadelphia 76ers rout LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 138-94 on Monday night.
Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspects
There are a few surprises who have played their way into the early season MVP conversations, joining the list usual list of NBA stars that includes Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid.
76ers' Joel Embiid out versus Timberwolves with hip soreness
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday’s game in Minnesota with hip soreness and will be re-evaluated Thursday, Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse says.
Tyrese Maxey scores career-high 50 points, leads 76ers to 8th straight win
Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 50 points, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers improved to 8-1 with their eighth straight victory, beating the Indiana Pacers 137-126.
Joel Embiid scores 48 points, 76ers beat Wizards 146-128 for 5th win in a row
Joel Embiid scored 29 of his season-high 48 points in the third quarter and the Philadelphia 76ers rolled to their fifth straight victory, 146-128 over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.
Harden has 17 in debut, but Clippers fall to Knicks after starting their four stars together
James Harden scored 17 points in his first game of the season, but the Los Angeles Clippers fell too far behind with a rough start to the fourth quarter and the New York Knicks beat them 111-97.
Joel Embiid says James Harden 'did a lot of great things' in Philly, but it's time to move on
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid says former teammate James Harden accomplished some great things with the team but it was time to move on from the unhappy guard.
James Harden determined to fit in on Clippers' loaded roster after messy Philadelphia exit
Even more than his stints in Brooklyn and Philadelphia, James Harden believes he has much more to prove in joining the Los Angeles Clippers.
76ers tell James Harden to stay home ahead of season opener in Milwaukee
James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers added another wrinkle to their messy relationship when the team told the disgruntled guard to stay home instead of traveling for Thursday’s season opener against Milwaukee.
Doc Rivers on his future: 'Do I miss coaching? Let the season go on, and I’ll find that out'
Doc Rivers is set to begin his second stint with ESPN as the network's NBA analyst, though he says he doesn't know how long he will remain in the position.
Things to know about the NBA season: Lots of money, lots of talent, lots of stats
NBA teams currently have about $4.8 billion in salary committed to players for this season, meaning the average per team is around $160 million.
Sixers wrap up camp in Colorado with Harden situation still up in air heading into preseason play
The Philadelphia 76ers are tuning out the noise around disgruntled guard James Harden and his trade demand.
James Harden returns to Philadelphia 76ers' training camp despite his trade request
James Harden returned to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, with the disgruntled guard who had been seeking a trade back at training camp as an active participant.
Jokic slow-walks Nuggets into NBA final four with methodical, unselfish approach
Nikola Jokic has once again taken his time in leading the Denver Nuggets to their second Western Conference finals in the the past three seasons.
Tatum’s 4th-quarter 3s push Celtics past 76ers 95-86; force Game 7
Jayson Tatum missed his first six 3-pointers before he drilled two straight clutch ones late in the game that pushed the Celtics past the Philadelphia 76ers 95-86 to send the Eastern Conference semifinals back to Boston for Game 7.
Harden makes winning 3 in OT, 76ers tie series with Celtics
James Harden hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 18 seconds left in overtime and scored 42 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers stave off a wild Boston Celtics comeback in a 116-115 victory on Sunday that evened their playoff series at 2-2.
Tatum, Brown spark Celtics past 76ers 114-102 in Game 3
Jayson Tatum scored 27 points, Jaylen Brown had 23 and the Boston Celtics spoiled Joel Embiid’s MVP coronation, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 114-102 Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.