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On This Date: 76ers acquire Butler in stunning trade

Completed nearly two months after Butler had requested a trade from the Timberwolves, the deal saw the five-time All-Star paired in Philadelphia alongside the young star-studded duo of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.

Yash Matange

Preview: Raptors look to get back on track in Philly

Losers of three straight, the Raptors look to snap the skid when they visit the 76ers Thursday night.

Gilbert McGregor

League Pass primer for Thursday

There's only one game on NBA League Pass Thursday but it features four players that appeared in the 2021 All-Star Game.

Gilbert McGregor

Tuesday's (ET) best game & top fantasy performers

Tuesday's three-game slate had no shortage of action with the Bucks, Jazz and Clippers picking up wins. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Benyam Kidane

How long is Joel Embiid out?

The Philadelphia 76ers are likely to be without superstar big man Joel Embiid for multiple games after he returned a positive COVID test.

Kane Pitman

Would a Simmons-Brown trade make sense?

The Celtics have reportedly expressed interest in Ben Simmons. What would it take to get a deal done and would it make sense for both sides?

Scott Rafferty

Would Ben Simmons-Jaylen Brown swap make sense?

The Celtics have reportedly expressed interest in Ben Simmons. What would it take to get a deal done and would it make sense for both sides?

Scott Rafferty

Power Rankings: Each team's biggest X-Factor

Three weeks have now gone by in the 2021-22 season and as teams approach the 10-game checkpoint, we're learning more about who's who around the league. How does that impact this week's rankings?

Gilbert McGregor

League Pass primer for Monday

With eight games on today's NBA schedule, we've got you covered with where to watch and what to keep an eye on.

Gilbert McGregor

Doc Rivers reaches historic milestone

Doc Rivers, who began his coaching career in 1999, reached the historic milestone in his second season as the 76ers' lead man.

Gilbert McGregor

Thursday's best game, top fantasy performers

A big night of hoops around the NBA with five games on the slate, capped off with a thriller in Los Angeles. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Nick Metallinos

Wednesday's best game & top fantasy performers

What a night of hoops it was around the NBA with eleven games on the slate. Three games where decided by one possession, with monster performances across the league. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Kane Pitman

Is Ben Simmons playing tonight?

Now dealing with both mental and physical issues, Simmons has not yet appeared in a regular-season game.

Jordan Greer

76ers fans chant "we want Lillard"

Philadelphia fans have made their voice heard as the Trail Blazers come to town, chanting 'we want Lillard' to the Portland star while he made a trip to the free-throw line.

Kane Pitman

Thursday's best game, highlight and performance

The Bulls and Knicks played out a thriller, while Steph Curry and Ja Morant put on a show. Catch up on all the highlights, news, best performances and scores right here!

Kane Pitman

Tuesday's best game, highlight, performance

A five game slate was headlined by an OT battle between the Lakers and Spurs. Catch up on big performances, injury scares and plenty of highlights from tonight's NBA action.

Kane Pitman

Knicks fans chant 'Where's Ben Simmons?'

After losing 15-straight games to the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks crowd was ecstatic at MSG and they weren't shy about letting the 76ers know.

Benyam Kidane

What channel is 76ers vs. Knicks on tonight? Time, TV schedule, live streams

The NBA's 2021-22 season, the league's 75th year, has gotten off to an exciting start and early in week two, the thrilling action continues with a matchup between two big-market teams in New York City as the All-Star Julius Randle and the Knicks host All-Star Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. Here's all you need to know for the 76ers vs. Knicks game.

Yash Matange

Why 76ers could wait until Dec. 15 to trade Ben Simmons

Simmons and the 76ers are seemingly at impasse and one that could drag on for months, or even years.

Jake Aferiat

Giddey, SGA developing chemistry in OKC backcourt

The Thunder backcourt of Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was in full flight against the Philadelphia 76ers with the young duo putting on a show in front of their home crowd.

Benyam Kidane

76ers collapse late in home opener vs. Nets

Over the final 5:32 minutes of their home opener against the Brooklyn Nets, the Philadelphia 76ers gave up a 10-point lead and eventually went on to lose 114-109 by allowing the Nets to go on a game-sealing run 16-1 run.

Yash Matange

Shades of 2021 playoffs as 76ers collapse vs. Nets

Over the final 5:32 minutes, the 76ers gave up a 10-point lead and eventually went on to lose 114-109 by allowing the Nets to go on a game-sealing run 16-1 run.

Yash Matange

Best potential destinations, offers for Simmons

It doesn't appear as though a trade is coming soon, but there are a few teams that could make a move for the three-time All-Star.

Scott Rafferty

Morey: 76ers in no rush to trade Ben Simmons

"This is gonna go a long time because our only task, my only job is to help us have the best chance to win the title," Daryl Morey said of the Ben Simmons situation.

Scott Rafferty

Will Ben Simmons play vs. Nets?

Simmons is reportedly dealing with a back issue, though there are questions about the nature of his injury.

Jordan Greer

What channel is 76ers vs. Nets on tonight? Time, TV schedule, live streaming

Opening week of the NBA's historic 75th season continues on Day 4 with another marquee matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets. This is the second game of the regular season for both teams as each comes into this one with contrasting results in their respective season openers.

Yash Matange

76ers in no rush to trade Simmons, says Morey

"This is gonna go a long time because our only task, my only job is to help us have the best chance to win the title," Daryl Morey said of the Ben Simmons situation.

Scott Rafferty

Ben Simmons lists his homes on the market

The embattled star is now out indefinitely due to back pain.

Madison Williams

Highlights, final scores from Wednesday's action

An entertaining opening night was followed by an action-packed 11-game slate on Day 2 of the NBA's 75th anniversary season. Follow along for all your final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

Yash Matange

Potential trade destinations for Simmons

It doesn't appear as though a trade is coming soon, but there are a few teams that could make a move for the three-time All-Star.

Scott Rafferty

What to watch on League Pass tonight

The 2021-22 NBA season is underway and there are 11 games of action with 22 teams making their season debut. We have you covered with the perfect plan of attack to consume as many games as possible.

Kyle Irving

Ben Simmons' suspension, explained

The 76ers want Ben Simmons to play for them. He doesn't seem all that interested in suiting up. So, what comes next in this strange saga?

Jordan Greer

Why did the 76ers suspend Ben Simmons?

The 76ers announced Tuesday that Simmons has been suspended for one game because of "conduct detrimental to the team."

Jordan Greer

Why did the 76ers suspend Ben Simmons?

The 76ers announced Tuesday that Simmons has been suspended for one game because of "conduct detrimental to the team."

Jordan Greer

The biggest unanswered question for all 30 teams

The start of the 2021-22 regular season is nearly here. That means it's time for a new edition of The Sporting News' NBA Power Rankings.

Jordan Greer

Five things we learned in preseason

Everything that happens during preseason should be taken with a grain of salt – good or bad. But on-court production (or lack thereof) isn't the only thing to take away from these exhibition games. Take a look at five things we actually learned heading into the 2021-22 season.

Kyle Irving

Top performers, highlights from Day 13 of preseason

The 2021-22 preseason is in the books, as the final eight games were completed. A number of stars completed their preparation for the regular season, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler and Jayson Tatum all putting up big stat lines.

Kane Pitman

The 10 best primes in NBA history

If you could pick any player in history, with the hopes of winning the title immediately, not knowing the era, rules, coach, or teammates — who would you choose?

Josh Eberley

Prime Giannis or Prime Duncan?

If you could pick any player in history, with the hopes of winning the title immediately, not knowing the era, rules, coach, or teammates — who would you choose?

Josh Eberley

Better in their prime: Luka or Westbrook? Harden or Iverson?

If you could pick any player in history, with the hopes of winning the title immediately, not knowing the era, rules, coach, or teammates -- who would you choose?

Josh Eberley

Soundsystem: Simmons back in Philly, No Kyrie for Nets?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

Simmons' return to 76ers surprised everyone

The 76ers weren't expecting Ben Simmons to show up at the Wells Fargo Center on Monday night.

Jordan Greer

Ben Simmons' return to 76ers surprised everyone, including Doc Rivers

The 76ers weren't expecting Ben Simmons to show up at the Wells Fargo Center on Monday night.

Jordan Greer

Report: Simmons arrives in Philly

Despite Simmons' camp reportedly making it clear that the All-Star point guard had no intention of playing again for the franchise, the Aussie returned to Philadelphia on Monday as per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The 76ers are 'hopeful to start moving toward the next steps of a return' but how will it all unfold?

Yash Matange

Ranking the top 75 peaks in NBA history

If you could pick any player in their prime, with the hopes of winning the title immediately, not knowing the era, rules, coach, or teammates — who would you choose?

Josh Eberley

Simmons uncertainty sets stage for Embiid's career-year

As the Ben Simmons saga continues to unfold, the 76ers' success hinges on Joel Embiid building on his MVP runner-up season.

Benyam Kidane

How to watch 76ers games without cable: Full TV schedule, streams for 2021-22 season

Despite the question marks over Ben Simmons' future, the 76ers have their sights set on contending in the Eastern Conference this season. Here's how you can watch the Rockets this season without cable.

Benyam Kidane

Top performers, highlights from Day 9 of preseason

Day 9 of the preseason was a busy one with seven games on the schedule. Catch up on all the highlights and big performances as we recap the day's play.

Kane Pitman

Report: Simmons arrives in Philly

Despite Simmons' camp reportedly making it clear that the All-Star point guard had no intention of playing again for the franchise, the Aussie returned to Philadelphia on Monday as per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The 76ers are 'hopeful to start moving toward the next steps of a return' but how will it all unfold?

Yash Matange

How to watch today's NBA preseason games?

The NBA preseason slate includes seven games on Monday, headlined by the Philadelphia 76ers hosting the star-studded Brooklyn Nets at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Yash Matange

Report: Possibility of Simmons return increasing

Talks between the 76ers and Ben Simmons' representation are said to be ongoing.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Possibility of Simmons return increasing

Talks between the 76ers and Ben Simmons' representation are said to be ongoing.

Scott Rafferty

Building the perfect team around Simmons

What would a team built entirely around Ben Simmons look like? Here's one possibility.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Simmons has emptied Philadelphia home

The Athletic's Shams Charania reports that if Ben Simmons does report to the 76ers, it would be with "short-term intentions."

Scott Rafferty

Simmons has emptied Philadelphia home

The Athletic's Shams Charania reports that if Ben Simmons does report to the 76ers, it would be with "short-term intentions."

Scott Rafferty

OG continues strong preseason form in loss to Sixers

The Toronto Raptors were unable to repeat a win against Philadelphia in the preseason opener, falling 125-113 on the road. OG Anunoby continued to build towards the regular season, dropping 22 points to lead the way for the Raptors.

Kane Pitman

Top performers, highlights from Day 5 of preseason

Just three games on the slate for Day 5 of preseason but don't be fooled into thinking the highlights were hard to come by. Check in here to catch up on all the scores

Kane Pitman

What channel is Raptors vs. 76ers on today?

The Raptors will take on the 76ers for the second time this week in preseason action.

Carlan Gay

Preview: Raps continue preseason in Philly

The Raptors head to Philadelphia to finish up their home-and-home series with the 76ers. Here's what to watch for in their second preseason game of the year.

Carlan Gay

Which teams would build around Ben Simmons?

Simmons reportedly wants to go to a situation where the team is built around him to maximise his talents, but with the 76ers still looking to contend for a title, is there a deal that exists that suits both parties?

Benyam Kidane

Building the perfect team around Ben Simmons

What would a team built entirely around Ben Simmons look like? Here's one possibility.

Scott Rafferty

Four stats to know from Raptors preseason win

The Raptors blew the 76ers out by a final score of 123-107 on Monday. Here are four stats that stood out in the team's first preseason win ahead of the 2021-22 season.

Carlan Gay

Soundsystem: Breaking down NBA.com's GM survey

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

Barnes shines as NBA returns to Toronto

Basketball is back in Toronto! For the first time since February 2020, the Raptors hosted a home game at Scotiabank Arena. Returning in winning fashion, it was the play of Scottie Barnes that stood out during the 123-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Kane Pitman

Top performers, highlights from Day 2 of preseason

The first multi-game slate of the 2021-22 NBA preseason and there was no shortage of action. We've got you covered with the final scores, top performers, biggest storylines and more from Day 2.

NBA.com Staff

Preview: Raptors open preseason vs. 76ers

Raptors basketball is back! They're set to take the Scotiabank Arena floor for the first time since February 2020 for a preseason contest against the 76ers.

Gilbert McGregor

Raptors announce 2021 preseason schedule

The Raptors today announced their five-game preseason schedule, which opens with the team hosting the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, Oct. 4 at Scotiabank Arena.

NBA.com Staff

76ers won't pay $8.25 million owed to Ben Simmons, setting stage for financial showdown

The Ben Simmons saga has taken yet another strange turn.

Jordan Greer

Green praises confident Thybulle

Matisse Thybulle comes into year three in the NBA on the back of an impressive Olympic campaign with Australia. The dynamic defensive stopper figures to take a larger role with this year's squad as the Philadelphia 76ers look to contend in the Eastern Conference.

Kane Pitman

Embiid goes deep on Ben Simmons' holdout

"We still hope that he changes his mind, but I kind of owe it to these guys to just worry about what we have here," Embiid said.

Jordan Greer

The latest on Ben Simmons

On June 20, 2021, Philadelphia's season ended with a Game 7 loss to Atlanta in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Since then, there has been a lot of chatter about three-time All-Star Ben Simmons and his future with the 76ers.

Scott Rafferty

Simmons willing to sit out 2021-22 season if Sixers don't trade him

Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey made it clear that Simmons will face significant financial penalties if he doesn't show up.

Jordan Greer

Soundsystem: Simmons, Zion and media day

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

Sixers want Simmons back; feeling may not be mutual

Ben Simmons no longer thinks he can play with Joel Embiid, per a report. It's nothing personal.

Jacob Camenker

NBA Power Ranking: Best-case scenarios for every team

With training camp in full swing, we're taking stock of the league with a glass-half full approach.

Micah Adams

76ers sound off about Ben Simmons at Media Day

Ben Simmons was the most pressing topic at 76ers' Media Day, with general manager Daryl Morey, head coach Doc Rivers and star players Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris all fielding questions on the star guard's absence. Take a look at what Philly's most prominent figures had to say about the situation.

Kyle Irving

Options for Simmons and 76ers moving forward

If Ben Simmons is still on the roster but doesn't attend training camp, what will the 76ers do? Even if he's not at training camp, Simmons figures to play a prominent role in any and all chatter around Philadelphia.

Jordan Greer

Our predictions for this season's DPOY

Ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for which player they think will be crowned Defensive Player of the Year.

NBA.com Staff

What's next for Simmons and the Sixers?

Will Ben Simmons return to Philadelphia? What happens if he doesn't report to training camp? What has history taught us about how this type of situation could unfold?

Kane Pitman

Stephen A. Smith backtracks on Irving-Simmons trade report

The ESPN host

Trevor Booth

Doc Rivers: Comments about Ben Simmons' ability to lead championship team 'misrepresented'

Rivers felt his remarks about Simmons after the 76ers' Eastern Conference semifinals loss to Atlanta were taken out of context.

Trevor Booth

Doc Rivers addresses latest on Simmons

76ers head coach Doc Rivers made an appearance on ESPN's First Take to discuss the latest on Ben Simmons, who will not report for the opening of training camp next week in the hopes of being traded, according to reports.

Scott Rafferty

What Ben Simmons would bring to a team

Following the report that Ben Simmons "intends to never play another game" for the 76ers, NBA.com's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look at what he would bring to a team on both ends of the court.

Scott Rafferty

Ben Simmons timeline of events

The Ben Simmons trade rumors have swirled since the moment the Philadelphia 76ers lost in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs.

Report: Simmons will not report to training camp

Ben Simmons remains set on playing elsewhere next season as the three-time All-Star and the Philadelphia 76ers remain at odds regarding his future with the team.

NBA.com Staff

Redick's place among all-time shooters

Redick is one of four players in NBA history to rank inside the top 20 in both 3-point makes and 3-point field goal percentage.

Micah Adams

Fact or Fiction: Pressing storylines facing 76ers

The 76ers owned the Eastern Conference's best record a season ago, but with another shortcoming in the playoffs and lingering questions surrounding the team's two superstars, where do they stand heading into the 2021-22 season? Our NBA.com Staff plays a game of Fact or Fiction to analyze some of the most pressing topics.

NBA.com Staff

76ers depth chart for 2021-22 season

The 76ers have retained most of their roster from last season, including Ben Simmons, who reportedly wants to be traded to another team.

Benyam Kidane

Are the 76ers real contenders this season?

After finishing with the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference last season, the 76ers couldn't translate their form into playoff success. Now with Ben Simmons' future up in the air, the front office has some big decisions to make as they look to keep their championship window alive.

Benyam Kidane

Simmons among players primed for bounce-back season

Coming off down years for their standards, the new NBA season is a fresh start for several players to find their way back to previous heights. We take a look at seven bounce-back candidates, headlined by Ben Simmons, Pascal Siakam and Kristaps Porzingis.

Benyam Kidane

Nets ace and Sixers flunk in offseason grades

With training camp less than two weeks away and most rosters fully set, we're officially closing the book on the NBA offseason with our final grades.

Micah Adams

Potential trade destinations John Wall

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Wall and the Rockets have "agreed on working together to find a new home for the five-time All-Star." Wall appeared in 40 games last season and will likely look to join a contending team, but which teams are in a position to pursue the five-time All-Star?

Benyam Kidane

How Morey's history impacts the Simmons saga

How will the Ben Simmons saga end in Philadelphia? We examined all 82 of Daryl Morey's trades to learn more about what comes next.

Micah Adams

Simmons, the Sixers, and the tough road to a title

Philadelphia's hopes of winning an NBA Championship have been tied to Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid for the last four seasons. With reports suggesting Simmons may be on the way out, what's next for the Sixers and how did we get here?

Kane Pitman

Pressing questions surrounding Simmons and the 76ers

Ben Simmons has reportedly let Philadelphia know that he "no longer wants to remain a Sixer." In wake of the news, NBA.com's Scott Rafferty answers four pressing questions now facing Simmons and the 76ers.

Scott Rafferty

Can Embiid and Simmons make it work?

Amidst Ben Simmons trade rumours, Joel Embiid took to Twitter to declare his affinity for playing alongside his teammate of four years. A closer look at the numbers shows that the duo has more pinnacles to reach, if they can figure things out.

Gilbert McGregor

Embiid on Simmons: "I love playing with Ben"

Embiid saw reports of a tenuous relationship and decided it was time to put his thoughts on the record.

Jordan Greer

Report: Simmons wants out of Philly

According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, three-time All-Star Ben Simmons informed the franchise in a meeting last week that he "no longer wants to remain a Sixer."

Scott Rafferty

Exploring the trade value of Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons might be the hardest player in the NBA to figure out. That's why the latest news out of Philadelphia complicates an already confounding situation.

Scott Rafferty

Green shows off huge Toronto-themed tattoo

Danny Green's one season with the Raptors will never be forgotten, as he played a key role in the franchise's first-ever championship run.

Scott Rafferty

NBA trade rumors: 76ers have 'eyes set' on Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard as they look to move Ben Simmons

The 76ers have a target in mind as they look to trade Ben Simmons.

Jacob Camenker

Which guard could break DPOY drought?

The last guard to win the Defensive Player of the Year award was Gary Payton in 1995-96. Which players are in the mix and are we any closer to breaking the drought when it comes to a guard taking home the trophy?

Kane Pitman

Noel sues Paul for $58 million

The center claims he lost out on $58 million based off advice he received from Paul, exacerbated by the latter's failure to adequately represent him.

Zac Al-Khateeb

What to watch for in Opening Week national TV games

The NBA has announced its Opening Week national television schedule for the 2021-22 season and there is no shortage of star power. The eight games feature 12 different teams, including the last eight players to win MVP and three matchups from last year's playoffs.

Kyle Irving

Joel Embiid signs supermax extension to stay in Philadelphia

Joel Embiid will make $196 million in new money as a part of the deal.

Jacob Camenker

Report: Embiid to sign supermax extension

According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski, Joel Embiid is finalizing a four-year contract extension worth $196 million that will keep him with the 76ers through the 2026-27 season.

Gilbert McGregor

Would 76ers move Simmons for these trade packages?

A deal involving Simmons will be complicated to pull off not only because of his contract, but also because of Philadelphia's exorbitant asking price.

Jordan Greer

How free agency impacts potential Simmons trades

It's no secret that the 76ers are exploring trades for three-time All-Star Ben Simmons, but the landscape looks a little different following the 2021 NBA Draft and free agency.

Scott Rafferty

Pending Drummond, Embiid pairing sparks reaction from Twitter

Drummond and Embiid have had a rivalry going back for years.

Edward Sutelan

History of Canadians in the NBA Draft

There has been at least one Canadian player selected in the 10 of the past 11 drafts, with two players selected in 2021.

Gilbert McGregor

Sixers looking like they are closing in on deal to trade Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons may be on the move, and the Heat, Raptors and Wizards are reportedly the top three potential suitors for his service.

Jacob Camenker

Pelicans trade No. 53 pick to 76ers

The Pelicans receive cash consideration from the 76ers in the deal.

Official Release

Debating potential Simmons trade packages

Shams Charania of The Athletic broke the news that the 76ers have "opened up trade conversations" surrounding three-time All-Star Ben Simmons. Having already looked at potential trade destinations for him, two members of our NBA.com Staff debate about potential packages for Simmons.

Kyle Irving

Potential trade destinations for Ben Simmons

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the 76ers have "opened up" trade conversations surrounding Ben Simmons. With the 76ers reportedly looking to acquire an All-Star-calibre player in return, which teams are in a position to pursue the three-time All-Star?

Scott Rafferty

If not Raptors, where could Lowry go?

Kyle Lowry will become an unrestricted free agent at the season's end, giving him the option of signing with any team in the league. If Lowry doesn't re-sign with the Raptors, which teams can offer what he's looking for? There are three that jump out, plus a few honourable mentions.

Scott Rafferty

Ranking the five best trade fits for Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard likely won't be dealt this offseason, but that won't stop teams from trying.

Joe Rivera

What the 76ers want in a Ben Simmons trade

The 76ers know what they want in any deal involving the former No. 1 overall pick.

Joe Rivera

Report: Sixers turned down Brodgon, first-rounder for Simmons

The Sixers reportedly don't want to trade Ben Simmons unless it's "for an All-Star caliber player."

Jacob Camenker

Ben Simmons viewed as 'broken' by NBA exec

Can Ben Simmons be fixed?

Joe Rivera

76ers 'committed to keeping Simmons,' per report

Philadelphia doesn't want to move on from Simmons in the immediate, according to a new report.

Joe Rivera

Five burning questions facing Simmons

For the fourth-straight season, the 76ers fell short of making the Conference Finals, putting the spotlight on the long-term feasibility of the Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid duo. As the dust settles on their season, we take a look at the biggest questions Simmons and the 76ers face as the off-season approaches.

Benyam Kidane

76ers' Morey claps back at Ben Simmons question

Daryl Morey was not in the mood to talk about Ben Simmons' future on Tuesday.

Jacob Camenker

76ers' Ben Simmons considering switching his dominant shooting hand, report says

Ben Simmons is ready to try anything to make his offensive struggles a thing of the past.

Jacob Camenker

Embiid, Rivers down on Simmons after 76ers' Game 7 loss

Joel Embiid didn't call out Ben Simmons by name, but it's clear that the 76ers' star center wasn't happy with his point guard's decision to pass up an open shot.

Jacob Camenker

Ben Simmons: 'I didn't do enough'

Philadelphia's point guard drew a lot of criticism for his play in the Game 7 loss, particularly when he passed up an easy basket in the paint late.

Edward Sutelan

76ers' guide to 2021 NBA Draft

Despite earning the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the 76ers were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the third time in the last four years. After making major coaching and front office changes last year, what can Philadelphia do this offseason to move closer to title contention?

Gilbert McGregor

Josh Smith rips Doc Rivers after Sixers loss

Smith played under Doc Rivers for just 32 games, but apparently he's still sour over the way things went down.

Joe Rivera

76ers vs. Hawks score, results: Atlanta sends Philly home despite Trae Young's cold shooting night

Trae Young had one of his worst shooting performances of the season against the 76ers, but his Hawks will go through to the Eastern Conference finals anyway.

Jacob Camenker

Hawks win Game 7 thriller to advance to ECF

Kevin Huerter stepped up in Game 7 with a playoff career-high 27 points as the Atlanta Hawks booked their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Benyam Kidane

Game 7 fast facts for 76ers-Hawks

The 76ers and Hawks have faced-off twice previously in the postseason with the Philadelphia franchise winning both those matchups, back in 1980 and 1982. By winning this Game 7, the 76ers are looking to make their 10th Conference Finals and first since 2001 while the Hawks are looking for just their second-ever Conference Finals berth. That said, let's take a quick look at how both franchises have fared in Game 7s in the past.

Yash Matange

What channel is Hawks vs. 76ers on today? Time, TV schedule for Game 7 of NBA playoff series

The Hawks and 76ers are squaring off in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Here's how to watch them fight for the right to advance.

Jacob Camenker

Trae and the Hawks ready for Game 7 business trip

The Atlanta Hawks got off to a hot start in Game 6 before letting a golden opportunity slip to close out the series. Now, Trae Young and the Hawks will prepare for a business trip to Philadelphia in a win or go home series decider.

Kane Pitman

Curry, Maxey emerge as unlikely heroes in 76ers' season-saving win

Both Curry and Maxey stepped up again and again in Game 6, allowing the 76ers to secure a 104-99 win at a packed State Farm Arena and send the series back to Philadelphia.

Jordan Greer

76ers survive scare to force Game 7

Trailing the entire first half, the Philadelphia 76ers found the range from beyond the arc in the third quarter to help spark a Game 6 win on the road in Atlanta.

Kane Pitman

Trae's picking 76ers apart one floater at a time

There are many facets to Trae Young's game that make him such a tough cover — the deep 3s, the shifty crossovers, the ability to draw fouls in droves — but it's his floater that is the most difficult to defend. Even the 76ers, who have three players on their team who made an All-Defensive Team this season, haven't had an answer for it through five games of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Here's what makes Young's floater practically unguardable.

Scott Rafferty

A 76ers collapse, by the numbers

Despite leading Wednesday's Game 5 by as many as 26 points, the 76ers still fell to the Hawks, marking the third-largest blown lead in a playoff game over the last 25 seasons.

Jordan Greer

Ben Simmons, Doc Rivers address 76ers star's free throw struggles

Simmons went 4 of 14 on free throw attempts in the 76ers' stunning 109-106 loss against the Hawks.

Jordan Greer

Hawks stun 76ers, rally from 26 down to win Game 5

What a comeback. Seemingly with the game in hand, the Philadelphia 76ers offence went to sleep in the fourth quarter, as the Atlanta Hawks rallied from 26 points down to stun the home crowd and take a 3-2 lead in the series.

Kane Pitman

Lou Williams - Key to Hawks' Game 5 comeback

Lou Williams scored all of his 15 points in the second half as the Hawks outscored the 76ers 69-44 in the final 24 minutes to not only win Game 5 but take the 3-2 series with a chance to wrap things up in Game 6 back in Atlanta.

Yash Matange

Joel Embiid stops in middle of postgame press conference to admire Kawhi Leonard's monster dunk

Joel Embiid had a brutal night, but at least Kawhi Leonard was there to cheer him up.

Jordan Greer

📊 The numbers behind Young's historic night

Trae Young put his name alongside some NBA legends with his historic 25-point, 18-assist performance in Game 4. Let's dive into the record books.

Benyam Kidane

Hawks tie series 2-2 with 18-pt comeback win

Led by Young's game-high tallies of 25 points and a playoff career-high 18 assists, the Hawks battled back from an 18-point first-half deficit to tie the series at 2-2 with a 103-100 Game 4 victory.

Yash Matange

NBA announces 2020-21 All-Defensive Teams

Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert headlines the 2020-21 All-Defensive First Team, alongside, Ben Simmons, Draymond Green, Jrue Holiday and and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA.com Staff

What to watch in Monday's pivotal Game 4s

The second round of the NBA Playoffs continues on Monday with a pair of Game 4s. In each game, the home team trails 2-1 with an opportunity to even things up at two games apiece. The night begins in Atlanta, where the Hawks look to get back on track against the 76ers. From there, the Clippers look to take care of home once again to put more pressure on the Jazz.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Green (calf) out two-to-three weeks

Danny Green left Philadelphia's Game 3 win over Atlanta early with a right calf strain. Here's everything we know about the veteran's injury and when he could return.

Scott Rafferty

Embiid overcomes knee soreness, powers Sixers to win

Joel Embiid looked sore at times, but still managed to put up a big line, finishing with 27 points as the Philadelphia 76ers cruised to take a 2-1 lead in the series.

Kane Pitman

Aggressive Simmons sparks Sixers in Game 3 win

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers revealed his plan to unlock the aggressiveness of Ben Simmons in the second half of Game 3. A dominant period from the Australian and the 76ers ensured Philadelphia took a 2-1 lead in the series over the Atlanta Hawks.

Kane Pitman

Simmons' post-ups give 76ers added offensive dimension vs. Hawks

The Sixers need the version of Simmons who doesn't just linger along the baseline in the dunker spot. Pushing him into the post more often is a good place to start.

Jordan Greer

Atlanta has a Simmons problem to solve

After dropping Game 1 at home, Ben Simmons voiced his desire to guard Trae Young moving forward. Doc Rivers listened, with the move limiting the impact of the Hawks guard in Game 2. As the series shifts to Atlanta, the Hawks will be forced to adjust to get more out of their star guard.

Kane Pitman

Finalists announced for first Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social award

Carmelo Anthony, Harrison Barnes, Tobias Harris, Jrue Holiday and Juan Toscano-Anderson have been selected as the five finalists for the inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award. The new annual award, named after six-time NBA champion and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, recognizes a current NBA player for pursuing social justice and advancing Abdul-Jabbar’s life mission to engage, empower and drive equality for individuals and groups who have been historically marginalized or systemically disadvantaged.

Official Release

Hawks' Hunter (knee) out for remainder of Playoffs

De'Andre Hunter, who averaged 10.8 points and 4.0 rebounds as a starter in Atlanta's opening round victory over the New York Knicks, will miss the remainder of the playoffs after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus.

Gilbert McGregor

76ers' Joel Embiid on not winning NBA MVP award: 'I'm focused on winning the championship'

The 76ers' Game 2 victory came on the same night that the NBA announced Nuggets star Nikola Jokic had won the 2020-21 NBA MVP award.

Jordan Greer

Rivers credits Embiid for setting tone in Game 2 win

Embiid's 40-point game, which helped Philadelphia tie the series up at 1-1 with the 118-102 Game 2 win, was the first by a 76ers player since Allen Iverson in 2003.

Yash Matange

Embiid scores 40 as 76ers level series

Joel Embiid turned in a huge performance in game 2, dropping 40 points and 13 rebounds and the 76ers secured a 118-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Benyam Kidane

Complete list of MVP winners

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic took home the 2020-21 MVP trophy, beating out Joel Embiid and Stephen Curry for the award.

NBA.com Staff

Simmons needs to be answer for Young

The 76ers surrendered home court advantage after dropping Game 1 to the Hawks and Trae Young had his fingerprints all over the victory. If Philadelphia is going to keep its championship aspirations alive, head coach Doc Rivers has to utilize Defensive Player of the Year candidate Ben Simmons to contain Atlanta's prolific playmaker.

Kyle Irving

Morey's two-word tweet results in tampering fines

Morey seemed to understand immediately the implications of his tweet, but it was too late.

Zac Al-Khateeb

The most pivotal lineups of the second round

Trying to predict how a team's game plan will change in the second round of the playoffs can be impossible. For all eight of those teams, analyzing a specific lineup can be the key to seeing that bigger picture.

Matthew Blum

Trae dominates in thrilling Game 1 victory

Trae Young led the charge in Atlanta's Game 1 win over Philadelphia with 35 points, 25 of which came in a first half that saw the Hawks take control of the game.

Scott Rafferty

Embiid (knee) to play in Game 1

After going through physical therapy leading up to Game 1, Joel Embiid will play in the first game of the series against the Hawks.

Benyam Kidane

Trae Young is rewriting the narrative

In just his third NBA season, Trae Young continues to do away with preconceived notions surrounding his ability to contribute to winning basketball with his unique playmaking and scoring abilities. After an all-time series debut, Young has a legitimate opportunity to lead his team to the Eastern Conference Finals as a second act.

Gilbert McGregor

Preview: 76ers face tricky test vs. Hawks

After missing the playoffs last season, the Atlanta Hawks are into the second round, where they will face a tough test against the No.1 seed Philadelphia 76ers. Can Trae Young continue his scorching playoff debut against one of the NBA's best defences or will the 76ers march on to the Eastern Conference Finals?

Benyam Kidane

Medical analysis: Embiid's meniscus tear

As the 76ers take on the Hawks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, all eyes will be on the availability of MVP finalist Joel Embiid, who was listed as day-to-day after suffering a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee in the opening round. What does this mean? How could it impact his performance? Our medical expert breaks down the short- and long-term outlook of Embiid's injury.

Gilbert McGregor

Hawks vs. 76ers predictions, picks, schedule & more

Everything you need to know about the Hawks and 76ers before their conference semifinal series in the 2021 NBA playoffs.

Jordan Greer

Rivers lauds team effort in win without Embiid

Without Embiid, six different 76ers played finished in double figures - an effort that helped them overcome 32-point performance from Bradley Beal and a 24-point, 10-assist double-double from Russell Westbrook. Their 129-112 Game 5 win helps them advance to their third Conference Semifinals in the last four seasons.

Yash Matange

How to watch Wednesday's Game 5s

Highlighted by a pivotal Game 5 between the Clippers and Mavericks, a full night of playoff action also sees the 76ers, Hawks and Jazz embark upon opportunities to advance past the opening round.

Gilbert McGregor

What Embiid's injury means for 76ers

76ers centre Joel Embiid was forced to leave Game 4 early with right knee soreness, resulting in Philadelphia's first loss of the series as Washington avoided a sweep. What does this injury mean for the top-seeded Sixers moving forward if Embiid is forced to miss time?

Kyle Irving

Joel Embiid injury update: 76ers star 'doubtful' for Game 5 against the Wizards

There are questions about the health of the 76ers' big man after his early exit in Philadelphia's Game 4 loss to Washington.

Jacob Camenker

Wizards rip fan who ran on court during game vs. 76ers: 'Your thinking is barbaric'

For yet another night, an NBA fan made waves at a game for poor in-arena behavior.

Jacob Camenker

Simmons struggles at free throw line in loss to Wizards

Washington kept hacking at Simmons, and it kept working.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Westbrook reminds us he's one-of-a-kind

It wasn't Russell Westbrook's most efficient game of the season, but he made history with a 19-point, 21-rebound, 14-assist triple-double in Game 4, leading the Wizards to a much-needed win along the way. Westbrook has been getting triple-doubles in his sleep this season, but his 21 rebounds were a reminder of what makes him one-of-a-kind.

Scott Rafferty

Doc Rivers breaks down biggest issues in Game 4 loss

"I thought the foul trouble was more," 76ers head coach Doc Rivers said after the 122-114 Game 4 loss. "Obviously, losing Joel is No. 1 right and then being in foul trouble as well. Those are the two things that hurt us."

Yash Matange

Embiid exits Game 4 with knee soreness

Joel Embiid appeared to have suffered the injury late in the first quarter and after spending all of the second quarter in the locker room, he was declared unavailable for return by the team during halftime. He finished with eight points, six rebounds, two assists and a block in 11 minutes of action.

Yash Matange

Westbrook, Beal keep Washington's season alive

The Washington Wizards avoid the sweep on their home floor with a nail-biting 122-114 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4.

Benyam Kidane

Can 76ers possibly improve on Game 3 masterpiece?

Led by Joel Embiid's playoff career-high 36 points, the Sixers set an exceptionally high bar with their overpowering performance in Game 3.

Steve Aschburner

What to watch for in Monday's Game 4s

After an action-packed weekend of playoff hoops with eight games, it's time to shift focus to significant Game 4s slated for Monday night. The Wizards aim to stay alive and force a Game 5 while the Jazz hope to take a dominant 3-1 series lead. Here are a few things to watch out for in these couple of games.

Yash Matange

Embiid puts new and improved post game on full display

Joel Embiid dominated the Wizards in Game 3 with a playoff career-high 36 points on 14-for-18 shooting from the field. Embiid was been lighting up defenses all season long, but it's the way he did it in Game 3 that stood out.

Scott Rafferty

Embiid destroys Wizards as 76ers take 3-0 lead

The Philadelphia 76ers have one foot in the second round after blowing out the Washington Wizards to take a 3-0 lead in the series. Joel Embiid posted a career postseason high 36 points, in the continuation of a dominant series for the big man.

Kane Pitman

What to watch for in Saturday's playoff games

Saturday's busy slate consists of four playoff games, a pair of Game 4s and a pair of Game 3s. The Bucks will look to sweep the Heat, the Trail Blazers will try and even the series with the Nuggets, the 76ers look to keep the Wizards winless and the Grizzlies and Jazz aim to take a one-game lead in their series. Here are a couple of things to watch for in Saturday's games.

Kyle Irving

Sixers apologize to Westbrook, ban fan who threw popcorn

The fan who threw popcorn at Russell Westbrook will have his season tickets revoked.

Official Release

Will Russell Westbrook be back for Game 3?

Westbrook left Wednesday's game with an ankle injury.

Edward Sutelan

76ers fan ejected from Game 2 after throwing popcorn at Wizards' Russell Westbrook

The incident occurred when Westbrook walked back to Washington's locker room after suffering an ankle injury in the fourth quarter.

Jordan Greer

Thybulle making history with his defence

Matisse Thybulle is the first player in NBA history with four steals and five blocks in under 20 minutes of any game — regular season or postseason.

Benyam Kidane

Simmons powers 76ers to 2-0 lead

Simmons was in attack mode in Game 2, flirting with a triple-double as the 76ers cruised to a 120-95 win over the Wizards.

Benyam Kidane

Keys to Wednesday's Game 2s

The 2021 NBA Playoffs roll on with three Game 2s on Wednesday. The Wizards are trying to steal a win in Philadelphia, the Hawks are looking to take another one from the Knicks at Madison Square Garden and the highly anticipated return of Donovan Mitchell sets the table for a big one between the Jazz and Grizzlies.

Kyle Irving

Raptors fan guide to the playoffs

If you're the type of fan that enjoys the game much more when you do have a team to cheer for, there are plenty of viable teams for Raptors fans to temporarily root for in the 2021 Playoffs. In addition to the four teams that feature Canadian talent – three, if you could never cheer for Boston – there are several former Raptors set to take the floor for their respective teams. And once a Raptor, always a Raptor, right?

Gilbert McGregor

A complete history of first-round series upsets

Since the NBA expanded the playoffs to include eight teams per conference in 1984, teams seeded 1 or 2 have failed to advance past the first round just 10 times.

Gilbert McGregor

Harris' career game leads 76ers to Game 1 win

Tobias Harris came out in attack mode in this one, going off for a playoff career-best 37 points to lead the 76ers over the Wizards in Game 1. His efforts combined with 30 points from Joel Embiid and a career-high 15 assists from Ben Simmons proved to be too much for Washington to handle.

Kyle Irving

Preview: Sixers open as No. 1 seed vs. Wizards

The Washington Wizards earned their spot in the postseason via the Play-In Tournament. Their reward is a meeting with the top seed in the East, the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers are out to avenge a first round exit in last year's playoffs.

Kane Pitman

Complete guide to the first round

NBA.com is your destination for complete coverage of every series from now through the end of the NBA Finals. Below, we've got you covered with all you need to know ahead of each series in the first round.

NBA.com Staff

NBA awards finalists revealed

The NBA has revealed the finalists for this season's awards, with a host of big names in the running for the most prestigious individual accolades in the game.

NBA.com Staff

OTD: Iverson named 2001 NBA MVP

Listed at 6-0 and 165 points, Iverson is one of the smallest players in league history to be named MVP.

Yash Matange

76ers clinch East's No. 1 seed 1st time since 2001

This is the 76ers' first No. 1 seed in the Conference in 20 years. The last time they achieved this feat was in 2001 when Allen Iverson led the franchise to the NBA Finals in a 56-win season.

Yash Matange

Highlights, scores from Friday's action

Just three days remained in the 2020-21 regular season and we got an eight-game slate with 16 teams in action. Check in below to catch up on the best from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Heat's Udonis Haslem ejected in historic season debut after altercation with 76ers' Dwight Howard

Udonis Haslem, 40, made franchise history with his season debut for the Heat against the 76ers and was promptly ejected after three minutes of action.

Jacob Camenker

Butler and the Heat are surging at the right time

Could we be seeing a repeat of last year's NBA Finals run from the Miami? Jimmy Butler and the Heat are surging ahead of the postseason tipping off, dispatching the Philadelphia 76ers in their latest impressive performance.

Kane Pitman

Best reactions to Kawhi's historic game-winner

Wednesday marks the two-year anniversary of the greatest shot in Raptors history. Kawhi Leonard's four-bouncer in Game 7 to sink the Sixers sent shockwaves that we're still feeling two years later. Here are the sights, sounds and in-the-moment reactions from the NBA's biggest stars.

Gilbert McGregor

Highlights, scores from Tuesday's action

The Warriors, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers all picked up pivotal wins as the race for the Play-In Tournament continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action from Tuesday's 11-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

Soundsystem: Who should be All-NBA?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in and around the NBA each week on a LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

Five mind-blowing stops from Thybulle

Matisse Thybulle is on track to become the first guard since Dwyane Wade to average at least 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks per game in a single season, per Stathead. The crazy part? Thybulle rubbing shoulders with a future Hall of Famer provides only a glimpse into what makes him one of the peskiest defenders in the NBA.

Scott Rafferty

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