Sports 22 hours ago 76ers replace Doc Rivers with championship-winning coach The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly hired Nick Nurse, who won the NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019, as their next head coach.
Sports 22 hours ago Heat's Erik Spoelstra surprised by recent round of coach firings, calls Doc Rivers' dismissal 'disturbing' Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Wednesday he has been surprised by the recent round of coach firings in the NBA, calling Doc Rivers' dismissal "disturbing."
Sports 22 hours ago Joel Embiid 'shocked' 76ers fired head coach Doc Rivers, team president admits 76ers team president Daryl Morey admitted his MVP Joel Embiid was "shocked" to see head coach Doc Rivers relieved of his duties on Tuesday.
Sports 22 hours ago Sixers' James Harden intends to decline player option, seek long-term deal as free agent: report Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden intends to decline his $35.6 million player option and seek a four-year deal as an unrestricted free agent.
Sports 22 hours ago Josh Harris believes new Commanders ownership will create financial rebound with Dan Snyder out: report Josh Harris, prospective new owner of the Washington Commanders, had a 43-page document prepared that breaks down his belief the team's finances will rebound with Dan Snyder out.
Sports 22 hours ago 76ers fire head coach Doc Rivers days after Game 7 blowout loss to Celtics The Philadelphia 76ers fired head coach Doc Rivers on Tuesday following the Sixers' blowout loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the conference semifinals.
Sports 22 hours ago Ex-76ers star Ben Simmons posts photo of wine glass while watching former team get blown out in Game 7 Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons clearly enjoyed the Boston Celtics' dismantling of his former Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 on Sunday afternoon.
Sports 22 hours ago Celtics advance to Eastern Conference Finals thanks to Jayson Tatum's record 51 points in Game 7 Jayson Tatum dropped 51 points, the most in a Game 7 in NBA history, to carry the Boston Celtics to the Eastern Conference Finals over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Sports 22 hours ago Jayson Tatum helps Celtics force Game 7 against 76ers Jayson Tatum came alive for the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter after an abysmal first half and helped the team force a Game 7 with a 95-86 win.
Sports 22 hours ago 76ers rout Celtics on road, earn chance to clinch series at home The overwhelming favorite to represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals are now one loss away from a second-round playoff exit.
Sports 22 hours ago Cowboys' Micah Parsons defends wearing 76ers jersey to NBA playoff game Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons was spotted courtside wearing a Philadelphia 76ers jersey over the weekend, causing a. bit of controversy on social media.
Sports 22 hours ago James Harden drops 42 points to lift 76ers over Celtics in Game 4 James Harden nailed the go-ahead three-pointer to help the Philadelphia 76ers to a Game 4 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday evening.
Sports 22 hours ago Celtics' Grant Williams bloodied as head accidentally stepped on by Joel Embiid: 'I really got curb stomped' 2023 MVP Joel Embiid accidently stepped on the back of Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams' head, causing his face to smash into the court.
Sports 22 hours ago Celtics spoil Joel Embiid's MVP celebration with Game 3 win against 76ers The defending Eastern Conference champions have taken a two games to one lead over the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
Sports 22 hours ago Celtics roll to massive Game 2 win over 76ers The Boston Celtics shellacked the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their NBA playoffs series on Wednesday night. Joel Embiid returned from injury but it hardly mattered.
Sports 22 hours ago Former NBA player Alexey Shved injured in 'hooligan attack' in Russia: report Alexey Shved, a former NBA player who played for several teams, was the victim of an alleged "hooligan attack" near a Moscow restaurant.
Sports 22 hours ago 76ers' Joel Embiid named 2022-23 NBA MVP Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has finally been named the MVP of the NBA after finishing as the runner-up in consecutive seasons.
Sports 22 hours ago James Harden buries go-ahead three in face of Al Horford to lift 76ers over Celtics in Game 1 shocker No Joel Embiid, no problem for the Philadelphia 76ers. James Harden lifted the team with 45 points in the Game 1 victory over the Boston Celtics.
Sports 22 hours ago Ex-MLB star Lenny Dykstra takes shot at Jill Biden after 76ers sweep Nets in NBA Playoffs Ex-MLB star Lenny Dykstra decided to congratulate the Phildelphia 76ers on their sweep of the Brooklyn Nets Saturday, but it didn't come without a shot at Jill Biden.
Sports 22 hours ago 76ers complete sweep of Nets with dominant second half The Philadelphia 76ers did not want to return home for a Game 5, so they dominated the second half to complete a sweep of the Brooklyn Nets.
Sports 22 hours ago Sixers' Doc Rivers says Draymond Green shouldn't have been suspended, defends Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers head coach said Friday that Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green should not have been suspended while defending Joel Embiid for his Game 3 actions.
Sports 22 hours ago NBA legends Charles Barkley and Shaq rip 76ers star Joel Embiid for kicking Nets player Tensions flared in Game 3 between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night as Sixers big man Joel Embiid was assessed a flagrant 1 foul after kicking Nets center Nic Claxton.
Sports 22 hours ago 76ers' James Harden ejected for below-the-belt blow against Nets James Harden was ejected from the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday looking to deliver a low-blow on Royce O'Neale.
Sports 22 hours ago 76ers hold off Nets' late comeback to take commanding 3-0 series lead The Philadelphia 76ers are one win away from advancing to the second round of the NBA Playoffs after yet another victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Sports 22 hours ago Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid lead 76ers to Game 2 win over Nets The Philadelphia 76ers took a 2-0 series lead over the Brooklyn Nets with a 96-84 victory thanks to Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid on Monday night.
Sports 22 hours ago Commanders' Ron Rivera calls sale of team a 'relief': 'A load was lifted' The Washington Commanders are about to get new ownership, and head coach Ron Rivera called it a "relief." Owner Dan Snyder has reached a deal.
Sports 22 hours ago Ben Simmons 'probably not' returning this season, Nets head coach says One day after saying Ben Simmons will be out indefinitely with a nerve impingement, Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn said Simmons probably won't be back this season.
Sports 22 hours ago Former No. 1 pick Ben Simmons to remain out indefinitely after doctors discover nerve impingement Ben Simmons of the Brooklyn Nets has a nerve impingement in his back and will remain out indefinitely. He has not played since mid-February with a knee injury.
Sports 22 hours ago Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo duped by young Sixers fan seeking autograph A young fan wearing a Giannis Antetokounmpo jersey duped the Milwaukee Bucks star to get an autograph on Saturday, only to reveal her true allegiance afterward.
Sports 22 hours ago Sixers' Georges Niang dishes on ex-teammate Ben Simmons' drama: He ‘kind of handicapped us’ Georges Niang of the Philadelphia 76ers says former teammate Ben Simmons, now with the Brooklyn Nets, handicapped the Sixers at the beginning of the 2021-22 season.
Sports 22 hours ago 76ers' James Harden sends generous gifts, FaceTimes MSU student paralyzed in shooting: 'I'm with you' Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden caught wind that one of the students wounded in the Michigan State University shooting was a fan. He did all he could to brighten his day.