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Philadelphia 76ers’ Injury Report for Game 1 vs. Celtics Includes Expected Absence

The Philadelphia 76ers’ official injury report for Game 1 of their first-round matchup with the Boston Celtics features an expected – and impactful – absence.Unsurprisingly, Sixers star center Joel Embiid has been ruled out of the first game of the series as he continues to recover from an emergency appendectomy that he underwent last week. […] The post Philadelphia 76ers’ Injury Report for Game 1 vs. Celtics Includes Expected Absence appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Teams Poised for Major Rotation Changes This Summer

There’s no summer vacation when it comes to planning next season’s fantasy basketball roster. And managers who snooze on offseason moves and roster shifts can pay the price next season. Teams both in the playoffs and out of contention are expected to be active when free agency opens on June 30. ...

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Pending Free Agent Named Philadelphia 76ers’ Biggest Playoff X-Factor

The Philadelphia 76ers will need everyone to contribute if they’re going to make any noise in the postseason, especially with star center Joel Embiid sidelined for at least the beginning of postseason play.One Sixers player in particular, though, has been named the team’s biggest playoff X-factor by Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports. That player is […] The post Pending Free Agent Named Philadelphia 76ers’ Biggest Playoff X-Factor appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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2026 NBA playoffs: Predictions for every round of postseason tournament

The NBA play-in tournament is over, and the postseason field is officially set. The 16 best teams in the NBA will compete for the right to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The championship truly is up for grabs. There has never been more depth and star power in the NBA, and polarity is at an […] The post 2026 NBA playoffs: Predictions for every round of postseason tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Jalen Suggs awards Paolo Banchero Playmaker Chain for dominant win over Hornets

Paolo Banchero did not cover himself in glory at all with the way he performed for the Orlando Magic in their disappointing loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the 7/8 play-in tournament game back on Wednesday. He was clowned for not meeting the standards for how a superstar must perform in such a crucial game, […] The post Magic’s Jalen Suggs awards Paolo Banchero Playmaker Chain for dominant win over Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic fans blast Paolo Banchero haters after leading Orlando past Hornets

Fans were over the moon with Paolo Banchero’s resounding performance in the Orlando Magic’s blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. Banchero struggled in the 7-8 matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, garnering serious criticism. He needed to bounce back in this game against Charlotte, which he pulled off in convincing […] The post Magic fans blast Paolo Banchero haters after leading Orlando past Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaylen Brown Makes Bold Steph Curry Claim After Warriors Game

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry proved to the entire basketball world that he is still one of the best players on the planet. This is after the former back-to-back NBA MVP turned in an awe-inspiring performance in their play-in win against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Curry ...

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76ers’ Paul George embraces challenge of guarding Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown in playoffs

When the Philadelphia 76ers last eliminated the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs, Steven Spielberg’s classic “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” was still weeks away from hitting theaters. Iconic sit-com “Cheers” would not air its pilot episode for another four months. Since that 1982 triumph, the Sixers have been vanquished by the C’s in the postseason six […] The post 76ers’ Paul George embraces challenge of guarding Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Doc Rivers essentially announces coaching retirement after Bucks firing

The Milwaukee Bucks announced they fired Doc Rivers as head coach a day after the 126-106 season finale loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Days after being let go, the freshly inducted Hall of Famer essentially announced his retirement from coaching. While guest appearing on the “Bill Simmons Podcast,” presented by The Ringer, Rivers didn’t officially […] The post Doc Rivers essentially announces coaching retirement after Bucks firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Nick Nurse admits guarding Celtics will be incredible challenge

The Philadelphia 76ers played a sensational game against the Orlando Magic to get past the Play-In round, and they get the opportunity to move on to play the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics. This is going to be a major challenge for head coach Nick Nurse and his players. Nick Nurse on the Boston Celtics: […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse admits guarding Celtics will be incredible challenge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking 76ers for granted despite injuries

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking a Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers team lightly ahead of their best-of-7 first-round series. The Celtics will host the 76ers in Game 1 as the heavy favorite to win their opening-round playoff series. Mazzulla addressed the 76ers’ season thus far and why he isn’t underestimating them, per WEEI’s […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking 76ers for granted despite injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum leaves no doubt about his prime after Achilles injury

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum woke up on Friday morning and was officially 340 days removed from rupturing his Achilles last May. Since then, Tatum has rehabbed, returned to play, and bounced back even faster than he could have imagined. “Short answer would be yes,” he responded at the Auerbach Center when asked […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum leaves no doubt about his prime after Achilles injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers Fans Slammed With Rant About Regret Before Celtics Game

As Philadelphia 76ers fans realized that a first-round series against the Boston Celtics in the 2026 NBA Playoffs was on its way, the Xfinity Mobile Arena crowd was pumped with confidence. “We want Boston” chants fired off moments before the Sixers played their victory song. The Orlando Magic were put away with a score of […] The post 76ers Fans Slammed With Rant About Regret Before Celtics Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Why Celtics will destroy 76ers in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers are resuming hostilities this spring in the NBA playoffs, and that’s a familiar and secure event for long-time basketball fans. Theis marks the 23rd time Boston and Philadelphia have met in the NBA playoffs, and the Celtics hold a decisive 15-7 edge in the series. The 76ers have […] The post Why Celtics will destroy 76ers in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kendrick Perkins ‘sick and tired’ of Magic’s Paolo Banchero as coaching rumors swirl

The Orlando Magic are on the brink of elimination as they host the Charlotte Hornets in the Play-In Tournament at Kia Center on Friday for the last ticket to the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. The winner will face the Detroit Pistons in the first round. The Magic had the chance to enter the playoffs […] The post Kendrick Perkins ‘sick and tired’ of Magic’s Paolo Banchero as coaching rumors swirl appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Skip Bayless claims Joel Embiid choosing not to play after appendectomy

Skip Bayless is not a doctor, but he claims to know about Joel Embiid’s recovery timeline from a recent appendectomy. After being ruled out of multiple games with an illness earlier this month, it was revealed that Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was suffering from appendicitis. Embiid underwent emergency surgery to have his appendix removed…

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Celtics could be vulnerable to 76ers early in series

The Boston Celtics have exceeded expectations this season. They were expected to struggle as they were without superstar Jayson Tatum for the majority of the season as he rehabbed from last season’s Achilles injury. Tatum was able to return late in the year and fellow star Jaylen Brown had already led the Celtics to a […] The post Celtics could be vulnerable to 76ers early in series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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