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Philadelphia 76ers Predicted to Lose Key Contributor in Free Agency

Many of the Philadelphia 76ers’ key contributors are locked up beyond the current campaign.Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe all have multiple years remaining on their current contracts, so the Sixers don’t have to worry about losing any of them over the offseason. However, the same can’t be said about Quentin Grimes.Grimes […] The post Philadelphia 76ers Predicted to Lose Key Contributor in Free Agency appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NBA play-in tournament: Schedule, predictions for teams vying for postseason position

The NBA play-in tournament was a polarizing concept when the league first adopted the idea in 2020, but it has quickly become a beloved staple of professional basketball. The play-in tournament is a purgatory of sorts that takes place after the regular season and before the playoffs officially begin. The seven and eight-seeds in both […] The post NBA play-in tournament: Schedule, predictions for teams vying for postseason position appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jared McCain ‘proud’ take ahead of Thunder playoff debut

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain is eager to make his playoff debut. After the defending champion Thunder clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, McCain and the Thunder closed out the regular season with a 135-103 loss to the Phoenix Suns. McCain, who was traded by the Philadelphia 76ers […] The post Jared McCain ‘proud’ take ahead of Thunder playoff debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paul George talks sharing special moment with fan after $10k shot

Back in January, a lucky Philadelphia 76ers fan won $10,000 by hitting a half-court shot during a game against the New York Knicks. Granted, the money was in cryptocurrency, but it was still a hefty payday nonetheless. Months later, Paul George reflected on when he bumped into the fan, per the PHLY Sixers podcast. “Initially, […] The post Paul George talks sharing special moment with fan after $10k shot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic vs. 76ers 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament prediction, odds, pick

We are back for another NBA betting prediction and pick, and it’s time for the Play-In Tournament, where it’s win or go home for the Orlando Magic (45-37), who visit the Philadelphia 76ers (45-37) on Tuesday, as both teams look to advance to the second round of the tournament and keep their playoff hopes alive. […] The post Magic vs. 76ers 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks rumors: Bill Simmons drops Giannis Antetokounmpo trade preference intel

One of the biggest stories of the 2025-2026 NBA season has been the future of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Although Antetokounmpo’s season was beset with injuries, he was a prime trade candidate leading into the NBA’s trade deadline. But ultimately, he stayed in Milwaukee, which signals a thriving trade market for him in the […] The post Bucks rumors: Bill Simmons drops Giannis Antetokounmpo trade preference intel appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luka Doncic Keeps NBA Trend That Joel Embiid Started Going

Back in 2021-2022, Joel Embiid fired up what would become a five-year NBA trend. The Philadelphia 76ers star made NBA history that year, as he became the first international player to win a scoring title. After Steph Curry won it one year prior, Embiid averaged 30.57 points per game. He went back-to-back in 2022-2023 by […] The post Luka Doncic Keeps NBA Trend That Joel Embiid Started Going appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 25: Thunder reign supreme as regular season ends

The 2025-26 NBA season is officially over, and once again, the Oklahoma City Thunder sit at the very top of the power rankings, a spot they began the year in. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will enter the playoffs as the defending champions with a very strong chance of going back-to-back, proving that their Game […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 25: Thunder reign supreme as regular season ends appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets make dominant NBA history despite finishing with No. 9 seed in East

The second of the season for the Charlotte Hornets may be one of the best teams in the league, but they still finished with the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets turned things up on both sides of the ball, and they gave their opponents problems in almost every single game down […] The post Hornets make dominant NBA history despite finishing with No. 9 seed in East appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former 76ers Coach Doc Rivers Makes Statement on Joel Embiid

Hours before the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers met for the final time during the 2025-2026 NBA season, the head coach, Doc Rivers, was asked about his former center, Joel Embiid. As a head coach with firsthand experience of dealing with the unfortunate concerns that have affected Embiid throughout his career, Rivers was once […] The post Former 76ers Coach Doc Rivers Makes Statement on Joel Embiid appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Magic’s Jalen Suggs acknowledges fan frustration before 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Orlando Magic had high expectations coming into the season, but they were not able to live up to the hype. That has led them to the No. 8 seed and a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers in the Play-In tournament, which means they’ll still have at least two chances to advance to the playoffs. […] The post Magic’s Jalen Suggs acknowledges fan frustration before 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks player ‘checked out on season’ after Doc Rivers accused vets of failing him

One could write a 2,000-page book about the Milwaukee Bucks’ controversial season, and that might still not even cover the whole drama that apparently unfolded. The Bucks finished their woeful campaign with a 32-50 record, breaking their nine-year appearance streak in the playoffs. Just minutes after they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in their season […] The post Bucks player ‘checked out on season’ after Doc Rivers accused vets of failing him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Complete Game 1 schedules for first round of 2026 NBA Playoffs

After another grueling schedule, only a few teams remain to battle for the much-coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy. The 2026 NBA Playoffs are not lacking in compelling storylines and interesting matchups, and it would be a shame to miss any of them. The Oklahoma City Thunder will headline the postseason as they look to defend their […] The post Complete Game 1 schedules for first round of 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Poll: Will Steph Curry and the Warriors Advance?

[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] The NBA play-in tournament begins Tuesday, with eight teams looking to advance in the NBA playoffs. On ...

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Doc Rivers expresses hope for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks after stepping down

Another chapter has ended for Doc Rivers after he stepped down as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks just a few minutes after they lost in their season finale on Monday. The Bucks fell to the Philadelphia 76ers, 126-06, at Xfinity Mobile Arena, finishing their lowly campaign with a 32-50 record, including 13-28 on the road. […] The post Doc Rivers expresses hope for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks after stepping down appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jared McCain Thrilled For First Taste of Playoff Basketball With OKC

Jared McCain will get his first taste of NBA playoff basketball as the OKC Thunder topped the Western Conference with a 64-18 record.  McCain, who has yet to play in the postseason during his first one season with the Philadelphia 76ers, expressed his excitement after the Thunder wrapped up their regular season on Sunday with […] The post Jared McCain Thrilled For First Taste of Playoff Basketball With OKC appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Tyrese Maxey Reacts to 76ers Play-In Tournament Matchup With Magic

The Philadelphia 76ers did their part on Sunday night by pulling out a 126-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.Unfortunately, the Sixers didn’t get the outside help they needed to move up to the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference and secure a spot in the postseason outright. Instead, they’ll host the Orlando Magic in the […] The post Tyrese Maxey Reacts to 76ers Play-In Tournament Matchup With Magic appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo casts doubt on Bucks’ desire to keep him

Many thought that Giannis Antetokounmpo would be shipped by the Milwaukee Bucks at the trade deadline. But the Bucks decided to keep him, hoping that they would go on a late surge after the midseason break and squeeze into the playoffs. Throughout the season, there were rumors that the Bucks would finally part ways with […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo casts doubt on Bucks’ desire to keep him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo sends defiant message after injury-riddled season

Perhaps fittingly, the Milwaukee Bucks, in their final game of a dreadful season, were blown out by the Philadelphia 76ers, 126-106, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday. The Bucks will miss the playoffs for the first time after nine years with a 32-50 record, their worst since going 15-67 in the 2013-2014 season. Obviously, a […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo sends defiant message after injury-riddled season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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