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Joel Embiid Sounds Off on Recent 76ers Decision After Timberwolves Game

The NBA world was confused about Joel Embiid’s availability for the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Washington Wizards. At first, he was off the injury report, despite admitting that he was playing with an illness against the Miami Heat. On the morning of the matchup against the Washington Wizards, Embiid was added to the report, […] The post Joel Embiid Sounds Off on Recent 76ers Decision After Timberwolves Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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How Wizards’ Will Riley could become the next Paul George

The Washington Wizards’ 153-131 home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday looked like business as usual on the surface, as Washington is tanking while Philadelphia is fighting to automatically qualify for the playoffs. However, 76ers star forward Paul George gave a symbolic compliment to rookie wing Will Riley postgame. The six-time All-NBA honoree said […] The post How Wizards’ Will Riley could become the next Paul George appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Cooper Flagg vs. Kon Knueppel Race Heats Up as Playoffs Approach

The rookie race is hitting its final gear, and it’s no longer a quiet debate, but a literal split room. The latest NBA rookie power rankings feel tighter than ever, with two names dominating every conversation: Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg. One is lifting wins. The other is carrying everything. Both are making loud closing …

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Top Waiver Wire Heroes of 2025-26 Fantasy Basketball: The Pickups That Carried Playoffs

The 2026 fantasy basketball playoffs are currently in their final, most intense stages, and if there is one thing that holds true, it is the fact that your draft was only the beginning. As we hit the championship rounds, the Top Waiver Wire Heroes of 2025-26 Fantasy Basketball are the players truly ...

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76ers’ Paul George Admits Shocking Benefits of Suspension After Wizards Game

After being issued a 25-game suspension from the NBA, Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George is back and thriving. On Wednesday, April 1, George was a major contributor in the Sixers’ 153-131 blowout victory against the Washington Wizards. The matchup was just George’s fourth appearance since serving his suspension. One might’ve assumed that George would need […] The post 76ers’ Paul George Admits Shocking Benefits of Suspension After Wizards Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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6 NBA coaches who absolutely must be fired after 2025-26 season

There isn’t a lot of job security when it comes to being an NBA head coach. Coaches are often made the scapegoats for organizational loss, and they are a lot easier to move on from than players are. Coaches being on the hot seat, or even worse, being fired altogether, isn’t just limited to the […] The post 6 NBA coaches who absolutely must be fired after 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kyshawn George’s latest injury update shuts him down for rest of season

One of the Washington Wizards’ most exciting storylines this season has been Kyshawn George’s ascension. However, the 22-year-old hasn’t played since the Wizards’ 123-118 loss to the Houston Rockets on March 2 due to an elbow injury, and it’ll stay that way for the rest of the season. Washington provided an update about George on […] The post Kyshawn George’s latest injury update shuts him down for rest of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wizards criticized for their cringeworthy April Fools joke

The Washington Wizards drew criticism on Wednesday for an April Fools Day joke that many found to be cruel and unfunny. The Wizards pranked an apparent fan during Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers by making him think he had won $10,000 by making a half-court shot while blindfolded. The prank came when he watched … The post Wizards criticized for their cringeworthy April Fools joke appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Wizards apologize for April Fools’ joke on fan

On Wednesday evening, the Washington Wizards’ losing ways continued with a blowout home loss at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers. The Wizards gave up a whopping 153 points in this one, including 39 to aging veteran Paul George, and inched closer to a top pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft in the process. […] The post Wizards apologize for April Fools’ joke on fan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Mock Draft 2026: NCAA Tournament Risers Head to Final 4

We are heading into the Final Four of the NCAA tournament, and some players there are making their mark on the 2026 NBA Mock Draft. The post NBA Mock Draft 2026: NCAA Tournament Risers Head to Final 4 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Washington Wizards Punk’d A Fan Into Believing They’d Won $10,000 From Blindfolded Shot

The Washington Wizards are the worst team in the NBA, but they at least still have a sense of humor. With only 17 wins (and 59 losses) this season, the Wizards haven’t let last place get them down as they busted out an all-time prank on April 1st. Luring a fan to half-court and putting […] The post Washington Wizards Punk’d A Fan Into Believing They’d Won $10,000 From Blindfolded Shot appeared first on BroBible.

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NBA Announces Critical Rankings for 76ers Rookie

The Philadelphia 76ers can look at a couple of NBA rookie leaderboards and feel great about where their first-round pick ranks. VJ Edgecombe has had a strong first season in Philadelphia, and the NBA recently shined some light on it, while revealing the league’s stat leaders through March 2026. When it comes to total points […] The post NBA Announces Critical Rankings for 76ers Rookie appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers’ Paul George admits seeing a lot of himself in Wizards rookie

Paul George has taken little time to settle down for the Philadelphia 76ers post his 25-game suspension, most recently starring in the 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards. PG13 finished with 39 points, six assists and five rebounds off 15-22 shooting and was once again elite on both ends of the court. However, speaking post-game, […] The post 76ers’ Paul George admits seeing a lot of himself in Wizards rookie appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Nick Nurse drops obvious take on Paul George’s big game vs. Wizards

Sitting out for an extended period is not new to Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George. He has dealt with major injuries in the past, and he has always maintained his mental resolve despite being out of the game for multiple weeks. This season, however, it was not injuries that forced him to sit out, but […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse drops obvious take on Paul George’s big game vs. Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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