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76ers’ Paul George Details How Much Better He Feels After 25-Game Suspension

For Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George, being suspended 25 games for a violation of the NBA’s anti-drug policy was a blessing in disguise.Since returning from the suspension in late March, George has been feeling better both physically and mentally, and that’s been evident by his play on the court.The 10 games he’s played in since […] The post 76ers’ Paul George Details How Much Better He Feels After 25-Game Suspension appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Magic rumors: How Jamahl Mosley’s hot seat might ‘erupt in flames’

Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley has become one of the more talked-about coaches in recent weeks. But for the wrong reasons. Experts believe that Mosley is in the hot seat after the Magic stumbled to a 45-37 record in his fifth year at the helm. While they made the Play-In Tournament as the eighth seed, […] The post Magic rumors: How Jamahl Mosley’s hot seat might ‘erupt in flames’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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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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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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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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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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Doc Rivers had a brutal quote about Joel Embiid’s health

Joel Embiid’s reputation for poorly-timed injuries might wind up being his legacy, whether fair or not. Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers weighed in on Embiid’s latest health issue on Sunday. Rivers, who coached Embiid with the Philadelphia 76ers from 2020-2023, reacted to Embiid’s appendicitis by essentially saying these things always happen to the star center … The post Doc Rivers had a brutal quote about Joel Embiid’s health appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Are 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, Paul George playing vs. Bucks with Joel Embiid out, playoff seeding on the line?

It has come down to the final game of the regular season, and the Philadelphia 76ers still don’t know where they will finish in the Eastern Conference. There are still several scenarios where they can finish as the No. 6, No. 7, or No. 8 seed. For them, their best bet is to finish either […] The post Are 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, Paul George playing vs. Bucks with Joel Embiid out, playoff seeding on the line? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Legend Says 76ers Must Trade Joel Embiid This Summer

NBA legend Paul Pierce made a bold statement that the Philadelphia 76ers must trade former MVP Joel Embiid for any chance of real success moving forward. Embiid was recently ruled out for the next few weeks after having an appendectomy surgery. Philadelphia hoped to have a healthy roster for the playoffs after Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, […] The post NBA Legend Says 76ers Must Trade Joel Embiid This Summer appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Philadelphia 76ers Catch Heat From Fans Over Recent Roster Move

When the Philadelphia 76ers cut ties with Cam Payne ahead of Friday’s action against the Indiana Pacers, fans instantly remembered who he replaced when he signed. The infamous Jared McCain trade is once again remembered. The Sixers waived the 31-year-old guard, who was back with the team for a second stint. The decision came after […] The post Philadelphia 76ers Catch Heat From Fans Over Recent Roster Move appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers waive Cam Payne, converts two-way guard before playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers have made a final decision regarding the places of Cameron Payne and Dalen Terry as they near the end of the 2025-26 regular season. After experiencing a failed campaign last year, Philadelphia rebounded with a solid season as they find themselves back in the playoff picture. Despite seeing stars Joel Embiid and […] The post 76ers waive Cam Payne, converts two-way guard before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons Saw 76ers As Major Threat to Celtics Before Embiid Setback

With the Philadelphia 76ers struggling to maintain their position as the Eastern Conference’s sixth seed, they are on pace to participate in the NBA Play-In Tournament. If the Sixers make the playoffs as the seventh seed, they’ll pick up a first-round series against the Boston Celtics. The Ringer’s Bill Simmons has been paying close attention […] The post Bill Simmons Saw 76ers As Major Threat to Celtics Before Embiid Setback appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers star Joel Embiid receives update after successful appendectomy

Philadelphia 76ers received a positive update on Joel Embiid after the star center underwent a successful appendectomy, though his timeline to return remains uncertain. According to Austin Krell of Sixers On SI, Embiid was discharged from the hospital Friday and is heading back to Philadelphia as he begins the next phase of his recovery. The […] The post 76ers star Joel Embiid receives update after successful appendectomy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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