Daryl Morey, Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations, announced on June 24 that the team has acquired De’Anthony Melton in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies. In the trade, Philadelphia sent draft rights to the No. 23 selection in the 2022 ...
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76ers Acquire Harden; Won’t Play This Week
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded for guard James Harden, sending a package of players and picks to the Brooklyn Nets that includes Ben Simmons. Harden won’r suit up for Philly until at least Feb. 15, however.
Read More »76ers Begin Fining Ben Simmons Again
Ben Simmons was fined $360,000 for missing Thursday night’s victory over the Detroit Pistons and the team plans to continue fining him until he cooperates with team physicians on his mental health and fulfills other basketball-related obligations, according to an ...
Read More »Simmons Tells 76ers He’s Not Mentally Prepared to Play
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons has reportedly met with the team to say that he isn’t mentally ready to play up to his expectations and in turn needs time to step away, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Read More »Simmons Eligible to Rejoin 76ers, But “Reconditioning”
Ben Simmons, who has cleared health and safety protocols and is eligible to rejoin the Philadelphia 76ers, did not play in Friday night’s preseason finale. Simmons’ absence was listed by the team as “reconditioning,” and he did not travel with the ...
Read More »76ers Hire 1st Woman Play-by-Play Broadcaster
Kate Scott has been named the new play-by-play broadcaster for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Read More »Sixers Sign G Riller to 2-Way Contract
Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey has announced that the team has signed guard Grant Riller to a two-way contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Riller joins Philadelphia after spending the 2020-21 season ...
Read More »76ers Announce 2021-22 Schedule
The Philadelphia 76ers will open their 2021-22 season on Oct. 20 in New Orleans and play on national television nearly 20 times. For the full schedule, click here.
Read More »Sixers Extend Embiid & Other Offseason Moves
The Philadelphia 76ers and center Joel Embiid have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not immediately released. CBS reports that the deal is worth $196 million over four years. This offseason, the ...
Read More »NBA Shutdown to Last “30 Days At Least”
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has announced that the league’s self-imposed shutdown due to the coronavirus will remain in place for a minimum of 30 days.
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