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Preview: Fultz sits out again, Embiid Returns to Kansas in Preseason finale

Embed from Getty Images By Tom Long, Sports Talk Philly Staff The Philadelphia 76ers will play their final preseason game tonight against the Miami Heat after beating the Brooklyn Nets 133-114. The Sixers, with Joel Embiid on the court, hope to end their preseason in Kansas City with a victory. Markelle Fultz and Amir Johnson […]

Tom Long  •  18 Jul 2022
Preview: Sixers, Simmons host the Beard and the Rockets

The Sixers look to take momentum from their first win and use it against one of the West’s best.

Tom Long  •  18 Jul 2022
Sixers look to bounce back against Wizards

The Philadelphia 76ers look to rebound with a win against the Washington Wizards after losing to the Cavaliers on Monday night.

Tom Long  •  18 Jul 2022
Three reasons Brett Brown should be on the ‘hot seat’

Read “Three reasons Brett Brown should be on the ‘hot seat'” and more Philadelphia 76ers news and rumors on SportsTalkPhilly.com.

Tom Long  •  29 Dec 2017
Sixers to host “Summer Shore Tour” to meet and greet with fans

On August 22, 24, and 26, the Sixers will be coming to the Jersey Shore to meet fans as they have done traditionally.

Tom Long  •  12 Aug 2017
Lonzo’s Summer League overshadows Fultz and Simmons going into 2017-18

The league has rallied around Lonzo Ball and his whole family. But what about the Sixers’ rookies?

Tom Long  •  09 Aug 2017
NBA bargains for an improved league schedule

The league’s decisions would reduce the amount of back-to-back games, single game road trips, and the number of five games in seven day stretches.

Tom Long  •  09 Aug 2017
Sixers Face Defending Champion Warriors In Las Vegas

Embed from Getty Images    By Tom Long, Sports Talk Philly staff The Philadelphia 76ers arrive in Las Vegas to face the Golden State Warriors in their first Summer League game. The Sixers first overall pick Markelle Fultz returns to action after missing the teams final game in Utah against the Spurs. Fultz's last effort […]

Tom Long  •  08 Jul 2017
Woj: Sixers “Have No Reason To Miss The Playoffs If Embiid Stays Healthy”

Adrian Wojnarowski talked highly about the Sixers, Brett Brown, and Joel Embiid on the 97.5 Morning Show on Friday.

Tom Long  •  07 Jul 2017
Sixers and Celtics: Becoming The New Faces of the East?

The Sixers/Celtics division rivalry was intense back in the 80’s. Will they bring that same firepower back in 2017 and beyond?

Tom Long  •  06 Jul 2017