2021–22 Philadelphia 76ers season

Joel Embiid returned and helped the 76ers to a 99-79 win over Miami.Image: Getty ImagesThe last two NBA Finals losers, the Heat and Suns, are in very similar positions in the second round of the playoffs. Both took care of business at home,…

Welp, none of that worked.Image: APUpon hearing the news of any trade, the first reaction is to think about which team won the trade initially. In the NBA court of public opinion, that distinction usually goes to the side that obtains the…

James Harden has to carry the 76ers now, and that has never worked out before.Image: Getty ImagesBefore Sixers fans could even breathe a sigh of relief over the possibility of going to a Game 7 despite a 3-0 lead, they’re gasping for air…

Doc Rivers (l.) and James HardenPhoto: Getty ImagesSince Joel Embiid hit that incredible dagger 3 to beat Toronto in Game 3 and give the 76ers a 3-0 advantage in the series, his team has dropped back-to-back games and held a lead for five…

yrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates after scoring in the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors during Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs.Image: Getty ImagesThe stars were out for the first day of the…

James Harden scored 27 points in his first game with the 76ers.Image: Getty ImagesYes, it’s only one game. But what a game it was.In the era of Curryball, Sixers fans have never cheered for guards who could shoot, pass, and dribble. And hit…