NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dies of Brain Cancer at Age 58

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the 7-foot-2, finger-wagging center who was nicknamed “Mount Mutombo” for his defensive prowess, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday. Mutombo’s family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment in Atlanta, Georgia, for a brain tumor. The NBA said he […]

James Foglio  •  30 Sep 2024
Joel Embiid, 76ers Agree to Three-Year, $192.9M Extension

Seven-time All-Star center Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have reached a three-year, $192.9 million contract extension that guarantees the former MVP a total of $299.5 million through the 2028-29 season, according to multiple reports. Embiid, 30, will decline his $59 million player option for the 2026-27 season and sign the new contract extension. He […]

James Foglio  •  20 Sep 2024
Philadelphia Mayor Announces Deal to Build New 76ers Arena in Center City

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Wednesday that she has reached an agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers to build a new arena in Center City and will send it to City Council. The decision comes just weeks after New Jersey’s governor offered $400 million in tax breaks to build the site across the river in Camden. […]

James Foglio  •  18 Sep 2024
Philadelphia City Council Cites Impact Studies On 76ers’ Proposed Arena

The City of Philadelphia has released four separate impact studies from CSL that analyze the proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena in Center City. The four reports include: a community impact assessment; an economic impact analysis; a design consulting; and a traffic, transportation, and parking analysis. Philadelphia City Council’s community impact report focuses on two areas: Market […]

James Foglio  •  27 Aug 2024
76ers Sign French Olympian Guerschon Yabusele to One-Year, $2.1M Deal

The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a one-year, $2.1 million deal with forward Guerschon Yabusele, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Sunday, after he helped France win the silver medal at the Olympics earlier this month. Yabusele turns 29 this December. Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele has appeared in 74 career NBA regular-season games The […]

James Foglio  •  18 Aug 2024
Joel Embiid Receives ‘Order Of Valor’ Medal From Cameroon

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is adding another medal to his collection, the Order of Valor medal from his home country of Cameroon. This achievement comes just days after the seven-time NBA All-Star won gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid receives the Commander of the Order of Valor […]

James Foglio  •  14 Aug 2024
NBA Rumors: Marcus Morris to Sign With 76ers or Cavaliers

According to the latest NBA rumors, the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers are among the teams showing interest in veteran free agent forward Marcus Morris. Philadelphia 76ers traded Marcus Morris to San Antonio Spurs last season; he then signed with Cleveland Cavaliers after buyout The Sixers missed his toughness and leadership qualities after they traded […]

James Foglio  •  02 Aug 2024
Reggie Jackson to Join Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers are not done making moves this offseason. The team is set to add guard, Reggie Jackson, after he clears waivers. Jackson was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in a salary shedding move by the Denver Nuggets this offseason. This will be the second time Jackson is getting waived by Charlotte. However, he […]

Mathew Huff  •  24 Jul 2024
76ers Interested in Caleb Martin

After adding Paul George to their already-talented roster, the Philadelphia 76ers are still looking for ways to re-tool their depth chart. The team has reportedly had talks with free agent, Caleb Martin. Martin, who is one season removed from playing in the NBA Finals, would certainly add some depth to the 76ers’ roster. The team […]

Mathew Huff  •  05 Jul 2024