Philadelphia 76ers

Nickname: 76ers

Code: PHI

City: Philadelphia

Conference: East

Devision: Atlantic

Philadelphia 76ers News

Maxey notches 40 points as 76ers defeat Celtics 117-116 at TD Garden

Tyrese Maxey finished with 40 points and VJ Edgecombe scored 34 in his NBA debut...

Joel Embiid cleared to make preseason debut for Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief — Joel Embiid is back. The...

Paul George: “I still have a lot of game in me”

Paul George doesn’t look ready to accept the comments that his best basketball is behind...

76ers’ guard McCain suffers thumb injury during workout

Philadelphia 76ers basketballer Jared McCain sustained a UCL tear in his right thumb in a...

76ers’ Paul George undergoes knee procedure

Philadelphia 76ers leader Paul George underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee at the beginning...

Grimes nets career-high 44 points, leads 76ers to 126-119 win vs GSW

Quentin Grimes scored a career-high 44 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-119...

Tatum-inspired Celtics come back from 26 points down and win vs 76ers

Jayson Tatum led a historic comeback, scoring 13 of his 35 points in the fourth...

Nikola Jokic gets 19th triple-double, Nuggets crush 76ers 144-109

Nikola Jokić got his 19th triple-double of the season, scoring 27 points and adding 13...

Embiid returns with 34 points to help 76ers beat Hornets 108-98

Joel Embiid made a return to the court in style, scoring 34 points and adding...

Bucks goes 2-0 in NBA Cup after Giannis show vs Pacers

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered another standout performance with his second triple-double of the season, leading the...

Paul George sustains knee injury in another 76ers defeat

Philadelphia 76ers leader Paul George sustained a hyperextended left knee at the beginning of the...

NBA suspends Embiid for three games after altercation with media

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has been handed a three-game suspension by the NBA...

Phoenix Suns beats Clippers in OT, Durant scores 25

In a thrilling night of NBA action, the Phoenix Suns edged out the Los Angeles...

Paul George scores 23 points in his 76ers unofficial debut vs Wolves

Paul George made a strong impression in his unofficial debut for the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring...

Embiid signs three-year $193 million extension with 76ers

Joel Embiid has signed a max-level contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, solidifying his future...

Lowry re-inking with Philadelphia, staying in his hometown

Kyle Lowry shared on social media that he has decided to play for the Philadelphia...

Maxey agrees 5-year, 204 million dollar extension with Philly

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star player Tyrese Maxey has agreed to ink a 5-year, 204 million dollar...

George to sign 4-year, 212 million dollar contract with 76ers

Free agent star Paul George has agreed on a 4-year, 212 million dollar maximum deal...

Knicks eliminate 76ers after dramatic 118-115 win

Jalen Brunson was instrumental with 41 points and Josh Hart broke the tie with a...

Maxey leads 76ers to OT 112-106 win vs. Knicks

Tyrese Maxey saved Philly from elimination with 7 points in the final 25 seconds of...

Basic Information:

• Founded: 1946
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Arena: Wells Fargo Center
• Colors: Blue, Red, and White
• Owner: Josh Harris
• Conference: Eastern
• Division: Atlantic

Championships:

• 3 NBA Championships (1955, 1967, 1983)
• 9 Conference Titles
• 5 Division Titles

Legendary Players:

• Wilt Chamberlain
• Julius “Dr. J” Erving
• Charles Barkley
• Allen Iverson
• Moses Malone
• Hal Greer
• Billy Cunningham

Current Stars:

• Joel Embiid (Reigning NBA MVP)
• Tyrese Maxey
• Tobias Harris

Notable Eras: 1960s:

• Wilt Chamberlain era
• 1967 Championship team

1980s:

• Julius Erving/Moses Malone
• 1983 Championship (“Fo’, Fo’, Fo'”)

2000s:

• Allen Iverson era
• 2001 NBA Finals appearance

Recent History:

• “The Process” era
• Joel Embiid’s emergence
• Former James Harden period
• Multiple playoff appearances

Current Status (2023-24):

• Eastern Conference contender
• Led by MVP Joel Embiid
• Head Coach: Nick Nurse
• President: Daryl Morey

Team Culture:

• Historic franchise
• Passionate fanbase
• “Trust The Process” legacy
• Strong basketball tradition

Home Arena:

• Wells Fargo Center
• Capacity: 20,478
• Located in South Philadelphia

Rivalries:

• Boston Celtics
• New York Knicks
• Toronto Raptors
• Brooklyn Nets

Recent Developments:

• James Harden trade to Clippers
• Tyrese Maxey’s emergence
• Joel Embiid’s MVP season
• Nick Nurse hiring as head coach

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