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Joel Embiid is sidelined for three straight games with a right oblique strain after MRI confirmation, leaving Philadelphia thin as they chase the East's No. 6 seed ahead of a matchup with the Celtics during which Jayson Tatum will not debut this weekend.
Joel Embiid returned from his longest absence since November as the Sixers rolled to a 135-114 road win over the Indiana Pacers, with Tyrese Maxey delivering another superstar performance and flirting with a triple-double. Embiid eased into the game and finished with 27 on efficient scoring in 26 minutes, while Maxey anchored the offense with multi-level scoring and key plays as Philadelphia closed the second quarter on a burst and surged in the second half. The win, part of a 2-1 road trip, featured solid bench input from Adem Bona and VJ Edgecombe and a rotation tweak that saw Trendon Watford return. Andre Drummond was out of the rotation, and Philadelphia will head home to face the Miami Heat next.
Joel Embiid's 30-point night and Tyrese Maxey's late surge lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-103 win over the Phoenix Suns, easing a tense week with improved defense and timely scoring from Kelly Oubre Jr.; Adem Bona provides energy off the bench as Philly clamps down late and looks ahead to a road game against Portland.
Austin Reaves exploded for 35 points to spark the Lakers’ rally and seal a win over the Sixers, as Los Angeles overcame a sluggish start and a rough night from LeBron James and with Luka Dončić exiting early due to injury; multiple teammates contributed in a chaotic finish, with Reaves delivering clutch plays late to lift the Lakers.
After a deadline day that yielded no rotation upgrades, the Sixers signed several 10-day contracts but still fielded a shallow rotation and fell 119-115 to the Lakers, snapping a five-game win streak. Embiid dominated offensively and Maxey facilitated, but a late drought and a lack of reliable depth doomed Philadelphia as Edwards and Watford couldn’t sustain minutes. The loss underscores lingering roster concerns as they head into a tougher stretch.
Luka Dončić exited the Lakers–Sixers game late in the first half with left hamstring soreness, did not return after halftime, and was ruled out as imaging will determine the severity; Rui Hachimura started the second half in his place, with no timetable given and the All-Star break potentially offering a recovery window.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded guard Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a package of draft picks: Houston’s 2026 first-round pick, the best 2027 second-round pick among the Thunder/Rockets/Pacers/Heat, and two 2028 second-round selections (from Milwaukee and Oklahoma City). The move also helps Philadelphia shed payroll and stay under the luxury-tax threshold.
Joel Embiid scores 40 as the Philadelphia 76ers edge the New Orleans Pelicans 124-114, sealing a third straight home win even as Paul George faces a 25-game suspension that forces big rotation shifts and tests the team’s depth.
NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George for 25 games for violating the league's anti-drug program; the ban begins with the game against the New Orleans Pelicans and runs through March 23, with a return set for March 25 against the Chicago Bulls. George says the violation stemmed from an improper medication; it marks his longest absence since the 2021-22 season. The Sixers, 26-21, aren’t expected to pursue major moves at the trade deadline as Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and rookie VJ Edgecombe lead the team’s playoff push.
Sixers forward Paul George has been suspended 25 games for violating the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program, effective tonight versus the Pelicans; he won’t be eligible to play until Philadelphia’s final 10 games, with an earliest return date of March 25 against Chicago, a development that could impact the Sixers’ playoff push and trigger tax/roster considerations, as George cites an improper medication taken while seeking mental health treatment.
The Bucks are reportedly open to trading Giannis Antetokounmpo but don’t plan to rush a deal, likely waiting until the offseason to maximize value. Teams like the Knicks and Heat could present stronger packages then, aided by draft assets; Giannis’ calf injury adds timing considerations. The Lakers have been floated as a potential destination but may lack enough assets until summer, while the Sixers show little sign of bidding and the Raptors would probably require Scottie Barnes. Some reports suggest any deal could hinge on a four-year, roughly $275 million extension starting in 2027, complicating decisions for all sides.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a rough stretch with a 139-122 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, led by Joel Embiid’s 24 points, Paul George’s record-setting night of nine three-pointers and 32 points, and a breakout 17-point, 5-of-6-from-three performance from Jared McCain off the bench as he sparked a late surge; Grimes was out, Edwards provided energy, and Philly looks ahead to the Kings.
Philadelphia is weighing a Drummond trade before the NBA trade deadline as Adem Bona’s emergence lessens the need for the veteran center; Drummond’s expiring $5 million contract could attract interest (including past chatter from the Knicks), while Philly considers cap-timing near the tax line and potential moves like Eric Gordon to balance the roster and maintain competitiveness.
The Knicks, rested yesterday, travel to Philadelphia for an early showdown with the 76ers, focusing on quickly integrating Karl-Anthony Towns into the system and emphasizing a true team defense to slow Embiid. Coaches discuss offensive adjustments to help Towns get into plays sooner, while players stress collective defense and exploiting mismatches. The piece frames the game within the Knicks-76ers rivalry and the challenge of balancing offense with disciplined defense.
Joel Embiid logged 47 minutes in a 128-122 OT win over Houston, acknowledging the heavy workload but saying it helped seal the comeback. The star center is rounding back into form in January with higher scoring efficiency and multiple 30+-point games, including a 32-point triple-double, while managing back-to-backs. A postgame Instagram jab at former teammate Furkan Korkmaz added a playful edge to a night that underscored Embiid’s ongoing return to peak form.