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Anfernee Simons Anfernee Simons, Adem Bona get in full practice
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 9:52 AM
Adam Aaronson
Sixers beat writer Adam Aaronson reports that Anfernee Simons (hamstring) and Adem Bona (foot) were full participants in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: The full participation in practice is encouraging, but neither player will take the court for Friday's preseason finale against the Celtics, likely for precautionary reasons. The Sixers play the Knicks on Tuesday for opening night, so fantasy managers rostering Bona and/or Simons should keep an eye on their respective statuses ahead of Tuesday's tip-off. |
Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey struggles in preseason loss to C's
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 4:21 PM
Tyrese Maxey managed just eight points (2-of-10 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block over 18 minutes in Saturday's preseason loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Maxey has tormented the Celtics in recent years, but he had an off-night from a shooting standpoint, going just 1-of-6 from three-point range as the 76ers were run off the floor by Boston's relentless bench. The 25-year-old is the force multiplier that will make Philadelphia's star-studded mix functional this season. It might take some time for all of the piece to settle into the correct slots, but Maxey is going to be the biggest constant from the get-go as the straw that stirs the metaphorical drink. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey scores 14 points vs. Brooklyn
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 5:44 PM
Tyrese Maxey recorded 14 points (5-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Thursday's exhibition against the Nets.
Analysis: Back on the floor after sitting out Monday's preseason opener against the Knicks, Maxey logged 19 minutes on Thursday. With LeBron James on the court as well, the third-team All-NBA point guard spent more time off the ball. Maxey's assist production could take a hit this season, but he may make up for it with more scoring. Either way, anyone who drafts him shouldn't regret it. |
Joel Embiid Joel Embiid logs 24 minutes in preseason debut
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 5:42 PM
Joel Embiid amassed six points (1-of-5 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in Thursday's exhibition against the Nets.
Analysis: While he was far from sharp on Thursday, Embiid played 24 minutes without incident against the Nets. More concerning than the 1-of-5 night from the field was his eight turnovers, but it's just the preseason. Embiid won't make a habit of that, especially with Tyrese Maxey and LeBron James on the floor. Most importantly, the former MVP needs to stay healthy, as the 76ers are without Adem Bona (foot) and lost Ariel Hukporti (Achilles) for the season on Monday. If Embiid can avoid the extended absences that have recurred throughout his career, he should exceed his ADP (50) by a safe margin. |
LeBron James LeBron James records 10 points, five assists
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 5:33 PM
LeBron James accounted for 10 points (1-of-1 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), four rebounds, five assists and one steal in Thursday's exhibition against the Nets.
Analysis: After sitting out the 76ers' preseason opener on Monday, James made his unofficial debut for the team on Thursday. Though he had only one official field-goal attempt, the 41-year-old forward made 8-of-8 from the foul line. LeBron took on primary playmaking duties against the Nets, and the team will ask him to do the same during the regular season. He may also serve as a small-ball center at times because Philadelphia lacks depth behind Joel Embiid. |
Jabari Walker Jabari Walker posts double-double in 24 minutes
Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 3:35 PM
Jabari Walker finished Monday's exhibition against the Knicks with 11 points (4-of-9 FGs), 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Walker's contract for the upcoming season isn't fully guaranteed until January 10, so he still has work to do. He looked sharp in Monday's preseason opener, shooting 3-of-5 from beyond the arc and showing more confidence in his shot than last season. Walker's role may also grow in importance because of injuries to Philadelphia's other rotation bigs. Adem Bona (foot) is recovering from a sprain, while Ariel Hukporti suffered a lower-right-leg injury in the first half of Monday's game. Given starting center Joel Embiid's injury history, Walker is someone to watch with Bona and Hukporti sidelined. |
Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown scores 22 in unofficial Sixers debut
Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 3:29 PM
Jaylen Brown amassed 22 points (8-of-13 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, one block and three three-pointers in Monday's exhibition against the Knicks.
Analysis: The 76ers played Monday's game without several key contributors, so there wasn't much to critique regarding head coach Nick Nurse's rotations. However, Brown was impressive in his unofficial 76ers debut, scoring efficiently on all three levels. With a current ADP in the high 20s, JB's name is being called a bit too early in category-league drafts. However, playing alongside Tyrese Maxey and LeBron James could make him a more efficient player on the offensive end of the floor. |
Xavier Cooks Labaron Philon Jr. impresses during practice
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 8:23 AM
Tony Jones
The Athletic's Tony Jones reports that Sixers head coach Nick Nurse was âsuper impressedâ by Labaron Philon Jr. during Tuesday's practice.
Analysis: Philon Jr. fell in the draft and landed with arguably the most talented roster in the Association. Starter's minutes will be tough to come by, but he could carve out a role off the bench and make an impact for fantasy managers in deep leagues. He's a must-roster player in dynasty leagues. |
Adem Bona Adem Bona diagnosed with sprained foot
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 10:32 AM
Paul Hudrick
Adem Bona has been diagnosed with a sprained left foot.
Analysis: Bona, who is expected to compete with Ariel Hukporti for the backup center job, suffered the injury while representing Turkïye during FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The 76ers announced that he'll be re-evaluated when training camp begins at the end of the month. While Bona's injury won't significantly affect his fantasy draft value, missing regular-season games would remove a potential safety net for managers who select Joel Embiid. |
Trendon Watford Trendon Watford signs one-year deal with Pels
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 6:20 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Trendon Watford has agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million deal with the Pelicans.
Analysis: Watford played a key role off the bench for the Sixers last season, offering scoring, rebounding and assists in 16.3 minutes per game and notching his first career triple-double on November 8 against the Raptors. |
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Joel Embiid Gansey: Joel Embiid 'extra motivated' for 2026-27
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:16 AM
ESPN
76ers lead executive Mike Gansey said in a recent interview that Joel Embiid is âextra motivatedâ for the upcoming season.
Analysis: Embiid and the 76ers disappointingly saw their season end as the Knicks swept them in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Since then, there's been a change in leadership, with Gansey replacing Daryl Morey. In addition to acquiring Jaylen Brown from the Celtics, the 76ers signed LeBron James in free agency. Expectations going into next season will be sky-high, and it helps that Embiid can use this offseason to hone his craft instead of recovering from another injury. âThis is like the first summer I think in a while that he's been healthy, so he's been in the gym working out,â Gansey told ESPN. âHe's been lifting weights. He's extra motivated. He wants to play a lot of games, and he's excited about the group we've built now. Even before these trades and LeBron, I think he was excited. So he's motivated to have a good year and he's ready to go.â When healthy, Embiid can be one of the most valuable players in fantasy basketball. However, the injury history will likely keep many managers from selecting him with a first-round pick in drafts. |
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LeBron James LeBron James to take on playmaking role in Philly
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 8:57 AM
John Clark
76ers head coach Nick Nurse said during a recent interview that LeBron James will initiate offense for the team next season.
Analysis: While Tyrese Maxey will continue to take on a prominent playmaking role for the 76ers, LeBron's arrival gives the team another option to trust in that regard. âHe is an offense creator,â Nurse said, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia. âHe is certainly a guy that will bring the ball up the floor and try to create for himself and others. He is really good for others.â After averaging at least eight assists each of the prior two seasons, James' average dipped slightly to 7.2 per game in 2025-26. With the offensive weapons in Philadelphia's starting lineup, he could experience an increase in that category next season, which should help his fantasy value. |
Dalen Terry Forward Dalen Terry waived by Philadelphia
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 11:11 AM
Philadelphia 76ers
76ers waived F Dalen Terry.
Analysis: The team's official X account broke the news on Sunday, making the former No. 18 pick a free agent. The move could be part of the Sixers' plan to clear roster space and salary cap to add Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who NBA insider Chris Haynes reported intends to sign with Philadelphia after being bought out by Memphis. Terry split time with the Bulls and Sixers last season, averaging 3.7 points across 48 games. |
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LeBron James Shams: LeBron James, 76ers agree to two-year deal
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 5:37 AM
LeBron James on Instagram
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that LeBron James and the 76ers have agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option for the second year.
Analysis: The LeBron James free agency saga has reached its conclusion, with the future Hall of Fame forward reportedly picking Philadelphia as his new home. Despite being 41 years old, James still has plenty left in the tank, as evidenced by his 2025-26 season with the Lakers. Appearing in 60 games, he averaged 20.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.3 three-pointers while shooting 51.5 percent from the field and 73.7 percent from the foul line. While James' streak of All-NBA selections ended due to his not appearing in 65 games, the production remained good enough for him to offer reliable fantasy value. While his fantasy ceiling takes a hit with the move to Philadelphia, LeBron's floor should be fine, with the occasional spike when factoring in Joel Embiid's injury history. |
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Xavier Cooks Labaron Philon Jr. leads 76ers with 17 points
Tue, Jul 14, 2026, 12:17 PM
Labaron Philon Jr. amassed 17 points (7-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in Tuesday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: While Philon and the 76ers were on the wrong end of an 87-62 outcome, the rookie guard's play was one of the bright spots. He played efficiently, shooting the ball well and committing just one turnover, and the defensive stats were there as well. Given Philadelphia's perimeter rotation, it will be challenging for Philon to get the minutes needed to be relevant in standard redraft leagues. However, he's a must-have in dynasty leagues because of his upside. |
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Xavier Cooks Labaron Philon Jr. posts 24 points, six assists
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 1:51 PM
Labaron Philon Jr. accounted for 24 points (9-of-22 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Pacers.
Analysis: As was the case in his summer debut on Thursday, Philon did not have the best day shooting the basketball. However, he consistently applied pressure to the Pacers' defense off the dribble and committed two turnovers to go with the six assists. Philadelphia's perimeter depth may make it challenging for Philon to earn significant minutes as a rookie, but he's a fun prospect for dynasty league competitors. |
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Xavier Cooks Labaron Philon Jr. puts up 18/7 in SL debut
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 2:01 PM
Labaron Philon Jr. finished with 18 points (6-of-19 FGs), three rebounds, seven assists, one steal and four three-pointers in a 101-93 win over the Pistons on Thursday.
Analysis: Philon didn't have the most efficient outing, but he was able to showcase why he was such an intriguing prospect out of Alabama. He facilitated well and had some flashy buckets, including a clutch three-pointer late that helped seal the win. Philon has some competition for minutes in the backcourt, so he may not play a ton in year one, but there is a lot to like about him long term. |
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Adem Bona 76ers to guarantee Adem Bona contract for 2026-27
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 10:33 AM
Philly Voice
76ers to guarantee Adem Bona's contract for the 2026-27 season.
Analysis: The 76ers had until Monday to waive Bona without incurring any financial penalty, but they have reportedly decided to hold on to the former second-round pick. As a result, he's guaranteed to make a shade under $2.3 million next season. In his second NBA season, Bona averaged 4.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 17.4 minutes per game. He'll combine with offseason signing Ariel Hukporti to provide depth behind Joel Embiid, which makes both players non-factors in fantasy basketball. |
Andre Drummond Scotto: Knicks, Andre Drummond agree to deal
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 12:27 PM
Michael Scotto
Hoopshype's Michael Scotto reports that Andre Drummond has agreed to a deal with the Knicks.
Analysis: Drummond's reported deal will be an important one for the Knicks as they look to fill the void at backup center. Drummond has played 14 seasons in the NBA, serving various roles. He'll essentially replace Mitchell Robinson, who agreed to a deal with the Celtics, to help New York in its title defense. Drummond averaged 6.4 points and 8.4 rebounds last season with the 76ers. |
Rayan Rupert 76ers sign Rayan Rupert to two-way contract
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 5:24 AM
Shams Charania
76ers signed Rayan Rupert to a two-way contract.
Analysis: Rupert finished last season in Memphis after spending a couple seasons in Portland. The 2023 second-round pick is a solid upside swing for Philadelphia, though he likely won't be part of their regular rotation this upcoming season. |
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