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Sixers look to build momentum as they host Pelicans

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Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images The Sixers (barely) hung on against Washington on Wednesday and will look to make it two straight wins against bottom-feeding teams as they host New Orleans tonight. On Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Washington Wizards, who currently sit in last place in the Eastern Conference, and barely pulled out a win in the … [Read more...] about Sixers look to build momentum as they host Pelicans

Guerschon Yabusele’s wizardry in win over Washington proves he thrives as a small-ball five

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Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images Check the tape, study the numbers, or watch the bear dance — it’s too obvious to ignore. Anyone else would be scrutinized, scorned, and scoffed at if they had a smile like his after that game. But Guershon Yabusele earned that grin. He donned a toothy one after blocking the Washington Wizards’ Bilal Coulibaly — his French Olympic … [Read more...] about Guerschon Yabusele’s wizardry in win over Washington proves he thrives as a small-ball five

It’s crazy how much the Sixers miss Jared McCain. They need to find a replacement

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Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Jared McCain went from a rookie on the fringes of the rotation to a crucial cog. With news that he’s officially out for the season, the Sixers need to do something to replace him. When the Sixers took Jared McCain with the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, it was widely viewed as a good pick. The Duke Blue Devil … [Read more...] about It’s crazy how much the Sixers miss Jared McCain. They need to find a replacement

Pelicans suspend Zion Williamson ahead of Sixers matchup

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Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images For fans looking forward to seeing Pelicans star Zion Williamson this season, we have some bad news. The New Orleans Pelicans have suspended Zion Williamson for tonight’s matchup against the Sixers, the team announced on Friday afternoon. The New Orleans Pelicans have suspended Zion Williamson for one game for a violation of team … [Read more...] about Pelicans suspend Zion Williamson ahead of Sixers matchup