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Daryl Morey's internal projection system had this year's Philadelphia 76ers as having the best chance of winning an NBA championship than any team he had previously assembled, including the Houston Rockets in 2018 that lost to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference finals. The Sixers entered the season with the NBA's fourth best odds of winning a title at 8-1 with … [Read more...] about Daryl Morey’s Projection System Gave Sixers Better Chance Of Winning Title Than 2018 Rockets

The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid sought out approximately six medical opinions before they signed a three-year, $192 million extension in September, sources tell ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. All of those consulted believed Embiid's knee could be managed by a combination of strategic rest and procedures to promote healing. Embiid and the Sixers hoped his knee would be healthy … [Read more...] about Sixers Sought Extra Medical Opinions On Joel Embiid Before Three-Year, $192M Extension

Paul George left the Philadelphia 76ers' 117-111 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half due to a hyperextended knee. George, who did not return to the game, will undergo further testing on Thursday. George hyperextended the same knee earlier this preseason and missed five regular season games. Nick Nurse ruled out structural damage to the knee. "I think they said it … [Read more...] about Paul George Leaves Game With Hyperextended Knee, Will Undergo Further Testing On Thursday

Joel Embiid was not happy that details of the Philadelphia 76ers recent team meeting leaked. Embiid countered the reports about the meeting, while also adding a message for whoever leaked the details to the media. "Whoever leaked that is a real piece of (expletive). But even then, we talked about a lot of things. I don't want to get into the details, but that whole thing … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Counters And Calls Out Whoever Leaked Team Meeting Details

Joel Embiid is dealing with swelling in his left knee, leading him to miss Friday's win over the Brooklyn Nets and he has also been ruled out for Sunday's game against the LA Clippers. Embiid wasn't originally listed on the injury report Friday morning after he played 35 minutes and scored 35 points with 11 rebounds in a loss at the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Embiid was … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Out At Least Two Games With Swelling In Left Knee