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The Philadelphia 76ers have pulled back from their plans to build a $1.3 billion arena downtown. The move is surprising as the Sixers had just received approval from city council a few weeks ago. The council had voted Dec. 19 to approve the downtown arena after more than two years of heated debate over the proposal, and the owners of the NBA team had hoped to move into what … [Read more...] about Sixers Abandon Efforts To Build $1.3B Arena In Downtown Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers hope to have Joel Embiid back in the lineup soon. Sixers coach Nick Nurse said Embiid's sprained left foot isn't considered a long-term issue. The All-Star center could return as soon as Sunday. Embiid has missed 23 of Philadelphia's first 36 games. He's dealt with knee soreness, a sinus fracture, a three-game suspension and now the sprained foot. The … [Read more...] about Sixers Don’t Believe Joel Embiid Has Long-Term Foot Issue

The Philadelphia 76ers have ruled Jared McCain out for the remainder of the season after he was reevaluated by the surgeon who repaired his torn meniscus. With McCain undergoing a repair and not a removal, a longer recovery was always anticipated. McCain underwent the surgery on December 17th and the Sixers indicated his recovery is going well. McCain averaged 15.3 points, 2.4 … [Read more...] about Jared McCain Ruled Out For Remainder Of Season

The Philadelphia 76ers have waived Pete Nance. Nance appeared in one game for the 76ers after signing a two-way contract on Dec. 3. … [Read more...] about Sixers Waive Pete Nance

The Philadelphia 76ers attempted to engage the Miami Heat on a trade for Jimmy Butler this past offseason, sources tell Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports. Joel Embiid pushed for the trade as they were previously teammates for part of the 18-19 season before Butler left in a sign-and-trade to the Heat. The Sixers were unable to gain traction on the talks and instead signed Paul … [Read more...] about Sixers Tried To Trade For Jimmy Butler In Offseason