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Sixers star Joel Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and underwent a successful appendectomy, likely ending his regular season and jeopardizing his availability for play-in or first-round games. Philadelphia sits 8th in the East at 43-36 and must finish the year without him as it fights for a postseason spot; Embiid is averaging 26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists this season.
Tyrese Maxey returns from injury to post 26 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds, powering the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 road victory over the Charlotte Hornets as Embiid and George help close it out in a late fourth-quarter rally, securing a crucial tiebreaker in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Tyrese Maxey became the Sixers’ all-time leader in made three-pointers, drilling five first-quarter triples to eclipse Allen Iverson and cap a 124-117 win over the Miami Heat, as Embiid returned from an injury scare and Philadelphia withstood a late rally to secure a key playoff-positioning victory.
Without Joel Embiid, the Sixers used a depleted Minnesota frontcourt on the second night of a back-to-back to roll to a 135–108 win and snap a four-game losing streak; Tyrese Maxey was efficient, Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe supplied scoring and playmaking, Oubre provided an early lift, and rookie Johni Broome’s season ended due to a right knee meniscus tear.
Luka Doncic left the Lakers’ game against the 76ers with a left hamstring injury and will undergo an MRI to assess the extent of the damage.
The 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a package of future assets (a 2026 first-round pick via Houston, the best 2027 second-round pick among the Thunder/Rockets/Pacers/Heat, plus 2028 second-rounders from Milwaukee and OKC) in a deadline move aimed at dodging the luxury tax. Analysts gave mixed grades (Sixers C; Thunder B; Favale: Sixers D, Thunder A), with debate over McCain's upside and whether selling him was worth the draft capital if Maxey, Edgecombe, or Grimes stay in Philly. The Thunder gain shooting depth, though his fit there is unclear.
Jared McCain, once hailed as a top rookie, is traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 2026 Houston Rockets first-round pick and three future second-rounders, with Shams Charania breaking the news. OKC gains a cost-controlled shooter to pair with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while Philly collects draft capital and pivots around Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe. Grading: Thunder A- for a buy-low upgrade; 76ers B- for extracting value while resetting the roster and assets.
The Sixers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder, moving him off the roster to unlock long-term flexibility and convert potential into draft capital. Philadelphia received a 2026 Houston first-round pick, a 2027 second-round pick (the most favorable among Houston/OKC/IND/MIA), and 2028 Milwaukee and OKC second-round picks. The move reduces salary commitments under the luxury tax and gives the front office more maneuverability ahead of the trade deadline as Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe anchor the backcourt.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Houston’s 2026 first-round pick (which the Thunder control) and three second-rounders (2027, 2028, and Milwaukee’s 2028). McCain, a former top-20 pick, has battled injuries and reduced playing time, while OKC adds a cost-controlled guard and more draft capital. The move helps Philly address luxury-tax considerations and create trade flexibility; there are also rumors of additional moves involving Ousmane Dieng and Mason Plumlee.
OKC Thunder reportedly acquire guard Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for four future draft picks (a 2026 first-round pick and three future second-round picks); Philadelphia will receive the most-favorable 2027 second-round pick plus 2028 Milwaukee and 2028 OKC picks. McCain, the 2024 No. 16 pick, is averaging 6.6 points per game this season, and the trade adds guard depth for a Thunder team led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who is out with an abdominal strain.
With Joel Embiid sidelined and Stephen Curry out, the Sixers knocked off a short-handed Golden State team 113-94 to push their win streak to five and reach 29-21. Rookie guard VJ Edgecombe led Philadelphia with 25 points, seven assists and seven rebounds, providing scoring and playmaking amid a balanced effort from the roster. Adem Bona and Trendon Watford contributed off the bench, and Walker’s two-way status looms as he nears the 50-game limit. The win closes a strong road-trip start and sets up a Thursday matchup with the Lakers after the trade deadline.
Dominick Barlow erupted for 26 points and 16 rebounds (10 offensive) to spark a 128-113 road win for the Sixers over the Clippers, as Tyrese Maxey heated up from three and Joel Embiid found his groove after a rough start. With Harden rumors swirling about a potential trade, Philly’s performance and looming implications for Clippers picks added a layer of intrigue, while the Sixers disrupted Kawhi Leonard and controlled the game with strong two-way play throughout.
Trade chatter around Giannis Antetokounmpo is intensifying as multiple teams—Warriors, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, 76ers and Nets—are linked to the Bucks star ahead of the deadline. Golden State is said to have a pick-heavy bid but Giannis may be turned off by an older roster or the glare of teaming with Curry, while Minnesota is viewed as a compelling long-term fit with Anthony Edwards. Portland could serve as a third team to land assets, and Philadelphia is expected to inquire, though Nets interest remained uncertain.
Charles Barkley called Paul George’s 25-game suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-drug program “fishy,” suggesting a mental health treatment could merit a hall pass. George acknowledged taking an improper medication during treatment and took responsibility. The 76ers sit 27-21 and sixth in the East, benefiting from George’s production alongside rookie VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid’s improved health, and Tyrese Maxey’s play while George is sidelined.
Paul George received a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's Anti-Drug Program, a first violation; he will miss the remainder of the regular season and can return March 25. The penalty costs about $11.7 million of his $51.7 million salary. The 76ers are 26-21 on the season, with George averaging 16 points in 27 games (16-11 when he plays).