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sports11 days ago•6 min saved

Sixers’ 2026-27 Schedule Signals LeBron-Brown Era Comes Into Focus

The 2026-27 Sixers schedule features 80 regular-season games (plus two NBA Cup Group Play dates), a lean back-to-back load (13), and a national TV footprint of 34 games, all under the spotlight of a LeBron James–Brown era. The piece covers NBA Cup Group B opponents, a division-heavy Atlantic schedule with mixed home/away splits, and key dates like Christmas Day vs the Lakers and marquee matchups vs the Knicks, Cavaliers, Celtics, and other top teams, while noting Embiid’s workload management and James’s ongoing impact.

via PhillyVoice|

#jaylen-brown #lebron-james #nba

sports13 days ago•1 min saved

Sixers land two NBC holiday games on MLK and Presidents’ Day

The Philadelphia 76ers will add two more NBC-televised holiday games this season: MLK Day in Atlanta on January 18 at 2:30 p.m. ET and Presidents’ Day in Dallas on February 15 at 2:30 p.m. ET, on top of previously announced opening-night and Christmas Day games, signaling a heightened national spotlight on the team.

via Liberty Ballers|

#mlk-day #national-television #nba

sports18 days ago•4 min saved

Jaylen Brown’s Sixers Intro: Community Roots, Winning Mindset

Jaylen Brown’s introductory press conference with the Philadelphia 76ers highlighted his commitment to community impact, a clear focus on winning, and leading by example as he navigates a star-studded roster, while noting the emotional reaction to his trade and staying connected with teammates.

via Liberty Ballers|

#jaylen-brown #leadership #press-conference

sports18 days ago•5 min saved

Brown Starts Fresh in Philly, Aims to Earn Respect Alongside LeBron

Jaylen Brown left Boston for Philadelphia in a blockbuster trade, joining Embiid, Maxey and LeBron James as the Sixers begin a new era. He says his focus is earning the team's respect through work, leadership, and open communication, while learning from LeBron to help Philly contend for a title.

via PhillyVoice|

#jaylen-brown #lebron-james #nba

sports19 days ago•2 min saved

Jaylen Brown Debuts as a Sixer in First Intro Press Conference

Jaylen Brown was introduced as a Philadelphia 76ers after a blockbuster offseason trade and spoke to the media in his first introductory press conference as a Sixer.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|

#jaylen-brown #nba #offseason

sports19 days ago•2 min saved

Warriors' Brown price tag vs. 76ers swap leaves Celtics exposed

The article notes that the Warriors explored trading for Jaylen Brown at the deadline and around the NBA Draft but wouldn’t meet Boston’s reported price of roughly four first-round picks; comparing that to the final deal the 76ers landed for Brown, it argues the Sixers look like winners while the Celtics and Warriors appear to have missed a middle ground, raising questions about why a counter-offer wasn’t pursued as LeBron James joined Philadelphia and reshaped the offseason landscape.

via Blue Man Hoop|

#celtics #jaylen-brown #nba

sports25 days ago•8 min saved

LeBron-to-Philly Sparks an Offseason Shakeup

An SI-style offseason wrap grades the moves as teams reshape the playoff landscape: Philadelphia trades Paul George and picks for Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, while the Lakers gain direction around Luka Dončić and add Walker Kessler; Minnesota bets on LaMelo Ball; Charlotte sells high on Ball and Bridges for a haul of picks; Dallas lands Risacher and Cooper Flagg; Portland’s horizon darkens; Cleveland, Boston, and Golden State face setbacks; and Miami lands Giannis Antetokounmpo but at a steep long‑term cost and with shooting gaps, yielding a mix of winners and losers rather than a guaranteed title path.

via Sports Illustrated|

#lakers #lebron-james #nba

sports28 days ago•11 min saved

Embiid’s New Reality: A Star-Studded Sixers Makeover

Philadelphia’s blockbuster offseason has thrust Joel Embiid into a new reality: a star-studded roster, renewed front-office energy, and the question whether The Process can evolve into a true title run around Embiid, Maxey, and a multi-star supporting cast, all while the franchise balances legacy, trust, and the pressures of building a modern superteam.

via The Ringer|

#embiid #nba #offseason

sports29 days ago•1 min saved

Sixers land LeBron James thanks to NYC proximity, Knicks not in the running

LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, with insiders citing the team’s proximity to New York City as a key edge over rivals; the Knicks reportedly did not pursue him, and James may maintain residences in both NYC and Philadelphia, reminiscent of Wilt Chamberlain’s East Coast commute.

via Bleacher Report|

#knicks #lebron-james #nba-free-agency

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Philon Puts on a Show, but Sixers Fall Flat in Las Vegas Summer League

Labaron Philon Jr. carried early offense for the 2026 Summer Sixers in Las Vegas, but the team received little support as they lost 90-64 to a Rockets youth squad. Johni Broome showed promise but was quiet from deep, while the Sixers experimented with Exhibit 10 contracts (Duke Miles signed but underwhelming) and highlighted roster moves ahead of training camp. Off-court notes included Edgecombe and Nelson discussing team direction, with a next game against the Orlando Magic on deck.

via PhillyVoice|

#basketball #labaron-philon-jr #las-vegas

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

LeBron James Nears Free-Agent Decision as Five Teams Vie

LeBron James is nearing a free-agency decision with five leading suitors—Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors, Sixers, and Timberwolves—pitching for his services. The choice will hinge on championship potential and fit, not money, with the Sixers remaining a legitimate option after their Jaylen Brown trade, though they can only offer a veteran’s minimum.

via PhillyVoice|

#basketball #klutch-sports #lebron-james

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Philon, Broome Lead Sixers Past Pacers in OT at Vegas Summer League

Labaron Philon Jr. poured in 24 points with 6 assists and Johni Broome added 23 points and 11 rebounds as the Sixers survived a late push to beat the Pacers 100-93 in overtime in Vegas. The duo anchored the win with strong pick-and-rolls and Philon’s playmaking, building a big first-half lead before Indiana forced OT, where they again delivered the deciding baskets.

via Liberty Ballers|

#broome #pacers #philon

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Sixers Reignite Hope With LeBron Rumors and a Brown-Backcourt Pivot

Philly is reportedly in serious contention to sign LeBron James on a minimum contract, while the team’s Jaylen Brown trade reshapes the backcourt to ease Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid’s heavy minutes under new leadership, signaling a surprising return to playoff optimism despite long-term cap and draft risks.

via Liberty Ballers|

#jaylen-brown #joel-embiid #lebron-james

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Philon shines with 18 in Sixers' Summer League debut, fueling win over Pistons

Labaron Philon scores 18 and shows growing playmaking as the Sixers beat the Pistons 101-93 in Summer League, with strong contributions from Johni Broome and Isaac Johnson and a hot shooting stretch from Dante Maddox; the outing highlights Philon's potential while also exposing size and pace questions as he adjusts to pro competition.

via PHLY|

#basketball #philon #pistons

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Celtics’ Mazzulla Grapples With New Identity After Brown Trade

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said he’s still processing Jaylen Brown’s trade to the 76ers, stressing gratitude for Brown’s decade with Boston while acknowledging the challenge of forging a new identity now that Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, and Mike Conley have joined the roster after a 56-win season and first-round exit. Brown reacted to the move on a livestream, underscoring the business side of the NBA, and Mazzulla noted strong organizational alignment with Brad Stevens during the deal.

via Hoops Rumors|

#basketball #boston-celtics #jaylen-brown