Tag: 76ers
As lions danced and people marched, residents and activists within Chinatown voiced their opposition to the proposed Sixers arena.
2 months ago
Listen 1:15Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid named to NBA All-Star team
Embiid is the reigning NBA MVP, two-time defending scoring champion and current NBA scoring leader.
3 months ago
Survey shows majority of Wash West residents oppose Sixers arena
The poll from the Washington Square West Civic Association means residents from two nearby neighborhoods are against the $1.55 billion project.
3 months ago
Listen 1:06Rubber hits the road for Sixers’ arena proposal with marathon design review
The team announced its plans more than a year ago, but the official part of the process is just getting started.
4 months ago
Listen 1:14Philadelphia 76ers host Thanksgiving meal for military service members and veterans
Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said it was great to serve and say ‘thank you’ to service members and veterans Monday night.
5 months ago
‘Slam dunk’ or long shot? New Sixers arena faces uncertain future
The Sixers originally hoped to be moving toward construction in June, but have since delayed the franchise’s self-imposed timeline twice.
7 months ago
Listen 8:58‘Wilt Chamberlain Day’ declared in Philadelphia ahead of ‘Goliath’ docuseries premiere
The West Philly native’s achievements on the basketball court were felt across the globe, and will likely never be matched.
9 months ago
Listen 1:08James Harden picks up $35.6 million option with the 76ers, AP source says
According to AP's anonymous source, Harden informed the 76ers of his choice Thursday ahead of the midnight deadline to pick up the option.
10 months ago
Of basketball with gratitude: Ross Gay’s paean to Dr. J becomes a multimedia performance
Ross Gay’s ode to Julius Erving and the legacy of Black genius is the basis of a new music composition and performance at Girard College.
11 months ago
Listen 2:1376ers president addresses head coaching vacancy, James Harden free agency
Daryl Morey called Doc Rivers a “first ballot Hall of Famer.” He also said James Harden not returning is a scenario the team has to prepare for.
11 months ago
76ers fire coach Doc Rivers after 3 seasons, AP source says
MVP Joel Embiid endorsed Rivers' return following Sunday's loss but James Harden was noncommittal about wanting Rivers back.
11 months ago
Tatum sets Game 7 record with 51 points, Celtics beat 76ers 112-88
The Celtics will face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals. They begin on Wednesday in Boston.
12 months ago
Listen 5:44‘We deserve much better’: Critics oppose Philly’s plan for evaluating Sixers arena proposal
Experts supporting the Save Chinatown Coalition say the city is doing a disservice to its residents.
12 months ago
76ers finish sweep of Nets without Embiid in 96-88 win
Tobias Harris had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the absence of Joel Embiid to beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-88.
1 year ago
Harden scores 23 as 76ers cruise past Nets 121-101 in Game 1
The Sixers are trying to win their first NBA championship since 1983 and advance past the second round for the first time since 2001.
1 year ago