ClutchPoints 8 hours ago
Joel Embiid, Sixers in hot water if Ben Simmons saga doesn’t end soon
Even with no NBA basketball for a couple of months, the Philadelphia 76ers continued to flood the news in the sporting world because of all the Ben Simmons shenanigans. There have been negative progress with the relationship between Simmons, his teammates, and the 76ers franchise. Currently, Simmons has approached the team and admitted that he […] The post Joel Embiid, Sixers in hot water if Ben Simmons saga doesn’t end soon appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers Oct 23, 2021
SB Nation Reacts: Voters mum on Sixers’ NBA Finals odds, Joel Embiid’s MVP chances
Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports The survey says... well, pessimistic things about the Sixers. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Each week, we send out questions to the most plugged in Philadelphia 76ers fans, and fans across the country. Sign up here to join Reacts. As the 2021-22 NBA regular season commences, fans don’t give the Philadelphia 76ers or their franchise superstar, Joel Embiid, much of a chance to make permanent waves throughout the league this year. In this week’s SB Nation Reacts poll, 3% of voters tabbed the Sixers to win...
ClutchPoints Oct 23, 2021
Joel Embiid exposes same problem that still haunts Sixers even without Ben Simmons
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers failed to get a win in their home debut this season, as the Sixers lost to the visiting Brooklyn Nets Friday night, 114-109. Beating the Nets in front of the Philly crowd would have injected even more confidence into the Sixers’ title chances even without Ben Simmons, but Embiid […] The post Joel Embiid exposes same problem that still haunts Sixers even without Ben Simmons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 22, 2021
Joel Embiid sends heartfelt Ben Simmons message to Sixers fans
Amid Ben Simmons’ trade demand, Joel Embiid has said a lot of things about his Philadelphia 76ers teammate that can be deemed negatively. However, he assured everyone he still has nothing but love for Simmons despite the situation. Before they take on the Brooklyn Nets on Friday for their first home game, Embiid addressed the […] The post Joel Embiid sends heartfelt Ben Simmons message to Sixers fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Sixer Sense Oct 22, 2021
Joel Embiid will win a championship. Will it be with the Sixers?
Change is sometimes unfortunate and sometimes necessary. Change is, ultimately, inevitable. No one can stop it from happening. Every year, we get older. Hair goes grey. Weight fluctuates. Jobs change. Relocation. Transition within family structures. We all have dealt with it. We are dealing with it now. Sports is no different. Players transition from team […] Joel Embiid will win a championship. Will it be with the Sixers? - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints Oct 22, 2021
Ben Simmons’ non-response to Joel Embiid questioning his trade demand
Ben Simmons finally addressed the Philadelphia 76ers directly on Friday. While the team seems to have responded well to the disgruntled All-Star’s admission of ongoing mental health issues, Joel Embiid was still surely left frustrated by Simmons’ refusal to shed light on the justification of his trade demand. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic […] The post Ben Simmons’ non-response to Joel Embiid questioning his trade demand appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 22, 2021
Ben Simmons confronts Joel Embiid, Doc Rivers after Sixers practice blow-up
The Ben Simmons saga with the Philadelphia 76ers has entered a new chapter in what feels like an endless novel rivaling Game of Thrones at this point. In the latest twist in the tale, Ben Simmons had a meeting with Doc Rivers, Joel Embiid, and the rest of the Sixers after the highly-publicized practice feud […] The post Ben Simmons confronts Joel Embiid, Doc Rivers after Sixers practice blow-up appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers Oct 21, 2021
Sixers’ rotation is uneven with Ben Simmons sitting out
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/ The Sixers need to swing a trade. The Ben Simmons-less Sixers got their season started with a bang in a 20-point win down in New Orleans. Joel Embiid played well and was able to rest the majority of the fourth quarter. The team’s Night Shift bench crew balled out. Tyrese Maxey stepped into a legitimate starting role and casually dropped a 20-7-5 stat line. The Sixers’ rotation still has a hole sucking up $33 million. I’ve made it abundantly clear that the Sixers need to trade away Simmons. Removing that toxicity from the franchise and...
The Sixer Sense Oct 21, 2021
Philadelphia 76ers: Joel Embiid looking more like a playmaker
The Philadelphia 76ers won their season opener the New Orleans Pelicans and there are several takeaways that fans can get from this matchup. However, one takeaway that was very relevant is that Joel Embiid looked good. Embiid was still the dominant force on offense like he was last season. That’s not surprising, but the interesting […] Philadelphia 76ers: Joel Embiid looking more like a playmaker - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints Oct 21, 2021
Joel Embiid gets honest on winning without Ben Simmons after Sixers beat Pelicans
The post-Ben Simmons era is off to a good start for the Philadelphia 76ers. Are we getting too ahead of ourselves? Seriously though, the Sixers pulled off an impressive victory to open their season on Wednesday night. Joel Embiid and company staved off the New Orleans Pelicans, 117-97 sans the controversial Simmons. Embiid waxed hot […] The post Joel Embiid gets honest on winning without Ben Simmons after Sixers beat Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers Oct 20, 2021
Embiid’s leadership pushing Sixers past Simmons drama
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Joel Embiid’s vibe this year seems to be get on board and help the team win or get the hell out of the way. There is an unmistakably different vibe to Joel Embiid this year. Sure, there was one last season when he finished second in MVP voting and led the Sixers to the East’s top seed. But going into this season, it’s different. Between injuries, front office upheaval, a revolving roster and at times Embiid’s own maturity, it took him a little while to get to this point, but here we are. Not only is Embiid cementing his...
The Sixer Sense Oct 20, 2021
Sixers: Is the Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons relationship beyond repair?
The issue that Ben Simmons was thrown out of practice was bad from the Philadelphia 76ers’ chemistry perspective as a whole, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The team took appropriate measures by suspending him for the season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Malika Andrews of ESPN. However, while this is bad from […] Sixers: Is the Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons relationship beyond repair? - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Liberty Ballers Oct 20, 2021
An optimistic preview of the Sixers’ season
Photo by Mitchell Leff/ Joel Embiid is the alpha and omega. I emptied the clip yesterday on the negative Sixers energy that I’ve kept built up not just the last several months, but the last several years. Imagine how frantic my writing would have been if I wrote it before the Ben Simmons practice debacle? I do love this team (well, the concept of the Sixers, maybe not this team specifically) and I want to enjoy this season to the max. I’m starved for concrete postseason success, but there are still reasons for me to have joy as a Sixers fan. Joel Embiid. Joel Hans...
Liberty Ballers Oct 20, 2021
Betting on the Sixers: The betting guide to the 2021-22 season
Photo by Mitchell Leff/ The NBA season is officially back after what feels like the longest and shortest wait all at the same time. While the current state of the Sixers is still taking an emotional toll on all of us, there is one surefire way to fix that — betting! So, for all of the readers 21 and over, here is a list of some of the best bets to take that could pay off at the end of the year. All odds are provided by Draftkings Sportsbook Joel Embiid to win NBA MVP: +800 Long gone are the days of Joel Embiid being looked at as a super value pick in this category. He...
ClutchPoints Oct 19, 2021
Sixers star Joel Embiid’s brutally honest rant on Ben Simmons’ suspension
Ben Simmons was suspended by the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday for the first game of the season after displaying “detrimental conduct” in practice. Sixers head coach Doc Rivers ultimately booted the Aussie because he refused to participate in drills. Of course, franchise superstar Joel Embiid was asked about the situation and gave his brutally honest […] The post Sixers star Joel Embiid’s brutally honest rant on Ben Simmons’ suspension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
