Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George will both remain out with injuries for Saturday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Embiid responded to criticisms over him missing early season games during an interview Friday. NBC10’s Johnny Archer has the details. 

Paul George indicated Friday that he’s close to returning from his left knee bone bruise.

Joel Embiid spoke in depth Friday about his “left knee injury management” and process to return to play.

Philadelphia City Council is taking the first steps toward approving the newly proposed Sixers arena. Councilmembers passed the first of two resolutions related to the arena, but there were five councilmembers who voted “no” after receiving a letter from the No Arena Coalition.

While Philadelphia City Councilmembers passed the first of two resolutions related to the proposed 76ers arena, several members voted “no” to the legislation.

The Sixers dipped to 1-3 Wednesday night with a 105-95 loss to the Pistons at Wells Fargo Center.

With the Pistons in town, Tobias Harris reflected Wednesday on his return to Philadelphia.

The NBA on Tuesday announced that the Sixers have been fined $100,00 for public statements on Joel Embiid’s status.

Both Joel Embiid and Paul George will remain out for the Sixers’ matchup Wednesday night vs. the Pistons.

The NBA assessed Joel Embiid a technical foul the day after the Sixers beat the Pacers in overtime.

Tyrese Maxey dropped 45 points and the Sixers pulled out a 118-114 victory Sunday over the Pacers.

Tyrese Maxey had another poor shooting night Friday and the Sixers dropped to 0-2 with a 115-107 loss to the Raptors.

The Sixers won’t have Paul George available for their first road trip of the 2024-25 season.

Protesters interrupted the beginning of a city council hearing that officially introduced legislation for a proposed Sixers arena in Center City. NBC10’s Frances Wang has the story.

NBC10’s Frances Wang reports on people for and against the plan to build the Philadelphia 76ers’ new arena along Market Street in Center City rallying outside (and inside) City Hall Thursday as the stadium proposal was read to City Council for the first time.

Philadelphia City Council’s meeting for Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, was sidetracked just as it began as protesters who oppose a plan to bring a new Sixers arena to Center City filled the chamber with chants.

After the Sixers’ opening-night loss to the Bucks, Nick Nurse highlighted the importance of Tyrese Maxey figuring out “another plan of attack.”

NBC10’s Katy Zachry previews what’s expected to be a big Thursday for Philadelphia city Council with the Center City Sixers arena and bike lane safety on the agenda.

It was not the start to the season that Sixers fans had hoped for going into the season opener. Even though both Joel Embiid and Paul George were out, they were top of mind for those who came out to watch the game. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan has fan reaction.

Down two stars, the Sixers fell to 0-1 Wednesday night with a 124-109 defeat to the Bucks.