Philadelphia 76ers

The battle over building the proposed 76ers arena took several steps forward in Tuesday’s hearings. The Philadelphia City Council approved two bills needed to move the $2 billion dollar project forward. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk has what comes next following this approval.

Paul George said Tuesday that he’s hoping to return to action “within the next week.” 

Democratic Pennsylvania State Rep. Rick Krajewski joined members of the Black Philly for Chinatown group Tuesday as they called on the city of Philadelphia to reject the proposed Center City Sixers arena.

The shorthanded Sixers suffered a blowout defeat Sunday night, falling to a 125-99 loss to the Clippers.

Jared McCain and Tyrese Maxey starred on Friday night as the Sixers earned a 113-98 win over the Nets at Wells Fargo Center.

Embiid will miss the Sixers’ meeting with the Clippers on Sunday.

Joel Embiid (left knee injury management) was ruled out Friday night for the shorthanded Sixers.

The Sixers won’t have Paul George for their weekend home games vs. the Nets and Clippers.

It now appears the Sixers will have to defy gravity to change the story of an absurd, miserable season.

With Tyrese Maxey available, the Sixers have their full Big 3 available for the first time Wednesday.

In another day of public hearings city council heard from construction workers and labor unions who want the proposed Sixers arena and from medical experts and nearby residents who don’t. NBC10’s Karen Hua has more on what concerns were brought up and what arguments were made for the arena.

The public had a chance to make their voices heard in regard to the proposed 76ers arena in front of City Council. Those for and against the arena spoke after which councilmember Mark Squilla said he doesn’t believe the arena will get the votes it needs to pass. NBC10’s Johnny Archer recaps the third day of hearings.

As the battle over whether the Sixers will be allowed to build a new arena in Center City continues with public hearings in front of Philadelphia’s City Council. Supporters of the arena spoke as well as those opposed to the arena, including experts. NBC10’s Frances Wang has what was discussed during the third day of the hearings.

Tyrese Maxey reportedly “challenged” Joel Embiid on Monday night in an extended team meeting after the Sixers’ abysmal start continued in Miami.

The Sixers let a 19-point lead slip away and fell to a 106-89 loss Monday night to the Heat.

Joel Embiid wound up being the Sixers’ starting center Monday night in Miami.

While the 2-10 Sixers expect for everything to click at some point, they know they’re far from the “high ceiling” they envision.

The Sixers wasted another stellar Jared McCain outing Friday night and fell to a 98-86 loss to the Magic.

One lucky fan is being given the chance to not miss a moment of any of the action inside South Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center in 2025 without needing to spend any money on those pesky ticket purchase fees.

Fans are getting a first look at the throwback Sixers jerseys the team will wear during the 2024-25 season that pay homage to decades ago.