Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid will remain out and Paul George will sit Wednesday night for the second night of the Sixers’ back-to-back.

After not qualifying for the NBA Cup quarterfinals, the Sixers have two new mid-December games on their schedule.

The Sixers pulled out a second consecutive win Tuesday night, squeaking out a 110-104 victory over the Hornets.

Another hearing was held on the Philadelphia 76ers’ proposed Center City arena. The team’s ownership took questions from city councilmembers on the controversial project. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk has the details. 

Standout Sixer Jared McCain has been named the Eastern Conference’s Rookie of the Month.

NBC10’s Lauren Mayk reports from Philadelphia City Hall Tuesday as the council holds final legislative hearings about the proposal to build the Sixers’ new arena in Center City.

The Sixers will reportedly add Pete Nance on a two-way contract and waive Lester Quinones.

Andre Drummond will remain on the sidelines for at least three games, a Sixers official said Monday.

The Sixers picked up a decisive win Saturday night in Detroit, earning a 111-96 victory over the Pistons.

The Sixers will still be shorthanded on Saturday night against the Pistons.

Tyrese Maxey and the shorthanded Sixers couldn’t pull off an overtime win Wednesday night, falling to a 122-115 defeat to the Rockets.

Reading “The Inner Game of Tennis” every game day is one aspect of Sixers rookie Jared McCain’s dedication to the mental side of basketball.

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.