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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Tom Ley

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts toward referee Nick Buchert #3 against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 20, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The 76ers won 102-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Philadelphia 76ers v Brooklyn Nets – Game Three

It’s About Contact With The Balls

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Giri Nathan

Boston Celtics v Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid Made His Case Again

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David Roth

Dillon Brooks smiling on the floor during a Grizzlies game against the Philadelphia 76ers in February of 2023.

Memphis Grizzlies v Philadelphia 76ers

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The Man Who Loved Dillon Brooks, With Rohan Nadkarni

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Patrick Redford

BELGRADE, SERBIA - AUGUST 25: Nikola Jokic (L) of Serbia in action against Giannis Antetokounmpo (R) of Greece during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifier game between Serbia and Greece at Stark Arena on August 25, 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

Serbia v Greece – FIBA World Cup 2023 Qualifiers

The Knowable Unknown Of The 2023 NBA MVP Discourse Is Breaking Our Brains

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Chris Thompson

Joel Embiid blocks Ja Morant's shot attempt.

When Joel Embiid Decides To Be A Monster, Look Out!

Joel Embiid attempts a lay-up in a career night.

Utah Jazz v Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid Did All Of Basketball

Steve Nash plays pickup basketball in Beijing in 2009.

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Basketball Maneuvers I Would Feel Comfortable Performing In Front Of An NBA Player, Ranked

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This Again?

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 10: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Miami Heat during the first half in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at FTX Arena on May 10, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers v Miami Heat – Game Five

Joel Embiid Is Right About Awards Voting

Miami Heat v Philadelphia 76ers – Game Three

Media Meltdowns

Some Guys And Radio Freaks Remain 0-97 When Trying To Break NBA News

Doc Rivers Has Picked One Hell Of A Hill To Die On


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Dan McQuade

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Doc Rivers And I Both Sound Terrified The Sixers Are Going To Choke

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 18: Head coach Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round at Wells Fargo Center on April 18, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors v Philadelphia 76ers – Game Two

Nick Nurse Is Grumpy With Joel Embiid

Minnesota Timberwolves v Denver Nuggets

Bones Stole The Show

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 20: Nikola Jokic #15 of Team LeBron and Joel Embiid #21 of Team Durant talk during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

2022 NBA All-Star Game

Let’s Take Stock Of The NBA MVP Race

Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks

The New Sixers Are Going To Drive People Crazy

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Joel Embiid Dunked The Cavaliers Straight To Hell

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Albert Burneko

Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)

Philadelphia 76ers v Washington Wizards

BenWatch: Very Generously Not Blaming Things On Joel Embiid

It Is Terrifying When Joel Embiid Falls Over

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Joel Embiid Tramples Freedom

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Jackie MacMullan Delivers Mystifying, Short-Lived Joel Embiid Impression

These Gutsy 76ers Need And Deserve A Hero

Simmons maybe sleeping with his eyes open at practice on Monday.

BenWatch: Leaving His Ball And Going Home

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Joel Embiid Finally Just Says It

Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers, flails weirdly

Philadelphia 76ers v Atlanta Hawks – Game Four

BenWatch: Ben Simmons Unmoved By Attempts At Pretending To Placate Him