Report: Ben Simmons Expresses To Sixers 'He Wants To Play But Isn't Prepared Mentally'
Simmons met with head coach Doc Rivers and his teammates on Friday morning and told them he is not mentally ready to play with the team, reports say.
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Simmons met with head coach Doc Rivers and his teammates on Friday morning and told them he is not mentally ready to play with the team, reports say.
Joel Embiid isn't sugar coating his comments when it comes to being asked about the drama surrounding Ben Simmons.
Embiid jumped to Twitter to defend his relationship with Simmons, and also called out the media and Philadelphia fans for their role in the situation.
The Sixers have agreed to a four-year, $196 million supermax contract extension with Joel Embiid, 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced Tuesday.
The snubs continue for Joel Embiid.
After the Hawks beat the Sixers on Monday night, their center had some thoughts about how to defend Embiid.
Embiid is being recognized for his work to address youth homelessness and housing insecurity in Philadelphia.
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The Sixers fell short of a comeback in Game 1 against the Atlanta Hawks.
As if Joel Embiid starting wasn't enough to get the Philly crowd hyped up, WWE star Triple H rang the bell before Game 1 against the Atlanta Hawks.
Embiid was officially listed as questionable due to a cartilage tear in his right knee.
Embiid's official status for the Sixers' second-round series opener is questionable because of a cartilage tear in his right knee.
Embiid has small lateral meniscus tear in his right knee.
The 76ers-Hawks series begins Sunday at 1 p.m. in Philadelphia.
Joel Embiid is out for Game 5 against the Wizards due to a small lateral meniscus tear in his right knee.
Joel Embiid exited Monday night's Game 4 loss late in the first quarter after taking a hard fall behind the baseline when his shot was blocked by Wizards' Robin Lopez.
Game 5 of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round series is Wednesday at Philadelphia.
With support from WWE's resident good-time guys, Joel Embiid has channeled his inner wrestler and learned to Thrust the Process.
Embiid would be Philadelphia's first MVP since Allen Iverson in 2001.
The Sixers extended their winning streak to six games with a 135-115 victory over the short-handed Rockets.
In February, Embiid donated $100,000 to three local organizations -- Youth Services, Inc., Project Home, and the Sunday Breakfast Mission.
The Sixers (38-17) moved into first place in the Eastern Conference and hold the tiebreaker in a game played without James Harden, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge.
The injury happened Friday night during the Sixers 127-101 win over the Washington Wizards.
Embiid landed awkwardly on his left leg, his knee joint appearing to bend slightly forward. He laid on the floor for several minutes, and a stretcher was briefly brought onto the court, but the center eventually limped off under his own power.
What Embiid has done through the All-Star break has made him the betting +200 MVP favorite.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
The Phillies signed Venezuelan outfielder Francisco Renteria, the No. 3 overall prospect in MLB Pipeline's international rankings.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Fairmount Park has left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night, Philadelphia police said.
The Philadelphia Eagles need a new offensive coordinator after moving on from Kevin Patullo.
Center City District Restaurant Week returns this weekend with more than 120 locations offering discounted dining deals.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Fairmount Park has left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night, Philadelphia police said.
Multiple players and people named in the college basketball point-shaving indictment are connected to the Philly region.
Jahmez Cartwright, a Philadelphia teenager, is missing, but police say his phone last pinged in San Diego.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
The Phillies signed Venezuelan outfielder Francisco Renteria, the No. 3 overall prospect in MLB Pipeline's international rankings.
Center City District Restaurant Week returns this weekend with more than 120 locations offering discounted dining deals.
Construction is underway at Ryan's Rise Up Café in Glen Mills with the goal of creating opportunities for people with disabilities.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
Jahmez Cartwright, a Philadelphia teenager, is missing, but police say his phone last pinged in San Diego.
The 2025 mass shooting in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood left three people dead and 10 others wounded.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
New Jersey is suing a recycling company over a series of fires at scrap metal yards in Camden.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Fairmount Park has left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night, Philadelphia police said.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
The Phillies signed Venezuelan outfielder Francisco Renteria, the No. 3 overall prospect in MLB Pipeline's international rankings.
The Philadelphia Eagles need a new offensive coordinator after moving on from Kevin Patullo.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
Multiple players and people named in the college basketball point-shaving indictment are connected to the Philly region.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Ukee Washington reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A South Jersey mom surprised her son with Eagles tickets Sunday, and it turned into a nightmare. When they left the game, her car was gone. She thought it was stolen, but police told her it was courtesy-towed.
Tammie Souza has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a blustery Thursday night.
Love City, which is in Callowhill, will open a second brewery in Manayunk in the spring.
A new café opening soon in Glen Mills, Delaware County is giving people with disabilities a place to work, grow and thrive. Madeleine Wright reports.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners. Ryan Hughes reports.