NBA 2016-17 Season Preview: Eastern Conference
The 2016-17 NBA season tips off October 25. Preview the Eastern Conference elite, contenders, on the rise and rebuilding teams.
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The 2016-17 NBA season tips off October 25. Preview the Eastern Conference elite, contenders, on the rise and rebuilding teams.
A woman performing the national anthem before the Sixers, Heat game, did so while kneeling at midcourt and wearing a "Black Lives Matter" shirt.
As the preseason comes to an end on Friday night, the Sixers released medical updates on three players: Ben Simmons, Nerlens Noel and Jerryd Bayless.
Bovada set Joel Embiid's over/unders at 13.5 points, 8 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game.
Brand's best Sixers season came in 2010-11 when Brand averaged 15.0 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.
Simmons, 20, and Embiid, 22, are two of Philadelphia's upcoming stars and are certainly unafraid to be outspoken on social media.
The jury reached the verdict Wednesday in Los Angeles federal court after hearing dramatically different accounts of the August 2013 sexual encounter.
The Philadelphia 76ers will host a free open practice on Wednesday, October 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Liacouras Center at Temple University.
Once thought to have a logjam in the paint, the Sixers instead have more mystery.
Embiid tallied 11 points (2-5 FG, 7-8 FT), 12 rebounds, and 1 block in just 14 minutes of work.
Embiid will face his toughest test yet on Tuesday night in two-time all-star Marc Gasol.
The Wells Fargo Center will have a free open house birthday party on Saturday, October 8th at 1pm for its 20th anniversary.
Embiid had just five points, three rebounds, and one block on 2-6 shooting in 12 minutes of work.
Joel Embiid will make his home debut on Thursday at the Wells Fargo Center against the Washington Wizards.
Sam Hinkie is no longer here, but on Tuesday night, 'The Process' was officially born.
The Sixers defeated the Celtics in preseason action as Joel Embiid and Dario Saric made their NBA debuts.
The 20-year-old rolled his ankle during a team scrimmage.
Finally, the time has come.
The Sixers open their preseason slate against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday.
The Sixers announced that Ben Simmons has suffered a fractured bone in his foot.
Simmons, Saric and Embiid stand as pillars of a brotherly love that embodies the city's colorful mixture of culture and personality.
Ben Simmons rolled his right ankle during a scrimmage on Friday.
Now, the 20-year-old rookie says he weighs 250 pounds.
Sixers center Nerlens Noel is questioning how he, Jahlil Okafor and Joel Embiid can co-exist as the team's three big men.
In a letter to players Wednesday, the NBA told players that "it is really important" that it hears from them.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
Mostly sunny skies and very seasonable and comfortable temperatures across the Delaware Valley.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was taken into custody after allegedly fatally shooting a man in Northampton County, police say.
Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez homered to lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Mostly sunny skies and very seasonable and comfortable temperatures across the Delaware Valley.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was taken into custody after allegedly fatally shooting a man in Northampton County, police say.
Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez homered to lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was taken into custody after allegedly fatally shooting a man in Northampton County, police say.
Class was in session at Lincoln Financial Field where football coaches from the Philadelphia region were taught CPR techniques by The American Heart Association.
The only Philadelphia-area theater showing "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX said Friday it was experiencing technical difficulties.
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez homered to lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Class was in session at Lincoln Financial Field where football coaches from the Philadelphia region were taught CPR techniques by The American Heart Association.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
Ever since LeBron James announced his plans to play in Philadelphia, fans have been on a frenzy for Sixers gear.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
PSPCA advocate Carol Erickson explains how to tell whether your dog has a preferred paw, and which one it is.
The life of Kada Scott, the Philadelphia woman who was abducted and murdered in October, was remembered at a special event in Center City this weekend. Her sister, Kinsey Scott, received a scholarship from the organization She is U.
Sunday is a beautiful summer day in the Philadelphia area, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking storms. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
With a light east wind, the shore points this weekend may be the place to be! Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Andrew Kozak has the forecast.