The Philadelphia 76ers started the season with a 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics despite Paul George and Jared McCain not playing. Tyrese Maxey erupted for 40 points. Rookie VJ Edgecombe added a cool 34 for the highest scoring output in an NBA debut since Wilt Chamberlain in 1959. This is the good news.

Joel Embiid’s second matchup of the 2025-2026 NBA season went much better than the first. While it looked better to those spectating, there wasn’t a physical di

Embiid is on a minutes restriction to start the season and the former MVP shared his thoughts on the situation.

The Philadelphia 76ers took care of business in their first game of the 2025-26 NBA season against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday but star center Joel Embiid was not his usual self as he was held to four points in 20 minutes of action on one-for-nine shooting.

Joel Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers in their preseason finale on Friday night, his first game action in nearly eight months.

Tyrese Maxey was on fire Monday night, dropping 43 points on the Orlando Magic in an upset victory at home. He hit 15-of-32 from the field, 4-of-11 from behind the 3-point line and 9-of-10 from the free-throw line, while adding eight assists, four rebounds, a steal and just one turnover in his 42 minutes.