Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers, also known as the Sixers, is a storied NBA franchise established in 1946. Originally the Syracuse Nationals, the team relocated to Philadelphia in 1963.
The Sixers have secured three NBA championships (1955, 1967, 1983) and have been home to legends like Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, and Allen Iverson.
They play their home games at the Wells Fargo Center and are affiliated with the Delaware Blue Coats in the NBA G League.
Address: 3601 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: (215) 339-7676
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It’s a Homecoming For Kyle Lowry As He Heads to the Philadelphia 76ers
After a trade and subsequent contract buyout, Kyle Lowry will soon embark on a homecoming as he intends to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, writes…
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Washington Post: Joel Embiid Sets Sixers’ Single-Game Franchise Record With 70 Points
During the Philadelphia 76ers’ Jan. 22 game against the San Antonio Spurs, Joel Embiid broke a 56-year-old record by finishing the game with 70 points,…
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French Toast Bites Creator, Entrepreneur Charisse McGill Remembered
Charisse McGill, French Toast Bites creator, entrepreneur, and champion of farmers’ markets, passed away last week at the age of 42, writes Dan Sokil for…
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North Philadelphia Native Marcus Morris of the Sixers Honored With Key to the City
Marcus Morris may be one of the newer additions to the Philadelphia 76ers, but Philadelphia is his home, as highlighted when he was honored with…
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IBX, American Heart Association Launch CPR Training Kiosk at Wells Fargo Center to Teach Life-Saving Skills
Every year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital, with more than 70 percent happening in settings such as sporting facilities, airports,…
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Men’s Mental Health: Building Connections at the Barbershop
In many neighborhoods, the barbershop doubles as a place of healing, where people ― particularly men of color ― can find support, perspective, and maybe…
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Besides Being the Sixers’ President of Basketball Operations, Daryl Morey is Also a Musical Theater Producer
Daryl Morey has over 15 years of experience as an NBA front office executive, but he is much more than that, writes David Murrell for…
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WSJ: As Inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament Reaches the Quarterfinals, Two Broadcasters With Philly Roots Collaborate
During the offseason, it was announced that the NBA would be introducing its first-ever In-Season Tournament, and the turn to December means the start of…
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Wall Street Journal: As the 76ers Sit Atop the NBA Standings, Tyrese Maxey Enters Star Conversation
Since trading James Harden on November 1, the Philadelphia 76ers haven’t lost a game, while the Los Angeles Clippers have yet to register a win,…
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Studies Are Looking At the Potential Impact of the Proposed New Sixers Arena
It has been more than a year since the Philadelphia 76ers announced its proposal to build its new arena in Center City and many questions…
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Forbes: These Billionaires All Have Ties to Philadelphia
The nation’s richest individuals collectively lost about $500 billion last year, but the elite are worth $4.5 trillion, writes Rob LaFranco and Chase Peterson-Withorn for…
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Student Organizers Are Voicing Their Opinions on New Sixers Arena Near Chinatown
Since the Philadelphia 76ers announced their intentions to build a new arena on Market Street in Center City last year, many have expressed their feelings…
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Fashion District’s Precarious Finances May Be Influencing 76ers’ Push for Speedy Green Light on New Arena
The 76ers’ development company has spent the last year pushing for City Council to give the green light for the team to build a new…
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From The Vet to the Verse: This Northeast Philly Sports Fan Writes Poetry for his Favorite Teams
Sixty-two-year-old Glenn Laveson, a lifelong sports fan from Northeast Philadelphia, channels his fervor for Philadelphia sports into poetic expressions, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio.…
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Bloomberg: Billionaires Clash Over 76 Place, Proposed Chinatown Arena for Philadelphia 76ers
Recently, two squads of billionaires have been battling over 76 Place, the proposed future home of the 76ers in Philadelphia, writes Gerry Smith for Bloomberg.…
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Philadelphia-based Celebrity Barber Provides Local Kids With Free Back-to-School Haircuts
Philadelphia celebrity barber Kenny Duncan has paired with other hair stylists through Barbers Who Care to provide free back-to-school haircuts to local boys and young…
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Sixers Release New Renderings of Proposed Arena with Additional Project Details
Earlier this week, the Sixers released new renderings with additional project details of the proposed Center City arena on East Market Street in Philadelphia, writes…
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Rare Wilt Chamberlain Lakers Jersey From NBA Finals Up For Auction
A Los Angeles Lakers jersey worn by Philadelphia’s Wilt Chamberlain in the 1972 NBA finals is being auctioned by Sotheby’s. Wilt Chamberlain’s Philadelphia experience began…
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