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If the Sixers are one of the NBA's more talented teams, they are also one of the teams that need to figure out the dirty side of basketball.
Star big man Joel Embiid gives his hopes for what the Philadelphia 76ers do at the upcoming trade deadline.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111.
Nick Nurse believes the Philadelphia 76ers got away with a lucky win against the Kings originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Milwaukee Bucks lost their third in a row, falling 139-122 to the Philadelphia 76ers on Jan. 27 despite 31 points from Myles Turner.
With a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo looking more and more likely, more teams are emerging as suitors for Milwaukee’s superstar. The Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors are viewed as the front-runners for Antetokounmpo.
The NBA trade deadline provides an opportunity for teams to improve for a playoff push, and the Philadelphia 76ers could look to do just that. The Sixers will be limited in what they can do at the deadline as a huge chunk of their salary is tied up in three players – Joel Embiid,
Paul George scored 32 points, Joel Embiid had 18 of his 29 points in the first quarter and the Philadelphia 76ers rolled to a 139-122 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks.
George had 32 points and nine 3-pointers, and Jared McCain added 17 points and five 3s, helping the 76ers beat the Bucks 139-122 on Tuesday.
The Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets meet Monday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.
Recent reports indicate that the Philadelphia 76ers are considering a potential trade scenario involving their star center.
After a narrow win and an uneven season, Joel Embiid called on Philadelphia’s front office to stay aggressive at the trade deadline as the team searches for the pieces needed to contend.