June 3, 2021 76ers need healthy Embiid for shot at 1st title since 1983 The Philly fans were fired up, the Sixers about to clinch a playoff series, when the largest crowd of the season started chanting, “We want Brooklyn! We want Brooklyn!”
June 2, 2021 76ers' Embiid to miss Game 5 with meniscus tear in knee Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has a small lateral meniscus tear in his right knee and will miss Game 5 of the playoff series against Washington on Wednesday night.
June 1, 2021 Joel Embiid doubtful for Game 5 with knee injury Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is doubtful for Game 5 because of a sore right knee.
June 1, 2021 Wizards players react to latest fan incident: 'Wild to see the liberties people are taking' Washington Wizards players were unhappy with the latest fan incident that occurred Monday night at the Capital One Arena during their Game 4 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
June 1, 2021 Embiid leaves with sore knee, 76ers lose to Wizards 122-114 After the Philadelphia 76ers lost NBA MVP finalist Joel Embiid to what the team called a sore right knee late in the first quarter Monday night, they lost their lead — and their chance at the franchise's first playoff sweep in 36 years.
May 31, 2021 Fans Gone Wild: Spectator tries to get on floor at NBA game A fan was tackled as he tried to get on the court during an NBA playoff game between the Wizards and 76ers on Monday night, the latest example of unruly behavior as teams increase the number of spectators they're allowing in the stands during the pandemic.
May 30, 2021 Conley now former team's villain, 76ers on verge of sweep Memphis Grizzlies fans cheered Mike Conley earlier this year when he finally earned All-Star recognition in his 14th season.
May 28, 2021 Adam Silver warns NBA fans on wild behavior: 'No one is going to get away with an act like that' NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday he was at home watching Game 2 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards when he saw the popcorn incident occur.
May 27, 2021 LeBron James reacts to fan dumping popcorn on Russell Westbrook: 'There's no excuse!' Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was the latest NBA player to speak out after Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook had popcorn dumped on his head by a Philadelphia 76ers fan while heading back to the locker room on Wednesday night.
May 27, 2021 Boorish fans: 76ers and Knicks issue bans after incidents The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers each banned a fan and issued apologies Thursday for actions directed at opposing players during playoff games, and the NBA said that rules surrounding fan behavior will be “vigorously enforced" going forward.