If the Sixers ultimately pivot in the direction of being sellers at the NBA's Feb. 6 trade deadline -- which seems likely given the team's poor record, hellish schedule in the weeks ahead and Joel Embiid's left knee swelling causing a significant delay in his return to action.

At times, though, Paul George has been tasked with guarding a big. Most notably, during the fourth quarter of their 123-115 loss against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, Sixers coach Nick Nurse went with a centerless lineup in which George was alongside Tyrese Maxey,

There have been a few bright spots to begin the season with one of them being the play of wing duo Kelly Oubre Jr ... are fully healthy. With Oubre, Martin, and Paul George out on the perimeter ...

Combine that with the fact that the Sixers still had Tyrese Maxey and Paul George available, it makes the loss that much more disappointing. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 21 points and he let his feelings ...

The Philadelphia 76ers were without Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, Caleb Martin, Andre Drummond and Kyle Lowry for Tuesday night's matchup

With a rough season almost halfway complete, 76ers center Joel Embiid has more frustration around him for a myriad of reasons.

Gone was Andre Iguodala and the first post-Allen Iverson era. In was Bynum, the final throw of the dice for a young nucleus after having maxed out, in ownership’s estimation, with Iguodala and Elton Brand.

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his 19th triple-double of the season, reserve Aaron Gordon was nearly perfect from the floor and the Denver Nuggets beat Philadelphia 144-109 on Tuesday night, extending the 76ers’ losing streak to seven games.

Philadelphia aims to break its seven-game slide when the Philadelphia 76ers play Cleveland. Friday's matchup is the first this season for the teams.

Simons and Ayton lead the way, with Simons dropping 24 on 6-12 three-point shooting, adding four boards, and three assists. Ayton posted a double-double putting up 22 points, and pulling down 15 rebounds. Avdija also added a double-double, scoring 16 with 10 rebounds.

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors both could use some changes. Could Kelly Oubre Jr. return to one of his former teams?

Bettors won’t get to see a Nikola Jokic vs. Joel Embiid matchup on Tuesday night, but there are still ways to bet on the prop market in the Denver Nuggets-Phila