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Inside David Adelman’s Controversial Plan to Bring the Sixers to Center City
On a Monday afternoon in October, David Adelman stands at the corner of 11th and Market streets, imagining an alternate universe. He points across the […]
How the Always-Smiling, Always-Practicing Tyrese Maxey Became the “Absolute Key” for the Sixers
Tyrese Maxey has just thrown a basketball at Spencer Rivers. It’s a playful throw, but a throw all the same, and the ball caroms off […]
Philly Today: Wawa’s Best (or Is It the Worst?) Sandwich Returns
Check phillymag.com each morning for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking reporters, please send it […]
Here They Come: Why the New Sixers Arena Could Be a Huge Win for the Team and the City
Note: This story has been updated to note opposition to this proposed project from members of the Chinatown community. This morning, the Sixers took the […]
Bye-Bye, Ben: We Hardly Knew You. But We Knew We Didn’t Like You.
Breaking news from the Philly Mag NBA trade deadline Woj-bomb shelter: The Philadelphia 76ers have traded Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets for James Harden. […]
The Worst of Philly 2021: From Fraudulent Hoagies to Headhouse Square to Ben Simmons
Every year since 1974, Philly Mag has published the Best of Philly: the people, places and things we want to lift up and celebrate. Things […]
The Definitive List of Philly Athletes Trying to Make Some Extra Cash on Cameo
In times of yore, Philadelphia sports stars, semi-stars and utter has-beens would show up at memorabilia conventions and VIP events at the stadiums to sign […]
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: The Kids Are All Right
Ben Simmons has always made it hard to love him. Once ranked the number one player in the nation, he’s had a career of more fits […]
Congrats: Philadelphians Are Among America’s Top Mask-Wearers, Per Study
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Philly Scores High on National Mask-Wearing Survey […]
How the Sixers Are Staying Fit and Eating Healthy at Home Right Now
Over two months ago, the NBA announced it would be suspending the remainder of the season due to the coronavirus pandemic. The decision came minutes […]
Is Brett Brown the Right Coach to Lead Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid to a Championship?
Early in this season of marvelous possibility, two roars at the 76ers’ sold-out arena in South Philadelphia sounded something of a warning. The first, during […]
Joel Embiid Has a Trash Talk Problem
From the day Joel Embiid was drafted by the Sixers, the center’s impish social media presence was a delight — a welcome contrast to the […]
Philadelphia Is the Best City for Sports Fans
This piece is one part of our How Philly Stacks Up article. Read more ways Philly has been ranked as the best, the worst, and […]
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Joel Embiid Dances
What a glum world we live in. Halloween, a West Chester prof declares, is sexist. A decorated war hero, Republicans say, is a traitor. Kids are […]
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Ben Simmons Sinks a Three
Ben Simmons isn’t like you and me. For starters, he’s not from around here. He dates supermodels. He makes movies. He makes Rookie of the Year. He […]