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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 […]
This Private Chef Shared the Foods He Uses to Keep One Sixers Player Ready for Game Time
Sad but true and obvious fact: Most celebrities are not just like us. They’ve got millions to throw at expensive facials, top trainers, and dietitians […]
Evil Genius Made a Sixers-Themed “Trust the Process” Beer
As any follower of basketball knows, the playoffs are a stressful time. The Sixers promptly dispatched the Brooklyn Nets in five games earlier this week, but when […]
Love These New Sixers-Themed Nikes? Sorry, You Can’t Have Them.
You may have heard: The Philadelphia 76ers are an exciting basketball team. The “Process,” that years-long period of self-imposed bottom-feeding in order to return stronger […]
Courtside Sixers Seats Are Philly’s Hottest Status Symbol
It was just minutes before tip-off, and the vibe was electric. For a good hour prior to the start time of this nationally televised Sunday-afternoon […]