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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Is Joel Embiid playing in NBA Tournament game vs. Magic? Final Status for 76ers star

Joel Embiid is recovering after undergoing an emergency appendectomy last week.

Joel Embiid playoff injury history:
Games missed, postseason stats, more on 76ers star inability to stay on the court

While the 76ers center has been dominant while on the floor, he's regularly dealt with injuries at the most important time of the season.

What channel is 76ers vs. Magic on today? Time, TV schedule to watch 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament game

Here’s a complete guide to watching the 76ers vs. the Magic in the NBA Play-In Tournament.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Full injury reports for Wednesday's Sixers-Magic Play-In Tournament game

Who will be available for the Sixers' first postseason game in nearly two years?

Opposite trajectories landed Magic, Sixers in faceoff for No. 7 seed

The Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic took different paths to the same record this season.,On Wednesday night, they'll be occupied with the same hi

Eastern Notes: Donovan, Okoro, Hornets, Whitmore, Sixers

As of Sunday night, Billy Donovan and the Bulls hadn’t scheduled their end-of-season meeting that will help determine whether he remains in his role as head coach, writes Julia Poe of The Chicago...

Sixers mailbag: Projecting Nick Nurse's rotation for the Play-In Tournament

Which Sixers will be entrusted with minutes in the team's first postseason game since 2024?

Monday, April 13, 2026
Sixers Notes: Play-In, Embiid, Nurse, Maxey

As the No. 7 seed, the Sixers are assured of two opportunities to advance through the play-in tournament, but they don’t want to take any chances entering Wednesday’s game with Orlando, writes...

5 Sixers thoughts: What prevented this team from earning a top-six seed?

The Sixers are headed to the Play-In Tournament for the second time in three years. What stopped them from making the playoffs the old-fashioned way?

Sunday, April 12, 2026
Sixers finish 2025-26 season with 45-37 record, will face Orlando Magic in Play-In Tournament as No. 7 seed

The Sixers received tremendous help right at the 11th hour. They will be at home when their postseason run begins.

Sixers will pick No. 22 or No. 23 overall in 2026 NBA Draft courtesy of Houston Rockets, Jared McCain trade

When the Sixers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the key to their return was the 2026 first-round pick belonging to the Houston Rockets.

NBA Play-In Tournament schedule: Matchups, format explained with Warriors, 76ers among field

Eight teams will compete for the final two playoff spots in each conference over the next week

Instant observations: Thoughts on Sixers’ playoff rotation candidates as regular season comes to an end

The Sixers got their stuff together after a rough first half and ended the 2025-26 regular season with their 45th victory.

76ers close regular season with 126-106 win over Bucks

Tyrese Maxey scored 16 of his team-high 21 points in the third quarter as the host Philadelphia 76ers pulled away from the Milwaukee Bucks in the seco

Raptors Clinch Final Guaranteed Playoff Spot In East

The Raptors have clinched a playoff spot in the East after beating the Nets 136-101. This will be Toronto’s first playoff appearance in four years. Scottie Barnes closed out his season with an...

The Players Who Could Be Financially Impacted By The 65-Game Rule

Earning a spot on an All-NBA team is the simplest way for a player to become eligible for a Designated Veteran or Rose Rule contract, allowing them to earn a higher maximum salary than they'd...

Ten Postseason Seeds Up For Grabs On Final Day Of Regular Season

While we’ve known which 20 NBA teams will be competing in the 2025/26 postseason for some time, 10 seeds are still in flux entering April 12, the final day of the 2025/26 regular season. Most...

Matt Cord wanted to 'go out on top.' After a 28-year run as Sixers' public address announcer, he is doing just that.

Matt Cord spoke with PhillyVoice about the end of his tenure with the Sixers ahead of his final regular-season game as public address announcer.

What should Sixers fans be rooting for on the final day of the 2025-26 NBA regular season?

What should Sixers fans hope for on final day of regular season? From games impacting the Sixers' playoff seeding to their first-round pick via the Houston Rockets, here is what you need to know.

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Sixers Notes: Maxey, Edgecombe, Barlow, Terry

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey aggravated an injury to the little finger on his right hand in the third quarter of Friday’s win at Indiana, but he didn’t let it slow him down, according to Gina Mizell...

Tracking Sixers' playoff seeding odds in final days of 2025-26 NBA regular season

Can the Sixers earn a playoff spot? It might take until Sunday's regular-season finale to find out. Here, we will track seeding odds in the Eastern Conference every day until then.

Instant observations: Sixers bank stress-free win after making late roster shuffle

Indiana was able to hang with the Sixers for longer than either team probably hoped or anticipated on Friday night, but the end result worked out for everybody.

Friday, April 10, 2026
Hawks Clinch Playoff Spot; Top Four East Seeds Now Locked In

The Hawks have become the fifth Eastern Conference team to clinch a playoff spot after defeating Cleveland on Friday, the NBA announced (via Twitter). Dyson Daniels recorded his second career...

Sixers Promote Dalen Terry, Cut Cameron Payne

4:48 pm: Terry has been promoted and Payne has been waived, the Sixers confirmed in a press release. 1:55 pm: The Sixers are making a change at the back of their roster ahead of the postseason,...

Atlantic Notes: Knicks, Embiid, Grimes, Ingram, CMB

The nine players the Knicks used in Thursday’s win over Boston will likely make up the team’s playoff rotation, head coach Mike Brown said after the game, per Stefan Bondy of The New York Post....

Sixers center Joel Embiid without timeline for return following hospital discharge

Joel Embiid suddenly underwent surgery on Thursday in Houston after being diagnosed with appendicitis.

Report: Sixers signing Dalen Terry to standard contract; Cam Payne to be waived

The Sixers have opted to waive Cam Payne, currently sidelined with a right hamstring strain, to make Dalen Terry eligible for any postseason action.

Rory McIlroy co-leads Masters to begin title defense; Joel Embiid undergoes appendix surgery; MLB panic meter

Plus, we ranked all eight of MLB's new City Connect jerseys

Thursday, April 9, 2026
Instant observations: A disastrous day for the Sixers all but ends hopes of avoiding NBA Play-In Tournament

It is difficult to think of many days in the difficult recent history of the Sixers as brutal as Thursday. They are now very unlikely to earn a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference.

76ers star Joel Embiid adds appendicitis to bizarre injury history amid tight playoff race

The 76ers are fighting to avoid the Play-In Tournament, a battle that just got much tougher

Joel Embiid Diagnosed With Appendicitis, Undergoes Surgery

7:28 pm: Embiid’s appendectomy was successful, the Sixers announced (Twitter link). 2:34 pm: After initially ruling out Joel Embiid for Thursday’s game against the Rockets due to an illness, the...

Sixers center Joel Embiid will undergo surgery for appendicitis on Thursday

Joel Embiid's 2025-26 regular season appears to be over.

Joel Embiid ruled out for Sixers-Rockets on Thursday

Joel Embiid will not play in what is far and away the most challenging game left on the Sixers' schedule. The team may need to finish the season 3-0 to earn a playoff spot.

Sixers power ranking roundup: One last week to decide playoff seeding

A strong final three-game stretch could earn the Sixers a surefire playoff bid. Otherwise, they will head to the NBA Play-In Tournament for the second time in three years.

Thunder Secure West’s No. 1 Seed For Third Straight Season

The Spurs have been on an absolute heater since the start of February, winning 29 of 32 games during that stretch, but it won’t be enough to catch the Thunder in the regular season standings. On...

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Atlantic Notes: George, Knicks, Poeltl, Queta, Stevens

Paul George has come back strong from his 25-game league suspension for violating the league’s drug policy, averaging 24.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.0 assists in his last seven games. However,...

Free Agent Stock Watch: Atlantic Division

For the rest of the regular season and postseason, Hoops Rumors is taking a closer look at players who will be free agents – or could become free agents – during the 2026 offseason. We’ll consider...

Sixers mailbag: Will Paul George's post-suspension surge turn him into a trade asset in the offseason?

For the final time of the 2025-26 regular season, answering a whole bunch of Sixers questions – including about whether or not the team could... sell high... on Paul George.

Monday, April 6, 2026
Instant observations: Joel Embiid dominates, but Sixers squander opportunity after Victor Wembanyama goes down

What appeared to be the toughest game remaining on the Sixers' schedule suddenly became winnable on Monday night. They did not take advantage.

5 Sixers thoughts: Latest playoff odds; what is different about post-suspension Paul George?

For the final time of the 2025-26 regular season, kicking off the week with a fresh batch of Sixers notes and observations.

Sunday, April 5, 2026
Sixers guard Cam Payne to be reevaluated in approximately two weeks after suffering right hamstring strain

Cam Payne has recently fallen out of Sixers head coach Nick Nurse's rotation. Now, he will not be an option. Payne's regular season is over.

Cameron Payne Out At Least Two Weeks With Hamstring Strain

Reserve Sixers point guard Cameron Payne will miss at least the next two weeks due to a right hamstring strain, according to The Athletic’s Tony Jones (Twitter link). Payne exited Saturday’s loss...

Saturday, April 4, 2026
Instant observations: Sixers' depth fails to meet the moment in loss to Pistons

With Joel Embiid sidelined, the Sixers' role players did not rise to the level of those of the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. It was the difference in their loss.

Injury Notes: Doncic, Embiid, Sabonis, Smart

With Luka Doncic dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain ahead of the postseason, the Lakers find themselves in a difficult position after the star guard led them to a strong second half showing....

Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Pistons on Saturday; Paul George probable to complete back-to-back for first time this season

Once the dust had settled after the Sixers' win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, it was unclear exactly which players would be available the following night.

Joel Embiid calls out Daryl Morey, derailing the mood after a statement Sixers victory

After the Sixers' emphatic win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Joel Embiid sounded off on President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey.

Friday, April 3, 2026
Instant observations: Sixers' stars and role players both step up in impressive win over Timberwolves

Most of the Minnesota Timberwolves' trips to Philadelphia have been memorable over the last handful of years. Friday's game was no exception.

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey officially qualifies for All-NBA, MVP and other end-of-season awards

All season long, Tyrese Maxey has been the ultimate symbol of availability and dependability for the Sixers. After a brief scare, he is definitively eligible for regular-season honors.

Joel Embiid upgraded to probable for Sixers-Timberwolves on Friday

Joel Embiid missed the Sixers' road win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday due to an illness, but that might be the extent of his absence for now.

Where Sixers stand in Eastern Conference playoff race after a slew of favorable outcomes

Four games relevant to Eastern Conference's packed race were played on Wednesday night. The results boosted the Sixers' chances of securing a playoff berth.

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