The Philadelphia 76ers will kick off their toughest stretch of the schedule this week, with games against the Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks. After having lost five of their last seven games, if Joel Embiid is able to return from his foot sprain, this stretch will give the Sixers a chance to assess where they stand, and whether they should be buyers or sellers, leading up to the February 6 trade deadline.

Join the PHLY Sixers team as they break down the upcoming schedule, and react to today’s press conference where Mayor Parker announced the plans for a new arena in South Philadelphia, a joint development between the Sixers and Comcast which will house both the Sixers and the Flyers.

Paul George’s second-half flurry was not enough in the Sixers’ loss to the Magic, with the star wing fouling out and leaving it to Tyrese Maxey to close the game. George finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists before he watched from the sideline while Paolo Banchero closed the game out.

The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses another dispiriting loss for Philadelphia, and Nick Nurse’s role in their ineptitude.

In their three-game homestand finale, the Philadelphia 76ers (15-21) fall to the New Orleans Pelicans, 123-115. The Pelicans (8-31) led at the end of each of the first three frames thanks to a balanced team effort that was guided by veteran guard CJ McCollum's 18 points in the opening quarter. McCollum was amazing, finishing with a game-high 38.

Tyrese Maxey had a nice overall game for the Sixers finishing with 30 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, but it wasn't enough to get the win for the home team. Paul George was in foul trouble in the first half with three personals that forced him to the bench -- George ended the night with 25, a game-high 11 rebounds and five assists. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 21 and seven boards. Philadelphia will head to Orlando on Sunday for a matchup with the Magic.

The PHLY Sixers crew reacts to a frustrating defeat that ends the homestand with a 1-2 record.

The Philadelphia 76ers (15-20) are back in the win column after a nail-biting win over the Washington Wizards (6-29) on Wednesday night, 109-103. Guerschon Yabusele started at center and had the game-saving block for the 76ers with under 20 seconds to play and continues to show his value to the team, also knocking down five 3s en route to 21 points, and collecting eight rebounds. After shooting just 3-13 from the field and 1-10 from beyond in the first half for eight points, Tyrese Maxey dropped 14 in the third quarter and finished with a game-high 29 on the night. Maxey also handed out a team-high seven assists.

Kelly Oubre Jr. added 15 points, four boards, four assists and two steals. Eric Gordon got the start in the backcourt with Maxey and went 3 for 5 from long distance for 15 points overall. Washington's Jared Butler came off the bench to net a team-high 26 in the loss, Corey Kispert poured in 23.

The PHLY Sixers crew breaks down the win for the 76ers in a game that shouldn't have been that close.

Jimmy Butler has worn out his welcome with Pat Riley and the Miami Heat. Should the Sixers consider trading for him after Paul George’s miserable start to the season?

The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses Butler’s discontent, whether he would make a difference for Joel Embiid, and much more.

The Philadelphia 76ers (14-20) had an awful shooting night and simply could not overcome the poor team percentage, multiple scoring droughts, missed free throws and the absence of Joel Embiid in their 109-99 loss to the Phoenix Suns (16-18). Back home after a 4-2 six-game trip, the Sixers led at the break by four but the Suns outscored the 76ers 36-27 in the third quarter to build a double-digit lead and did more than enough to secure the win.

Kelly Oubre was really good in his return, putting together a 26-point, 11-rebound double-double with Tyrese Maxey adding team-highs of 31 points and 10 assists. Guerschon Yabusele filled in for Embiid at center and totaled 14 points and 10 boards. Bradley Beal paced Phoenix in scoring with 25 off the bench including 13 in the third.

The PHLY Sixers crew breaks down what went wrong in Philadelphia's 10th home loss of the season.

The Philadelphia 76ers (14-19) ended their brief two-game losing streak with a decisive 123-94 victory over the injury-depleted Brooklyn Nets (13-22). The Sixers overcame an 11-0 start by the Nets thanks to a dominant 15-point first quarter from Joel Embiid, building up a double-digit lead by the end of the first on their way to an easy win in Brooklyn.

Joel Embiid led the way with 28 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Paul George added 17 points and 6 assists, and Tyrese Maxey finished with 18. The Sixers received a big lift from Caleb Martin, who scored 17 first-half points, on a perfect 7-7 shooting, to help the Sixers take control of the game.

Join the PHLY Sixers team as they discuss an easy win for the Sixers.

The Philadelphia ended the west coast portion of their road trip with an absolutely embarrassing defensive performance, falling to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors 139-105 in their most lopsided loss of the season. The Sixers, who fell to 13-19 on the season after back-to-back losses, will finish off their six game road trip Saturday night in Brooklyn.

The Warriors, who came into the game having lost 13 of their last 17, shot an incredible 22-39 from 3-point range, led by Steph Curry, who finished with a perfect 8-8 from 3-point range on his way to a 30 point night. Jonathan Kuminga added 20 off the bench, and Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins and Dennis Schroder chipped in with 15 each in a balanced Warriors attack.

Joel Embiid led the Sixes with 28 points and 14 rebounds, with most of his damage being done in the third quarter. Paul George added 19, and Tyrese Maxey finished with just 14 points on 4-13 shooting.

Join the PHLY Sixers team as they break down the Sixers’ second frustrating loss in the past 24 hours.