As the Philadelphia 76ers continue to mull over their options with injured star center Joel Embiid, it's fair to wonder if they would've been better off trading him long before reaching this point. NBA insider Jake Fischer revealed that there was once a scenario where the Sixers could've secured a massive haul from the New York Knicks if they made Embiid available for a trade.

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA game from February 26, 2025 on ESPN.

Anytime the New York Knicks play at Madison Square Garden, stars are expected to show up. Such was the case again on Wednesday night with “Stranger Things” actor Gaten Matarazzo among the celebrities who watched the game between the Knicks and the visiting Philadelphia 76ers.

Jalen Brunson had 34 points and seven assists, Mikal Bridges scored 28 points and the New York Knicks held off the Philadelphia 76ers 110-105 on Wednesday night. OG Anunoby had 16 points and nine rebounds,

The Philadelphia 76ers explain the big difference in their effort against the New York Knicks compared to the loss to the Chicago Bulls.

After suffering their ninth straight loss in a 110-105 defeat to the New York Knicks, the Philadelphia 76ers are officially running out of options, and Nick Nurse could be running out of time.

Paul George’s decision to pause Podcast P to focus on the Philadelphia 76ers paid immediate dividends for him. In the Philadelphia 76ers’ 110-105 loss to the New York Knicks, George played a huge part in a comeback effort that fell just short.

The Sixers, now losers of nine straight, were led by the star duo of Tyrese Maxey (30 points, 12-of-32 from the field, 0-of-10 from three) and Paul George (25 points, seven assist

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Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey dunks the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers in a tough road loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday.

Tyrese Maxey has been added to the list of Philadelphia 76ers players who are dealing with a setback currently. While Maxey has been on the court for the last few games, the veteran guard is still dealing with the effects of a right-finger injury.