Latest Paul George News

Bronny James shows dad LeBron, Lakers he has plenty to learn in return from G League

Jan. 28, 2025 23:23 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bronny James got the surprise call to play in the first quarter for the Lakers and finished with the first serious playing time of his NBA career. It wasn't great. Bronny took off on a fast break and his shot was rejected by Adam Bona. ...

Tyrese Maxey scores 43 to lift 76ers past LeBron, Lakers 118-104

Jan. 28, 2025 22:02 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points to lead a Philadelphia 76ers team without injured Joel Embiid and Paul George to a 118-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Last season’s NBA Most Improved Player, Maxey continued his recent hot scoring streak as...

76ers star Paul George sits out again against Lakers with injured finger

Jan. 28, 2025 18:36 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George sat out Tuesday night against Los Angeles with an injured finger, the 15th game he's missed this season. George sustained tendon damage to the little finger on his non-shooting left hand when he jammed it Saturday against...

Tyrese Maxey has 31 points and 9 assists in the 76ers' 109-97 victory over the Bulls

Jan. 25, 2025 22:58 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight victory. The injury-depleted Sixers ended a seven-game losing streak...

Josh Harris finds himself on brink of championship with Commanders he can't find with 76ers

Jan. 25, 2025 13:29 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — On the first day Josh Harris stepped behind the microphone to celebrate buying the 76ers, he promised fans the new ownership group cared deeply about the distressed franchise and vowed a holding that included Fanatics founder Michael Rubin and rapper Will Smith would return...

With an eye on 2026 draft, touted prospect AJ Dybantsa watches Spurs-Pacers in Paris

Jan. 25, 2025 12:28 PM EST

PARIS (AP) — A.J. Dybantsa gets recognized at NBA games now. It makes what might be coming his way in 18 months or so seem a little more real. Dybantsa — the BYU-bound phenom who could be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft — was at the San Antonio-Indiana games in Paris this...

Short-handed 76ers beat Cavaliers 132-129 to end 7-game losing streak

Jan. 24, 2025 22:03 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George scored 30 points, Tyrese Maxey had 29 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-129 on Friday night to end a seven-game losing streak. Cleveland lost its second straight to drop into a tie for the NBA lead with Oklahoma...

Nikola Jokic records his 19th triple-double of the season, Nuggets cruise to 144-109 win over 76ers

Jan. 22, 2025 00:42 AM EST

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his 19th triple-double of the season, reserve Aaron Gordon was nearly perfect from the floor and the Denver Nuggets beat Philadelphia 144-109 on Tuesday night, extending the 76ers’ losing streak to seven games. ...

Antetokounmpo scores 34 points in Bucks' 123-109 victory over the short-handed 76ers

Jan. 19, 2025 21:44 PM EST

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 15 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 123-109 on Sunday night. Damian Lillard added 25 points for Milwaukee, which completed a 4-0 homestand. Khris Middleton had 13 points and eight...

Struggling 76ers dealing with rash of injuries to key players

Jan. 19, 2025 19:08 PM EST

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are dealing with injuries to several key players and it goes far beyond star center Joel Embiid, who has played in only 13 games this season and skipped the team’s current trip with swelling in his left knee. Philadelphia had eight players...