Zach Ciavolella
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Gave up the Bucks while God Jrue up the play like Holiday
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Gave up the Bucks while God Jrue up the play like Holiday
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Zach Ciavolella
@ciavo.bsky.social
· Aug 19
Very grateful to have been welcomed into the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association.
It's an honor, joy and privilege to write about Philly sports as a part of my profession, and I am eternally appreciative to everyone who has helped me in my sports journalism journey.
It's an honor, joy and privilege to write about Philly sports as a part of my profession, and I am eternally appreciative to everyone who has helped me in my sports journalism journey.
Tyrese Maxey's 39 points lifted the Sixers over James Harden and the LA Clippers on Monday night.
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Tyrese Maxey lifts Sixers over James Harden, Clippers in Paul George's season debut - Metro Philadephila
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 110-108, despite missing Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre, and Adem Bona. Paul George returned to the court, while Tyrese Maxey led the team to victory...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Tyrese Maxey's 39 points lifted the Sixers over James Harden and the LA Clippers on Monday night.
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The Sixers have upgraded Paul George to PROBABLE for tonight's game.
November 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The Sixers have upgraded Paul George to PROBABLE for tonight's game.
Johni Broome and Jared McCain have been recalled from the Delaware Blue Coats.
November 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Johni Broome and Jared McCain have been recalled from the Delaware Blue Coats.
Johni Broome has been assigned to the Delaware Blue Coats.
November 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Johni Broome has been assigned to the Delaware Blue Coats.
VJ Edgecombe is QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow’s game in Detroit due to a back spasm.
Joel Embiid is OUT due to right knee soreness.
Jared McCain (Assignment) and Paul George (Recovery) are also OUT.
Joel Embiid is OUT due to right knee soreness.
Jared McCain (Assignment) and Paul George (Recovery) are also OUT.
November 13, 2025 at 10:33 PM
VJ Edgecombe is QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow’s game in Detroit due to a back spasm.
Joel Embiid is OUT due to right knee soreness.
Jared McCain (Assignment) and Paul George (Recovery) are also OUT.
Joel Embiid is OUT due to right knee soreness.
Jared McCain (Assignment) and Paul George (Recovery) are also OUT.
The team had hoped to get McCain regular minutes at the NBA level, but it quickly became clear that this would risk them losing games, so they adapted.
It's what smart teams do and what the Sixers have rarely done in the past.
It's what smart teams do and what the Sixers have rarely done in the past.
Then why was he on the team playing minutes the past week?
November 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The team had hoped to get McCain regular minutes at the NBA level, but it quickly became clear that this would risk them losing games, so they adapted.
It's what smart teams do and what the Sixers have rarely done in the past.
It's what smart teams do and what the Sixers have rarely done in the past.
Jared McCain has been assigned to the Delaware Blue Coats in a move that will allow him to receive the minutes he needs to get acclimated to playing with his newly added knee brace.
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Sixers assign Jared McCain to G League amidst continued rehab - Metro Philadephila
Sixers guard Jared McCain has been assigned to the team's G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, to continue his rehabilitation after suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee and a torn UCL in...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Jared McCain has been assigned to the Delaware Blue Coats in a move that will allow him to receive the minutes he needs to get acclimated to playing with his newly added knee brace.
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More on this shortly, but this is the right move by the Sixers for the record.
The Sixers have assigned Jared McCain to the Delaware Blue Coats.
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
More on this shortly, but this is the right move by the Sixers for the record.
The Sixers have assigned Jared McCain to the Delaware Blue Coats.
November 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The Sixers have assigned Jared McCain to the Delaware Blue Coats.
Justin Edwards on Tyese Maxey, "The Franchise," and how he sets the tone for the team.
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Justin Edwards on Tyese Maxey, "The Franchise," and how he sets the tone for the team.
Nick Nurse on the Sixers' ability to scrap their way to wins.
November 12, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Nick Nurse on the Sixers' ability to scrap their way to wins.
Paul George (left knee) met with doctors tonight to assess his progress.
The “final stage” of his return to play plan involves him continuing to strengthen his left quad.
He will be re-evaluated later this week.
The “final stage” of his return to play plan involves him continuing to strengthen his left quad.
He will be re-evaluated later this week.
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Paul George (left knee) met with doctors tonight to assess his progress.
The “final stage” of his return to play plan involves him continuing to strengthen his left quad.
He will be re-evaluated later this week.
The “final stage” of his return to play plan involves him continuing to strengthen his left quad.
He will be re-evaluated later this week.
When the Sixers needed somebody, anybody to step up, it was Justin Edwards who answered the call, helping Philadelphia secure a 102-100 win.
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Justin Edward's provides the needed spark as Sixers hold off Celtics 102-100 - Metro Philadephila
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In their final game of a three-game homestand, the Philadelphia 76ers welcomed the Boston Celtics into town for what would already be the third matchup between the division …
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November 12, 2025 at 3:42 AM
When the Sixers needed somebody, anybody to step up, it was Justin Edwards who answered the call, helping Philadelphia secure a 102-100 win.
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It's Justin Edward's world, we're just livin in it.
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 AM
It's Justin Edward's world, we're just livin in it.
Not a big +/- guy, but it's truly wild that VJ Edgecombe is 1/10 in this game but a +5 on the night.
November 12, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Not a big +/- guy, but it's truly wild that VJ Edgecombe is 1/10 in this game but a +5 on the night.
Sixers starters: Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Kelly Oubre Jr., Trendon Watford and Andre Drummond
November 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Sixers starters: Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Kelly Oubre Jr., Trendon Watford and Andre Drummond
Quentin Grimes has found new representation before hitting free agency after signing with CAA.
Grimes' camp requested an average annual salary of $30 million per year during negotiations, according to Shams Charania.
If I were Grimes, I would be looking for new representation before I hit free agency again next summer.
If I were Grimes, I would be looking for new representation before I hit free agency again next summer.
Quentin Grimes is signing a one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer with the Sixers, according to Shams Charania.
This is quite possibly the worst case scenario for all parties involved, in my opinion.
This is quite possibly the worst case scenario for all parties involved, in my opinion.
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Quentin Grimes has found new representation before hitting free agency after signing with CAA.
I feel the former banker in me coming out like the Hulk, so I just have to say, a 50-year mortgage is among the most stupid ideas I've ever heard.
Now back to basketball.
Now back to basketball.
November 9, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I feel the former banker in me coming out like the Hulk, so I just have to say, a 50-year mortgage is among the most stupid ideas I've ever heard.
Now back to basketball.
Now back to basketball.
The Sixers are off to a terrific 1-0 start while wearing the Iverson-era black jerseys, thanks to Trendon Watford's first career triple-double.
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Trendon Watford's triple-double sparks 76ers' victory over Raptors - Metro Philadephila
The Philadelphia 76ers celebrated the 2000-01 Eastern Conference champion team with a special night game against the Toronto Raptors. Trendon Watford made his first start with the team, also securing ...
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November 9, 2025 at 3:21 AM
The Sixers are off to a terrific 1-0 start while wearing the Iverson-era black jerseys, thanks to Trendon Watford's first career triple-double.
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Trendon Watford has secured the first triple-double of his career in his first start for the Sixers.
November 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Trendon Watford has secured the first triple-double of his career in his first start for the Sixers.
Sixers announce Johni Broome has been assigned to the Delaware Blue Coats.
November 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Sixers announce Johni Broome has been assigned to the Delaware Blue Coats.
Was doing some research for an upcoming article, and I came across a line that, while perfectly accurate in 2019, made me chuckle in 2025.
My, how times have changed.
My, how times have changed.
November 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Was doing some research for an upcoming article, and I came across a line that, while perfectly accurate in 2019, made me chuckle in 2025.
My, how times have changed.
My, how times have changed.
The Sixers have announced a 2001-era capsule collection in collaboration with Mitchell & Ness, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 2000-01 Eastern Conference Champions, which goes on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Here’s a look:
Here’s a look:
November 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The Sixers have announced a 2001-era capsule collection in collaboration with Mitchell & Ness, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 2000-01 Eastern Conference Champions, which goes on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Here’s a look:
Here’s a look:
Good for them; they went on a 24-11 run in the 4th and still lost by double digits.
Their superstar, who leads the NBA in minutes per game, played 11 minutes of a final quarter that began with them down 20 points—on a road back-to-back as well.
But sure, good moral victory.
Their superstar, who leads the NBA in minutes per game, played 11 minutes of a final quarter that began with them down 20 points—on a road back-to-back as well.
But sure, good moral victory.
November 6, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Good for them; they went on a 24-11 run in the 4th and still lost by double digits.
Their superstar, who leads the NBA in minutes per game, played 11 minutes of a final quarter that began with them down 20 points—on a road back-to-back as well.
But sure, good moral victory.
Their superstar, who leads the NBA in minutes per game, played 11 minutes of a final quarter that began with them down 20 points—on a road back-to-back as well.
But sure, good moral victory.
There is precisely zero reason for Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre to still be in this game.
November 6, 2025 at 2:29 AM
There is precisely zero reason for Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre to still be in this game.