Zach Ciavolella
@ciavo.bsky.social
76ers beat reporter & editor for @phillysportsnet.bsky.social
& @metrophilly.bsky.social | Occasional guest on @sportsradiowip.bsky.social
Gave up the Bucks while God Jrue up the play like Holiday
& @metrophilly.bsky.social | Occasional guest on @sportsradiowip.bsky.social
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.
PHI starters
Tyrese Maxey
Quentin Grimes
Justin Edwards
Paul George
Andre Drummond
Tyrese Maxey
Quentin Grimes
Justin Edwards
Paul George
Andre Drummond
November 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
PHI starters
Tyrese Maxey
Quentin Grimes
Justin Edwards
Paul George
Andre Drummond
Tyrese Maxey
Quentin Grimes
Justin Edwards
Paul George
Andre Drummond
VJ Edgecombe is OUT today vs. the Miami Heat.
November 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
VJ Edgecombe is OUT today vs. the Miami Heat.
God is good. I got nothin else to say 🙌🏼
November 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
God is good. I got nothin else to say 🙌🏼
Tyrese Maxey is far more than a basketball player. He is a person, inspired by a beloved family member, who loves to give back to his community.
This morning, alongside his non-profit, Maxey gave away 3,000 Thanksgiving meals to local families in need.
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This morning, alongside his non-profit, Maxey gave away 3,000 Thanksgiving meals to local families in need.
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Tyrese Maxey supports Philadelphia families at fourth annual Holiday Turkey Drive - Metro Philadephila
On Saturday, Nov. 22, the Tyrese Maxey Foundation gave away a record 3,000 Thanksgiving meals, including turkey, sides, fresh produce, and sweet treats, to families in need at The Alan Horwitz "Sixth ...
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November 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Tyrese Maxey is far more than a basketball player. He is a person, inspired by a beloved family member, who loves to give back to his community.
This morning, alongside his non-profit, Maxey gave away 3,000 Thanksgiving meals to local families in need.
metrophiladelphia.com/stories/tyre...
This morning, alongside his non-profit, Maxey gave away 3,000 Thanksgiving meals to local families in need.
metrophiladelphia.com/stories/tyre...
Thursday night, Tyrese Maxey told head coach Nick Nurse that he would play the entire third quarter. He ended up playing the whole second half, including overtime.
I asked Nick Nurse how a leader who is so willing to bear such a heavy workload sets the tone for his teammates.
I asked Nick Nurse how a leader who is so willing to bear such a heavy workload sets the tone for his teammates.
November 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Thursday night, Tyrese Maxey told head coach Nick Nurse that he would play the entire third quarter. He ended up playing the whole second half, including overtime.
I asked Nick Nurse how a leader who is so willing to bear such a heavy workload sets the tone for his teammates.
I asked Nick Nurse how a leader who is so willing to bear such a heavy workload sets the tone for his teammates.
Sixers say Joel Embiid is still dealing with soreness in his right knee, but doctors say his is progressing. He is considered day-to-day.
Adem Bona is OUT for the next two games and will be re-evaluated thereafter.
Adem Bona is OUT for the next two games and will be re-evaluated thereafter.
November 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Sixers say Joel Embiid is still dealing with soreness in his right knee, but doctors say his is progressing. He is considered day-to-day.
Adem Bona is OUT for the next two games and will be re-evaluated thereafter.
Adem Bona is OUT for the next two games and will be re-evaluated thereafter.
What a great night, what an exciting game, what an incredible player.
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Tyrese Maxey drops career-high 54 points as Sixers beat Bucks in OT, 123-114 - Metro Philadephila
Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 54 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a win against the Milwaukee Bucks in an overtime matchup on the second night of a back-to-back..
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November 21, 2025 at 4:13 AM
What a great night, what an exciting game, what an incredible player.
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Tyrese Maxey joins Wilt Chamberlain as the only two players in franchise history to score at least 50 points and tally nine assists in a single game, per Elias.
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Tyrese Maxey joins Wilt Chamberlain as the only two players in franchise history to score at least 50 points and tally nine assists in a single game, per Elias.
Official word on Oubre from Sixers:
Kelly Oubre Jr. suffered a sprain of the LCL in his left knee. He will be reevaluated in two weeks.
Kelly Oubre Jr. suffered a sprain of the LCL in his left knee. He will be reevaluated in two weeks.
November 19, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Official word on Oubre from Sixers:
Kelly Oubre Jr. suffered a sprain of the LCL in his left knee. He will be reevaluated in two weeks.
Kelly Oubre Jr. suffered a sprain of the LCL in his left knee. He will be reevaluated in two weeks.
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.