The Sixers’ run-and-gun start is real—how will Joel Embiid and Paul George fit as Philly balances minutes, touches, and chemistry after a 3-0 surge?

Terry Rozier is persona non grata in the NBA at the moment, on account of being arrested as part of a widespread federal investigation into gambling and sports betting. But that hasn't stopped Bill Simmons from firing up the trade machine.

The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a perfect start this season, standing among the league’s few unbeaten teams. They’ll look to extend that momentum as they open their NBA Cup campaign against the Boston Celtics tonight.

The Philadelphia 76ers have gotten off to quite the scorching hot start this season, putting together a 4-0 record leaving the opening week. This spotless recor

The Boston Celtics opened up NBA Cup play by getting revenge on the Philadelphia Sixers for an earlier loss this season.

Celtics rookie Hugo Gonzalez brought the effort Boston needed to beat the rival (and previously undefeated) 76ers in Philadelphia.

It's early, of course. The new season is barely a week old. The standings this early can tell lies. But on its face it's true. Right there at the top of the Eastern Conference. Winners of their first four. Their best start in six seasons since they went 5-0 to begin the 2019-20 campaign. The Sixers, of all teams.

The Sixers take on the Celtics on Friday night for the opening match of the NBA Cup tournament, with tip-off from the Xfinity Mobile Arena slated for 7:00 p.m. EST. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/76ers/onsi as Sixers To Miss Key Rotation Piece Against Celtics.