Zach Ciavolella
@ciavo.bsky.social
76ers beat reporter & editor for @phillysportsnet.bsky.social
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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.
Sixers fans, Thursday night's game had highs, lows, and one of the most exciting finishes you will see in a regular-season matchup.
A truly one-of-a-kind win.
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A truly one-of-a-kind win.
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Sixers avoid embarrassment, halt Warriors' comeback for 99-98 win - Metro Philadephila
The Philadelphia 76ers narrowly defeated the Golden State Warriors by a final score of 99-98. Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 35 points, while VJ Edgecombe secured a crucial putback in the final seco...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Sixers fans, Thursday night's game had highs, lows, and one of the most exciting finishes you will see in a regular-season matchup.
A truly one-of-a-kind win.
www.metrophiladelphia.com/stories/sixe...
A truly one-of-a-kind win.
www.metrophiladelphia.com/stories/sixe...
Sixers' starters tonight:
Tyrese Maxey
VJ Edgecombe
Quentin Grimes
Dominick Barlow
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey
VJ Edgecombe
Quentin Grimes
Dominick Barlow
Joel Embiid
December 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Sixers' starters tonight:
Tyrese Maxey
VJ Edgecombe
Quentin Grimes
Dominick Barlow
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey
VJ Edgecombe
Quentin Grimes
Dominick Barlow
Joel Embiid
Sixers injury update:
Joel Embiid — upgraded to QUESTIONABLE (Left and right knee injury recovery)
Paul George — Downgraded to OUT (Left knee injury recovery)
Quentin Grimes and Jared McCain are both available, while Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford remain out.
Joel Embiid — upgraded to QUESTIONABLE (Left and right knee injury recovery)
Paul George — Downgraded to OUT (Left knee injury recovery)
Quentin Grimes and Jared McCain are both available, while Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford remain out.
December 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Sixers injury update:
Joel Embiid — upgraded to QUESTIONABLE (Left and right knee injury recovery)
Paul George — Downgraded to OUT (Left knee injury recovery)
Quentin Grimes and Jared McCain are both available, while Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford remain out.
Joel Embiid — upgraded to QUESTIONABLE (Left and right knee injury recovery)
Paul George — Downgraded to OUT (Left knee injury recovery)
Quentin Grimes and Jared McCain are both available, while Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford remain out.
Programming note: Hopping on with the man Jody Mac on @sportsradiowip.bsky.social at midnight to talk a little basketball.
Tune in for some Sixers chatter!
Tune in for some Sixers chatter!
December 3, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Programming note: Hopping on with the man Jody Mac on @sportsradiowip.bsky.social at midnight to talk a little basketball.
Tune in for some Sixers chatter!
Tune in for some Sixers chatter!
Reposted by Zach Ciavolella
Jared McCain: “I feel like I’m back to myself.”
December 3, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Jared McCain: “I feel like I’m back to myself.”
Tyrese Maxey scored 35 points in only three quarters, made Sixers' franchise history and led Philadelphia to a blowout win over the Washington Wizards Tuesday night.
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Tyrese Maxey's 35 leads the way as Sixers cruise past Wizards, 121-102 - Metro Philadephila
In the absence of key players, Tyrese Maxey led the Philadelphia 76ers to a convincing win against the Washington Wizards, scoring 35 points in just three quarters and making franchise history in the ...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Tyrese Maxey scored 35 points in only three quarters, made Sixers' franchise history and led Philadelphia to a blowout win over the Washington Wizards Tuesday night.
metrophiladelphia.com/stories/tyre...
metrophiladelphia.com/stories/tyre...
Tyrese Maxey continues to put his name among elite company, becoming only the third player in 76ers history to start a season with 20 or more consecutive games of 20 or more points scored.
Other Sixers to accomplish this: Allen Iverson (21) and Joel Embiid (34).
Other Sixers to accomplish this: Allen Iverson (21) and Joel Embiid (34).
December 3, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Tyrese Maxey continues to put his name among elite company, becoming only the third player in 76ers history to start a season with 20 or more consecutive games of 20 or more points scored.
Other Sixers to accomplish this: Allen Iverson (21) and Joel Embiid (34).
Other Sixers to accomplish this: Allen Iverson (21) and Joel Embiid (34).
Sixers' injury updates:
Paul George (Left Knee; Injury Recovery; Lower Back Tightness) and Andre Drummond (Right Knee; Contusion) are AVAILABLE.
Quentin Grimes (Right Calf; Soreness) is OUT for tonight’s game.
Paul George (Left Knee; Injury Recovery; Lower Back Tightness) and Andre Drummond (Right Knee; Contusion) are AVAILABLE.
Quentin Grimes (Right Calf; Soreness) is OUT for tonight’s game.
December 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Sixers' injury updates:
Paul George (Left Knee; Injury Recovery; Lower Back Tightness) and Andre Drummond (Right Knee; Contusion) are AVAILABLE.
Quentin Grimes (Right Calf; Soreness) is OUT for tonight’s game.
Paul George (Left Knee; Injury Recovery; Lower Back Tightness) and Andre Drummond (Right Knee; Contusion) are AVAILABLE.
Quentin Grimes (Right Calf; Soreness) is OUT for tonight’s game.
Sixers guard Quentin Grimes has been downgraded to "questionable" ahead of tonight's game against the Wizards.
December 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Sixers guard Quentin Grimes has been downgraded to "questionable" ahead of tonight's game against the Wizards.
Joel Embiid is set to miss his 13th of 20 possible games to start the season—more on the Sixers' star center and the team's other lingering injuries.
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Sixers injury update: Joel Embiid OUT against Washington Wizards - Metro Philadephila
Joel Embiid, one of the top stars of the Philadelphia 76ers, will miss his 13th game of the young season due to soreness in his right knee.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Joel Embiid is set to miss his 13th of 20 possible games to start the season—more on the Sixers' star center and the team's other lingering injuries.
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New addition to the injury report:
Quentin Grimes is now "probable," dealing with right calf soreness.
Quentin Grimes is now "probable," dealing with right calf soreness.
Sixers injury report for tomorrow's game against Washington:
OUT: Embiid (Right knee injury management), Oubre (Left knee sprain), Watford (Left adductor strain)
QUESTIONABLE: George (Left knee injury recovery, lower back tightness), Drummond (Right knee contusion)
OUT: Embiid (Right knee injury management), Oubre (Left knee sprain), Watford (Left adductor strain)
QUESTIONABLE: George (Left knee injury recovery, lower back tightness), Drummond (Right knee contusion)
December 1, 2025 at 11:34 PM
New addition to the injury report:
Quentin Grimes is now "probable," dealing with right calf soreness.
Quentin Grimes is now "probable," dealing with right calf soreness.
Sixers injury report for tomorrow's game against Washington:
OUT: Embiid (Right knee injury management), Oubre (Left knee sprain), Watford (Left adductor strain)
QUESTIONABLE: George (Left knee injury recovery, lower back tightness), Drummond (Right knee contusion)
OUT: Embiid (Right knee injury management), Oubre (Left knee sprain), Watford (Left adductor strain)
QUESTIONABLE: George (Left knee injury recovery, lower back tightness), Drummond (Right knee contusion)
December 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Sixers injury report for tomorrow's game against Washington:
OUT: Embiid (Right knee injury management), Oubre (Left knee sprain), Watford (Left adductor strain)
QUESTIONABLE: George (Left knee injury recovery, lower back tightness), Drummond (Right knee contusion)
OUT: Embiid (Right knee injury management), Oubre (Left knee sprain), Watford (Left adductor strain)
QUESTIONABLE: George (Left knee injury recovery, lower back tightness), Drummond (Right knee contusion)
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.