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
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 🙌🏼
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.
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.
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:
Another story to watch tonight: Birthday boy Tyrese Maxey is three three-pointers away from becoming the Sixers' second all-time leader in threes made.
November 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Another story to watch tonight: Birthday boy Tyrese Maxey is three three-pointers away from becoming the Sixers' second all-time leader in threes made.
Jared McCain is officially listed as PROBABLE for tomorrow's game against the Bulls. Paul George remains OUT.
November 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Jared McCain is officially listed as PROBABLE for tomorrow's game against the Bulls. Paul George remains OUT.
Hunter Sallis scoring his first points up 22 with 15 seconds left:
November 3, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Hunter Sallis scoring his first points up 22 with 15 seconds left:
Thankfully, Oubre just came running out of the locker room and rejoined the team on the bench.
November 3, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Thankfully, Oubre just came running out of the locker room and rejoined the team on the bench.
The NBA has fined Joel Embiid $50,000 for "making a lewd gesture" on the court. The alleged gesture being the DX Chop.
November 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The NBA has fined Joel Embiid $50,000 for "making a lewd gesture" on the court. The alleged gesture being the DX Chop.
The Sixers announce that they have, unsurprisingly, exercised the third-year team option on guard Jared McCain.
October 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The Sixers announce that they have, unsurprisingly, exercised the third-year team option on guard Jared McCain.
Weird stat: The Sixers have lost every 3rd quarter this season by an average of 11.75 points, -47 total.
However, the 4th quarter has been the opposite case.
They've won every 4th quarter by an average of 11.75 points, +47 total for a net difference of 0.
Erasing deficits.
However, the 4th quarter has been the opposite case.
They've won every 4th quarter by an average of 11.75 points, +47 total for a net difference of 0.
Erasing deficits.
October 29, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Weird stat: The Sixers have lost every 3rd quarter this season by an average of 11.75 points, -47 total.
However, the 4th quarter has been the opposite case.
They've won every 4th quarter by an average of 11.75 points, +47 total for a net difference of 0.
Erasing deficits.
However, the 4th quarter has been the opposite case.
They've won every 4th quarter by an average of 11.75 points, +47 total for a net difference of 0.
Erasing deficits.
Joel Embiid is in, and Trendon Watford is officially making his Sixers debut tonight against the Wizards as the Athletic's Tony Jones previously reported.
October 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Joel Embiid is in, and Trendon Watford is officially making his Sixers debut tonight against the Wizards as the Athletic's Tony Jones previously reported.
Don't look now, but the Sixers are fun again.
October 26, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Don't look now, but the Sixers are fun again.
Quentin Grimes on his game winning shot against the Charlotte Hornets:
October 26, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Quentin Grimes on his game winning shot against the Charlotte Hornets:
Joel and Tyrese are out on the court together late after practice for some free throws.
October 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Joel and Tyrese are out on the court together late after practice for some free throws.
Joel Embiid taking part in some 1v1 action after practice.
October 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Joel Embiid taking part in some 1v1 action after practice.
Asked and answered. He's back.
October 14, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Asked and answered. He's back.
GOOD AFTERNOON AND GO BIRDS
October 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
GOOD AFTERNOON AND GO BIRDS
It's hard to remember, given how last season ended, but some players are just a joy to watch.
VJ Edgecombe is one of those players.
VJ Edgecombe is one of those players.
October 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
It's hard to remember, given how last season ended, but some players are just a joy to watch.
VJ Edgecombe is one of those players.
VJ Edgecombe is one of those players.
Officially official.
October 1, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Officially official.