The NBA releases a new 2025 NBA Cup court for the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the third annual in-season tournament.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid labeled “done” by Bill Simmons after loss to Boston Celtics in season opener.

The Philadelphia 76ers got off to a good start to their 2025-26 NBA season, after defeating the Boston Celtics 117-116 on the road. Tyrese Maxey led the way for Philadelphia with 40 points while rookie VJ Edgecombe dropped 34 to tally the highest scoring output ever recorded by a Sixers player in their first NBA

Boston raises the curtain on its 2025/26 NBA campaign at home to Philadelphia, hoping to continue an imperious streak of form against the 76ers. The Celtics beat their Atlantic Division rivals no fewer than three times last season and are back at TD Garden in the hopes of extending that run.

The Celtics' 2025-26 season tips off tonight with a matchup against a bitter rival. Get our best player prop bets for 76ers vs. Celtics, plus a Jaylen Brown player prop parlay.

Injuries have taken so much away from Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid. His career in the NBA can be defined by his greatness when he's healthy and the achievements he would have added to his shiny basketball resume if it weren't for the injuries he's dealt with.

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid gets put on blast by NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal ahead of the his season opening game.

Despite an almost complete overhaul of its starting lineup – shuffled as part of the devastating Jayson Tatum Achilles injury – Boston is still a 2-point home favorite in the NBA odds. However, our 76ers vs Celtics predictions and NBA picks have Philadelphia starting its season with a win on Wednesday, October 22.