Austin Krell

Joined Dec 5, 2025

Austin Krell has covered the Sixers beat since the 2020-21 NBA season. Previous outlets include 97.3 ESPN and OnPattison.com. He also covered the NBA, at large, for USA Today. When he’s not consuming basketball in some form, he’s binge-watching a tv show, enjoying a movie, or listening to a music playlist on repeat.

Mar 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Cameron Payne (20) celebrates a three point basket with guard Vj Edgecombe (77) and forward Trendon Watford (12) against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Feb 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) reacts with guard Tyrese Maxey (0) after dunking the ball against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Mar 9, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) during the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Mar 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) reacts and is assisted after being injured against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Feb 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (1) shoots a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The season is suddenly in peril.

Feb 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts while clutching his body after a play against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Just when things began to get comfortable, the basketball gods decided that enough was enough.

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) reacts after scoring a three-pointer against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Sixers can either let that day change their season or they can continue to pursue a goal that is bigger than that move.

Jan 7, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George warms up before action against the Washington Wizards at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

He may only be a little more than halfway through his 25-game suspension, but this is not a vacation for the veteran forward.

Feb 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (R) and guard Vj Edgecombe (L) react after a victory against the Miami Heat at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The bad news for the Sixers is Victor Wembanyama will ostensibly play barring something unforeseen.

Mar 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) reacts during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Boston's 17 second-chance points in the first half defined the game.

Feb 19, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) looks on after a play against the Atlanta Hawks during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Producing beats, Oubre feels, allows people to get to know him and his interests.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Kam Jones (7) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Just a few months beyond his 25th birthday, Maxey took possession of the Sixers' record for threes made in a career.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center/forward Joel Embiid (21) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey flirted heavily with a 32-point triple-double as Joel Embiid returned after a five-game absence.

Feb 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Sixers may welcome a familiar face back to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.

Feb 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey put up an MVP-level scoring display to lead the Sixers past the Minnesota Timberwolves for a much-needed win.

Feb 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) and New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) fight for possession during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

As the Sixers folded like a beach chair early in the fourth quarter, you couldn't help but think about what the theme has been here for months.

Austin Krell

Joined Dec 5, 2025

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In Loss to Hawks, One Decision Could Leave Sixers With Big Regrets

The Sixers' Season Is at an Inflection Point. Here's the One Saving Grace.

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What Paul George Is Doing Behind the Scenes During His Suspension

Short-Handed Sixers Have Their Work Cut Out for Them Against San Antonio Spurs

Celtics Big Man Devours Sixers as Maxey, Drummond Struggle

Meet 't$unami', the Music Producer Starting for the Sixers

Tyrese Maxey Breaks Sixers' Record for Career 3s Made

How Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey Crushed the Indiana Pacers

Sixers' Game Against Pacers Just Got a Little More Interesting

How the Sixers Earned a Character Win on the Second Night of a Back-to-Back

How the Sixers' Loss to the Pelicans Illustrates Years of Problems