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.

Jan 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse reacts to a play against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Jan 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Jan 11, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse reacts after the Toronto Raptors scored a basket in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Jan 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) blocks the shot attempt of Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) in the closing moments of the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Jan 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Before the Delaware Valley gets buried in snow, the Sixers and New York Knicks will treat everyone to some Saturday afternoon entertainment.

Before Philadelphia, Buck or Long Island Lutheran (often called LuHi), there was a teenager leaving behind the comfort of his beloved ocean in the Bahamas for the pursuit of a dream.

Jan 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dunks the ball in front of Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid notched a triple-double while Tyrese Maxey scored 36 points and dished 10 assists to power the Sixers to a thrilling victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Thursday.

Jan 20, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) looks on during a break in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Even Nick Nurse acknowledges that Tyrese Maxey probably has too much on his plate.

Jan 20, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) brings the ball up court against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Sixers phenom VJ Edgecombe ranked as the third best rookie in the class of 2025 inESPN's midseason rookie rankings.

Jan 19, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) against the Indiana Pacers during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The biggest definitive absence is on Houston's side.

Jason Kelce preps before the Monday Night Football Pregame show on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Move over, Red Panda. There's a new act in town.

Jan 20, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (00) reacts to his three pointer in front of Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

With Paul George ruled out shortly before tip-off and Joel Embiid unavailable, Tyrese Maxey was left to carry the load on the second night of a back-to-back.

Jan 19, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drivers past Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Sixers survived an ugly offensive night against the lowly Indiana Pacers to pull out a win, ending a string of woeful results at home.

Jan 19, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) during warmups against the Indiana Pacers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

He could hear the ringer attempting to alert him over and over again, so he put aside his sleep to figure out who was calling.

Jan 16, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) dunks the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was named a starter for the 2026 All-Star game in Los Angeles, it was revealed on Monday afternoon.

Jan 16, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) controls the ball agains Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid corrected his mistakes from the first game of this mini series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. But Tyrese Maxey had few answers, and some bad late-game execution spelled doom in another close loss at home.

Austin Krell

Joined Dec 5, 2025

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NBA L2M Report Admits Mistake After Sixers' Win Over Rockets

Two Sixers Starters Probable for Saturday Matinee Against Knicks

VJ Edgecombe Will Not Be Denied

Embiid, Maxey Give Houston Problems as Sixers Survive Rockets

How Nick Nurse Hopes to Help Ease Life for Tyrese Maxey

ESPN Ranks Sixers Sensation as Third Best Rookie at Midseason

Who is in, Who is Out for Sixers-Rockets Game on Thursday?

Eagles Legend Jason Kelce to Attempt Dunk at Sixers Game Next Week

Maxey's Rough Night Dooms Sixers in Second Night of Back-to-Back Against Suns

Sixers Overcome Terrible Second Quarter to Dispatch Pacers

How Tyrese Maxey Found Out About His All-Star Selection

Tyrese Maxey to Represent Sixers as All-Star Starter

Sixers Cough Up Another at Home as Cavaliers Sweep Mini Series in Philadelphia