The Sixers have put together their best four-game stretch of the season with no Joel Embiid and only six quarters of Paul George.

With their hard-earned victory on Wednesday, a 117-104 triumph over the Sacramento Kings, the Sixers are suddenly winners of four straight games and will likely finish the night tied for a Play-In Tournament spot in the Eastern Conference.

Maxey outduels LeBron, Gordon on the rise Tyrese Maxey is one of the league’s hottest players. After a slow start, Eric Gordon has blossomed into a solid addition for the 76ers. And the squad showed on Tuesday that it can be a solid foul-shooting team.

Two Philadelphia 76ers players are reportedly garnering heavy trade interest at the moment, and you might be surprised by who they are. Philly has reason to get involved in the trade market. The 76ers were 17-27 entering Monday - outside of the Play-In looking in - and might want to view this season as a lost cause.

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly receiving plenty of interest in Guerschon Yabusele and Eric Gordon ahead of the February trade deadline as the

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Then, there's undrafted rookie Justin Edwards who has started two games in a row with the Sixers missing Paul George. Coach Nick Nurse has put his trust in the young man and he has stepped in to produce at a high level. His basketball IQ has, especially, stood out.

Guerschon Yabusele and Eric Gordon are generating interest. The 76ers have to decide what to do at the trade deadline.

The Sixers, I’m told, love Guerschon Yabusele. Yet they might soon have a difficult decision to make with the bruising French forward and his $2.1 million minimum contract. League sources

Eric Gordon hits a three as the 76ers go on a 13-0 run and he records his season high. Eric Gordon hits a three as the 76ers go on a 13-0 run and he records his season high

Gordon closed Tuesday's 144-109 loss to Denver with nine points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and three assists across 19 minutes. Despite a lot of injuries in Philadelphia, Gordon hasn't been able to churn out much fantasy value.