Jacob Moreno

Joined: Feb 18, 2026

Jacob Moreno is a Sports Media major at Temple University who aspires to become a 76ers beat writer. He previously contributed to The Sixer Sense and also covers Temple Athletics for The Temple News. He is a huge Marvel nerd and falls victim to expensive Lego sets.

May 8, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) knocks the ball from New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado (5) during the second quarter of game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

May 6, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives past New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado (5) during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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May 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts during the first quarter of game one of the eastern conference semifinal round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) defends against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) in the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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Jan 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) talk after the game at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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All three of us are picking the Sixers to win. What could go wrong?

May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) silences the crowd after making a shot against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid's latest injury adds a new element to the Sixers' injury report as they prepare to face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) celebrates during the final moments of their win over the Boston Celtics in game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Not only was Tyrese Maxey's 30-point performance crucial to the Sixers eliminating the Celtics, but it also defined their season.

Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) reacts to his score against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Paul George and Jayson Tatum's new placements on the injury report headline the Sixers and Celtics' storylines for Game 7.

Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) reacts after a play against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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Kelly Oubre Jr.'s troubles on both ends of the court have hurt the Sixers against the Celtics, but Nick Nurse's faith in Oubre remains.

Apr 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid, fresh off a 33-point performance, is listed as probable for the Sixers' Game 6 matchup against the Boston Celtics.

Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) reacts after his three point basket against the Boston Celtics in the second half during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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Quentin Grimes' two-way contributions were critical in the Sixers' 113-97 win against the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.

Apr 10, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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The Sixers laid an egg in their 128-96 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 4 on Sunday night and there is plenty of blame to go around.

Jan 29, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts to his three pointer against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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The Sixers listed Joel Embiid as doubtful for Game 4 against the Boston Celtics once more as he recovers from his appendectomy.

Apr 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) argues wth the official that he was fouled against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

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The Sixers' 108-100 loss to the Celtics came down to the margins, namely second-chance points and perimeter shooting, and Philadelphia paid the price.