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.

Phoenix Mercury general manager Nick U'Ren speaks during media day at Footprint Center in Phoenix on May 9, 2024.

Josh Harris and Bob Myers at the Sixers' end-of-season press conference

Josh Harris and Bob Myers at Sixers' end-of-season press conference.

Dec 15, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers resident of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey speaks with the media before a game against the Detroit Pistons at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) goes to the basket against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

The Sixers go into the summer of 2026 with three unrestricted free agents from the core of their rotation.

Apr 3, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Josh Harris Managing Partner of the Philadelphia 76ers Josh Harris looks on during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The ones who control the destiny are the ones who cut the checks.

May 8, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts next to guard Tyrese Maxey (0) after a foul call during the third quarter of game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

This short series has been about blown opportunities.

May 6, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) looks to drive past New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

The Sixers went nearly half the fourth quarter without making a shot, allowing the New York Knicks to stay in Game 2 and eventually take over for a 2-0 series lead as an injured Joel Embiid watched from the sidelines.

May 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) talks to New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the first quarter of game one of the eastern conference semifinal round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The New York Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, shot the lights out in Game 1 to deliver a beatdown on the Sixers at Madison Square Garden.

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?

Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) carries his son Arthur on the court after a victory against the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Sixers won a war of a Game 7 on the road, beating the Celtics in their building three times in one week.

Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives for a shot against Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each notched at least 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to power the Sixers to win Game 7 in Boston.

Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) prepares to take a foul shot against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

In a stunning development less than two hours before tip-off, the Boston Celtics ruled star forward Jayson Tatum out for Game 7 with left knee stiffness.