Justin Grasso

Justin Grasso

Joined: Jul 13, 2026

Justin is the Site Expert for The Sixer Sense. He has covered the Philadelphia 76ers and the NBA professionally since 2018. He had an inside look at the rise and fall of the Joel Embiid-Ben Simmons duo, the early development of two-time NBA All-Star Tyrese Maxey, and Embiid’s MVP-winning season. His work has also appeared in Heavy, SI, Newsweek, The Sporting News, FanSided, and 97.3 ESPN. Grasso is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks on during a break in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope speaks to media during a press conference on media day at FedEx Forum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton (18) against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center.

Charlotte Hornets forward Taj Gibson (67) warms up on the court before the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) embrace before the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) against the Phoenix Suns during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center.

LeBron James (23) during pregame ceremonies before a game against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) after a 76ers score during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) smiles after a Philadelphia 76ers foul during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid before game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) calls a play against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at the TD Garden.

Dec 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James (23) reacts after a play against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona (30) after a timeout during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

Johni Broome talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.

Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona (30) reacts after a basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena.