NBA opens investigation into Dallas Mavericks' move to sit players
The NBA wants to know why the Dallas Mavericks held out several key players in their next-to-last game of the season, even while the team still had a mathematical chance of making the play-in tournament.
The NBA wants to know why the Dallas Mavericks held out several key players in their next-to-last game of the season, even while the team still had a mathematical chance of making the play-in tournament.
Sixers rest all 5 starters, still beat Hawks 136-131 in overtime
Georges Niang scored 24 points, including a decisive 3-pointer with 12 seconds remaining in overtime, as the Philadelphia 76ers rested all their starters and still beat the Atlanta Hawks 136-131.
Georges Niang scored 24 points, including a decisive 3-pointer with 12 seconds remaining in overtime, as the Philadelphia 76ers rested all their starters and still beat the Atlanta Hawks 136-131.
Philadelphia 76ers Embiid poised to win back-to-back scoring title
The Eastern Conference play-in tournament matchups are set. The NBA's scoring race seems over as well.
The Eastern Conference play-in tournament matchups are set. The NBA's scoring race seems over as well.
It's Embiid vs. Doncic for scoring title in NBA's final week
The NBA will have an international player as its scoring champion for the second time. Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid was born in Cameroon. He is on the cusp of becoming a back-to-back scoring champion, though he and Dallas’ Luka Doncic of Slovenia might take that race down to the wire.
The NBA will have an international player as its scoring champion for the second time. Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid was born in Cameroon. He is on the cusp of becoming a back-to-back scoring champion, though he and Dallas’ Luka Doncic of Slovenia might take that race down to the wire.
Antetokounmpo helps hot-shooting Bucks beat 76ers 117-104
The Bucks have a two-game lead over Boston with four games left. Boston won the season series with Milwaukee and has the tiebreaker. Philadelphia is third in the East.
The Bucks have a two-game lead over Boston with four games left. Boston won the season series with Milwaukee and has the tiebreaker. Philadelphia is third in the East.
NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement
The in-season tournament that Commissioner Adam Silver has wanted for years will become reality, sources told The Associated Press.
The in-season tournament that Commissioner Adam Silver has wanted for years will become reality, sources told The Associated Press.
Harden, Embiid lead 76ers to 117-110 win over Raptors
The Sixers made 30 of 39 shots in the first half. Harden and Embiid combined to make 12 of 16 shots in the first half.
The Sixers made 30 of 39 shots in the first half. Harden and Embiid combined to make 12 of 16 shots in the first half.
Alabama’s Brandon Miller entering NBA draft
Brandon Miller is projected as a top 5 NBA draft pick. The star freshman helped lead Alabama to a winning season but dealt with off-the-court issues after he made headlines for being present at a fatal shooting near campus in January.
Brandon Miller is projected as a top 5 NBA draft pick. The star freshman helped lead Alabama to a winning season but dealt with off-the-court issues after he made headlines for being present at a fatal shooting near campus in January.
Embiid, Harden power 76ers past Mavericks, 116-108
Embiid hit a 3-pointer to tie it at 103 and followed with a 16-footer the next time down for what ended up the winning basket.
Embiid hit a 3-pointer to tie it at 103 and followed with a 16-footer the next time down for what ended up the winning basket.
Magic Johnson part of group looking to buy NFL's Washington Commanders for $6B, report says
The reported asking price for the Washington Commanders is set to $6 billion – and the group involving the Magic Johnson is willing to match it.
The reported asking price for the Washington Commanders is set to $6 billion – and the group involving the Magic Johnson is willing to match it.
Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal under police investigation after incident with fans
Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is being investigated by police after an alleged incident with fans following a basketball game in Florida.
Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is being investigated by police after an alleged incident with fans following a basketball game in Florida.
Embiid sits out, Jokic leads Nuggets past 76ers 116-111
Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 116-111 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. But the Sixers were without big man Joel Embiid, who sat out with a sore right calf.
Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 116-111 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. But the Sixers were without big man Joel Embiid, who sat out with a sore right calf.
Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says
Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.
Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.
Tyrese Maxey keys fast start as 76ers pound Bulls 116-91
Tyrese Maxey scored 16 of his 21 points during Philadelphia’s dominant first half, and the 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 116-91.
Tyrese Maxey scored 16 of his 21 points during Philadelphia’s dominant first half, and the 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 116-91.
Sixers G James Harden sidelined by left Achilles soreness
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game at Chicago because of left Achilles soreness.
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game at Chicago because of left Achilles soreness.
Sixers 8-game winning streak snapped by Chicago Bulls
Zach LaVine scored 26 points, DeMar DeRozan had 25 and the Chicago Bulls defeated Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers 109-105 in double overtime to snap their eight-game winning streak.
Zach LaVine scored 26 points, DeMar DeRozan had 25 and the Chicago Bulls defeated Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers 109-105 in double overtime to snap their eight-game winning streak.
Willis Reed, leader on Knicks' 2 title teams, dies at 80
Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship, died Tuesday.
Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship, died Tuesday.
76ers pitch job creation as benefit of new arena to West Philadelphia church
The $1.3 billion Philadelphia 76ers arena proposal was brought to the congregation at the Church Of Christian Compassion in West Philadelphia on Sunday.
The $1.3 billion Philadelphia 76ers arena proposal was brought to the congregation at the Church Of Christian Compassion in West Philadelphia on Sunday.
Embiid, Maxey net 31 points each as 76ers top Pacers for 8th straight win
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each scored 31 points and Tobias Harris added 24 as the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Indiana Pacers 141-121 to match their season high with an eighth consecutive victory.
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each scored 31 points and Tobias Harris added 24 as the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Indiana Pacers 141-121 to match their season high with an eighth consecutive victory.
Embiid scores 36, gets late call reversed in win over Cavs
Joel Embiid had 36 points and 18 rebounds and played the final 4:12 after initially being called for his sixth foul, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to their sixth straight victory, 118-109 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.
Joel Embiid had 36 points and 18 rebounds and played the final 4:12 after initially being called for his sixth foul, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to their sixth straight victory, 118-109 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.