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The Hoop Collective: The 76ers’ problems, the Bulls’ LaVine question and more NBA musings

As Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers, himself limping, came onto the floor Saturday night to check on yet another injured star, his face showed an appropriate mix of disgust and exasperation as he swung his arms in frustration. Joel Embiid was rolling around under the basket yelping while holding his left foot, which was jammed […]

‘The most hostile environment he’s probably ever going to be in’: Ben Simmons returns to Philadelphia

Ten days ago, the idea of Ben Simmons making his return to Philadelphia and actually playing in a game was unfathomable. The Brooklyn Nets had just played the LA Clippers and Simmons looked wholly out of sorts: timid, uncomfortable, unsure of his role on the team. The Nets beat the Clippers 110-95, but Simmons was […]

Five things to watch this week: Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons and more

Here are a few Monday morning thoughts from the Hoops Lab, as we prepare for Week 6 of the fantasy basketball season. Keep in mind, the Fantasy Basketball Rest of Season Rankings also update on Mondays, so check those out as your prepare for this week’s games. Between the rankings and this article, we’ll also […]

The Timberwolves’ big experiment, and Anthony Edwards’ place inside it

The duo is busy discussing the nuances of a specific defensive coverage, an exchange the 21-year-old star shooting guard initiated with the three-time Defensive Player of the Year, who new team president Tim Connelly traded away three rotation players and a stockpile of draft picks to the Utah Jazz to acquire. It’s a simple chat […]

‘You have to have chemistry’: What’s fueling the fall of the once-mighty Golden State Warriors defense

THE SHOT CLOCK is winding down in the final minute of the third quarter in an early November tilt between the world champion Golden State Warriors and the perpetually moribund Orlando Magic. The Magic are in the midst of a 13-6 run as Wendell Carter Jr. brings the ball up the court and passes it […]

NBA Power Rankings, Week 5: Can anyone slow the streaking Celtics?

The Milwaukee Bucks, who once were 9-0, have dropped three of their past four games, including two lopsided losses to the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta’s dominance of Milwaukee has allowed the reigning East champion Boston Celtics to jump into the top seed in the midst of a seven-game win streak. The Celtics will have to defend […]

Our experts make their way-too-early predictions for 2022-23 awards

While there is still plenty of season left, a handful of players have hopped into the driver’s seats for the NBA’s biggest accolades so far. After a down season riddled by injuries in 2021-22, Luka Doncic has jolted to an early lead in this year’s MVP race with career-best and league-leading offensive stats, and is […]

Fantasy basketball 30: Kevin Durant’s hot streak, LaMelo Ball’s injury and other NBA notes

The best fantasy basketball managers make a habit of looking at the NBA schedule, examining box scores and scouring the news for any tidbit that can help give them the edge in their leagues. Luckily, Eric Moody does all that work for you each and every Thursday with the Fantasy 30, helping answer the tough […]