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76ers’ erratic season reflected in Joel Embiid’s 1-for-11 shooting night vs. Celtics
Then he declined to talk about it. After finishing with 11 points on 1-for-11 shooting to go with 5 rebounds, 4 turnovers and a game-worst minus-25 in 23 minutes, Embiid declined to talk to the media about an hour after the game had come to an end. “I give credit to Boston’s physicality … they […]
Continue readingWhich player had the best sneakers in the NBA during Week 15?
After first meeting Bryant at age 15, LeBron James has long looked to the Lakers legend as a source of inspiration and a measuring stick of what it meant to achieve greatness in the league. The fellow teen phenom could often be seen wearing Bryant’s signature Adidas sneakers throughout his time at Saint Vincent-Saint Mary’s […]
Continue readingNBA trade deadline predictions: Top teams, players to watch
After a long hiatus, trade season has ramped up a bit, with the Golden State Warriors recently moving center Willie Cauley-Stein to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for a second-round draft pick. Which title contender most needs to make a move? What about the rebuilding squads? What trades should teams pursue? Our NBA experts answer […]
Continue readingThe love affair between Andre Drummond and Detroit might be coming to an end
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond had just recorded a 15-rebound night in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves that put him over 5,000 boards for his career — the second-youngest to ever reach the milestone — and he was feeling good. So he broke out a pair of “Buffs,” white buffalo horn-framed Cartier sunglasses, much […]
Continue readingHow the Philadelphia 76ers are dealing with Al Horford’s awkward fit
BOSTON — Al Horford became a five-time All-Star and developed a reputation as one of the NBA’s most underrated players in part because of one key attribute: versatility. Drafted as a power forward by the Atlanta Hawks, he became the rare center who could grab a rebound and lead the fast break, operate as the […]
Continue reading76ers honor Kobe Bryant as tributes continue worldwide
In Bryant’s hometown of Philadelphia on Tuesday, the 76ers honored him, along with the other eight victims who died in a helicopter crash Sunday, prior to their 115-104 win against the Golden State Warriors with a video tribute on the scoreboard and a moment of silence. The Wells Fargo Center was complete with “33” floor […]
Continue readingLowe’s NBA All-Stars: 24 players plus the biggest debates
A refresher: • I start from scratch and ignore the fan vote. It’s more fun to pick all 12 spots. • I follow the same rules as fans, media and players in selecting starters: two guards and three frontcourt players. (I have an official ballot for starters.) Coaches have greater positional flexibility picking seven reserves. […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings Week 14: Risers and fallers at the halfway point
Our biggest risers this week? The New Orleans Pelicans, who are expected to debut star rookie Zion Williamson on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Throughout the regular season, our panel (ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Andre’ Snellings, Royce Young and Bobby Marks and The Undefeated’s Marc J. Spears) is ranking all 30 teams from top to […]
Continue readingSixers’ Ben Simmons ties career high with 34, bests Nets late
“I just came in with that mindset to win,” said Simmons, who tied his career high with 34 points. The cherry on top? He was named Eastern Conference Player of the week midway through the Sixers’ 117-111 victory over the Nets, their fourth win in a row. “I would’ve given him that for the second […]
Continue readingKyrie Irving says team’s needs ‘glaring’ after Nets fall to 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — Kyrie Irving said “it’s glaring” that the Brooklyn Nets have more work to do for their roster to reach the level necessary for championship contention. “I mean, it’s transparent. It’s out there. It’s glaring, in terms of the pieces that we need in order to be at that next level,” Irving said after […]
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