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Nets' Ben Simmons (knee) probable to play vs. 76ers
Ben Simmons is expected to play against his former team in Philadelphia when the Brooklyn Nets face the 76ers on Saturday night....
Tyrese Maxey tries to carry Sixers again in matchup with Nets
The Philadelphia 76ers received some grim news that reigning Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid had suffered a lateral meniscus injury in his left knee....
Lakers-Celtics said a lot about both teams — little of it good
The Los Angeles Lakers earned their most impressive win of the season Thursday night, while the Boston Celtics arguably ceded their worst loss. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis sidelined with injuries, Austin Reaves and Co. handed a fully staffed C’s team their third home defeat of the season, 11...
LeBron James' agent refutes trade speculation
LeBron James' agent says trade rumors regarding the Los Angeles Lakers superstar are untrue....
At Grizzlies, Warriors aim for first rematch win of season
One team that has been terrible at exacting revenge duels another that hasn't been great at preventing it when the Golden State Warriors visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night....
NBA roundup: Tyrese Maxey scores 51 as Sixers edge Jazz
Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 51 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers snap a four-game losing streak with a thrilling 127-124 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday in Salt Lake City....
Familiar faces square off as Kings oppose Pacers
When the Indiana Pacers welcome the Sacramento Kings to Indianapolis on Friday, it will be almost two years since the organizations executed a trade that reshaped both sides....
Tyrese Maxey scores career-high 51, lifts 76ers past Jazz
Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 51 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers snap a four-game losing streak with a thrilling 127-124 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday in Salt Lake City....
Cavaliers pull away from injury-ravaged Grizzlies
Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points and handed out seven assists as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers won their fourth straight game, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 108-101 on Thursday....
Jalen Brunson scores 40 as Knicks rally past Pacers
Jalen Brunson, named an Eastern Conference All-Star earlier Thursday, scored 11 of his 40 points in the final 6:45 for the surging New York Knicks, who won their ninth straight game by overcoming a 15-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 109-105....
Austin Reaves's 32 points lead Lakers past Celtics
Austin Reaves scored a season-high 32 points to help the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers earn a 114-105 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night....
Report: Grizzlies trading Steven Adams to Rockets
The Memphis Grizzlies swapped center Steven Adams to the Houston Rockets for guard Victor Oladipo, two 2024 second-round draft picks and one 2025 second-rounder, ESPN reported Thursday....
NBA All-Star reserves: Stephen Curry in, De'Aaron Fox out
The NBA announced All-Star Game reserves Thursday, with Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors making the Western Conference team for the 10th time and the NBA Player of the Month for January, Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns, getting his fourth All-Star nod....
76ers C Joel Embiid has meniscus injury in left knee
Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid has a lateral meniscus injury in his left knee, a Philadelphia 76ers official told media outlets on Thursday....
Thunder trying to add to Hornets' troubles
Chet Holmgren has been fighting through some growing pains in his rookie season....
Timberwolves set to flex 'D' against Magic
The Minnesota Timberwolves aim for their third win in a row when they host the Orlando Magic on Friday night in Minneapolis....
Fortunes have changed for Nuggets, Blazers since 2019 playoffs
Five years ago, Portland and Denver played an epic seven-game series in the Western Conference semifinals. Since then, the teams have gone in different directions....
Pelicans look to finish road trip on high note against Spurs
The New Orleans Pelicans look to build momentum off a key win when they travel to San Antonio to battle the slumping Spurs on Friday....
Inconsistent Rockets aim to rebound vs. Raptors
After scoring 130-plus points in three of the previous four games, the Houston Rockets appeared to have resolved at least one of their lingering issues while trudging through an extended rut....
Ben Simmons is the hero the NBA Players Association didn’t know it needed
Ben Simmons shows up to work, posts up on the bench in vibrant fits, shades, and quietly monitors the Nets from afar. The Nets’ well-compensated point forward has one of the best desk jobs in the NBA. Simmons being back on the shelf to rest another affliction once made him a maligned figure, but he ...