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Simmons stakes claim for DPOY

Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers are locked in a battle for the top seed in the Eastern Conference and the Aussie believes his work on the defensive end should be rewarded with the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Kane Pitman

Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding as the final month of the regular season arrives.

NBA.com Staff

76ers pass first test as key stretch of games loom

With Joel Embiid back in the lineup, the 76ers once again look like a dominant force in the East as they prepare for a tough six-game stretch that will test their championship ambitions.

Benyam Kidane

Highlight's & top performers from Monday's action

The NBA season continued with an eight-game schedule and plenty to follow with 16 teams in action. Below, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Saturday's action

Saturday served up an action-packed seven-game slate! Catch up on all the final scores, highlights and more from each one.

NBA.com Staff

Siblings Day: How many are in the NBA?

From the two Ball brothers a trio of Antetokounmpos and Holidays, the NBA family continues to grow in more ways than one.

Gilbert McGregor

Behind career-game, Zion bullies 76ers

Coming off a down performance by his own lofty standards, Zion Williamson was utterly dominant in leading the Pelicans to big win at home over the Sixers.

Kane Pitman

Friday's highlights & top performers

There were nine games of NBA action this Friday night with a handful of must-see matchups. We'll have you covered with final scoress, highlights and more from all the action.

NBA.com Staff

Embiid reigniting MVP race

In just two games since returning from injury, Joel Embiid looks back to his MVP-level form, going off for 35 points in a dominant display against the Celtics tonight.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers Tuesday's action

Standout performances from Nikola Vucevic, Paul George, Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry headlined Wednesday's busy eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Balanced Grizz take down Embiid-less 76ers

With Joel Embiid out of the lineup the Memphis Grizzlies went to work, dominating Philadelphia for an important road win behind 17 points from Dillon Brooks.

Kane Pitman

Embiid picks up where he left off in return

After missing 10 games with a bone bruise in his left knee, Joel Embiid impressed in his return to the 76ers lineup, dropping 24 points in 28 minutes as they climb back to the top of the Eastern Conference.

Benyam Kidane

It didn't take long for 76ers' Joel Embiid, Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns to reignite entertaining feud

Two of the NBA's most talented young stars showing off their skills and mixing in some animosity? Yes, more of that, please.

Jordan Greer

Saturday's highlights and top performers

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Saturday. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Thursay's highlights & top performers

With the play-in tournament just over a month away, the race for playoff seeding is heating up. A seven game slate on Thursday saw a number of those teams jostling for positions meet in an exciting night of hoops around the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

76ers' Embiid set for return from knee injury

At the time of his injury, which was reportedly a bone bruise in his left knee, the 7'0" center was averaging 29.9 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.4 blocks per game in 31 appearances.

Yash Matange

Boban Marjanovic, Tobias Harris reunite for terrific Goldfish commercial

Marjanovic and Harris reunited for a new Goldfish commercial that radiates buddy comedy energy.

Jordan Greer

Murray stars as Nuggets roll

Playing in front of fans at home for the first time this season, the Denver Nuggets put on a show to take down Philadelphia led by 30 points from Jamal Murray.

Kane Pitman

Tuesday's recap

Only four games on Tuesday but no shortage of action as a dunk of the year contender was produced along with a big upset and a contender out West finding their groove.

NBA.com Staff

Soundsystem: Who won the trade deadline?

Every week, NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

Mann emerging as Clippers' bench scorer

Terance Mann turned in a highlight-filled performance off the bench for the Clippers, scoring a season-high 23 points in their 122-112 win over the 76ers.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Saturday's action

From Zion Williamson's monster performances to Harrison Barnes' buzzer-beater, there was no shortage of standout performances on Saturday's nine-game slate. Catch up on all the action below!

NBA.com Staff

No trades for Lakers as losing streak continues

Missing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers did not make a move at the trade deadline. Hours later, the Lakers lost their fourth straight game at home against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Kane Pitman

76ers' Dwight Howard ejected after bumping Lakers' Montrezl Harrell; Doc Rivers calls both players 'clowns'

The Sixers coach lost his backup center, Howard, to an ejection at the end of the first quarter in LA. Harrell remained in the game.

Tom Gatto

Deadline impact on title odds for contenders

Kyle Lowry stayed in Toronto, the Los Angeles Lakers held firm and the Miami Heat added a former All-Star guard. How did the 2021 trade deadline impact the title race for the contenders?

Kane Pitman

Thursday's scores

With the attention of the NBA world on trades for much of the day, the on-court action continues with a five game slate on a Thursday night.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

We had six games around the Association on Tuesday and we've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

Making sense of latest Lowry trade rumours

It's still unknown if the Raptors will look to move Kyle Lowry before this season's trade deadline, but that hasn't prevented multiple teams from reportedly pursuing him. If the Raptors do engage with those teams, here's why a trade could make sense for them and Lowry.

Scott Rafferty

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued Sunday, with a busy 10-game slate. We've got you covered with final scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers with 20 teams in action.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights and top performers from Saturday's action

Saturday's five-game slate served up plenty of impressive performances around the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from tonight's action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

76ers' Dwight Howard wanted to 'Stone Cold Stunner' Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo after sit-down celebration

The fans in attendance didn't appreciate the gesture, and neither did Howard.

Jordan Greer

NBA sets new record for triple-doubles in a single day

The previous record of five was set just four days ago on Saturday (ET), but it didn't take long for the record books to be re-written with six players stuffing the stat sheet on tonight's 10-game slate.

Benyam Kidane

Giannis powers Bucks to comeback win in OT

Giannis Antetokounmpo went on a personal 7-0 run in overtime to seal the 109-105 win on the road, extending the Bucks' win streak to five games.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

It was a busy Wednesday in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

Tuesday's seven-game slate served up plenty of superstar performances and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

Could Embiid still win MVP?

After wide consideration as a favourite to be named MVP of the 2020-21 season, Joel Embiid is set to miss extended time for the first time this year. Given his body of work and the precedent set in years past, has he done enough to remain in the MVP conversation amongst a crowded field?

Gilbert McGregor

Which contender needs Tucker the most?

Rockets head coach Stephen Silas recently revealed that P.J. Tucker and the franchise have agreed that he will no longer be with the team. According to reports, many contenders are interested in acquiring Tucker ahead of the trade deadline, but which one needs him the most?

Scott Rafferty

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Sunday! Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Is Doncic or Jokic the league's best passer?

In an attempt to find a clear-cut No. 1, seven members of our NBA.com Global staff submitted their top five passers in the league in an attempt to find an answer.

Gilbert McGregor

Embiid (knee) out at least two weeks

Joel Embiid suffered a knee injury in the 76ers' win over the Washington Wizards Friday night. After an MRI revealed a bone bruise, the team has provided a preliminary timetable for return.

Gilbert McGregor

How long is Joel Embiid out? Injury timeline, return date, updates

Here's everything we know about Joel Embiid's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Tom Gatto

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

The second half of the NBA season continued with a seven-game slate. We've got you covered from coast to coast with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.

NBA.com Staff

Embiid's return cut short by apparent knee injury

Joel Embiid was dominating his return from health and safety protocols before an apparent knee injury after an impressive dunk cut his night short.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season was underway and tonight was the first full slate of games since the break. Headlined by Nets-Celtics, there was plenty of enticing matchups ahead.

NBA.com Staff

Lakeland Magic win G League championship

The Magic held the Blue Coats' G League standout Paul Reed to just 13 points on 6-for-18 shooting from the field in a defensive performance worthy of a championship. Lakeland guard Devin Cannady scored a team-high 22 points in the victory to take home G League Finals MVP.

Kyle Irving

NBA.com's updated award picks at halfway point

Before the start of the 2020-21 season, our NBA.com Staff made their predictions for each end-of-season award, from MVP and DPOY to MIP and COY. With half of the season now in the books, which ones are we sticking with and which ones are we changing?

NBA.com Staff

Embiid, Simmons out for All-Star Game

Prior to traveling to Atlanta, Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons had contact with an individual who is confirmed today to have tested positive for the coronavirus. As a result, Embiid (Team Durant) and Simmons (Team LeBron) will not play in tonight’s NBA All-Star Game.

Official Release

NBA.com's updated award picks at halfway point

Before the start of the 2020-21 season, our NBA.com Staff made their predictions for each end-of-season award, from MVP and DPOY to MIP and COY. With half of the season now in the books, which ones are we sticking with and which ones are we changing?

NBA.com Staff

Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert say Jazz need to stop getting 'screwed' by NBA officials

The Utah stars were frustrated enough after Wednesday's overtime loss to the 76ers to talk themselves into five-figure fines.

Tom Gatto

Embiid's heroics lead 76ers past Jazz

Joel Embiid turned in one of his best performances of the season, dropping 40 points against the Jazz as the 76ers escaped with the win in an overtime thriller.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Wednesday in the NBA. Scroll below for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game

NBA.com Staff

Is 76ers-Jazz an NBA Finals preview?

The 76ers and Jazz have both jumped out to impressive starts to the 2020-21 NBA season, owning first place in their respective conferences. Ahead of their second and final meeting of the season on Wednesday, is this a preview of a future NBA Finals matchup?

NBA.com Staff

Simmons vs. Mitchell has become must-see TV

It started with a heated Rookie of the Year race and has developed into one of the more entertaining head-to-heads in the NBA, a battle between two stars with very different styles of play who are currently driving the two best teams in the league.

Benyam Kidane

Head-to-Head, Week 7: Breaking down each matchup

Welcome to Head-To-Head, a new fantasy game that is centred around how many points players score. Every Monday, five new matchups will be presented. All you have to do is pick which player you think will score more points in each matchup. What's on the line? Weekly and season-long prizes, including courtside tickets and a video call with an NBA All-Star.

Kyle Irving

Five things you didn't know about Wilt's 100-point game

Aside from the fact that Chamberlain hit 100 points, what do you really know about his historic game? Let's go back 60 years to learn more about Chamberlain's performance.

Jordan Greer

Scores & highlights from Monday's action

We had seven games on deck around the NBA on Monday. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star matchups take centre stage this week

Can't control your anticipation for this year's All-Star Game? You're in luck, as these upcoming four days alone have 13 games in which two or more All-Stars will face off head-to-head.

Gilbert McGregor

Scores & highlights from Saturday's action

Saturday's seven-game exciting slate is headlined by the last game in Brooklyn where the Nets put their eight-game win streak on the line against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights, and more.

Yash Matange

Seth Curry on Mavericks trading him to 76ers: 'They made a bad business decision'

Curry is now averaging 13.0 points per game with scorching 48.3/46.8/93.8 shooting splits on field goals, 3-pointers and free throws.

Jordan Greer

MVP Ladder: Embiid takes over No. 1 spot

A tough couple of weeks for the Lakers sees LeBron James fall out of the No. 1 spot in our MVP Ladder for the first time this season. He's replaced by Joel Embiid, although it wasn't a unanimous decision by our NBA.com Staff.

Scott Rafferty

Trade rumors: Kyle Lowry prefers 76ers if Raptors move him before deadline

Multiple teams are reportedly interested in the Raptors star, who is averaging 18.0 points, 6.5 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game this season.

Jordan Greer

Simmons helps Sixers stifle Mavericks

Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid continued their high level of play, shutting down the Dallas Mavericks en route to another win at home.

Kane Pitman

Fred VanVleet's defensive brilliance in one play

Fred VanVleet had a steal in Toronto's win over Philadelphia on Sunday that shined a spotlight on his defensive brilliance. NBA.com's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look at the play before breaking down what makes the Raptors guard one of the peskiest defenders in the league.

Scott Rafferty

Scores, highlights from Tuesday's (ET) action

The NBA season continued with nine games and 18 teams in action. Scroll below for final scores, highlights, news and the top fantasy performers from the action.

NBA.com Staff

Sixers use hot start to snap Raptors' streak at four

Led by 23 points from Tobias Harris, Philadelphia built a big cushion early on and Toronto was unable to get over the hump despite mounting a number of impressive rallies in the second half, including a late fourth-quarter push that resulted in a wild finish.

Gilbert McGregor

Running Diary: Sixers defeat Raptors by seven

The Sixers used the momentum from a huge first quarter to snap the Raptors four-game win streak. Check below for updates from throughout the game.

Gilbert McGregor

Head-to-Head, Week 6: Breaking down each matchup

Welcome to Head-To-Head, a new fantasy game that is centred around how many points players score. Every Monday, five new matchups will be presented. All you have to do is pick which player you think will score more points in each matchup. What's on the line? Weekly and season-long prizes, including courtside tickets and a video call with an NBA All-Star.

Kyle Irving

Preview: Raptors look to sweep series with 76ers

Led by Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam and Chris Boucher, the Raptors defeated the 76ers on Sunday to win their fourth straight game. Can they keep their win streak going when they meet the 76ers again on Tuesday? Here are three things to watch.

Scott Rafferty

VanVleet shines in big-time win over 76ers

Led by Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam and Chris Boucher, the Raptors defeated the 76ers by a final score of 110-103 on Sunday, making for their fourth straight victory. For more on the game, some thoughts at the buzzer...

Scott Rafferty

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

It was a busy Sunday in the NBA and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Preview: Can Raptors knock off East's top team?

The Raptors are riding one of their best streaks of the season, winning three consecutive games to get back to .500 for the first time this year. With a pair of matchups against the best team in the Eastern Conference in the 76ers looming, can Toronto keep its momentum rolling?

Kyle Irving

Challenging cases for All-Star reserves

The starters have been selected for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, meaning the hardest decisions are coming up. Picking the reserves inevitably causes a conversation as deserving players are bound to get left out. Which players will get selected as an All-Star and which players will be left snubbed?

Kyle Irving

Highlights and top performers from Friday's action

It was a busy Friday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

NBA's all-time leading scorers

LeBron James leads all active players, but who else ranks among the NBA's top scorers?

NBA.com Staff

Jokic, Embiid headline thriving centre position

While teams continue to launch more 3s than ever before, the 2020-21 season has seen a shift in the NBA as the big men take centre stage in MVP conversations, headlined by Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. They aren't, however, the only centres shining this season.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Wed's action

We had 10 games on deck around the Association on Wednesday! Scroll below for all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

Clarkson's 40 helps Jazz win 8th straight

With no Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons had one of the best game of his careers as he finished with a career-high 42 points to go along 12 assists and nine rebounds. Despite his spectacular game, the Jazz survived, courtesy of Jordan Clarkson, to win their eighth straight and register their 19th win in the last 20 games.

Yash Matange

Top stat lines and highlights from Monday's action

We had seven games on deck around the Association tonight, headlined by a showdown between the conference-leading Jazz and 76ers. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and top fantasy performers.

Benyam Kidane

Can 76ers cool off red-hot Jazz?

The 76ers are looking to bounce back after two-straight losses, but they face a tough test against the league's hottest team in the Jazz, who have won seven straight and 18 of their last 19. With both teams at the top of their respective conferences, expect a playoff-like atmosphere in what is sure to be an entertaining clash.

Benyam Kidane

Running Diary from Saturday's action

There were five NBA games to look forward to on Saturday (ET), including Kevin Durant's return to Golden State. Scroll below for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star Moment: Booker powers Suns to 5th-straight win

Booker scored 24 of his game-high 36 points in the second half to give the Phoenix Suns a 120-111 win over the Philadelphia 76ers — their fifth-straight victory.

Benyam Kidane

Can anyone catch LeBron in MVP race?

It's been almost a month since our last MVP ladder, so a check-in on everyone's favourite end-of-season award is long overdue. Has Joel Embiid closed the gap between him and LeBron James? Where does Nikola Jokic stand now that the Nuggets are above .500? And who rounds out the top-five?

Scott Rafferty

On This Date: Iverson erupts for 60 points

Iverson led the league in scoring in the 2004-05 season with 30.7 points per game, marking the fourth and final scoring title of his career. The only players in NBA history with more scoring titles are Wilt Chamberlain (7) and Michael Jordan (10).

Scott Rafferty

How NBA legends laid groundwork for social activism

"To play or protest?" Today's NBA players are wrestling with the same dilemma faced by two NBA legends in Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, who faced off the day after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968.

Sergio Rabinal

Vintage Melo guides Blazers past 76ers

Carmelo Anthony scored 17 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to lead Blazers to a thrilling 118-114 win over the 76ers.

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Thursday's five-game slate

Big performances from Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Carmelo Anthony headlined Thursday's five-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers of the day below!.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Tuesday's action

Big performances from Damian Lillard, Jimmy Butler, Steph Curry and Donovan Mitchell headlined Tuesday's seven-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from the night below.

NBA.com Staff

Jim Tucker: One of the NBA's first Black champions

Drafted with the 24th overall pick in 1954, it only took Tucker one NBA season to make history in a number of ways. Nearly 70 years later, his indelible impact lives on in today's game.

Gilbert McGregor

Power Rankings: Did Jazz take top spot?

The Jazz own the best record in the NBA after winning 15 of their last 16 games, but was it enough to take the top spot from the defending champion Lakers? Which teams made the biggest leap in this week's rankings and who is the new team that entered the top 10 for the first time this season?

Kyle Irving

Running diary from Saturday's action

There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.

NBA.com Staff

Nets' Kevin Durant to miss at least three games per NBA COVID-19 protocols

The earliest the Brooklyn forward can return is Feb. 13 against the Warriors in San Francisco.

Tom Gatto

Running diary from Thursday's action

LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, while Kelly Oubre Jr. went off for a career-high 40 points on an action-packed 5-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the night below.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Wednesday's action

Standout performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, DeMar DeRozan and Zion Williamson headlined Thursday's 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

BHM: The everlasting legacy of Earl Lloyd

When thinking of the players who have shaped the NBA, Earl Lloyd probably isn't one of the first names that come to mind ... but he should be. Though he played only nine seasons in the NBA, Lloyd is one of the most important figures in league history.

Scott Rafferty

Running Diary from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued with Sunday's six-game slate. Check below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights from a busy 10-game Friday

The NBA season has reached the quarter pole continuing on Friday with 10 games highlighted by Zion and the Pelicans taking on Giannis and the Bucks. Luka and the Mavs visiting Utah to take on Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz and so much more. Follow along for all the scores, updates, news, highlights and peak performancers.

NBA.com Staff

Five lineups that are shredding teams

With over a month of the season already gone, we've started to get a good benchmark for the rest of the year. Examining lineup-specific data is a great way to decipher how much of the early season has been noise and help us project the next three months of NBA basketball.

Matthew Blum

76ers' Joel Embiid says Lakers' LeBron James should have been ejected for 'very dangerous' foul

Embiid believes James got some preferential treatment during Wednesday night's game between the 76ers and Lakers.

Jordan Greer

Running from Wednesday's action

The NBA season continued on Wednesday with 12 games to look forward to! Scroll below for the final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Harris game-winner helps 76ers snap Lakers streak

With one shot, the 6'8" forward snapped the Lakers' unbeaten 10-0 road start to the season and improved the 76ers' league-best home record to 10-1.

Yash Matange

Optimal viewing plan for Wed.'s 12-game slate

Wednesday night is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 12 games. All but six teams take the floor as long win streaks go on the line, road trips continue, and most of all - superstars suit up in nearly every game on the schedule.

Yash Matange

Running Diary from Monday's action

The NBA season continued on Monday with 10 games. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Clippers, Jazz climbing fast riding win streaks

Five weeks into the 2020-21 NBA season, we're beginning to see which teams are real and which teams are not. As our weekly Power Rankings begin to develop some consistency, there has still been plenty of movement among the top 10. How far did the Clippers and Jazz rise? How far did the Nets and Suns fall?

Kyle Irving

Optimal viewing plan for 10-game slate

Monday night is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 10 games. It includes the Cavaliers hosting their hometown hero LeBron James in a Lakers uniform, two international superstars dueling as the Mavericks host the Nuggets and the yet another strong test for the Nets' Big 3 against the Heat. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.

Yash Matange

Running Diary of Saturday's games

Seven games were on the schedule for Saturday night, with LeBron James, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid taking the floor. Keep up to date with all the scores, news and highlights right here!

NBA.com Staff

Running diary of Friday's action

It was a packed slate with 11 games of NBA action on this Friday. We have you covered with final scores, news updates and more from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Rookie Ladder: Did LaMelo take the top spot?

Welcome back to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Friday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. After previously coming in at No. 2, did LaMelo Ball take over the top spot? Which rookies fell out of the top-five and which rookies jumped into the top-five?

Kyle Irving

Updated NBA award predictions

Now that we're exactly one month into the season, it's time to check in on our NBA.com Staff's end-of-season award predictions. Which ones are they sticking by and which ones are they changing?

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Sunday's action

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with another six-game slate on Sunday. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights from throughout the day.

NBA.com Staff

NBA postpones 76ers-Thunder

Sunday's game between the Philadelphia and Oklahoma will not go ahead as scheduled.

Stats Perform News

NBA postpones 76ers-Thunder game

Because of ongoing contact tracing within the Sixers, the team does not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with the scheduled game against the Thunder.

Official Release

Running diary from Saturday's action

With six games of NBA action on Saturday, there were plenty of storylines to follow up on. Keep up with all of it with the final scores, highlights, and the top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

An early check-in on the MVP race

The season is still young but it's never too early to check in on the MVP race. From LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic to Luka Doncic, Paul George and Damian Lillard, here are the players who have put themselves on notice.

Scott Rafferty

James Harden trade rumors: Ben Simmons was on table, but Rockets wanted 'nothing to do' with Kyrie Irving

Simmons will stay in Philadelphia after Harden was sent to Brooklyn as part of a blockbuster four-team deal.

Jordan Greer

James Harden trade details: Nets reportedly acquire Rockets star

The Nets have added Harden to their star-studded ranks in a trade that involved seven players and several draft picks moving between the Rockets, Cavaliers and Pacers.

Jordan Greer

Running diary from Thursday's action

Big nights from Malcolm Brogdon and Domantas Sabonis helped Indiana stay hot in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA.com Staff

How Harden is set to fit at Nets

We look at how James Harden is suited and what he is set to bring to the Brooklyn Nets, using Stats Perform data.

Stats Perform News

Trade destinations for Harden

According to reports, Harden is hoping to be traded to a contender while the Rockets are looking for a young franchise cornerstone, first-round draft picks and/or talented players on rookie contracts in return. Which teams check all of those boxes?

Scott Rafferty

Who says no? Debating Harden trade packages

NBA.com's Scott Rafferty presents six different trade packages for James Harden to Kyle Irving and Carlan Gay to get their opinion on whether or not it makes sense for both sides.

Scott Rafferty

This is the dominant Embiid the 76ers need

Joel Embiid was at his dominant best against the Heat, pouring in a season-high 45 points to lead the 76ers to a 137-134 win in overtime.

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Tuesday's action

With six games of NBA action on Tuesday, there was no shortage of superstars on display. Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, James Harden, Stephen Curry and more took the floor. So, scroll below for the final scores, all the highlights, and more.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Monday's action

The NBA season continued with seven game on Monday. We've got you covered with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the night.

NBA.com Staff

Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add for Week 4

Another week of fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups is here and there are a handful of names you won't want to miss out on. Highlighted by a pair of rookies taking on bigger roles and a certain centre that's graduated from the watch list to being a must-add, take a look at a list of players that will surely help improve your roster.

Kyle Irving

Celtics, Suns climbing the rankings

Just three weeks into the NBA season, there has already been a ton of movement in our weekly NBA Power Rankings. Teams like the Celtics and Suns have made their way into the top five while both the Warriors and Mavericks re-enter the top 10. Take a look and see where your favourite team landed this week!

Kyle Irving

Philadelphia 76ers fined

The violation occurred when the 76ers failed to list guard Ben Simmons on the team’s initial injury report.

NBA Official

Running diary from Saturday's action

The NBA season continued on Saturday with eight games. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Sixers lose with seven players

Tyrese Maxey led a makeshift 76ers team with a superb 39-point display in their defeat to the Nuggets.

Stats Perform News

Simmons out with knee swelling vs. Nuggets

In addition to Simmons, the 76ers will be without 11 more players against the Nuggets, including Seth Curry, Tobias Harris and Danny Green due to Health and Safety Protocols, as well as Joel Embiid due to back tightness.

Scott Rafferty

Running diary from Thursday's action

From Damian Lillard's scoring outburst, to the Spurs' hard-fought win over the Lakers, there was no shortage of big performances on Thursday. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Nets' Kyrie Irving to miss second game because of personal reasons, reports say

Brooklyn reportedly will be without its point guard for a both ends of a back-to-back.

Tom Gatto

Nets flex depth in win over Sixers

Down Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, the Nets enjoyed the performances of five double-figure scorers. Led by 28 points from Joe Harris, Brooklyn again showed that it has the depth of a serious title contender.

Gilbert McGregor

Dr. J's indelible impact on the Nets and Sixers

Arguably the most iconic figure in the history of each franchise, Erving is also one of the most influential figures in the history of the sport. The thread that connects Erving with the Nets and Sixers had a hand in altering the course of the history of the NBA.

Gilbert McGregor

Stat Just Happened: Is the Nets defence for real?

The Brooklyn Nets will host the Philadelphia 76ers in this week's Bell Game of the Week. The Nets defence will be tested by one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, but have they already proven they're up to the challenge?

Carlan Gay

5 stats to know about Beal's career 60-point night

Bradley Beal matched Gilbert Arenas' franchise record, scoring a career-high 60 points in the Washington Wizards' 141-136 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Benyam Kidane

Running Diary from Wednesday's action

There were 11 NBA games on Wednesday! Scroll down for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for 11-game slate

Wednesday night is a dream slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 11 games of action. With plenty of good matchups headlined by Pacers-Rockets, 76ers-Wizards, Heat-Celtics, Suns-Raptors and Warriors-Clippers, many of the league's best players and teams will take the floor and you won't want to miss a second of it. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.

Kyle Irving

NBA Soundsystem Live: Separating the contenders from the pack

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes from around the NBA on NBA Soundsystem Live each Tuesday.

NBA.com Staff

Is Maxey the steal of the draft?

Rookie Tyrese Maxey, the No. 21 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, has given the 76ers bench a new dynamic after turning in highlight-filed performance against the Charlotte Hornets.

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Monday's games

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with an action-packed nine-game slate this Monday. Two surprise teams in the East went head-to-head in Cavaliers-Magic, the Raptors and Celtics competed in a playoff rematch and Luka Doncic broke multiple records in a win vs. Rockets, and Stephen Curry sparks the Warriors to a big win.

Power Rankings: Who made the biggest jump?

It's hard not to overreact to some of the early returns but some pleasantly surprising teams have displayed sustainable models of success. And while some early favourites have stumbled out of the gates, they've still shown signs of being able to figure things out as the season rolls on. How does that impact this week's power rankings?

Gilbert McGregor

Running diary from Saturday's action

Just six days on the second day of the New Year but plenty of action to look back on and we got you covered with the final scores, biggest stats, news updates, highlights, and fantasy lines.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Friday's games

With seven games on deck on Thursday, we've got you covered below with the scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

76ers' Ben Simmons finally makes another 3 and Twitter loses its mind

Simmons ended 2020 with a bang after knocking down a catch-and-shoot triple in the corner on New Year's Eve.

Jacob Hancock

How concerned should Raptors be with slow start?

Following Toronto's loss to Philadelphia, NBA.com's Scott Rafferty and Gilbert McGregor take the temperature of some of the biggest issues that have plagued the Raptors in their 0-3 start.

Scott Rafferty

Embiid dominates as Raptors fall to 0-3

Philadelphia's All-Star centre finished with 29 points and 16 rebounds as Toronto loses its first three games of the season for the first time in 15 years.

Gilbert McGregor

Running diary from Tuesday's games

We had 10 games on deck for a busy Tuesday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for tonight's games

There are 10 games to look forward to on Tuesday, including a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference Semifinals and a matchup between two of the league's up-and-coming teams. Here's the optimal viewing plan for what should be another fun slate of games.

Scott Rafferty

Preview: Raptors travel to Philly in search of first win

After dropping their first two games of the season, the Raptors travel to the Wells Fargo Center, where the Sixers are 30-2 over the past two seasons.

Gilbert McGregor

76ers GM Daryl Morey fined for automated James Harden tweet

Morey's social media continues to cause him problems.

Dan Bernstein

Power Rankings: Did the Nets pass the Lakers?

One week into the 2020-21 NBA season and we've already seen plenty of movement in our weekly Power Rankings. With a couple surprise undefeated and winless teams and a dominant showing from top dogs like the Nets and Clippers, this week's rankings already look completely different than the week prior.

Kyle Irving

Scores & highlights from Sunday's 10-game slate

Quite a few upsets and plenty of highlights from the 10 games on Sunday. We've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the day.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Wednesday's 12-game slate

With 12 games and 24 teams taking the floor, there was no shortage of blockbuster performances on Wednesday! On a night full of action, we've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights as well as the best fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Embiid's huge 4th quarter leads 76ers to victory

Joel Embiid scored 15 of his team-high 29 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 113-107 win over the Washington Wizards, getting the Doc Rivers era off to a winning start.

Benyam Kidane

Who enters the season in the top-10?

The 2020-21 NBA season is upon us! After a whirlwind of an offseason that saw the draft, free agency, training camp and preseason go by in the blink of an eye, it's time for NBA basketball again. Which teams have best positioned themselves to make a run at a title? Which teams regressed since we last saw them take the floor? Check out our NBA Power Rankings heading into the new season.

Kyle Irving

Must watch League Pass games

It might be a little later than usual but NBA opening week is going to produce a bumper slate of games. Let's take a look at which matchups are must watch on League Pass.

Kane Pitman

Predictions: Coach of the Year

Ahead of the season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for Coach of the Year. Among the candidates are Monty Williams, Doc Rivers, Michael Malone, Steve Nash and Tyronn Lue.

NBA.com Staff

76ers not trading Simmons, says Morey

Daryl Morey insisted Philadelphia has no plans to trade the two-time All-Star.

Stats Perform News

Morey says Simmons is 'important part' of Sixers future

As James Harden's situation with the Houston Rockets continues to be monitored, Daryl Morey suggests Ben Simmons will be staying put in Philadelphia.

Kane Pitman

Predictions: Defensive Player of the Year

Ahead of the season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for Defensive Player of the Year. Will Giannis Antetokounmpo repeat or will someone new win the award?

NBA.com Staff

Biggest storylines from Day 5 of preseason

Just three preseason games were slated for Tuesday but there was plenty of action with the Philadelphia 76ers beginning their preseason with a win, James Harden returning to the Rockets line-up and more. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 5 of preseason.

Yash Matange

A key 76ers offseason move that will help Simmons

With major changes on and off the court, it will be a new look Philadelphia 76ers team in 2021. How will the changes impact Ben Simmons?

Kane Pitman

Is Doc Rivers the Tobias Harris whisperer?

The last time Harris played for Doc Rivers, he was a borderline All-Star. Can Rivers help Harris get back to that level? It starts with putting Harris in more pick-and-rolls, something he had a lot of success with in Los Angeles.

Scott Rafferty

30 in 30: Is this the season for Philly?

It's a big season for the 76ers, who are hoping a new coach and an influx of shooting is the key to getting the most out of their All-Star duo of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.

Benyam Kidane

Danny Green is a perfect fit with the 76ers

Green is on his third team in three years, but he once again finds himself in a situation where he can be a difference-maker on a championship contender. Here's how he can help the 76ers get to the next level.

Scott Rafferty

James Harden trade to 76ers possible without Ben Simmons, but it's a tough match

The 76ers could trade for James Harden without including Ben Simmons from a salary perspective, but it's tougher to imagine how the talent lines up in such a deal.

Billy Heyen

Rivers to unleash Simmons as 76ers' 'facilitator'

After the 76ers experimented with Ben Simmons at power forward in the bubble, Doc Rivers says the Aussie will have the ball in his hands this season as the team looks to push the pace and punish teams in transition.

Benyam Kidane

Simmons ready to be facilitator again under Rivers

Ben Simmons spoke about a return to point guard as the 76ers stepped up their preparations for the NBA season.

Stats Perform News

Can't-miss rookie matchups in first half

Since the rookies didn't get to experience Summer League with the quick turnaround between the NBA Draft and the start of the 2020-21 regular season, we'll have to use meaningful games to spotlight the prospects' first matchups. Take a look at some can't-miss matchups to look forward to in the first half of the season.

Kyle Irving

Howard has advice for 76ers duo

Dwight Howard wants to help new 76ers teammates Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons after winning the title with the Lakers.

Stats Perform News

Silas giving Harden 'space'

James Harden reportedly wants to be traded to the Nets, but first-year Houston coach Stephen Silas is expressing confidence the sharpshooter will eventually be "all-in" with his current team.

Stats Perform News

Did the Raptors land in the top-10?

With NBA training camps opening on Dec. 1 and the majority of offseason moves behind us, it's time to rank the best teams in the NBA following their decisions in the draft, trade market and free agency. Which teams took the leap to get better? Who fell through the cracks and slid down since last season?

Kyle Irving

Dwight Howard deletes tweet announcing he will sign with Lakers; free-agent center later joins 76ers

Dwight Howard and drama involving the Lakers? Who could have seen this coming?

Jordan Greer

Seth Curry traded to 76ers to play for father-in-law Doc Rivers

The Mavericks traded Seth Curry to the 76ers, which made sense from a basketball perspective. But it also created quite the situation for Curry, who will now play for his father-in-law, Doc Rivers.

Billy Heyen

Report: Sixers swap Horford for Thunder's Green

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Sixers are set to acquire Green from the Thunder in exchange for Horford and two draft picks.

Gilbert McGregor

Harden rumors: Extra $50M a year not enough to stay in Houston?

James Harden's reportedly desired trade destinations don't just include a reunion with Kevin Durant on the Nets but also rejoining Daryl Morey with the 76ers.

Billy Heyen

Free agent destinations for Rondo

Rajon Rondo has a player option worth $2.69 million with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, but a report has said that he will opt out of his deal and test free agency. While that doesn't mean he won't re-sign with the Lakers on a new deal, take a look at some other options for the two-time NBA champion point guard.

Kyle Irving

Charles Barkley pledges $1M to another HBCU

Tuskegee University is the fifth Historically Black College and University (HBCU) that Barkley has pledged $1 million to, following Miles College, Alabama A&M–Huntsville, Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College.

NBA.com Staff

James Harden trade rumors: 76ers interested in Rockets star because of course they are

Daryl Morey traded for James Harden in 2012 as Houston's general manager and built a strong bond with "The Beard," so the connection doesn't come as a surprise.

Jordan Greer

Morey: Simmons, Embiid 'absolutely can work together'

In his introductory press conference as the 76ers new president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey was positive in saying their two All-Stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid could co-exist.

Kyle Irving

Embiid, Simmons 'can work together'

Daryl Morey, the Philadelphia 76ers' new president of basketball operations, is confident Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons can play together.

Stats Perform News

76ers hire Morey as president

Morey is only a couple of weeks removed from stepping down as general manager of the Rockets, a position he had held for 13 seasons. Morey and the 76ers started talking shortly after his departure from the Rockets, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Sixers ink GM Brand to multiyear extension

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Philly's general manager has signed a multiyear extension ahead of his third season in the role.

Gilbert McGregor

Doc Rivers is still a top tier coach

Our NBA.com staff ranked the top 10 coaches in the NBA and somehow Doc Rivers didn't make the cut. Here's why he should have.

Carlan Gay

Who are the best available coaches?

There are now just two NBA teams in search of a new head coach for the 2020-21 season. Which names will come up in consideration to fill the vacancies?

Gilbert McGregor

Who will the 76ers target in the Draft?

The Philadelphia 76ers enter the NBA Draft with one first round pick (21) and four second round picks as they look to bolster their roster, leaving GM Elton Brand and new head coach Doc Rivers with some big decisions to make.

Benyam Kidane

Ranking the best coaches in the NBA

Head coaching can be the difference between making or missing the playoffs, as well as winning or losing a series. Our NBA.com Staff ranks the 10 best head coaches in the league following the 2019-20 season.

Kyle Irving

NBA stars sit down with VP candidate Kamala Harris

CJ McCollum, Donovan Mitchell, and Tobias Harris sat down with VP candidate Kamala Harris for a wide-ranging discussion on voting, law enforcement, and education reform ahead of the upcoming November election.

Benyam Kidane

Ranking the best international duos in the NBA

As the NBA game continues to expand around the world, international players have not only made their mark in the league, but have cemented themselves as superstars. Now with the NBA moving away from the "Big 3" era and into the age of "dynamic duos," which international combination sits at the top?

Benyam Kidane