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Isaiah Thomas' historic night another step forward for Celtics

Thomas became the fifth player in Celtics franchise history to score 50 or more points in a game. The rest of the group includes three Hall of Famers and future Hall of Famer.

Alec Brzezinski

Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love working just fine as part of Cavs' 'Big Three'

LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving all posted double-doubles against the Celtics. Cleveland held on for the win.

Alec Brzezinski

James Harden having career year

James Harden already has nine games this season with 30 points and 10 assists, one more than he had all of last season.

Arthur Weinstein

Spurs look to start new defensive streak after allowing Harden 31 in win

James Harden snapped an impressive Spurs defensive streak, but San Antonio got the victory anyway.

Alec Brzezinski

Celtics emerging as a threat in the Eastern Conference, finally

The Celtics are finally starting to look like the team everyone expected might challenge the Cavaliers for Eastern Conference supremacy.

Alec Brzezinski

76ers’ Nerlens Noel meets with coach Brett Brown to discuss playing time

Now we wait for Sunday to see what role Noel plays when the 76ers host the Nets.

Travis Durkee

Rockets break NBA 3-point records in 9th straight win

The Rockets and James Harden made history Friday night as Houston topped New Orleans.

Joe Rodgers

Nerlens Noel, upset with minutes, says 76ers 'need to figure this s— out'

Nerlens Noel, Jahlil Okafor and Joel Embiid are all good young centers for the 76ers, but it's not logical to play them all at once.

Joe Rodgers

Derrick Rose helping Knicks surge by returning to All-Star form

New York has seemingly solved its decade-old point guard issue, and it came from a somewhat unlikely source in Derrick Rose.

Arthur Weinstein

Warriors' fab four proving too much to handle on most nights

Draymond Green finished two assists shy of a triple-double in Golden State's win over Utah His other big-name teammates were pretty good, too.

Alec Brzezinski

Carmelo Anthony tunes up for showdown with LeBron James by lighting up Heat

The Knicks forward scored 35 points in a 114-103 victory in Miami. Up next: a meeting with James and the Cavaliers in New York on Wednesday.

Ron Clements

Cavs upend Raptors in thriller

The Cavs continued their success against Raptors, improving to 3-0 against their new rivals this season.

Alec Brzezinski

Gordon Hayward looking to make serious, loud noise in 2017

After turning in his third straight game of 30-plus points, people may need to start paying attention to the Jazz forward.

Alec Brzezinski

The NBA's next great big man rivalry is here

Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis, two of the NBA's brightest rising stars, had big games in a head-to-head treat Wednesday night.

Brandon Schlager

Westbrook on triple-double streak

The Thunder star recorded his eighth triple-double of the season in Monday's 112-103 win over the Knicks.

Alec Brzezinski

Cavs' 'Big Three' look as dangerous, dominating as ever

With Kevin, Kyrie and LeBron all putting up big numbers so far this season, they're making their case for the definitive trio in today's b

Alec Brzezinski

Carmelo Anthony's OT winner sets up Knicks for home-and-home sweep of Hornets

Carmelo Anthony records his first double-double of the season, but he saves his best for last, hitting the game-winner.

Alec Brzezinski

Warriors figure to be in spirit of giving well after holidays

Golden State was dropping dimes all over Oracle Arena. "That shows we're getting more comfortable with each other," Kevin Durant says.

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Sixers finally win back-to-back

Joel Embiid and the 76ers did something they haven't done in a long time.

Steven J. Gaither

Celtics different squad with Al Horford on floor

Back from a concussion, Horford came up huge in the final seconds to give the Pistons their first home loss.

Joe Rodgers

After slow start, Timberwolves turning into team everyone expected them to be

Minnesota's 1-5 stumble is a more distant memory after a nationally televised blowout of the 76ers.

Arthur Weinstein

Pistons improve to 5-0 at home

The star guard is still nursing knee and finger injuries that have kept him out all season.

Alec Brzezinski

Lakers guards a force to be reckoned with in Los Angeles renaissance

D'Angelo Russell, Lou Williams, Jordan Clarkson and Nick Young all scored in double figures in Saturday's win against the Pelicans; Anthony Davis, meanwhile, makes history.

Alec Brzezinski

Joel Embiid set to prove he was worth the wait for the 76ers

The 76ers snapped their 44-game losing streak in the months of October and November.

Alec Brzezinski

Embiid opens up about Trump

The jokes were off during Joel Embiid's podcast appearance with Adrian Wojnarowski.

Jordan Heck

Iverson speaks to winless 76ers

"The Answer" spoke to the 76ers hoping to motivate the young team to find their own answers on the court and win their first game of 2016.

Joe Rodgers

Paul George fined $15K for kicking ball into stands

The Indiana Pacers forward has been fined $15,000 by the NBA after kicking a ball into the stands Saturday against the Bulls.

Steven J. Gaither

Harden joins company with Jordan

The Rockets star has now recorded 30 points and 10 assists in four straight games.

Alec Brzezinski

Lost in LeBron's milestone vs. Sixers, Love's quick start good sign for Cavs

James passed Hakeem Olajuwon for 10th on the all-time scoring list. Kevin Love, meanwhile, turned in another double-double.

Alec Brzezinski

Russell Westbrook could be too much for Warriors to handle come Thursday's matchup

The Warriors and the Thunder are set to face off Thursday, pitting two former teammates in Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook against each other for the first time this season.

Ron Clements

Bulls can make noise in East if new pieces continue to mesh

Rajon Rondo is fitting in nicely with Dwyane Wade, Jimmy Butler, Robin Lopez and the rest of the group in Chicago.

Travis Durkee

76ers players ponder response to canceled anthem performance

Philly forward Robert Covington said they "talked about a lot of different things" as they tried to determine a course of action.

Brandon Schlager

Bird-flipping 76ers fan says Russell Westbrook told him 'sit down, f—ing fat boy’

Philadelphia urologist Dr. Richard Harkaway said Russell Westbrook started the whole thing.

Gabrielle McMillen

Simmons will play when he can

Ben Simmons doesn't have a timeline for his return, but as soon as he's cleared he plans to be on the court.

Gabrielle McMillen

76ers' Nerlens Noel to have knee surgery; no timetable for return

Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel will need surgery on his left knee and is without a timetable for return to the court.

Joe Rodgers

Joel Embiid warns Ben Simmons about Donald Trump

As Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pontificated on national TV, one 76ers player brought jokes to Twitter.

Brandon Schlager

Hardaway suspended after arrest

The former player will miss the first three games of the season.

Jordan Heck

Ben Simmons breaks bone in foot; Sixers rookie, top pick out indefinitely

The 76ers are evaluating treatment options for their big investment. There is no timetable for his return to the court.

Joe Rodgers

Embiid looking forward to season

The NBA, particularly 76ers fans, will be eager to see if the big guy was worth the wait.

Steven J. Gaither

D'Angelo Russell hits game-winner for Lakers after playing 'like s—'

D'Angelo Russell had a taste of redemption Saturday night as he scored a game-winning 3-pointer for the Lakers.

Steven J. Gaither

Cousin of Ben Simmons victim of fatal hit-and-run in New Jersey

Zachary Simmons was with his cousin Thursday night at the NBA Draft. Less than 48 hours later, he was killed in a hit-and-run.

Ron Clements

NBA Draft 2016: 76ers take Ben Simmons first overall

The 76ers, as expected, selected Austrialian native and former LSU forward Ben Simmons with the first overall pick.

Steven J. Gaither

NBA Draft rumors: Sixers pushing hard for Celtics' No. 3 pick

The Sixers already have the No. 1 overall pick in Thursday's draft, but now they are looking to acquire the No. 3 pick from the Celtics.

Gabrielle McMillen

76ers reportedly tell Ben Simmons he’s going No. 1

Philadelphia has informed Ben Simmons he will be the top pick in the NBA Draft.

Travis Durkee

NBA salary cap jumping to higher-than-expected $94 million, report says

The NBA salary cap will increase by $24 million, according to the Vertical.

Ron Clements

Hawks, 76ers reportedly working on trade involving Jeff Teague, Nerlens Noel

Atlanta and Philadelphia are reportedly talking about a swap of the veteran point guard and the young center.

Gabrielle McMillen

76ers coach Brett Brown sees glimpses of LeBron, Magic in Ben Simmons

Australian star Ben Simmons is expected to be picked first in next month's NBA Draft.

Sacha Pisani

Ben Simmons' high school coach makes case for 'clear No. 1 pick'

Kevin Goorjian, Ben Simmons' high school coach, believes the 19-year-old will be the "best basketballer Australia has produced."

Sacha Pisani

Kurt Rambis doesn't think Derek Fisher was all in on Knicks' triangle offense

Derek Fisher is long gone from the New York Knicks, but that didn’t stop his former colleague from throwing him under the bus.

Steven J. Gaither

These NBA teams have longer playoff droughts than the Sixers

The Sixers have been pretty terrible the last four years, but four franchises have been bad longer than them.

Steven J. Gaither

Sam Hinkie out as 76ers GM, prez; Bryan Colangelo reportedly will take over

The Sixers have been perennial bottom feeders since Hinkie took over in 2013.

Steven J. Gaither

76ers get elusive 10th win, won't be worst NBA team ever

Even if they lose their final five games, they’ll finish 10-72, which is one game better than the 1972-73 Sixers.

Steven J. Gaither

Carmelo Anthony hugging gaffe costs usher, security guard their jobs

There were real-world repercussions for a cute moment in New Orleans.

Steven J. Gaither

Pistons continue to prove Kevin Durant wrong, look like dangerous playoff team

The Pistons, led by a balanced scoring attack, could be a dangerous team in the postseason.

Alec Brzezinski

LeBron James dominates Carmelo Anthony, Knicks at MSG

James made sure headlines containing his name focused on his on-court performance as he recorded his third triple-double of the season.

Travis Durkee

Damon Stoudamire says 'Jail Blazers' documentary already in production

A film crew has begun working to chronicle the legal troubles of the early-2000s Trail Blazers teams, a.k.a. the "Jail Blazers."

Brandon Schlager

Under-the-radar Thunder clinch playoff spot, but does anyone care?

The Thunder's playoff clinch was a hollow reminder that the standard has been raised.

Steven J. Gaither

Spurs' defense continues to come up big

The Spurs have held their opponents to 85 points or fewer 20 times this season, double their total from the 2014-15 season.

Alec Brzezinski

76ers’ Robert Covington carted off court after being kicked in the face

Covington was transported to a local hospital fearing a neck injury.

Travis Durkee

Jahlil Okafor's rookie year ends with a knee injury

The 76ers center will undergo a minor arthroscopic procedure on his right knee and be out for six weeks.

Gabrielle McMillen

Throwback players Elton Brand, Baron Davis show out in debuts

Elton Brand made his season debut with the 76ers on Friday while fellow 1999 draft pick Baron Davis balled in the D-League.

Steven J. Gaither

J.R. Smith calls out LeBron-less Cavaliers after tepid performance

With LeBron James and Kyle Lowry sitting out for rest, the Cavs and Raptors lost against Eastern Conference teams fighting for playoff spots

Alec Brzezinski

76ers discussed trading Jahlil Okafor to Celtics

The Sixers and Celtics reportedly discussed a trade that included Jahlil Okafor before the trade deadline passed.

Gabrielle McMillen

Jahlil Okafor slapped with $439 fine for driving 108 mph across bridge

The 76ers center was caught driving his Mercedes-Maybach 108 mph across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge in October.

Gabrielle McMillen

76ers' Joel Embiid went to Qatar for his foot rehab, report says

Embiid, 21, is reportedly in the capital city of Qatar, Doha, working with specialist at Aspetar.

Travis Durkee

Isaiah Thomas leads streaking Celtics past Clippers in OT thriller

Isaiah Thomas proved why he's an All-Star on Wednesday in a big win over the Clippers.

Alec Brzezinski

George Karl makes case to remain Kings head coach

The Kings are 21-29 this season and have lost six of their past seven games. George Karl is on the hot seat but taking it one game at a time

Joe Rodgers

Thunder vs. Warriors: A tale of two halves in Oakland

It was a tale of two halves in the Warriors' win, while Karl Anthony-Towns and Jahlil Okafor are two to watch.

Alec Brzezinski

Hassan Whiteside comes up big for Heat in front of 'hometown' crowd

Whiteside came up with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 blocks in 27 minutes off the bench as the Heat beat his hometown Hornets.

Steven J. Gaither

Hornets snap 17-game skid against LeBron James-led teams

Charlotte, despite missing Kemba Walker, topped Cleveland at home on Wednesday night.

Alec Brzezinski

Wizards coach Randy Wittman to miss two games after brother's death

He coached the Wizards to a win Saturday in Houston after learning of his older brother's death, then left to be with family in Indiana.

Bob Hille

Wizards coach Randy Wittman to miss two games after brother's death

He coached the Wizards to a win Saturday in Houston after learning of his older brother's death, then left to be with family in Indiana.

Bob Hille

LeBron James, Kevin Love keep Cavaliers in conversation as title contenders

Tyronn Lue got his first signature win as Cavaliers head coach, beating the Spurs at home Saturday.

Alec Brzezinski

Father, son go fishing for Stephen Curry's autograph in Philly

What's one way to bypass security and get Steph Curry's autograph? Standing on an overpass and using some string, of course.

Gabrielle McMillen

Warriors sell naming rights to new arena, three years before scheduled opening

The Warriors have decided to use their new arena to cash in.

Steven J. Gaither

Sixers throw themselves under the bus after loss to Celtics

The Sixers are used to losing games, but even they were disgusted with their performance Sunday.

Steven J. Gaither

NBA, NHL games postponed due to winter storm

The Wizards-Jazz and Celtics-76ers matchups and the game between the Ducks and Capitals have all been postponed due to winter weather.

Gabrielle McMillen

Stephen Curry backs up trash talk, helps Warriors hand Cavaliers worst loss of season

Stephen Curry and the Warriors dominated on the road Monday, beating the Cavaliers 132-98.

Alec Brzezinski

Pistons give Detroit two reasons to be emotional

On a night when Ben Wallace had his jersey retired, the Pistons demolished the Warriors in a wild game at The Palace.

Alec Brzezinski

Spurs rally to beat Cavaliers in matchup we could see again in June

Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard led the Spurs to a comeback win over the Cavaliers.

Alec Brzezinski

Sixers' Nerlens Noel will be allowed to keep Dolph Schayes' retired No. 4

The Sixers will retire the late Dolph Schayes' No. 4 later this month, but Nerlens Noel will continue to wearing it, the team announced.

Steven J. Gaither

Joakim Noah (shoulder) expected back Monday for Bulls

Chicago has gone 7-2 in his absence, and, more important, rookie Bobby Portis has blossomed with more playing time.

Bob Hille

Rockets starting to heat up, head in right direction

With a win Sunday against the Pacers, Houston (19-19) remained seventh in the Western Conference standings and got back to .500 for the first time since Dec. 26.

Alec Brzezinski

Warriors remain NBA's best team despite growing competition

Stephen Curry is heating back up after missing some time with a shin injury.

Alec Brzezinski

J.R. Smith's hot hand leading the way for Cavs

Nobody in a Cavalier uniform is hotter than J.R. Smith right now.

Steven J. Gaither

Bulls starting to separate selves, looking like Cavs' biggest challenger in East

The Bulls are starting to look like a threat in the Eastern Conference.

Alec Brzezinski

Spurs remind everyone Western Conference is still a battle

Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge led the Spurs to a decisive win against the Rockets on Saturday.

Alec Brzezinski

Hassan Whiteside continues to grow on offense for Heat

Hassan Whiteside showed he can pick up the offensive slack if need be.

Steven J. Gaither

Lakers don't expect Kobe Bryant's shoulder injury to linger

The 37-year-old reported feeling soreness in his shoulder after Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

Steven J. Gaither

76ers cut Tony Wroten to bring back Ish Smith, report says

In Jerry Colangelo's first player personnel move, the 76ers have released guard Tony Wroten to make room for Ish Smith.

Gabrielle McMillen

Suns' Markieff Morris suspended for throwing towel at coach Jeff Hornacek

Suns forward Markieff Morris didn’t appreciate being pulled from Wednesday night’s loss to the Nuggets.

Scott Ridge

Kobe Bryant ties season scoring high as Lakers snap weird skid

Kobe Bryant managed one of those performances that allow Lakers fans to reminisce about his youthful vigor. He also looked like a hobbled old man at times.

Brandon Schlager

Cavs near full strength as Kyrie Irving eases back into role

It wasn't full speed ahead for Kyrie Irving, but the small steps he did take in his season debut Sunday were encouraging.

Brandon Schlager

Kyrie Irving posts playing status: 'I'm back'

The point guard announced he will play in the Cavaliers' game Sunday against the Sixers.

Gabrielle McMillen

Warriors exact revenge against Bucks, Spurs pass Clippers test

The Warriors and Spurs, arguably the two best teams in the NBA, survived tough tests Friday night.

Travis Durkee

Mike D’Antoni reportedly hired as 76ers' associate head coach

The former Lakers and Suns head coach hopes to reverse a disastrous star by the 1-26 Sixers.

Scott Ridge

Larry Brown says he could fix Sixers 'in five minutes,' wants to see Iverson involved

Brown and Allen Iverson led Philadelphia to the NBA Finals in 2001 — a far cry from the franchise's current woes.

Steven J. Gaither

Sixers coach Brett Brown agrees to two-year extension

Brown will stick around for a while despite a 1-22 record this season.

Steven J. Gaither

Warriors look to win 22nd straight; Cavs looking lost

The Warriors were tested late at Toronto on Saturday, but Stephen Curry led Golden State to its 21st straight win of the season.

Alec Brzezinski

Coach K defends Jahlil Okafor, calls him 'one of the greatest kids ever'

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski says his former player is a good kid who did a stupid thing.

Jordan Heck

Sixers suspend Jahlil Okafor for two games

The 76ers have suspended their rookie center after a string of off-the-court incidents.

Steven J. Gaither

76ers pick up first win of season against Kobe Bryant's Lakers

The Sixers beat the Lakers 103-91 to get their first win of the season after 18 losses.

Steven J. Gaither

Warriors need folks to step up on nights when Steph Curry isn't superhuman

With 23 straight wins, the Warriors now own the third-longest regular-season winning streak in NBA history dating to last season.

Steven J. Gaither

Sixers hire security guard for Jahlil Okafor, report says

Philadelphia has reportedly hired a security guard to accompany rookie Jahlil Okafor whenever he ventures out.

Steven J. Gaither

Kobe Bryant begins farewell tour with flicker, then fades away

The Kobe Bryant farewell tour got started in earnest Sunday night, but the Lakers lost again.

Steven J. Gaither

Kobe Bryant's retirement announcement drives up ticket prices

The five-time NBA champion announced his retirement on Sunday, and the value of resale tickets went up almost immediately.

Steven J. Gaither

Report: Jahlil Okafor threatened by heckler with gun in October incident

In the wake of his Boston run-in comes a report that a heckler in Philly held a gun to the 19-year-old rookie's head in October.

Bob Hille

James Harden explodes for 50 points, hands Philly 27th straight loss

James Harden got off to a slow start this season, but put all that behind him on Friday.

Alec Brzezinski

Report: Boston police say no investigation planned for Jahlil Okafor

The 76ers are aware of the incident involving rookie Jahlil Okafor.

Jordan Heck

Raptors emerging as East contenders after beating Cavs

Kyle Lowry makes sure everyone knows the Raptors aren't a team to take lightly as he leads Toronto past LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Alec Brzezinski

Depleted Cavaliers continue to win, 76ers could tie worst-ever start soon

Kevin Love led the Cavaliers to a convincing win over the Hawks, while the 76ers lost late against the Heat.

Alec Brzezinski

Boos and blowouts keep coming for James Harden and the Rockets

Maybe such a scene should be expected inside Toyota Center the way this season has started for Houston.

Brandon Schlager

Cavs fall to Bucks in double OT; Eric Bledsoe gets buckets

Michael Carter-Williams and Greg Monroe led the Bucks to a thrilling double-overtime upset over LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Alec Brzezinski

Sixers are setting records for losing basketball games now

Also Friday, LeBron James reminded everyone that he has no real rivalry with Carmelo Anthony.

Steven Gaither

The Fifth Quarter: Warriors hold off Clippers, remain undefeated

Stephen Curry scored 31 points to help the Warriors stay undefeated.

Alec Brzezinski

The Fifth Quarter: James Harden breaks out of funk to beat Thunder

James Harden turned his rough start around with a big win against the Thunder.

Alec Brzezinski

LeBron James becomes youngest player in NBA history to score 25,000 points

LeBron James set another milestone Monday night.

Alec Brzezinski

Cavaliers' J.R. Smith leaves game with knee contusion, won't return

The team announced the injury shortly after Smith was pulled from the game less than five minutes into the first quarter with zero points.

Alec Brzezinski

LeBron James dresses as Prince, performs at Cavs' Halloween party

The Cavs star dressed as Prince for Halloween and put on a mini-concert at Cleveland's Halloween party.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Jahlil Okafor goes 5 for 5 in first six minutes of NBA career

The third overall pick appears NBA ready.

Steven J. Gaither

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