Joel Embiid says he'd welcome Ben Simmons back into the fold, but he isn't here to babysit anyone in their quest for a championship.
Benyam Kidane
The Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid and the Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic have established themselves as the premier big men in the NBA, but which of the two is having the better season in 2021-22?
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The young Slovenian superstar guard came a long way since his early-season conditioning issues, throwing down a couple of electrifying dunks in a huge comeback win vs. the 76ers in Dallas.
Yash Matange
The game was put on pause for around 45 minutes due to a problem with the basket that was noticed by Luka Doncic.
The evolving Shaquille O'Neal and Ben Simmons feud took another twist as the former Lakers center revealed that Simmons contacted him via Instagram after O'Neal made some disparaging remarks on TNT's Inside the NBA program.
Nick Metallinos
Bradley Beal is reportedly conflicted about his future with the Wizards, but neither him nor his representatives have "officially asked for him to be moved" in the days leading up to the trade deadline.
Scott Rafferty
Simmons was set to earn $33 million this season as part of the five-year, $177.2 million extension he signed in 2019.
Jordan Greer
The Five Percent rule lays at the heart of the current Ben Simmons trade debate. Does Morey waste a year of Joel Embiid’s prime and hold onto Simmons if a great deal isn’t out there, or does he prioritize the now and get whatever he can?
Stephen Noh
This was just Philadelphia's fourth victory without Joel Embiid this season, but it was an impressive outing against one of the West's best teams in the Grizzlies.
TSN's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look at six storylines that will determine how active this season's trade deadline will be.
"When you're warriors like me and Chuck, that don't bother you anyway," O'Neal said.
An "eager suitor" for Ben Simmons is reportedly moving on with less than two weeks to go before this season's trade deadline.
Anthony Davis returned to form in his second game back from injury, finishing with 31 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks in 34 minutes, but if the Lakers are to capitalize off his strong play, they'll need some help from other sources as well.
On TNT's Inside the NBA, O'Neal went off on a Simmons rant in the midst of praising Joel Embiid for his fifth straight All-Star appearance. He even added that he doesn't respect him and that he would have got rid of him.
After finishing as the runner-up in the 2020-21 MVP voting, Embiid is once again a frontrunner for the league's most prestigious individual award.
LeBron James has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a sore left knee.
From turnaround jumpers to fadeaways and one-dribble pull ups, it's evident that Joel Embiid has continuously worked to pattern his game after Kobe Bryant.
Gilbert McGregor
The Lakers and 76ers go head-to-head in a matchup between two of the hottest players in the NBA, LeBron James and Joel Embiid.
Kyle Irving
Joel Embiid finished 42 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and four blocks in the 76ers' 117-107 win over the Pelicans, continuing his monster stretch of play.
According to a report from Shams Charania and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Daryl Morey is content keeping Ben Simmons past the trade deadline as he "has his sights set" on orchestrating an offseason deal to acquire James Harden.
76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey believes a Ben Simmons trade before the 2021-22 trade deadline is "less likely than likely."
With this performance, Embiid became only the third player in franchise history after Wilt Chamberlain and Allen Iverson to record multiple 50-point games.
The Kings have been active in trade conversations, but they do not want to move De'Aaron Fox or Tyrese Haliburton, according to a report from The Athletic's Shams Charania.
The NBA's trade deadline is quickly approaching. From the Warriors to the Hawks, here are six teams to keep a close eye on.
According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, 76ers guard Ben Simmons has no intention of playing this season until he's traded to a new team.
At 27 years old, Joel Embiid is an MVP candidate in his prime but the absence of his co-star Ben Simmons places a ceiling on the 76ers' potential as championship contenders.
From Ben Simmons to Jerami Grant, here are the 10 players most likely to be traded between now and the Feb. 10 trade deadline.
In his first public comments since rejoining the Brooklyn Nets, Kyrie Irving admitted he missed basketball while he was away from the team and says he is nervous as he approaches his season debut.
Let's step away from reality for a moment and imagine a timeline in which Ben Simmons simply dunks the ball and avoids that infamous moment.
Embiid, who averages a league-best 6.3 points in 13 clutch games, poured in 17 of his game-high 41 points against the Celtics in the fourth quarter, leading the 76ers to a 108-103 victory.
The Celtics are off to an underwhelming start to the season behind their star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Is it time to hit the restart button and test the trade market?
Appropriate for the NBA's landmark 75th season, Devonte' Graham rewrote history with his shot, sinking what is now the longest game-winning buzzer-beater in NBA history.
Kyrie Irving has yet to play for the Nets. Ben Simmons appears to be done with the 76ers. Is a blockbuster trade the best way to solve all of the problems in Brooklyn and Philadelphia?
Trade talks surrounding Ben Simmons are heating up as we approach Dec. 15, the date that many of the players who signed contracts in the offseason become eligible to be traded.
Stephen Curry struggled to find a way past Matisse Thybulle Saturday night, going 3-of-14 from beyond the arc, leaving Ray Allen's all-time 3-point record intact for now.
Tyrese Maxey has started 25 games for the 76ers this season, blossoming at point guard in the absence of Ben Simmons.
According to a Friday report from ESPN, trade talks involving Ben Simmons have gained momentum in the last few days. What would it take for the Trail Blazers to get the three-time All-Star and would Simmons and Damian Lillard even make sense as a duo?
According to NBA correspondent Marc Stein, "Ben Simmons would welcome the opportunity to play for [Gregg] Popovich if the Spurs found a way to acquire him." The rumor itself brings about intriguing possibilities.
The Utah Jazz have won six in a row since losing to New Orleans in late November, and they're doing it all with an high-power offense and contributions from all their key guys.
One member of the Sporting News staff created a team made up of six players — a starting five and sixth man — who are outplaying their current contracts.
Across his last three games, Embiid is averaging 34.3 points and 11.6 rebounds as the 76ers have now won three in a row and look to build some momentum with the big man back in the lineup.
Bill Walton wrote in The Sporting News: "Barkley's heart always was bigger than the rest of his body."
Bill Walton
Columnist Dave Kindred wrote in The Sporting News that he wasn't sure if Charles Barkley's "quotes were born of ignorance, genius or both."
Dave Kindred
The Sporting News' coverage after the knee injury effectively ended Charles Barkley's career was much like Sir Charles himself: a mix of appreciation and empathy, sarcasm and humor.
Bob Hille
Damian Lillard reportedly intends to give the Trail Blazers time to find a new leader of basketball operations following the firing of Neil Olshey, but he "still wants significant changes to the roster."
Joel Embiid's final numbers of 28 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks were huge for a 76ers team that suited up for this game without Tobias Harris.
Friday will mark the second meeting between the Hawks and 76ers since their clash in the 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals.
While there are nine NBA games scheduled for the first Wednesday in December, none will air on the ESPN family of networks. What makes this Wednesday so different from the first several weeks of the NBA season?
After missing three weeks of action, Joel Embiid returned to the court on Nov. 27, sharing a scary account of what he dealt with while battling COVID-19.
Joel Embiid made his long-awaited return to the 76ers lineup after missing nine games under health and safety protocols, and looked like he hadn't missed a beat despite the team losing in double-overtime.
Joel Embiid has missed the past nine games after being placed into health and safety protocols, but will make his return against Minnesota Saturday night.
76ers superstar Joel Embiid has tested positive for COVID. Keep up to date with the latest on his recovery and potential return date.
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How would Ben Simmons fit on the Warriors? Would a win-now move make them clear championship favorites?
Seth Curry is on track to become the 10th player in NBA history to crack the 50-40-90 club if he maintains his hot start to the season.
The first-place Warriors host the shorthanded 76ers on Wednesday's ESPN NBA double-header.
The Athletic's Sam Amick reported that there are "approximately 30 players" who would satisfy the 76ers in a trade for Ben Simmons. So... who could those players be?
The list is said to feature Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal, as well as Nets star James Harden.
The second TNT game on Tuesday will see the 76ers continue their six-game road trip with a stop in Utah.
Fred VanVleet hit a dagger 3-pointer to help lift the Raptors over the 76ers on Thursday. His familiar celebration after the big shot earned him a $15,000 fine from the NBA.
There's only one game on NBA League Pass Thursday but it features four players that appeared in the 2021 All-Star Game.
The Celtics have reportedly expressed interest in Ben Simmons. What would it take to get a deal done and would it make sense for both sides?
With eight games on today's NBA schedule, we've got you covered with where to watch and what to keep an eye on.
Now dealing with both mental and physical issues, Simmons has not yet appeared in a regular-season game.
Philadelphia fans have made their voice heard as the Trail Blazers come to town, chanting 'we want Lillard' to the Portland star while he made a trip to the free-throw line.
After losing 15-straight games to the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks crowd was ecstatic at MSG and they weren't shy about letting the 76ers know.
The NBA's 2021-22 season, the league's 75th year, has gotten off to an exciting start and early in week two, the thrilling action continues with a matchup between two big-market teams in New York City as the All-Star Julius Randle and the Knicks host All-Star Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. Here's all you need to know for the 76ers vs. Knicks game.
Simmons and the 76ers are seemingly at impasse and one that could drag on for months, or even years.
Jake Aferiat
Over the final 5:32 minutes, the 76ers gave up a 10-point lead and eventually went on to lose 114-109 by allowing the Nets to go on a game-sealing run 16-1 run.
It doesn't appear as though a trade is coming soon, but there are a few teams that could make a move for the three-time All-Star.
"This is gonna go a long time because our only task, my only job is to help us have the best chance to win the title," Daryl Morey said of the Ben Simmons situation.
Simmons is reportedly dealing with a back issue, though there are questions about the nature of his injury.
Opening week of the NBA's historic 75th season continues on Day 4 with another marquee matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets. This is the second game of the regular season for both teams as each comes into this one with contrasting results in their respective season openers.
The embattled star is now out indefinitely due to back pain.
Madison Williams
The 76ers want Ben Simmons to play for them. He doesn't seem all that interested in suiting up. So, what comes next in this strange saga?
The coach and star center for the 76ers didn't mince words when discussing Ben Simmons after Tuesday's practice.
The 76ers announced Tuesday that Simmons has been suspended for one game because of "conduct detrimental to the team."
The start of the 2021-22 regular season is nearly here. That means it's time for a new edition of The Sporting News' NBA Power Rankings.
The 76ers weren't expecting Ben Simmons to show up at the Wells Fargo Center on Monday night.
If you could pick any player in their prime, with the hopes of winning the title immediately, not knowing the era, rules, coach, or teammates — who would you choose?
Josh Eberley
As the Ben Simmons saga continues to unfold, the 76ers' success hinges on Joel Embiid building on his MVP runner-up season.
Despite the question marks over Ben Simmons' future, the 76ers have their sights set on contending in the Eastern Conference this season. Here's how you can watch the Rockets this season without cable.
Despite Simmons' camp reportedly making it clear that the All-Star point guard had no intention of playing again for the franchise, the Aussie returned to Philadelphia on Monday as per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The 76ers are 'hopeful to start moving toward the next steps of a return' but how will it all unfold?
The NBA preseason slate includes seven games on Monday, headlined by the Philadelphia 76ers hosting the star-studded Brooklyn Nets at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Talks between the 76ers and Ben Simmons' representation are said to be ongoing.
The Athletic's Shams Charania reports that if Ben Simmons does report to the 76ers, it would be with "short-term intentions."
What would a team built entirely around Ben Simmons look like? Here's one possibility.
The Ben Simmons saga has taken yet another strange turn.
"We still hope that he changes his mind, but I kind of owe it to these guys to just worry about what we have here," Embiid said.
Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey made it clear that Simmons will face significant financial penalties if he doesn't show up.
Ben Simmons no longer thinks he can play with Joel Embiid, per a report. It's nothing personal.
Jacob Camenker
With training camp in full swing, we're taking stock of the league with a glass-half full approach.
Micah Adams
If Ben Simmons is still on the roster but doesn't attend training camp, what will the 76ers do? Even if he's not at training camp, Simmons figures to play a prominent role in any and all chatter around Philadelphia.
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Trevor Booth
Rivers felt his remarks about Simmons after the 76ers' Eastern Conference semifinals loss to Atlanta were taken out of context.
The Ben Simmons trade rumors have swirled since the moment the Philadelphia 76ers lost in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs.
Redick is one of four players in NBA history to rank inside the top 20 in both 3-point makes and 3-point field goal percentage.
With training camp less than two weeks away and most rosters fully set, we're officially closing the book on the NBA offseason with our final grades.
How will the Ben Simmons saga end in Philadelphia? We examined all 82 of Daryl Morey's trades to learn more about what comes next.
Embiid saw reports of a tenuous relationship and decided it was time to put his thoughts on the record.
Ben Simmons might be the hardest player in the NBA to figure out. That's why the latest news out of Philadelphia complicates an already confounding situation.
The three-time All-Star and former Rookie of the Year's remaining time in Philadelphia may be short lived
The 76ers have a target in mind as they look to trade Ben Simmons.
The center claims he lost out on $58 million based off advice he received from Paul, exacerbated by the latter's failure to adequately represent him.
Zac Al-Khateeb
Joel Embiid will make $196 million in new money as a part of the deal.
A deal involving Simmons will be complicated to pull off not only because of his contract, but also because of Philadelphia's exorbitant asking price.
Drummond and Embiid have had a rivalry going back for years.
Edward Sutelan
Ben Simmons may be on the move, and the Heat, Raptors and Wizards are reportedly the top three potential suitors for his service.
Damian Lillard likely won't be dealt this offseason, but that won't stop teams from trying.
Joe Rivera
The 76ers know what they want in any deal involving the former No. 1 overall pick.
The Sixers reportedly don't want to trade Ben Simmons unless it's "for an All-Star caliber player."
Can Ben Simmons be fixed?
Philadelphia doesn't want to move on from Simmons in the immediate, according to a new report.
Daryl Morey was not in the mood to talk about Ben Simmons' future on Tuesday.
Ben Simmons is ready to try anything to make his offensive struggles a thing of the past.
Joel Embiid didn't call out Ben Simmons by name, but it's clear that the 76ers' star center wasn't happy with his point guard's decision to pass up an open shot.
Philadelphia's point guard drew a lot of criticism for his play in the Game 7 loss, particularly when he passed up an easy basket in the paint late.
Smith played under Doc Rivers for just 32 games, but apparently he's still sour over the way things went down.
Trae Young had one of his worst shooting performances of the season against the 76ers, but his Hawks will go through to the Eastern Conference finals anyway.
The Hawks and 76ers are squaring off in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Here's how to watch them fight for the right to advance.
Both Curry and Maxey stepped up again and again in Game 6, allowing the 76ers to secure a 104-99 win at a packed State Farm Arena and send the series back to Philadelphia.
Despite leading Wednesday's Game 5 by as many as 26 points, the 76ers still fell to the Hawks, marking the third-largest blown lead in a playoff game over the last 25 seasons.
Simmons went 4 of 14 on free throw attempts in the 76ers' stunning 109-106 loss against the Hawks.
Joel Embiid had a brutal night, but at least Kawhi Leonard was there to cheer him up.
The Sixers need the version of Simmons who doesn't just linger along the baseline in the dunker spot. Pushing him into the post more often is a good place to start.
The 76ers' Game 2 victory came on the same night that the NBA announced Nuggets star Nikola Jokic had won the 2020-21 NBA MVP award.
Morey seemed to understand immediately the implications of his tweet, but it was too late.
Everything you need to know about the Hawks and 76ers before their conference semifinal series in the 2021 NBA playoffs.
There are questions about the health of the 76ers' big man after his early exit in Philadelphia's Game 4 loss to Washington.
For yet another night, an NBA fan made waves at a game for poor in-arena behavior.
Washington kept hacking at Simmons, and it kept working.
Westbrook left Wednesday's game with an ankle injury.
The incident occurred when Westbrook walked back to Washington's locker room after suffering an ankle injury in the fourth quarter.
Udonis Haslem, 40, made franchise history with his season debut for the Heat against the 76ers and was promptly ejected after three minutes of action.
Paul was reportedly a "driving force" behind the deal that sent him from the Thunder to the Suns in November.
Embiid and the 76ers came oh so close to sending the game into overtime.
"I'm one of those guys who can guard one through five," Simmons said.
Two of the NBA's most talented young stars showing off their skills and mixing in some animosity? Yes, more of that, please.
Marjanovic and Harris reunited for a new Goldfish commercial that radiates buddy comedy energy.
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
The fans in attendance didn't appreciate the gesture, and neither did Howard.
Here's everything we know about Joel Embiid's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
The Utah stars were frustrated enough after Wednesday's overtime loss to the 76ers to talk themselves into five-figure fines.
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.
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.
"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
The earliest the Brooklyn forward can return is Feb. 13 against the Warriors in San Francisco.
Embiid believes James got some preferential treatment during Wednesday night's game between the 76ers and Lakers.
Sunday's game between the Philadelphia and Oklahoma will not go ahead as scheduled.
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Simmons will stay in Philadelphia after Harden was sent to Brooklyn as part of a blockbuster four-team deal.
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.
We look at how James Harden is suited and what he is set to bring to the Brooklyn Nets, using Stats Perform data.
Tyrese Maxey led a makeshift 76ers team with a superb 39-point display in their defeat to the Nuggets.
Brooklyn reportedly will be without its point guard for a both ends of a back-to-back.
Simmons ended 2020 with a bang after knocking down a catch-and-shoot triple in the corner on New Year's Eve.
Jacob Hancock
Morey's social media continues to cause him problems.
Dan Bernstein
Daryl Morey insisted Philadelphia has no plans to trade the two-time All-Star.
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
Ben Simmons spoke about a return to point guard as the 76ers stepped up their preparations for the NBA season.
Dwight Howard wants to help new 76ers teammates Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons after winning the title with the Lakers.
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.
Dwight Howard and drama involving the Lakers? Who could have seen this coming?
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.
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.
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.
Daryl Morey, the Philadelphia 76ers' new president of basketball operations, is confident Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons can play together.
The Hall of Fame guard spoke of a beef with a media member, and while no name was given, suspicion quickly fell upon the Outkick pundit.
Here's everything you'll need to know about watching the 2020 NBA playoffs, including series-by-series TV schedules.
Here's the complete bracket for the 2020 NBA playoffs, including start times, TV channels and scores for every game.
Some NBA executives believe the 76ers will trade one or both of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. But does the team plan on ding that?
Omnisport
Tyronn Lue is reportedly the top priority for the 76ers, but they will likely cast a wide net before making a decision.
With doubts over Brett Brown's future after a series sweep, Josh Richardson was honest in his assessment of the Philadelphia coach.
Sacha Pisani
Tobias Harris did not have a memorable performance in the 76ers' first-round series against the Celtics, but you definitely can't question his toughness.
Philadelphia let Boston run away with Game 3 late, likely sealing its fate in a dud of a season.
An early playoff exit would mark the end of a rough season, but not the end of the 76ers' problems.
Here's what happens when Stats Perform simulates the 2020 NBA playoffs. And it is good news for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Ben Spratt
After key misses against the Clippers on Saturday, Damian Lillard responded with a huge performance to help beat the 76ers.
Rob Lancaster
Here's everything we know about Ben Simmons' injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Ben Simmons left Philadelphia's victory Wednesday night in the third quarter.
Dejan Kalinic
The teammates got into a shouting match after the first quarter of their game against Indiana.
Here is a complete TV schedule to watch NBA games on Saturday, Aug. 1 during the 2020 season restart, including start times and channels for the national broadcasts on ESPN.
Tadd Haislop
Of the 344 players tested at the NBA 'bubble' over the past week, not a single one returned a positive COVID-19 result.
Dom Farrell
Using STATS data, we look at the best-performing players ahead of the NBA's return in Orlando, Florida.
Brett Brown discussed Joel Embiid after the Philadelphia 76ers center missed Sunday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Brett Brown talked up Ben Simmons as the All-Star moved to a new position.
Sixers forward Mike Scott ripped the list of messages that can be featured above players' numbers, calling it "bad" and "terrible."
Yahne Coleman shared video evidence to support her allegations.
Brett Brown had high praise for Joel Embiid's training and conditioning, and he provided an update on Ben Simmons.
Charles Barkley revisited that snowy night in Milwaukee and explained what led to him being arrested and charged with battery.
Ben Simmons should be ready to suit up when the NBA resumes, according to 76ers general manager Elton Brand.
Matt Becker
The supermodel has been linked to several basketball players over the years.
Emily Carson
The league reportedly is giving teams the go-ahead to open facilities for individual workouts, provided stay-at-home orders are lifted or adjusted.
Now that "The Last Dance" is set to premiere Sunday night on ESPN, it's clear one pitch finally piqued Michael Jordan's interest. So what changed his mind?
The ESPN personality brings up a story about a deal that nearly changed the course of NBA history.
Jordan Heck
Joel Embiid, along with 76ers managing partner Josh Harris and co-managing partner David Blitzer, made a significant contribution.
The owner of Fanatics, a sports apparel manufacturer, is halting jersey production to aid medical workers fighting against COVID-19.
Austin Anderson
The 76ers big man lived up to his reputation for being ruthless on social media.
Philly's coach says that two of the West's top teams showed his squad what to expect six weeks from now.
Allen Iverson forced Antonio Daniels to take a seat back in 2006, but there are very important details we should consider when rewatching that highlight.
As we come down the final stretch of the 2019-20 NBA regular season, here are the three teams under the most pressure before the postseason begins.
Joe Morgan
