Joel Embiid, James Harden and the Sixers’ Rotation Question Can Philly figure out how to maximize its star duo before it’s too late? Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2022
Ben Simmons ‘still has a lot more markers to meet’ before making debut, Nets coach Steve Nash says NEW YORK — Nets head coach Steve Nash says there’s no updated timetable for the injured Ben Simmons to make his season debut, even though reports to the contrary surfaced in recent days. Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2022
Debating the Most Disappointing Teams This Season Lakers. Nets. Knicks. Blazers. Which teams didn't live up to expectations? Sports Illustrated · Apr 12, 2022
Kevin Durant Had Issue With James Harden’s Conditioning, Per Report He was reportedly shocked at how out of shape Harden was at the beginning of training camp. Sports Illustrated · Apr 12, 2022
James Harden’s ‘lack of explosiveness and sluggish play’ reportedly ‘astonished’ Kevin Durant New details have emerged about why the James Harden era didn't work out for the Brooklyn Nets. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 12, 2022
NBA Awards: Selecting the 2021-22 All-NBA Teams Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo headline this official ballot. Which other stars made the cut? Sports Illustrated · Apr 12, 2022
Kyrie Irving Has Put the NBA in a Postseason Predicament If Kyrie Irving and the Nets somehow turn it on this spring and win a championship, what does that say about the league? Sports Illustrated · Apr 12, 2022
David Murphy: If this is James Harden’s new normal, the Sixers are an NBA Finals long shot The only confusing thing about the Sixers’ biggest playoff question is how to phrase it. To contend for a title, they need the old James Harden and not the Old James Harden. The former version, not the elder. They need the guy they attempted to trade for in January of… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 12, 2022
Russell Westbrook: I was too relaxed at times playing back home Jovan Buha: Russell Westbrook said he was "too relaxed at times, to be completely honest" playing back home in Los Angeles. Source: Twitter @jovanbuha What's the buzz on Twitter? Ryan Ward @ RyanWardLA Russell Westbrook on Frank Vogel: "I'm not sure ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 11, 2022
NBA Awards: Official Picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year and More Handing out honors for the 2021-22 NBA regular season. Sports Illustrated · Apr 11, 2022
Sixers pull away from Pistons, 118-106, in regular-season finale, will face Toronto Raptors in playoffs’ first round PHILADELPHIA — Allen Iverson rose from his courtside seat during the break between the third and fourth quarters to toss T-shirts into the gleeful crowd seated in Section 115. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 11, 2022
Joel Embiid the first center to win scoring title since Shaquille O’Neal StatMuse: Joel Embiid is officially the scoring champ. - First center to do it since Shaq - First international player to do it - First center with 30 PPG under 40 MPG pic.twitter.com/s9dMymsrmt Source: Twitter @statmuse What's the buzz on Twitter? ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 10, 2022
Michael Cunningham: Hawks should fear no play-in foe, but best to avoid Brooklyn The Hawks should fear no foe in the NBA’s play-in tournament. Their 15-9 record since Feb. 15 includes eight quality wins and really only three bad losses. The Hawks have the NBA’s fifth-best point differential over the past two weeks. They have some significant flaws, but the Hawks have a… Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2022
LeBron James still had special season amid setbacks for Lakers, who win home finale LOS ANGELES — The crowd got to cheer LeBron James one last time at home this season. Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 8, 2022 LAYUP LINES: Is LeBron James an All-NBA player this year? Is LeBron James an All-NBA player? Plus, the Nets might make a little movement in the standings.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 8, 2022 The Sixers should be praying they don’t face the Raptors in the first round of the playoffs The Raptors are preying on Philly.
Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022 Dennis Young: The Sixers have their own unvaccinated bozo problem NEW YORK — Call it the Aaron Judge Rule, or the Mike Lupica Rule:
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2022 OKC Thunder quotes: Kevin Durant shares thoughts on the 2012 James Harden trade, said Sam Presti never really involved him in decisions "I didn't feel like I had that relationship with [Presti] that [I can] just walk in and have conversations like that for one you know, so I was just, I just had to be down with anything that they did."
Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022 Kyrie Irving pours in 42 in Nets' much-needed win vs. Rockets NEW YORK — All he needed was a little bit of rest.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 6, 2022 Joel Embiid’s 45 points, 13 rebounds lift Sixers over Pacers, 131-122 INDIANAPOLIS — Remember when consecutive losses to the Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons had some worried about Joel Embiid’s candidacy for league MVP?
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2022 Joel Embiid if he loses MVP: ‘I’ll feel like they hate me’ Embiid has 11 games with at least 40 points and 10 rebounds this season; only Russell Westbrook (12) and Moses Malone (12) have had more in a single season since the 1976-77 merger. Both players won MVPs in those seasons. "If it happens, great," ...
Sports Illustrated · Apr 4, 2022 Joel Embiid Believes He’s Done Enough to Win MVP The Sixers star posted his 11th 40-point, 10-rebound performance of the season on Sunday night.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 4, 2022 Joel Embiid’s 44 points anchors Sixers’ comeback win at Cleveland Cavaliers CLEVELAND — Joel Embiid collected the loose ball near the rim, laid the ball in through contact and pumped his arm in celebration.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2022 Frank Vogel on Russell Westbrook: He’s doing everything he can, I’m proud of him Ryan Ward: Frank Vogel on Russell Westbrook: "He's doing everything he can. … I'm proud of Russ." Source: Twitter @RyanWardLA What's the buzz on Twitter? Melissa Rohlin @ melissarohlin Anthony Davis said the most frustrating part of this season is ...
Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2022 Ben Simmons progresses to ‘light shooting’ work, says Nets coach Steve Nash NEW YORK — Ben Simmons is back on the basketball court.