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Embiid Says Harden Isn’t the Same As When He Was in Houston

The 76ers star big man said that Harden has taken on more of a role as a facilitator.

Sports Illustrated

Heat Eliminate 76ers Thanks to Swarming Defensive Effort

Miami is moving on to the conference finals after stifling Philadelphia in a convincing Game 6 victory.

Sports Illustrated

Greg Cote: Jimmy Butler and defense rise again as Heat eliminate 76ers, advance to Eastern finals

The Philadelphia 76ers were desperate and home Thursday night, must-win in the literal sense, the great James Harden in hero mode and wounded superstar Joel Embiid in a black mask. He’d said “What do I have to do?” this week when passed over, again, for the NBA’s MVP award.

Miami Herald

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Sixers offseason preview: James Harden’s contract, Matisse Thybulle extension and more

After an embarrassing playoff exit to the Atlanta Hawks last season, Ben Simmons demanded a trade and never suited up for the Sixers again. They managed to stay afloat throughout the year thanks to another Joel Embiid MVP-caliber season, Tyrese ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘Not good enough’: Miami Heat scorch punchless Sixers to reach NBA’s last four

Jimmy Butler scored 32 points to send the Heat into the Eastern Conference finals with a 99-90 victory over the 76ers on Thursday night in Game 6

The Guardian - US

Heat dominates second half, beats Philadelphia 76ers to advance to Eastern Finals

For the second time in Jimmy Butler’s three years in Miami, the Heat is headed to a conference finals.

Miami Herald

Miami sharpshooter Max Strus is the under-the-radar, breakout star of the postseason

Welcome to Layup Lines, our daily NBA newsletter where we'll prep you for a tip-off of tonight's action, from what to watch to bets to make. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox every afternoon. I love when an NBA player is really good, ...

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Official | Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic named MVP for 2nd straight NBA season

Nikola Jokic becomes the 13th player to win back-to-back MVPs and the first in NBA history to record at least 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 500 assists in a season

The Hindu

‘What else can I do?’: Joel Embiid swerves MVP snub but remains a Philly hero

The 76ers star lost out to Nikola Jokić for the award for the NBA’s best player but many in Philadelphia believe he was robbed of the top prize

The Guardian - US

Nikola Jokic captures 2nd straight NBA MVP title

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic has earned a second straight NBA Most Valuable Player trophy to become the second consecutive international player to win two in a row

The Independent UK

It’s official: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic secures NBA MVP for second consecutive season

What was known, yet unconfirmed, became official Wednesday evening: Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was named NBA MVP for the second consecutive season, becoming just the 13th player in league history to win it in back-to-back seasons.

Tribune News Service

David Murphy: Lay off Joel Embiid. The rest of the Sixers need to pull their weight in Game 6.

MIAMI — Sometimes, two simple words can capture an idea so completely that they become a permanent part of our lexicon.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Joel Embiid Rips Bill Simmons for ‘F--- Jalen Green’ Remark

The 76ers star echoes Draymond Green’s complaints about the voter for league awards like All-NBA.

Sports Illustrated

Embiid on Losing MVP: ‘I Don’t Know What Else I Have to Do’

The Sixers center also congratulated Nikola Jokić, who reportedly won the award for the second season in a row.

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Does the NBA Have a $@&!*% Problem?

When it comes to excessive expletives, the league isn’t messing around. But why?

The Independent UK

Jokic's NBA MVP a win for hoops-crazed nations outside US

There’s no denying the international flavor when it comes to the NBA elite with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic poised to become the fourth straight foreign-born player to capture the league's MVP award when it's announced

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ben Simmons a player to keep an eye on for Atlanta?

I'd also keep an eye on Simmons, too. Several people inside the Hawks' organization wanted Simmons at the trade deadline. The price might not be as high to land him now, especially if Brooklyn decides to move on before he plays one game for the ...

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In MVP remarks, Joel Embiid blasts Bill Simmons over Jalen Green comment

The controversy over Bill Simmons’ profane remark about Jalen Green isn’t going away, with All-Star center Joel Embiid citing it in his MVP voting commentary on Tuesday night.

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Miami Herald

Heat crushes 76ers in Game 5 behind balanced attack, elite defense to take 3-2 series lead

MIAMI — The Miami Heat wasted two incredible performances from star Jimmy Butler in a pair of losses in Games 3 and 4. But the Heat didn’t need another epic night from Butler in Game 5.

Sports Illustrated

Fan-Player Incidents Highlight Disconnect Between League and Players

The NBA has seen how ugly player-fan altercations can get. Together, the league and its players need to make sure they don’t get that ugly again.

Sports Illustrated

'Dirty' Accusations Taint These Playoffs

If you’ve watched the NBA for long enough, you’ve undoubtedly seen the league go through its fair share of seismic changes. Salaries have exploded, with the average annual number per player being nearly 10 times higher than it was during the early 1990s. Then there’s the proliferation of ...

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Kyle Lowry ruled out for Tuesday’s game against Philadelphia

Joe Vardon: Kyle Lowry (hamstring) is out for Game 5 tonight against the Sixers Source: Twitter @joevardon What's the buzz on Twitter? Brady Hawk @ BradyHawk305 Kyle Lowry OUT tonight for game 5 - 11:16 AM Keith Pompey @ PompeyOnSixers #Heat PG Kyle ...

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: The Sixers’ Joel Embiid got robbed of NBA MVP — again. He’s never going to win.

Joel Embiid got jobbed again. Get used to it.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Al Horford on Giannis Antetokounmpo: The way he was looking at me didn’t sit right with me

Keith Smith: Al Horford on if Giannis Antetokounmpo staring him down got him motivated: "The way he was looking at me and the way he was going about things, it didn't sit right with me. And yeah, that sort of flipped a switch at that moment." Good ...

The Denver Post

Sean Keeler: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, back-to-back NBA MVP, is now greatest Denver athlete without a ring. But like John Elway, Peyton Manning, he won’t win one by himself.

Take Nikola Jokic off the Nuggets, they’re the Detroit Pistons. Joel Embiid can kick it to James Harden. Giannis Antetokounmpo runs with Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday.

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