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‘Defense is a lost art’: has the NBA’s offensive explosion gone too far?

Has defense fallen by the wayside in today’s NBA? According to some of the most influential players and coaches in the league, the answer is a resounding yes

The Guardian - US · Feb 3, 2023

Sixers are cheering for Eagles and hoping they become next Philly team to reach finals

The Phillies advanced to the World Series in October, the Union reached the MLS Cup in November, and Eagles will play the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Feb. 12.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 30, 2023

Around the NBA: Warriors are league’s biggest disappointment midway through season

NEW YORK — It’s hard to imagine the Warriors missing out on the postseason. Just seven months ago, they hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy after defeating the Boston Celtics in six games in the 2022 NBA Finals.

Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023

Ira Winderman: Victor Wembanyama won’t be a Heat game-changer ... or will he?

MIAMI — There is no defense played in the NBA draft lottery. And yet with the generational talent of Victor Wembanyama available in the May 16 drawing, the outcome of the random-but-weighted process for non-playoff teams could impact the Miami Heat’s playoff or championship outlooks for years to come.

Tribune News Service · Nov 13, 2022

PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 132-113 win over the Raptors

The best photos from the Thunder's blowout win against the Raptors.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 12, 2022

NBA Challenge Guys: ‘All You’re Thinking Is, I Better Get This Right.’

Sure, NBA players receive scrutiny, but if you want to know where the real heat is, look down the bench to the coaches tasked with deciding to contest questionable calls.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 9, 2022

Raptors’ Pascal Siakam Out Two Weeks With Groin Injury

The Toronto forward left Friday’s game in Dallas after slipping on the court.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 6, 2022

Though Raptors tried, Luka Doncic’s early-season heroics for Mavericks can’t be corralled

DALLAS — Luka Doncic dribbled behind his back and through his legs once.

Tribune News Service · Nov 5, 2022

Tyrese Maxey’s career-high 44 points propels Sixers to 112-90 victory over Toronto Raptors

TORONTO — Tyrese Maxey let it fly from the corners and the wings. He drove to the right side of the basket, then the left. He launched from deep, then tilted his head back to scream as he headed back to the bench for a timeout.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 29, 2022

‘No baggage or remnants’ from offseason drama, says Net's head coach Steve Nash

Nets head coach Steve Nash said “there is no baggage or remnants” from a chaotic offseason that included star forward Kevin Durant calling for his job.

Tribune News Service · Oct 22, 2022