Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons was promoting NBA 2K19 when he dropped some interesting information on his All-Star teammate.
James McKern
Philly were expected to make a playoff push, but they took things a step further by becoming a danger team in the Eastern Conference.
Is it Joel Embiid, Rudy Gobert, Anthony Davis or someone else?
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Crawford reportedly opted out of his contract with the Timberwolves in early May after one season with Minnesota.
Jonah Bolden is preparing for his first season in the NBA after joining his Philadelphia 76ers teammates, and he's setting the bar high.
Philadelphia at Boston followed by Oklahoma City at Golden State.
The league will release the entire Christmas Day schedule on Thursday at 4:00 a.m.
Carlan Gay
The first release for the highly anticipated NBA 2K19 game has dropped with the first gameplay trailer.
The 76ers traded for Smith during the 2018 NBA Draft, but he is currently being treated for an injury.
After finishing the 2017/18 season with a 52-30 record, the Philadelphia 76ers have even bigger expectations placed on them. Can they live up to the hype?
Ben Simmons' first season in the NBA was remarkably historic, in order to overcome the second year blues however he'll have to once again overcome recent history.
Gallinari's clutch performance proved to be the difference as Team World escaped with a 96-92 victory over Team Africa.
Gilbert McGregor
Embiid averaged 22.9 points and 11 rebounds for Philadelphia last season.
LeBron James told ESPN he thought long and hard about joining the young Philadelphia 76ers and championship caliber Houston Rockets.
In the first season without LeBron James in the Eastern Conference since 2003, the race for the crown is wide open.
John Schuhmann
Kyle Korver has shot 43 percent or better from 3-point range in eight of the last nine seasons.
Fultz averaged 7.1 points per game and attempted a single 3-pointer in just 14 regular season appearances as a rookie.
Another Aussie is in the NBA with Jonah Bolden set to lineup alongside Ben Simmons for the Philadelphia 76ers.
The rookie debate raged all season long and after the release of the latest 2K ratings, it's set to continue.
Reports indicate Anthony will be bought out by Atlanta in the coming days.
In his first official playing season in the NBA, Ben Simmons broke record after record on his way to claiming an historic Rookie of the Year award.
The only way the Spurs would trade Leonard to the Sixers is if they sent Ben Simmons or Joel Embiid to San Antonio. The 76ers didn't bite.
After losing the Rookie of the Year award, Donovan Mitchell has edged out Ben Simmons to claim the ESPYs award.
After parting ways with Bryan Colangelo last month, the Philadelphia 76ers are currently looking to find a new General Manager.
The Philadelphia 76ers' run at Las Vegas Summer League came to a close today after falling to the Memphis Grizzlies 82-73 at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Benyam Kidane
Where will Chris Paul, LeBron James and Paul George sign as free agents this offseason?
Let's break down potential trade packages for a few suitors (Lakers, Celtics, 76ers and Raptors) who have shown interest in acquiring Spurs star Kawhi Leonard.
Jordan Greer
Plenty of Aussies were in action Summer League in Las Vegas today. Here's a full recap of the day's action.
Aussie Jonah Bolden posts 10 points and nine rebounds in the Philadelphia 76ers' loss to the Washington Wizards in Summer League.
Anthony is expected to sign with a championship contender on a veteran-minimum contract if he becomes a free agent this off-season.
Scott Rafferty
After playing last season with Maccabi Tel Aviv, Jonah Bolden says he will be suiting up for the Philadelphia 76ers next season.
Jonah Bolden turned in an impressive Summer League performance in Vegas as the 76ers got their campaign underway.
Seven Aussies are taking part in Las Vegas Summer League action, catch up with how they fared on the opening day.
The 76ers may be the team with the best chance of acquiring Kawhi Leonard in a trade.
Thomas Lott
With a host of Aussie players involved in Las Vegas Summer League, here's all the information you need to watch them in action.
Ben Simmons' record-breaking rookie season has continued to add further accolades with the young star set to grace the cover of 2K19.
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With LeBron James reportedly moving West, who is the best player in the Eastern Conference right now? And who’s the best team?
The Spurs are in a staring contest with potential suitors for Kawhi Leonard, and it doesn't appear anyone is ready to blink.
Aussie Jonah Bolden looks set to lineup alongside his teammates in Las Vegas when the 76ers Summer League gets underway.
The deal works for both sides, with the Nuggets shedding Wilson's $12.8M salary and the 76ers getting a starting-caliber small forward.
Joshua Simelton
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the deal is worth $12 million to $13 million.
The Sixers have enough salary cap space to sign James to a $35.6 million annual max contract.
Leonard has averaged 16.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game over his seven-year career, but reports indicate his time in San Antonio is done.
E.Jay Zarett
The “Summer of LeBron” is on.
Travis Durkee
Australia's National Basketball League continues to expand it's pre-season schedule against NBA teams, with seven games confirmed for later this year.
76ers coach Brett Brown spent several years coaching in the NBL as well as the Australian National Team.
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From JJ Redick to Paul George, here are the best shooters available in free agency this offseason.
Ben Simmons set his sights on more u after being named NBA Rookie of the Year and wants the 76ers to add "a big free agent" to their roster for next season.
Peter Thompson
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons has been crowned 2017/18 NBA Rookie of the Year.
After leading the Philadelphia 76ers to their most successful season in recent history, Ben Simmons is named the 2017/18 NBA Rookie of the Year.
Watch all the action from the 2018 NBA Awards live and free on NBA Australia.
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Ben Simmons kicked off the 2018 NBA Awards by winning the Rookie of the Year.
LeBron James wants his potential free agency to be handled in a low-key fashion.
We already know who the finalists are for the 2018 NBA Awards, so let's take a look at each of their cases before the league crowns its winners.
Fultz has been working with trainer Drew Hanlen, who says the guard experienced a case of " the yips" last season.
The NBA Awards Show is just around the corner, with all the league's big awards for the season to be handed out.
Here's all the information you need to know about the 2018 NBA Awards show.
The 2018 draft could see big names on the move as contending teams look to retool in order to compete with the back-to-back champion Warriors.
The 76ers finished last season with a 52-30 record and made the playoffs for the first time since 2011-12.
What will the Kings do at No. 2? How many trades will we see in the first round? There are still plenty of questions ahead of the 2018 NBA Draft, but here's our best guess at what happens with each pick.
Chris Stone
The Sixers reportedly are trying to create a package of their other draft picks to move into the top five for Friday's draft.
We took a look at the 13 prospects, coaches, front-office executives and other groups who are going into the 2018 NBA Draft with more at stake than usual.
Sean Deveney
Ben Simmons and Andrew Bogut highlight the deep history of Australian's being picked in the NBA Draft.
With six picks in this year's NBA draft, the Philadelphia 76ers could be set for some big moves on draft night.
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The Philadelphia 76ers enter Friday's draft with six draft picks. Will they try to move up or pull off a big trade?
Ben Simmons took the league by storm during his rookie season as he continued to break long-standing records and push Philly into the playoffs.
From the Celtics to the 76ers, let's take a look at why the Spurs would take a call with each team rumoured to be interested in Kawhi Leonard.
Would the Spurs or Lakers be the best free agent destination for the two-time All-Star?
The NBA playoffs hold zero impact in how voters pick the top players and coaches in major award categories. What would happen if we changed that this year?
Could Paul George make a return to the Pacers this offseason or is he destined to play for his hometown team?
There are several candidates that will emerge in the Sixers' search for a new general manager, but Philly's front office should target one man for the job: David Griffin.
The Philadelphia 76ers and Bryan Colangelo are parting ways after an investigation into fake Twitter accounts linked to the general manager/president of basketball operations were found to have been created and run by his wife.
Despite the ongoing debate over Donovan Mitchell and Ben Simmons' Rookie of the Year battle, Adam Silver says the NBA isn't changing the rules.
The Philadelphia 76ers have started an investigation into tweets linked in a report to team president Bryan Colangelo that criticized Sixers players Joel Embiid and Markelle Fultz, among other NBA figures.
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“Everybody talks about his shooting, I think for [Ben Simmons], a thing that would really help his game is playing off the ball," Redick said on The Bill Simmons Podcast.
Colangelo was hired by the 76ers in 2016. He previously worked as the general manager of the Suns and Raptors.
Brett Brown and the 76ers won more than 50 games (52) for the first time since the 2000-01 season.
The Philadelphia 76ers have emerged as a possible destination for LeBron James and Ben Simmons was asked about playing with the NBA great.
Sacha Pisani
Ben Simmons, a left-handed shooter, threw a beautiful first pitch with his right hand before a Blue Jays-Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park.
Gabe Fernandez
Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is spending his off-season the same way he spent his NBA regular season...dunking all over dudes.
Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year finalists Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz and Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans lead the 2017-18 NBA All-Defensive First Team.
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons were unanimously selected to the 2017-18 NBA All-Rookie First Team after receiving first-place votes on all 100 ballots from a global panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.
Michael Porter Jr. had an injury interrupted college season at Missouri, but that hasn't had an impact on his belief that he belongs at the top of the Draft.
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The 76ers may be looking to upgrade their roster in a big way this offseason.
The 76ers, who finished the regular season with a 52-30 record, were eliminated by the Celtics in the second round of the playoffs.
Pierce has been on Brett Brown’s staff in Philadelphia for the past five seasons.
The Celtics held their nerve on Thursday coming away with a narrow 114-112 victory over the 76ers.
Even the youngsters are judged separately on their postseason performances. Let's take a closer look at how Ben Simmons, Jayson Tatum and Donovan Mitchell have fared under the bright lights of the NBA playoffs.
Joe Morgan
The Cavs and Celtics will both try to sweep their respective opponents to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the second consecutive season.
There were five plays that defined the inability of the Sixers to close this game, plays that Philly must learn from in order to take the next step toward being a true contender.
The 76ers fell to the Celtics with a 101-98 overtime loss in Game 3 of the conference semifinals and Joel Embiid expressed frustration over some of the officiating.
Chelsea Howard
When Marco Belinelli hit a shot to tie the game, 76ers staffers thought the team had won and the confetti hit the fan.
The Raptors and Sixers both look to avoid falling down 0-3 in their respective Eastern Conference semifinals series.
"The doctors didn't want me to play," Brown said after missing Game 1 because of a hamstring injury and returning for Game 2.
The 76ers and Celtics swapped first-round picks in the 2017 NBA Draft, with the 76ers moving up to No. 1 to take Markelle Fultz.
Arthur Weinstein
Philadelphia 76ers guard JJ Redick thought he would have an early offseason after the team went through a tough stretch in December - so he decided to schedule a GMAT date on a Saturday during the playoffs.
Fultz, who played well late in the season, has sat out the 76ers' last three playoff games as T.J. McConnell has taken over as backup point.
There were a number of reasons the Celtics were able to pull off a Game 1 win over the Sixers in the conference semis. But this reason — Aron Baynes — probably won't get enough credit.
The Celtics earned a Game 1 win over the 76ers despite playing without Jaylen Brown and Kyrie Irving.
Alec Brzezinski
76ers coach Brett Brown wanted his players to understand the rich history of the team's historic rivalry with the Celtics before Game 1.
Brown injured his hamstring and missed the second half of Boston’s Game 7 victory over the Bucks on Sunday.
The Boston Celtics hope to have Jaylen Brown available for their next NBA playoff game after he suffered a hamstring injury.
Ben Spratt
Simmons had a triple-double in the 76ers' win Saturday, the first rookie to pull that feat off since Magic Johnson in 1980.
Simmons received a personal foul while Johnson and Robert Covington got double technical fouls.
Justise Winslow intentionally stepped on Joel Embiid's mask in the Heat's Game 3 loss to the 76ers.
The Warriors remained in control of their series topping the Spurs to take a 3-0 lead.
Hassan Whiteside is still not happy about his role and reduced minutes.
Joe Rodgers
Joel Embiid isn't going to be happy with the 76ers' most recent update on their star center.
While Ben Simmons had another strong individual performance in Game 2, a pair of adjustments helped the Heat slow him (and the 76ers) down just enough in the first half to tie the series up.
The 76ers and Mavericks are headed overseas.
After the 76ers 113-103 loss to the Heat, Joel Embiid took to Instagram to voice his frustrations.
Kenan Goyette
Joel Embiid's return will have to wait until Friday (AEST) at the earliest.
Kirstie Chiappelli
Let’s take a look at six questions that will likely determine the outcome of this year’s playoffs, starting with the team that has the most to lose in the opening round.
We have picked out five players who could make a telling impact in the 2018 NBA playoffs
Injuries and parity have introduced uncertainty to the first round of this year's NBA playoffs. The simulation engine in "NBA 2K18" provides some insight on what to expect.
Bryan Wiedey
With the Warriors struggling in a deep Western Conference and the Sixers surging on the other coast, the NBA playoffs will enthral.
Tom Webber
Joel Embiid underwent surgery to repair an orbital fracture earlier this month but likely won't be cleared in time to play in Game 1.
It appeared Ben Simmons had the Rookie of the Year award locked up early, but a huge surge by Donovan Mitchell has made this season's race much more interesting.
Simmons' self-assurance didn't go unnoticed, particularly by Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, who is also vying for the honor.
With their 50th win of the season, the Philadelphia 76ers locked up home court advantage for the first round of the playoffs.
The Philadelphia 76ers extend their win streak to 14 games after beating the Dallas Mavericks 109-97.
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Joel Embiid underwent surgery to repair an orbital fracture Sunday (AEDT) and could return to action in two weeks.
Ben Simmons continues to impress as he leads the Philadelphia 76ers towards a top four finish in the Eastern Conference.
The Philadelphia 76ers extend their win streak to 12 games, thanks to a 115-108 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
Eight Sixers scored in double figures as they extend their win streak to 11 games, beating the Brooklyn nets 121-95.
Erving, who led the 76ers to the 1983 NBA Championship, helped redefine the league with his flair and showmanship.
The Bucks had a meltdown late in the fourth quarter against the Nuggets, leading to an overtime loss.
Joel Embiid underwent surgery to repair an orbital fracture and could return to action in two weeks.
Dennis Schroder has been dealing with a nagging ankle injury and the Hawks decided to shut him down for good Saturday.
The Rockets were down by as much as 22 against the Suns, but Gerald Green made sure they wouldn't lose.
Joel Embiid headed to the locker room in the second quarter Thursday (AEDT) after taking a shot to the head courtesy of Markelle Fultz' shoulder.
Joel Embiid headed to the locker room in the second quarter Thursday (AEDT) after taking a shot to the head courtesy of Markelle Fultz' shoulder
Markelle Fultz is available for Tuesday's game after sitting out since October with a shoulder injury.
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Fultz has played only four games in his rookie season.
LeBron James threw down one of the most vicious dunks he ever has, but the Cavaliers were no match for the red-hot Trail Blazers.
One report says LeBron James signing with the Sixers is a "50/50" possibility right now.
Jordan Heck
Smith served a one-game suspension for throwing a bowl of soup at a Cavs' assistant, but says he doesn't know what kind of soup he threw.
Russell Westbrook had 43 points while Stephen Curry put up 28 in limited minutes in shaky victories.
Smith will be out for the Cavaliers' matchup with the 76ers Friday.
The Pelicans came back from 15 points down to beat the Spurs as Popovich was ejected in the opening minute of the third quarter.
Dwyane Wade learned that one of the victims of the Parkland massacre was buried wearing a Wade jersey. In his first game after the funeral, Wade finished out a Heat win in classic fashion.
Tom Gatto
One Philadelphia company wants James to join the 76ers so bad it put up three giant billboards in Cleveland.
Gabrielle McMillen
Redick said he was "tongue-tied" when he accidentally used a derogatory term in a video wishing China a happy new year.
"If it was about win-lose, you picked (Goran) Dragic obviously and you pick Kemba (Walker), whose team is 7 wins under us," Simmons said.
76ers president Bryan Colangelo acknowledged Saturday that Markelle Fultz may be sidelined for the rest of the season.
Marcus Dinitto
The Celtics got back to their winning ways by taking down the Clippers.
Thunder forward Paul George and Rockets guard Chris Paul were not selected as reserves for this year's NBA All-Star Game. They're two of the five biggest-name players not to be chosen.
Giannis Antetokounmpo will be out for the Bucks' next two games, against the 76ers and the Suns, to rest his knee.
Joel Embiid tried to score a date with Rihanna prior to his rookie season but she allegedly told him to come back when he was an All-Star.
Celtics coach Brad Stevens said there is no timetable for Kyrie Irving's return.
Redick, 33, is averaging career bests of 17.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.
Bob Hille
The Boston Celtics trailed the Philadelphia 76ers by 22 points in the second quarter but still came out on top in London.
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Amid heightened tensions between players and officials, NBA commissioner Adam Silver hopes the two sides meet during All-Star weekend.
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Ben Simmons is full of confidence with making the NBA All-Star team high on his agenda.
Markelle Fultz is nearing a return to action for the Philadelphia 76ers after his recovery from a shoulder injury moved forward.
X-rays on Embiid's hand were negative, but his playing status is undetermined after Monday's injury.
Nurkic suggested Embiid doesn't have the focus and dedication necessary to become a top-flight player.
James Harden was called for consecutive offensive fouls in the final seconds as the Celtics pulled off a miracle comeback.
Nike released its City Edition uniforms Thursday (AEDT). Which NBA teams have the best new jerseys?
In Embiid's first game at iconic Madison Square Garden, the center put on an impressive performance on Christmas Day with 25 points.
A Finals rematch highlights the NBA's Christmas Day slate, along with an exciting Western Conference clash and a battle between two teams filled with budding superstars in Sixers-Knicks.
Skylar Rolstad
Embiid is averaging a double-double this season.
Even though Nikola Mirotic and Bobby Portis are playing well together on the court, the two are still not on speaking terms off the floor.
Joel Embiid is the main force in Philadelphia, but Sixers rookie Ben Simmons has helped instill a full-on culture change with this Sixers team.
Tim Faklis
Joel Embiid and Russell Westbrook got into a shouting match after the game and the NBA's great troll had something to say about it.
Sixers star Joel Embiid has trolled them all, and now you can add another victim to the list: Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns.
Covington injured his back when he crashed backward over the courtside seats chasing a loose ball late in the 76ers' loss.
The 76ers announced Saturday that Fultz will be out for at least three more weeks while he gets back into basketball shape.
The Lakers earned a much-needed win thanks to late heroics from Brandon Ingram.
Okafor was traded from Philadelphia to the Nets on Friday (AEDT).
Lakers coach Luke Walton made his players do "penalty runs" based on how many turnovers were committed during the team's scrimmage.
Media at the Staples Center are prohibited from gathering with family and friends of Lakers players after games.
What makes Ben Simmons so special? An NBA scout examines six plays from the Sixers rookie against the East's top tier of teams to find the answer.
76ers' center Joel Embiid took yet another shot at the Pistons' Andre Drummond ahead of their matchup on Sunday (AEDT).
Irving is third in the NBA in fourth-quarter scoring with 7.1 points per game. He has the Celtics leading the league with a 19-4 record.
Simmons may have already locked up the NBA's Rookie of the Year award, as he's averaging 18.7 points, 9.5 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game.
LeBron James with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons? The Sixers could try to lure James to Philadelphia if he becomes a free agent next summer.
Jahlil Okafor has no future with the Sixers. Will Philadelphia finally move the big man before the trade deadline?
The Warriors held Joel Embiid to 12 points in their matchup November 12 (AEDT), but Golden State is fully aware of what the young star can do.
Sixers center Joel Embiid posted 46 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists and seven blocks against the Lakers. But it wasn't just about what Embiid did — it was how he did it.
Covington has averaged at least 12 points per game since 2014-15.
Luc Longley, who won three successive NBA rings alongside Michael Jordan from 1996 to 1998, feels the sky is the limit for Ben Simmons.
After missing all of last season with a broken foot, Sixers forward Ben Simmons has emerged as the frontrunner to win Rookie of the Year.
The Celtics have long been interested in Sixers center Jahlil Okafor, but Boston won't make a trade for Okafor unless he comes cheap.
Robert Covington doesn't bring as much excitement as Joel Embiid or Ben Simmons, but the structure of his contract extension could greatly impact the state of the franchise moving forward.
Danny Leroux
Jahlil Okafor is no longer a part of "The Process."
76ers guard Markelle Fultz is out indefinitely and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Philadelphia coach Brett Brown said Saturday (AEDT) Okafor is currently out of the rotation and his spot has been taken by Amir Johnson.
The 76ers have still been unable to find the cause of the pain in the No. 1 overall pick's shoulder.
Joel Embiid was rather critical of Andre Drummond's defensive play, and Drummond was quick to respond.
Irving yelled a crude saying to a heckling 76ers fan during halftime of Saturday's game.
Brett Brown believes Ben Simmons has the world at his feet after posting 18 points and 10 rebounds in his first NBA game.
76ers guard Markelle Fultz, the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, will not be in Philadelphia’s starting lineup when the team opens its season.
Jahlil Okafor was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2015 draft by Philadelphia but is slowly drifting out of discussions about the team.
If Embiid were to suffer an injury to his foot or back the 76ers could waive the former No. 3 overall pick without finishing contract.
Ben Simmons missed his entire rookie season with a Jones fracture in his foot while, a torn meniscus sidelined Joel Embiid in March.
Iverson has played sparingly in three Big 3 games, but sat out Monday's game in his return to the City of Brotherly Love.
Ron Clements
