Ben Simmons was welcomed back to Philadelphia with plenty of boos as the shorthanded 76ers closed out a 115-106 win against the Nets.
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Ben Simmons is set to make his highly anticipated return to Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
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Ben Simmons will face the 76ers for the first time since being traded to the Nets. While his exit was messy, there's no denying he was a force of nature in Philadelphia.
ESPN's lead NBA Draft analyst, Jonathan Givony, had an incredibly accurate scouting report on Ben Simmons after his freshman year of college.
The reception in Simmons' return will rival that of other notable stars that drew the ire of fans as they left as free agents or via trade. Let's look back at some of the most notable.
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Ben Simmons knows a thing or two about the wrath of Philadelphia sports fans.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid have quietly had some of the best one-on-one battles in the NBA in recent years.
Joel Embiid uncorked two dominant games in two days, the likes of which nobody has seen since
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Doc Rivers is yet again on the hot seat. How much of the criticism against him is fair, and how much is undeserved?
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There's much more to Pascal Siakam's hot start to the season than his eye-popping numbers.
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The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from 76ers vs. Celtics on Tuesday. Catch up on the action right here.
Joel Embiid is one of the most dominant players in the league today, but how does he stack up against the most dominant big man ever in Shaquille O'Neal?
Depth was an issue for the 76ers last season. Now, they roll around 10 deep.
"I don't have any anger or hate towards him," Simmons said of Embiid. "He is who he is and I am who I am."
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Here's the case for why the 76ers, Hawks and Pelicans could break out this season.
It's been a while since we heard from Ben Simmons, but the three-time All-Star chatted with JJ Redick for over an hour ahead of the 2022-23 season.
Most of the players in the 2016 NBA Draft are entering their prime, making it an interesting time to revisit it.
Over the years, the sneaker king persona has taken on a life of its own as PJ Tucker's reputation precedes him inside and outside of basketball circles.
Adidas has made a splash in the basketball market in recent years led by Derrick Rose and James Harden's signature shoes.
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The 2021-22 season ended in disappointing fashion for the 76ers. How did Philadelphia respond? By having one of the best offseasons in the league.
The NBA announced that 2022 Opening Night will display both teams from last year's NBA Finals when the Celtics host the 76ers and the Warriors host the Lakers.
While the rest of the NBA was monitoring the status of Kevin Durant, Philadelphia president of basketball operations Daryl Morey was quietly building a contender.
After declining his $47.4 million player option for next season, James Harden is reportedly signing a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
With James Harden taking a pay cut, the 76ers have been able to bring in more reinforcements, but will it be enough to make them a genuine contending team?
Don't be surprised, there are still 10 excellent free agents that remain unsigned.
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The Sporting News has you covered with updates on all Harden-related news and rumors.
Where do the Philadelphia 76ers land in the draft order? Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft.
James Harden isn't the MVP candidate he once was, but he's still one of the NBA's premier scorers and passers. Is he destined to re-sign with the 76ers?
Two columns in The Sporting News captured the differing ways 76ers star and Philadelphia icon Allen Iverson could be viewed during his career, the good and the maddening.
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Julius Erving was The Sporting News' 1980-81 Player of the Year, as voted on by his fellow players, and would go on to win the 1981 MVP award, his first in the NBA after having been the ABA MVP three times.
The Lakers seem to be in a 'never-say-die' pattern with Rivers.
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The Sixers have 24 million reasons not to fire Doc Rivers.
Danny Green went down with an injury in the first quarter of the Sixers' Game 6 clash with the Heat.
This is the second year Embiid has called out a teammate following Philadelphia's exit from the playoffs.
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What options are available to the Sixers and James Harden in his upcoming contract negotiations?
Butler scored 32 points in the Heat's Game 6 victory over the Sixers.
The 76ers have been eliminated by the Heat in six games in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Joel Embiid may still be playing in the postseason but here's why Nikola Jokic deserves to win the MVP over the Sixers' big man.
According to TNT's Charles Barkley, Joel Embiid played poorly in Game 5 because he didn't win the MVP award.
Kyle Lowry missed the first two games of the series before returning for Games 3 and 4, but he appeared to have reaggravated the injury in Miami's Game 4 loss.
Harden exploded for 16 points in the fourth quarter to close out a victory for the 76ers and even the series at 2-2.
Joel Embiid didn't save the day by himself but his presence lifted the 76ers into a win they desperately needed.
The injury occurred in Philadelphia's Game 6 win over Toronto in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
The Heat have gotten out to a commanding series lead over the 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, and Kyle Lowry could soon be on the way to add more help.
Without Joel Embiid for the first two games of the series, the 76ers desperately needed All-Star guard James Harden to step up. That hasn't been the case and Philadelphia has fallen into a 2-0 hole to the Heat.
Behind big nights from Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, the Heat held off a late push from the 76ers to take Game 1.
Kyle Lowry has been out since Game 4 of the first-round against the Hawks with a hamstring injury.
The 76ers were outscored by 22 points with DeAndre Jordan on the floor in Game 1.
James Harden's poor Game 1 performance can't happen again if the Sixers want to beat the Heat in the second round.
Jimmy Butler takes on his former team the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the postseason, two years removed from his free agency departure.
What is Embiid's status? Here are the latest updates on the MVP candidate ahead of Philadelphia's second-round matchup with Miami.
Can the 76ers overcome the absence of Joel Embiid in Game 1 of their series against the Miami Heat?
It's hard to imagine many — if any — thinking Max Strus would be starting on a title contender this soon after he went undrafted in 2019.
Joel Embiid has made the NBA Playoffs in five of his six seasons. Each time, he's had to play through injury.
The Heat cruised past the Hawks in five games, while the 76ers needed six games to defeat the Raptors after taking a 3-0 lead in the series.
The offseason begins for the Raptors, who were eliminated by the 76ers in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
Can the Raptors come back from down 3-0 to force a Game 7 against the 76ers?
To better understand the extent of Joel Embiid's injury, The Sporting News reached out to our medical expert, Dr. Michael S. George of the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, Texas.
With the 76ers in danger of squandering a 3-0 series lead to the Raptors, pressure is mounting on the team and head coach Doc Rivers.
After James Harden attempted just 11 shots in a crucial game, Joel Embiid didn't hold back when sharing what needs to change.
No team in NBA history has ever come back from a 3-0 series deficit as the Raptors look to pull off the impossible against the 76ers.
The 76ers look to advance to the second round when they host the Raptors in Game 5.
Just when it appeared as if things were going perfectly for Joel Embiid and the 76ers during their first-round series against the Raptors, an apparent injury setback has emerged.
Rivers said he was "not going to sit here and complain" after the 76ers missed a chance to complete the sweep against the Raptors.
The Raptors will live to fight another game after Pascal Siakam went for a playoff career-high 34 points to lead Toronto to victory over the 76ers in Game 4.
Pascal Siakam recorded a new playoff career-high with 34 points and the series will head back to Philadelphia for Game 5. The Sporting News tracked live updates from throughout Game 4 of the first-round series.
The 76ers look to become the first team to advance to the second round as they eye a sweep of the Raptors in Game 4.
Joel Embiid buried a clutch 3-pointer in the final second of Game 3 to help the 76ers defeat the Raptors in overtime.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Raptors vs. 76ers on Wednesday. Check out the complete results from Game 3.
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The first-round series shifts to Toronto following a pair of dominant wins from Joel Embiid and the 76ers.
As time ran out in the 76ers' Game 2 win over the Raptors, cameras captured an exchange between Sixers MVP candidate Joel Embiid and Raptors head coach Nick Nurse.
Joel Embiid's 31 points and 11 rebounds led the 76ers on a night where they led by as many as 29 points.
Fans tuning in to watch 76ers playoff games may notice a reptilian intruder on the court. Here's why it's there.
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The Raptors could be shorthanded as they try to bounce back from a blowout Game 1 loss to the 76ers.
Barnes suffered a left ankle sprain in the fourth quarter of Game 1 against the 76ers and did not return.
Tyrese Maxey was unguardable in Game 1 as the 21-year-old poured in a playoff career-high 38 points to lead the 76ers past the Raptors.
Matisse Thybulle is ineligible to play in Games 3 and 4 against the Raptors because of Canada's mandatory border vaccine requirement. What does this mean for the 76ers?
Are the 76ers too top-heavy? Their first-round matchup against the Raptors could provide an answer to that question.
There's something of a rivalry brewing between the Raptors and 76ers, who will meet in the opening round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
Matisse Thybulle is currently ineligible to play in Canada. How will that impact both the 76ers and Raptors?
From a key matchup to watch to our TSN staff predictions, here's everything you need to know about the first-round matchup between the 76ers and Raptors.
By winning the 2021-22 NBA scoring title, Joel Embiid has made history on a number of fronts.
With only days remaining in the 2021-22 NBA season, the league's leading scorers are currently separated by less than 0.5 points per game.
Ben Simmons has reportedly filed a grievance to challenge nearly $20 million of salary withheld by the 76ers.
The 76ers gave up a 23-2 run in the fourth quarter as their offense ground to a halt, with Rivers placing the responsibility on James Harden's shoulders.
Embiid said that he thought Philly fans 'didn't feel like they were heard' as they implored Simmons to improve his game and shoot the ball.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's game-saving block for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Philadelphia 76ers was just the latest of a number of times the Greek Freak has rescued his team with his defensive prowess.
James Harden hasn't been a Sixer for long, but he's all-in on new teammate Joel Embiid.
The two MVP frontrunners went toe-to-toe in Philly and while Joel Embiid outscored Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets big man had the last laugh, walking away with the win.
We looked at the 15 closest MVP races in modern NBA history to find out whether head-to-head records matter when it comes to picking MVPs.
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo spoke with The Sporting News about the new golden age of centers in the NBA, beginning with MVP candidates Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic.
The Philadelphia crowd came to boo Ben Simmons but ended up booing their own team as Kevin Durant led the Nets to a 29-point win at Wells Fargo Center.
The budding rivalry between the 76ers and the Nets has everyone salivating for a seven-game series and despite the off-court storylines surrounding both teams, it's the matchup between Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant that is emerging as the best subplot.
With his first 3-pointer of the night against his former team, James Harden passed Reggie Miller for third on the NBA's all-time 3-pointers made list.
Even though Ben Simmons didn't suit up for his return to Philadelphia, he was present on the Nets bench for the game.
Once considered a foundational piece of "The Process," Simmons is now with the Brooklyn Nets and there is no love lost between the Australian and his former team.
Ben Simmons has been ruled out for his return to Philadelphia due to return to "competition reconditioning/back soreness." However, the All-Star guard is expected to sit on the bench.
The 76ers already have their two All-Star cornerstones to build a championship team in Joel Embiid and James Harden, but if they truly want to be in the running to win a title this season, Matisse Thybulle is the one player who will be crucial in their hopes.
Ben Simmons won't play against the 76ers on Thursday, but he will be on the bench with his new team. Kevin Durant told reporters what advice he gave Simmons ahead of Thursday's Philly reunion.
James Harden and Joel Embiid have now played five games together. The results are better than anyone could've expected.
In his first four games playing alongside James Harden, Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists while shooting 64.9 percent from the field and 70.0 percent from the 3-point line.
With NBA All-Star Weekend behind us, the stretch run of the season tips off, with several Aussies set to make an impact in the playoff race.
TSN's Scott Rafferty breaks down the importance of one particular play from James Harden's debut with the 76ers.
James Harden's highly-anticipated 76ers debut did not disappoint, going off for 27 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in a win.
James Harden's 76ers debut did not disappoint as the All-Star guard poured in 27 points to go with 12 assists and eight rebounds in a blowout win.
After five seasons as teammates in Philadelphia, the split between Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons became official with the Feb. 10 trade that sent Simmons to the Nets.
Is LeBron James closer to Magic Johnson or Michael Jordan? Is Giannis Antetokounmpo more like Wilt Chamberlain or Shaquille O'Neal? We compared every 2022 NBA All-Star to one member of the 75th anniversary team.
The Boston Celtics huge 135-87 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers was the team's ninth straight win, solidifying their spot in the top six of the East standings.
For the first time since the blockbuster trade deadline deal between the 76ers and Nets, James Harden addressed the media as a member of his new team.
While James Harden won't suit up for Philadelphia until after the All-Star break, his official introduction as a Sixer is the perfect time to look back at the timeline of the relationship between him and Daryl Morey over the years.
The Nets traded James Harden to the 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks. Who won the trade? SN's Steph Noh breaks it all down.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen will be James Harden's injury replacement following the announcement that the 76ers guard will be out through the All-Star break.
Joel Embiid's slam over Jarrett Allen is worthy of dunk of the year consideration.
Grab your popcorn, folks, because the Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons feud that has been simmering for years could become must-see TV. Following Simmons' trade to Brooklyn, Embiid has been not so subtle in his digs towards his former teammate.
The Kings, Pacers, Pelicans, Nets, Sixers, Celtics, and Blazers all pulled off big moves at the 2022 trade deadline. Who won and who lost?
The 2022 NBA Trade Deadline has passed us by and there was no shortage of players, draft picks and teams active. Take a look at a by the numbers breakdown of all the deals that occurred.
When will basketball fans be able to see James Harden and Ben Simmons play against their old teams?
15 trades, 56 players and 24 draft picks. Making sense of the NBA trade deadline.
WIth Ben Simmons reportedly being traded to the Nets in a blockbuster deal for James Harden, we take a look back on "The Process" 76ers and where each player is now.
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There's no denying that James Harden and Joel Embiid form a dynamic one-two punch, but it won't necessarily be the most seamless fit on either end of the court.
With Ben Simmons reportedly heading to the Nets in a blockbuster deal for James Harden, take a look back at his time with the 76ers which saw a number of firsts for Australians in the NBA.
With Ben Simmons reportedly being traded to the Nets for James Harden, we put "The Process" era under the microscope.
The Nets and 76ers have reportedly agreed to a blockbuster deal centered around James Harden and Ben Simmons. Here's everything you need to know about the trade.
Could the Nets really trade James Harden to an Eastern Conference rival before the NBA trade deadline?
The struggling Nets are in desperate need of an answer to their problems. As rumors swirl, could a James Harden-for-Ben Simmons swap actually help them in the immediate short term?
The 2021-22 NBA Trade Deadline is a day away, set for Thursday, Feb. 10.
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.
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?
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.
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The game was put on pause for around 45 minutes due to a problem with the basket that was noticed by Luka Doncic.
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.
The standout big men take home the honors for the month of January.
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?
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.
The star point guard and standout center claim the honors for Week 15.
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.
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.
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.
Coming off An All-Defensive Second Team nod last season, Matisse Thybulle has taken his game to another level this season, locking up some of the league's best offensive players. His unique combination of length, athleticism and defensive instincts have made him one of the most disruptive players in the league, helping the 76ers remain as a top tier defensive team.
Joel Embiid has now scored 25-plus points in 15 straight games, joining Allen Iverson as the only players in 76ers franchise history to do so.
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.
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.
From pregame addresses to halftime performances, Dr. Martin Luther King was honoured throughout the NBA action on the holiday.
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.
Australian Boomers bronze medal-winning player Matisse Thybulle says seeing the success of his Olympic teammates in the NBA this season has been fun to watch.
A report from Marc Stein has indicated that the Atlanta Hawks are an "emerging suitor" in a potential trade for disgruntled 76ers guard Ben Simmons. We take a look at what the Hawks would likely have to give up, and how Simmons might fit into their squad.
The All-Stars take home the honors for the month of December.
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?
The next games for the Cavaliers, Magic and Nets as well as the next two games for the Nets have been postponed, the NBA announced.
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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.
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.
As the NBA celebrates #NBAJerseyDay on Dec. 14, here's the top 10 throwback jerseys that need to make a comeback.
As the primary defender, Thybulle held Curry to just 2-of-13 shooting and 1-of-9 from beyond the arc as the 76ers handed the Warriors just their fifth loss of the season
Matisse Thybulle turned in a monster defensive performance against Stephen Curry, holding the Warriors star to just 18 points on 3-of-14 from beyond the arc, leaving Ray Allen's 3-point record still 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 NBA insider Marc Stein, "Ben Simmons would welcome the opportunity to play for [Gregg] Popovich if the Spurs found a way to acquire him."
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 NBA Global staff created a team made up of six players — a starting five and sixth man — of players who are outplaying their current contracts. Who joins Seth Curry and Alex Caruso?
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.
Damian Lillard reportedly "would like to play with" Ben Simmons. What would it take for the Trail Blazers to get the three-time All-Star and would they even make sense as a duo?
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.
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.
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.
Nine games on Sunday included a historic performance by the reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo as eight of the nine home teams recorded wins. In case you missed any of the action, here's a recap with the best game, top performance and highlight from the slate.
Just six games on Friday but plenty of action and competitive games to look back on. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the top highlight, best game and top fantasy performers.
The list is said to feature Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal, as well as Nets star James Harden.
The 76ers have adjusted on the fly without Ben Simmons and thanks to Tyrese Maxey, Seth Curry and increased production from their bench, they're keeping things afloat to start the season.
Wednesday's three-game slate had no shortage of action with the Bucks, Jazz and Clippers picking up wins. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.
The Philadelphia 76ers are likely to be without superstar big man Joel Embiid for multiple games after he returned a positive COVID test.
With eight games on today's NBA schedule, we've got you covered with where to watch and what to keep an eye on.
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?
Three weeks have now gone by in the 2021-22 season and as teams approach the 10-game checkpoint, we're learning more about who's who around the league. How does that impact this week's rankings?
Doc Rivers, who began his coaching career in 1999, reached the historic milestone in his second season as the 76ers' lead man.
A big night of hoops around the NBA with five games on the slate, capped off with a thriller in Los Angeles. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.
What a day of hoops it was around the NBA with eleven games on the slate. Three games where decided by one possession, with monster performances across the league. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.
The Bulls and Knicks played out a thriller, while Steph Curry and Ja Morant put on a show. Catch up on all the highlights, news, best performances and scores right here!
A five game slate was headlined by an OT battle between the Lakers and Spurs. Catch up on big performances, injury scares and plenty of highlights from tonight's NBA action.
The Thunder backcourt of Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was in full flight against the Philadelphia 76ers with the young duo putting on a show in front of their home crowd.
Ben Simmons is set to meet with medical professionals for an evaluation and his Philadelphia 76ers teammate Tobias Harris says he and the organisation will continue to support the point guard.
Over the final 5:32 minutes of their home opener against the Brooklyn Nets, the Philadelphia 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.
After going a perfect 7-of-7 in the season-opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on opening night, Mills went 3-of-3 against the 76ers in Philadelphia. The 10-of-10 start from beyond the arc is the best in the league over the past 25 years.
Although the Boomers Bronze medal in Tokyo feels like yesterday, opening night of the 2021-22 NBA season is here. Brian Goorjian caught up with NBA Australia to discuss Patty Mills, Josh Giddey and the other Aussies in the league ahead of the regular season tip-off.
"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.
