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Wednesday's NBA action: Stars shine bright

Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Luka Doncic were among the biggest standouts during a full slate of NBA action Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

Simmons exits game vs. Jazz with shoulder injury

Simmons suffered the injury in the first quarter after making contact with Royce O'Neale. He returned to the game in the second quarter before being ruled out shortly after.

Benyam Kidane

The 30 best players in the NBA

Is Kawhi Leonard the best player in the league? Did Pascal Siakam make the cut? What about Kyle Lowry? Our Global NBA.com staff weighed in to select the top 30 NBA players.

Micah Adams

Would you rather have Simmons or Mitchell?

Now two seasons removed from the heated 2018 Rookie of the Year debate, who would you rather have right now, Ben Simmons or Donovan Mitchell?

NBA.com Staff

Monday's scores: Warriors stun Blazers

There were only six games on Monday's slate but there was no shortage of big matchups, headlined by the surging Phoenix Suns knocking off the undefeated Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA.com Staff

Booker scores 40 points to hand 76ers first loss

The Phoenix Suns move to 5-2 on the season after a 114-109 win over the previously unbeaten Philadelphia 76ers.

K Irving and Ben...

Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1

There's a new No. 1 in this week's power rankings! In addition to the big change at the top, the Lakers, Celtics, Heat and Suns are among those making moves up the ladder. See who else is rising and falling in the latest update!

Kyle Irving

How Simmons can become a DPOY candidate

Ben Simmons has gone on record saying that he has aspirations to become the first guard to win Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in 1996. How can he get there in Year 3? It begins with unmatched versatility.

Gilbert McGregor

Road teams win 5 of 8 games on Saturday

There are eight games of NBA action headlined by the Raptors traveling to take on the Bucks in an Eastern Conference Finals rematch and the 76ers putting their undefeated record on the line against the Trail Blazers.

NBA.com Staff

Korkmaz's game winning three keeps 76ers undefeated

The Philadelphia 76ers remain unbeaten (5-0) after securing a 129-128 win on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Benyam Kidane

Wiggins leads Wolves over Wizards

Wiggins scored 21 points in the Timberwolves' 131-109 win over the Wizards.

Alexis Mansanarez

Jimmy Butler knew Joel Embiid would somehow drag him into beef with Karl-Anthony Towns

Heat star Jimmy Butler knew he couldn't avoid the Joel Embiid vs. Karl-Anthony Towns feud.

Jordan Greer

The year of the international superstar

Seven players born outside of the United States made the All-Star team in 2018-19, tied for the most ever in a single season. With All-Star hopefuls like Luka Doncic, Pascal Siakam and Rudy Gobert knocking at the door, 2019-20 could be the year of the international superstar.

Micah Adams

Towns and Embiid suspended for two games

The NBA has announced that Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid will each receive a two-game suspension for their altercation.

Kane Pitman

Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns resume their fight on social media

The big men gave NBA fans more entertainment overnight.

Tom Gatto

Recap of Wednesday's games

It was another busy night in the NBA with 11 games, meaning 22 teams were in action. We have you covered with the best of the best from the night.

NBA.com Staff

Harden drops 59 vs. Wizards

James Harden outdueled Bradley Beal (46 points) in a 159-158 win over the Wizards.

Thomas Lott

Embiid, KAT ejected as 76ers cruise past Wolves

The Philadelphia 76ers continue their unbeaten start to the season, with a 117-95 win.

Benyam Kidane

Ranking the best centres in the NBA

Is Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic at No. 1? Did Al Horford crack the top 5? Who just missed out? Our NBA.com Staff ranks the best centres in the NBA entering the 2019-20 season.

Scott Rafferty

1st week takeaways from around the NBA

How good is Trae Young? Is Karl Anthony-Towns the league's MVP? Is it over for the Warriors dynasty? Takeaways from a chaotic first week.

Carlan Gay

T-Wolves pay tribute to Rocky

The Timberwolves ran up the "Rocky Steps" to the tune of "Eye of the Tiger" in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Sacha Pisani

Who made the biggest jump after Week 1?

The first week of the 2019-20 NBA season is behind us and the result was a ton of movement in this week's edition of our Power Rankings. The 76ers and Nuggets both made a jump up in the top-10, while the struggling Warriors fell out of the top-10. After a strong week, teams like the Heat, Mavericks, Suns and Hawks also made significant leaps from where they started the season!

NBA.com Staff

Embiid powers 76ers past Hawks

Joel Embiid buried the game-winning free throws with 5.3 seconds remaining to help the 76ers seal a 105-103 win to remain unbeaten (3-0) this season.

Benyam Kidane

76ers beat surprising Hawks

Joel Embiid led the way for Philadelphia with 36 points and 13 rebounds as the 76ers (3-0) remain the last unbeaten team in the East.

Arthur Weinstein

Recap of Monday's NBA action

Today's 11-game slate saw plenty of impressive performances, headlined by big scoring nights from Joel Embiid and James Harden, while the Warriors and Knicks pick up their first wins of the season.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Saturday night's action

Opening week continued with Saturday's 10-game slate, including home openers for the Bucks, Hawks, Knicks, Cavaliers and Bulls.

NBA.com Staff

76ers hang on to edge Pistons

The Philadelphia 76ers move to 2-0 on the season after securing a 117-111 win over the Detroit Pistons, despite the absence of Joel Embiid.

Benyam Kidane

Joel Embiid (ankle) out vs. Pistons

Embiid experienced discomfort in his ankle after Wednesday’s season-opening victory over the Celtics.

Alexis Mansanarez

NBA predictions 2019-20: Final standings, playoff projections, NBA Finals pick

The NBA championship chase is wide open, making the prediction game extremely difficult. Let's take a shot at forecasting the entire 2019-20 season.

Jordan Greer

Opening night overreactions

Kyrie Irving will break an untouchable scoring record, Andre Drummond will win the MVP and P.J. Washington will emerge as a sure-fire Hall-of-Famer. Is it reckless to completely overreact to one game? Of course! But it sure is fun so we did it anyways.

Micah Adams

Simmons leads 76ers past Celtics in opener

It wasn't pretty, but the Philadelphia 76ers will be happy after battling their way to a 103-97 win over the Boston Celtics in their first game of the season.

B Kidane and Kyl...

Recap of Opening Day for 22 teams

22 teams tipped-off their season on Wednesday. If you missed any of the action right, we had you covered here with one-stop shopping for box scores, play-by-play, updates, stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

What channel is Celtics vs. 76ers on today? Schedule, time for NBA Tip-Off 2019

Here is everything you need to watch Celtics vs. 76ers, including tip-off time, TV channel, both teams' upcoming schedules and a full game schedule for the second night of the 2019-20 NBA season.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks Oct. 23: Showdown advice for Celtics vs. 76ers, Thunder vs. Jazz

Celtics vs. 76ers and Thunder vs. Jazz headline Wednesday's NBA action, and both provide familiar faces in new places to use in DraftKings Showdown lineups for single-game NBA DFS action. There's also an 11-game main slate to work with.

Billy Heyen

NBA championship odds, predictions: Betting favorites to win the NBA Finals in 2020

The NBA championship race is more wide open for 2020 than at any time in the last six years. Sportsbook Review takes a look at the best bets to win a title, from the Lakers and Clippers to a few dark horse picks.

Sportsbook Review

NBA awards predictions 2019-20: Picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year and more

With talent dispersed around the NBA following a chaotic summer, Giannis Antetokounmpo will look to prevent a bevy of challengers from taking the MVP trophy. And that won't be the only race worth watching.

Jordan Greer

Ranking this decade's NBA rookies

Ahead of Zion's delayed debut, we assess how successful this decade's rookies have been in the NBA.

Tom Webber

The 14 players that can win the MVP

Historic levels of star talent spread across a wide-open league sets the stage for an MVP race featuring far more candidates than usual with the potential for unexpected turns around every corner. There are favourites and there are darkhorses. Here's how each and every one of them could win it.

Micah Adams

Where are Raptors in Power Rankings entering the season?

Where do the defending champs rank entering the season? Is LeBron or Kawhi in the top spot? Check out this week's NBA Power Rankings to take stock of all 30 teams heading into the regular season.

K Irving and Mic...

Ranking all 30 top NBA duos

How good will the pairing of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis be in Year 1? Is Anthony Davis the perfect running mate for LeBron James? Where do Pascal Siakam and Kyle Lowry rank among the league's top duos?

Micah Adams

Predicting All-NBA First Team this season

Will Damian Lillard challenged Stephen Curry or James Harden? Who gets left off among LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis? Should Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid be the favourite at the 5? Is there someone else primed for a darkhorse run to All-NBA First Team honours?

NBA.com Staff

Where do teams stand after one week of the preseason?

The NBA preseason is underway and the regular season is quickly approaching. Where does your favourite team stand after one week of preseason action?

Kyle Irving

Which teams will make the Finals this season?

After a busy offseason, the league appears to be more wide open than it has been in years past. Who will be playing for the Larry O'Brien Trophy in June?

NBA.com Staff

Making the case for teams to win the East

The Bucks and 76ers are the heavy favourites to win the Eastern Conference, but do any other teams have a chance? Of course they do. How can each contender in the East make a push to the NBA Finals?

Kyle Irving

Biggest reason to watch all 30 teams

Dynamic duos, hidden talents, forgotten stars, potential breakthroughs and mysterious chemistry experiments... the 2019-20 season is going to be a madhouse. Don't know where to begin? We've got you covered.

Micah Adams

Recap of Tuesday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, highlights and results from Tuesday's preseason action.

Yash Matange

Eastern Conference tiers: 76ers, Bucks on collision course after wild NBA offseason

From top to bottom, the Eastern Conference doesn’t measure up to the West. But the top of the conference, especially the contenders in Philadelphia and Milwaukee, shouldn't be dismissed.

Joe Morgan

Simmons drains first career 3-pointer in 76ers' pre-season win

Simmons recorded 21 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in the Philadelphia 76ers' pre-season opener against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.

Benyam Kidane

Ben Simmons finally makes a 3-point

The 76ers guard has famously struggled from beyond the arc over his first two years.

Alexis Mansanarez

Ranking the best point guards in the NBA

Ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff is ranking the top-10 players at every position. Take a look at the top-10 point guards in the NBA.

Kyle Irving

Ranking the best small forwards in the NBA

Kawhi Leonard. LeBron James. Paul George. Jimmy Butler. Luka Doncic. Jayson Tatum. The NBA's small forward position is in good shape entering the 2019-20 season.

Scott Rafferty

76ers star Embiid eyeing MVP

Embiid has set some huge goals, both individually and collectively, heading into the 2019-20 NBA season.

Sacha Pisani

What did Simmons say at media day?

Simmons covered a lot of ground at Philadelphia's media day, from his personal goals this season, the defensive potential of the new-look 76ers and — yes — his intentions to shoot more 3-pointers.

Scott Rafferty

Can Simmons and Embiid take the 76ers to the next level?

Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid enter the 2019-20 season with plenty of expectations as the young duo look to take the next step and launch the 76ers into the NBA's elite.

Benyam Kidane

Can Simmons and Embiid take the 76ers to The Finals?

After falling a few bounces away from potentially reaching the Eastern Conference Finals a season ago, the 76ers have reloaded and are poised for a deep playoff push. Do they have what it takes to live up to the preseason hype and reach their first NBA Finals since 2001?

Kyle Irving

Joel Embiid trolls Eagles fans with Packers tweet

Joel Embiid was rooting against the Eagles on Thursday night.

Alyssa Sconzo

Ben Simmons says he 'fell in love' with basketball again this off-season

After a strong off-season of work, Ben Simmons says he's re-discovered his love for the game.

Benyam Kidane

Projecting the impact of Canadian rookies

When NBA training camps open in the coming days, nine Canadian rookies will be suiting up. Among them are seven players with guaranteed contracts and plenty to prove as they begin their professional careers. Take a look at how each player can make an impact in their first year.

Gilbert McGregor

76ers won’t discipline Mike Scott

Scott, wearing a Redskins jersey, got physical after it was reported that some tailgaters shouted racial slurs in his direction.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Sixers offseason presents new challenges for Simmons

The 76ers pushed in their chips this summer to compete for a title but in doing so, gave more responsibility to Ben Simmons than ever before, challenging him to develop into a true championship-calibre point guard.

Matthew Blum

76ers' Scott gets in fight with fan

The 76ers' forward, who is a Redskins fan, sported a Washington jersey and hat and was participating in tailgate festivities before kickoff.

Alexis Mansanarez

Ranking all 30 starting backcourts

Is the Rocket-fueled backcourt of James Harden and Russell Westbrook undeniably the best in the NBA? Is Utah's buzzworthy backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley overrated? Can Kyle Lowry keep the defending champs competitive in the East?

Micah Adams

Back to School: Simmons' journey from Melbourne to the No. 1 pick

One season at Louisiana State University was all it took for Ben Simmons to be selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. But how did the former Rookie of the Year get from Australia to LSU to the NBA?

Kyle Irving

Iso Joe to work out with 4 teams

Joe Johnson sat out 2018-19 but won the Big 3 MVP after scoring a league-high 175 points while leading the Triplets to the Big 3 final.

Thomas Lott

Games that will define this season

Of the 1,230 games on the regular season schedule, these are the ones that matter the most beyond simply who wins and who loses. These are the games that transcend the scoreboard to offer up a view on where we've already been, where we are now and where we're going next.

Micah Adams

Biggest head-to-head matchups next season

After one of the busiest offseasons in recent memory, fans can now mark their calendars for some of the biggest head-to-head matchups that will feature no shortage of star power across the board

Gilbert McGregor

Which game we're most excited for

Is it the 76ers vs. Bucks or the Clippers vs. Lakers? Our NBA.com Staff breaks down which game they're circling on their calendar for the 2019-20 season.

NBA.com Staff

Way-too-early Christmas Day preview

The 2019-20 NBA Christmas Day schedule is now official. NBA fans are in for a treat with a loaded five-game slate, but what's there to look forward to in each matchup?

Kyle Irving

Raptors to host Celtics on Christmas Day

The NBA Christmas Day schedule is now official and is headlined by a battle at the STAPLES Center between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers.

Kyle Irving

All-Decade Team: Who could be up next?

As a new NBA decade nears, these players may be poised to rise to the top.

Sekou Smith

Simmons doesn't need a jumper to improve as a scorer

The talk around Ben Simmons' offensive deficiencies are often focused around his jump shot, but a change in mentality on that end of the floor could be an easier first step to him becoming a better scorer.

Kyle Irving

76ers unveil throwback uniforms to be debuted in 2019-20

The Philadelphia 76ers have unveiled a recreated "Classic Edition" version of the team's uniforms from the 1970-71 season

Kyle Irving

Who should play on Christmas?

While we're weeks away from the release of the 2019-20 NBA schedule, our NBA.com staff fleshes out their own personal wishlist for a slate of games during one of the biggest days in the regular season.

G McGregor and K...

Divisional Rankings: Can the Raps win the Atlantic?

There's been a lot of movement in the Atlantic Division in the offseason, is it still one of the toughest in the NBA?

Carlan Gay

NBA offseason grades for all 30 teams

The chaos of the 2019 offseason will shape the NBA for years to come. Let's run through the major transactions completed by every team and offer a final grade.

Jordan Greer

Embiid, Bosh, Brogdon headline BWB Africa 2019

The 17th annual Basketball Without Borders Africa camp will be held in Saly, Senegal.

Carlan Gay

Did the 76ers improve this offseason?

The 76ers signed Al Horford and added Josh Richardson via sign-and-trade for Jimmy Butler. Along with the re-signings of Tobias Harris, James Ennis and Mike Scott, should they be the favourites in the East?

Kyle Irving

Power Rankings post-Russ/CP3 trade

The NBA is set to be the most balanced it has been in over a decade. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis together, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George teamed up and the Bucks and Nuggets running it back with similar rosters, who's the top team in the league following a chaotic free agency?

Kyle Irving

Who are the best players in the NBA?

With the 2018-19 season in the books, the global NBA.com staff updated our list of the top 15 players in the league based on this past season including the playoffs. Is LeBron James still King of the NBA? Or has someone else snatched his spot atop the NBA hierarchy?

NBA.com Staff

Simmons skips FIBA World Cup

The 76ers star is focusing on preparing for the 2019-20 season with Philadelphia instead, his agent Rich Paul told ESPN on Saturday.

Ameer Tyree

Can Simmons deliver after receiving max contract?

Ben Simmons is an All-Star and a foundational piece on what could be the favourite in the Eastern Conference. He's racked up more triple-doubles through two seasons than any player in NBA history not named Oscar Robertson. But beyond the surface layer comparisons to Big O and Magic Johnson, can Simmons deliver now that he's a max player?

Micah Adams

Tobias Harris: Simmons' jumper 'is looking really good'

As the Sixers held a press conference for six players they have made deals with this summer, Harris raved about what he's seen from team's All-Star point guard this summer.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Simmons, 76ers agree on max extension

Simmons made his first All-Star Team with averages of 16.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game in the 2018-19 season.

Scott Rafferty

Las Vegas Summer League Day 8 Recap

Day 8 of Summer League action consisted of eight consolation games as we gear up for the tournament, which tips off tomorrow. There were plenty of notable performances and big games and we've got you covered with everything from the day.

Gilbert McGregor

Ennis: '(76ers) are going to walk to the Finals in the East'

The veteran forward is confident in his team and is ready to help them get to the Finals.

Carlan Gay

76ers sign Al Horford

Horford was a vital member of the Celtics' rotation last season, but declined his $30.1 million player option with Boston last month.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NBA championship odds 2020: Clippers become title favorites with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George

The Clippers were listed from 2-1 to 3-1 in futures lines immediately after the news.

Tom Gatto

Canadian Shayok signs two-way deal with 76ers

The Ottawa native was selected with the 54th overall pick in last month's NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.

Benyam Kidane

Which team is the favourite to win the title?

As the NBA landscape takes shape following a blockbuster free agency period, our global NBA.com writers look ahead and pick their favourite to win the 2020 NBA title.

NBA.com Staff

Vegas Summer League Day 2 recap

The NBA Summer League action continued on Day 2 in Las Vegas with plenty of highlights. We've got you covered with a full recap of the day.

Benyam Kidane

How early signings affect Raptors

While the Celtics and Sixers have made big moves in the first 24 hours of free agency and the Bucks largely kept the core of their 60-win team intact, the Raptors mainly stood pat. How do these signings impact the defending champs ability to come out of the East once again?

NBA.com Staff

Lakers, Bucks, 76ers targeting Korver following trade

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Grizzlies have traded Kyle Korver and Jevon Carter to the Suns for De'Anthony Melton, Josh Jackson and picks.

Kyle Irving

Boban Marjanovic, Tobias Harris share sad Twitter exchange following free agency signings

Tobias Harris and Boban Marjanovic will play on different teams for the first time since 2016.

Alyssa Sconzo

76ers offer Ben Simmons extension

News of the deal comes after the Sixers reportedly made a similar offer to former teammate Jimmy Butler, who was traded to the Heat.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Report: Simmons, Sixers nearing max extension

The 23-year-old made the first All-Star appearance in his sophomore season after averaging 16.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA free agency Day 1 rumor roundup

The Nets made a pair of major moves Sunday while the Celtics landed a new star.

E.Jay Zarett

Report: Horford to 76ers for $109M

Following Jimmy Butler's sign-and-trade to the Miami Heat, the Philadelphia 76ers reportedly have agreed to a four-year, $109 million deal with Al Horford.

Benyam Kidane

Butler to Heat; Horford to 76ers

The 76ers inked center Al Horford to a four-year, $109 million deal, his agent, Jason Glushon told ESPN.

E.Jay Zarett

76ers begin talks with Simmons for max extension

Simmons is set for a huge payday, coming off an All-Star season averaging 16.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game.

Benyam Kidane

Report: Harris to stay with 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers acquired Tobias Harris at the trade deadline in a huge deal that included several draft picks. He averaged 18.2 points in 27 regular season games with the 76ers.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Redick agrees to two-year deal with Pelicans

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard JJ Redick has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $26.5 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Benyam Kidane

Where should Jimmy Butler sign?

Butler is expected to sign a max deal wherever he lands. Should he run things back with the 76ers or move on elsewhere to establish a new power?

G McGregor and K...

What should 76ers do in free agency?

The 76ers have a huge summer ahead of them, with Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris and JJ Redick each being unrestricted free agents. What should they do?

NBA.com Staff

Ranking the NBA's top 30 free agents, starting with Kawhi

Ahead of the summer spending spree, here's a list of the top 30 free agents NBA teams will be targeting.

Jordan Greer

76ers in play for Malcolm Brogdon

Brogdon, 26, has just finished the third year of his first NBA contract — a three-year deal worth just less than $4 million.

Ameer Tyree

76ers open to Butler sign-and-trade

The Rockets are reportedly interested in acquiring Jimmy Butler from the 76ers in a sign-and-trade and Philly may be open to it.

Thomas Lott

Rockets to pursue Butler in free agency

The Houston Rockets are reportedly targeting Philadelphia 76ers swingman Jimmy Butler in free agency, in a potential sign-and-trade.

Benyam Kidane

'No idea' when Markelle Fultz plays

Magic GM John Hammond says the team will be patient with the 2017 No. 1 overall pick.

Arthur Weinstein

76ers interested in Brogdon, Green

Philadelphia also could explore signing Al Horford, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

E.Jay Zarett

Historic draft signifies Canadian basketball's rise

With six players selected in the 2019 NBA Draft, Canada now holds the record for most draftees from a non-US country in a single year. Now, each player looks to continue to promote the growth of the sport that is continuously on the rise in their country.

Dan McLoone

Celtics trade down with 76ers

The Celtics have collected more picks in the NBA Draft.

Thomas Lott

How do latest trades, news impact Raptors?

Anthony Davis becoming a Laker. Mike Conley going to the Jazz. Kyrie Irving and Al Horford potentially leaving the Celtics. What does this all mean for the Raptors? Our NBA.com Staff discusses.

NBA.com Staff

Butler expected to decline option

The Lakers are reportedly interested in acquiring Butler to pair with superstar LeBron James.

Ameer Tyree

NBA Finals broadcast schedule

We have you covered on the date, time and network of every game throughout the NBA Finals!

NBA.com Staff

Will 76ers give Jimmy max contract?

The 76ers acquired Butler from the Timberwolves in mid-November in exchange for a package centered around Dario Saric and Robert Covington.

Chelsea Howard

Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid and more NBA stars hear from haters as part of Jimmy Kimmel's 'Mean Tweets'

Ahead of Game 1 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Jimmy Kimmel shared an NBA version of his popular "Mean Tweets" segment.

Jordan Greer

NBA Playoff broadcast schedule

We have you covered on the date, time and network of every game throughout the NBA Finals!

NBA.com Staff

NBA playoffs bracket 2019: Full schedule, dates, times, TV channels for conference finals

Here's everything you'll need to know about watching the 2019 Eastern and Western Conference finals, including series-by-series TV schedules and live-streaming information for every game.

Jordan Greer

NBA playoffs today 2019: Live scores, TV schedule, updates

Follow Sporting News' hub for the 2019 NBA playoffs, including live updates, scores and a full TV schedule for every playoff game, every night.

Jordan Greer

NBA names All-Defensive First Team

Gobert, Antetokounmpo and George all had nearly identical point totals to secure spots on the team.

Gabrielle McMillen

At least 5 teams will pursue Harris

The Nets, Kings, Pacers, Mavericks and Jazz are all expected to pursue Harris in free agency, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

E.Jay Zarett

At least 4 teams could trade picks

The 76ers, Nets, Hawks and Celtics may be "looking to unload" picks on the trade market, according to The Athletic.

E.Jay Zarett

How Raptors are impacted by Zion, Pelicans

There's no question that the New Orleans Pelicans were the big winners of Tuesday's draft lottery as they won the rights to draft Zion Williamson. Another team that should be smiling after the ping pong balls delivered the top overall pick to New Orleans? The Toronto Raptors. Here's how the top of the lottery impacts Toronto.

Micah Adams

Butler, Harris address free agency

Philadelphia wings Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris are both expected to be unrestricted free agents this summer.

E.Jay Zarett

Butler: 'I will get a max contract anywhere I choose to go'

Jimmy Butler is confident he is set for a huge payday this off-season, whether it be with the Philadelphia 76ers or elsewhere around the league.

Benyam Kidane

Letter to Joel Embiid goes viral

"It’s O.k. to lose sometimes," 9-year-old Olivia Djamoos wrote to Embiid. "You got so far and I am proud of you and the 76ers!"

Kirstie Chiappelli

LeBron James for Ben Simmons?

Matching up the money would be complicated, but there are a lot of reasons a LeBron James-for-Ben Simmons trade makes sense this offseason.

Bob Hille

Game 7 delivers historic TV viewers

Sunday's epic Raptors-76ers Game 7 was the most-watched basketball game on Canadian television.

Carlan Gay

Embiid, Simmons are bigger issues than free agency for 76ers

Even if the 76ers re-sign Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris in free agency, Philadelphia will struggle if Ben Simmons can’t improve and Joel Embiid can’t stay healthy.

Sean Deveney

Report: Brett Brown to return as coach

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown is reportedly set to return to the organisation as the man in charge.

James McKern

Stats behind Kawhi's historic Game 7

Including: Kawhi Leonard is the first player in NBA Playoffs history to make a game-winning buzzer-beater in a Game 7.

Scott Rafferty

Looking back at an epic Game 7

Kawhi Leonard stole the show with 41 points and the game-winning jump shot to send the Raptors to the Eastern Conference Finals.

S Rafferty and B...

Brett Brown returns as 76ers coach

The news puts to rest a report over the weekend that Brown might be let go if the 76ers didn't advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

Arthur Weinstein

Leonard's shot leaves Embiid in tears

Kawhi Leonard's game-winner to lead the Raptors past the 76ers in Game 7 left All-Star centre Joel Embiid in tears after a hard-fought effort

Kyle Irving

Drake hints at Kawhi freestyle after Game 7

The Raptors' No. 1 fan took to Instagram following Game 7, hinting that a Kawhi Leonard track could be on the way.

Benyam Kidane

Embiid on Game 7: 'It just sucks'

76ers star Joel Embiid appeared to be in tears after losing late to the Raptors and he had few words for his agony.

Ben Spratt

Kawhi Leonard was desperate for win

Raptors star Kawhi Leonard's Game 7 buzzer-beater against the 76ers extended his postseason.

Ben Spratt

Kawhi sends Raptors through with wild buzzer-beater

Leonard led all scorers with 41 points.

Thomas Schlarp

🎥 Behind the scenes of Raptors-76ers Game 7

Take a look at Game 7 of Raptors-76ers through the eyes of Athletes Unfiltered.

NBA.com Staff

What's next for the 76ers?

Will the 76ers re-sign Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris? How much cap space do they have to work with? Can Ben Simmons take the next step in his development?

Scott Rafferty

Simmons: 'We can compete with the best'

The Philadelphia 76ers' season ended in heartbreak as Kawhi Leonard's buzzer beater sent the Toronto Raptors into the Conference Finals.

Benyam Kidane

Players react to Kawhi's shot

Kawhi Leonard hit one of the craziest shots you will ever see in Game 7 on Sunday and NBA players could hardly contain their reactions.

Thomas Lott

Kawhi hits game winner vs. 76ers

The Raptors star got a ridiculous shooter's roll on a baseline jumper to top the 76ers 92-90 in Game 7 of the second round.

Ameer Tyree

Kawhi's game-winner sends Raps to ECF

The Toronto Raptors are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second time in franchise history.

Gilbert McGregor

Four things to watch in Game 7 of Raptors-76ers

Will the 76ers continue to dominate the offensive glass? Can the Raptors make open shots? Will someone other than Kawhi Leonard or Pascal Siakam step up for Toronto?

Scott Rafferty

Lowry ahead of Game 7: "Do whatever it takes to win"

The Raptors face a chance to reach their second Eastern Conference Finals in franchise history if they can come away with a Game 7 win over the 76ers

Kyle Irving

76ers vs. Raptors: Start time, TV channel, live stream, odds for Game 7

Everything is on the line when the 76ers and Raptors meet on Sunday to determine who moves on to the Eastern Conference finals.

Jacob Janower

History of Raptors and Sixers in Game 7

The Sixers have played in 15 Game 7s in franchise history while the Raptors have appeared in just four. Take a look back at how each franchise has fared in Game 7.

Gilbert McGregor

How have the Bucks fared against the Raptors and Sixers?

Milwaukee has punched its ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals where it awaits the winner of the Eastern Conference Semifinals series between Toronto and Philadelphia. For an idea of the potential matchup, take a look back at the Bucks regular-season series with each team.

Gilbert McGregor

Raptors vs. 76ers results: Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons step up, help Philadelphia force Game 7

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights as the Raptors tried to seal their series in Philadelphia and advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

Thomas Schlarp

Butler leads Sixers to Game 6 win

Philadelphia forces a decisive Game 7 with an 11-point win over Toronto. If you missed any of the action, check below for live updates from throughout the game.

Gilbert McGregor

Embiid tells Drake 76ers will be back for Game 7

The Raptors have taken a 3-2 series lead over the 76ers, one win away from advancing to the Conference Finals but Joel Embiid told Drake after their Game 5 loss that Philly will be back in Toronto for Game 7

Kyle Irving

76ers vs. Raptors: Start time, TV channel, live stream for Game 6

The Raptors are looking to close out the series in Game 6 against the 76ers, but they will have to do it in Philadelphia. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the game.

Blair Berry

Four things to watch in Game 6 of Raptors-76ers

Can Kawhi Leonard continue to punish the 76ers as a passer? Will Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid take better care of the ball? Will Toronto's role players continue to step up?

Scott Rafferty

Jazz planning to pursue Harris

Utah “would have at least a fighting chance” to sign Harris if he decides to leave the 76ers, according to The Athletic.

E.Jay Zarett

Takeaways: Raptors dominate Game 5 in historic fashion

In a pivotal Game 5, Toronto put forth a dominant performance to earn a 36-point win over Philadelphia – the largest margin of victory in franchise postseason history.

G McGregor and K...

Charles Barkley rips Joel Embiid: 'As a star player you can never show weakness'

Charles Barkley had some harsh words for Joel Embiid during halftime of the Sixers' Game 5 loss to the Raptors on Tuesday night in Toronto.

Drake, Raptors fans troll Embiid

The Canadian rapper ruthlessly mocked Embiid and his trademark airplane celebration after the star center left Tuesday's Game 5 matchup.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Raptors let Kawhi 'rest a little'

Kawhi Leonard scored fewer than 30 points for the first time in the 76ers series, and Kyle Lowry was pleased other Raptors stepped up.

Tom Webber

76ers vs. Raptors results: Highlights from Toronto's dominant Game 5 win

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Toronto's dominant Game 5 win over the 76ers.

Blake Birt

Raptors, Nuggets take series leads

Toronto topped Philadelphia, 125-89, in Game 5, while Denver beat Portland, 124-98.

Ameer Tyree

Brown addresses Embiid criticism

Embiid totaled 13 points and six rebounds on 5-of-10 shooting in Game 5. He scored 11 points on 2-of-7 shooting in Game 4.

Ameer Tyree

WATCH: Kawhi ends half with poster dunk

The Philadelphia 76ers had done a good job of containing Kawhi Leonard in the first half, in the dying seconds though he exploded to the rim and let them know he's still the man.

James McKern

Raptors dominate 76ers, take 3-2 series lead

The Raptors defeated the 76ers by 36 in Game 5, the largest margin of victory in the playoffs in franchise history

Kyle Irving

Joel Embiid probable for Game 5

Asked if Embiid was dealing with the flu, teammate Jimmy Butler said: "I'm not a f—ing doctor, I don't know."

Kirstie Chiappelli

Embiid listed as probable ahead of Game 5

Joel Embiid missed shootaround on Tuesday, but is listed as probable ahead of the Raptors-76ers crucial Game 5.

Carlan Gay

4 things to watch in Game 5 of Raptors-76ers

Will the 76ers change their coverage on Kawhi Leonard? Will Pascal Siakam be better than he was in Game 4? What about Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons?

Scott Rafferty

Ennis and his 'old man game' are what the 76ers need

James Ennis has surprised in the 76ers' series against the Raptors, and it's come at the perfect time.

Tom Read

Where has Simmons been in the 4th?

The 76ers All-Star point guard Ben Simmons has been extremely quiet in the fourth quarter of their series against the Raptors and that will have to change if Philly is going to have a chance at winning two of the next three games.

Kyle Irving

What were the Raptors and 76ers saying about Kawhi's Game 4?

Kawhi Leonard has been incredible in this series with his Game 4 performance being the latest of his heroics. 76ers' head coach Brett Brown went as far as saying his ability to create his own shot is 'Kobe-like'. What else were teammates, opponents and coaches saying about Kawhi's Game 4?

Kyle Irving

Powell compares Kawhi to Kobe after Game 4

Kawhi Leonard's 3-pointer over Joel Embiid in the closing minute of Game 4 reminded Norman Powell of the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar.

Scott Rafferty

Jimmy Butler: 'I want Ben [Simmons] to be aggressive'

After their Game 4 loss, Jimmy Butler encouraged Ben Simmons to take a more aggressive mindset against the Raptors.

Tom Read

Coach Nurse praises Gasol-Ibaka combination in Game 4

Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol came up huge down the stretch for the Toronto Raptors as they level the series at 2-2.

Benyam Kidane

5 stats from Kawhi's epic performance

Kawhi Leonard now has six 30-point games in these playoffs, surpassing Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan for the most in Raptors franchise history.

Scott Rafferty

Butler tells Simmons to attack

Jimmy Butler had some advice for 76ers teammate Ben Simmons following Sunday's loss to the Raptors.

Sacha Pisani

Joel Embiid played through illness

"I didn’t have a good night,” Embiid told reporters, via KYW Newsradio. “Didn’t sleep. Guess I needed an IV at six in the morning."

E.Jay Zarett

Raptors top 76ers; Jokic leads DEN

Kawhi Leonard torched the 76ers for a game-high 39 points and 14 rebounds.

Ameer Tyree

Raptors edge 76ers behind Kawhi's 39 points

The Raptors dug deep to come away with a huge Game 4 win to even the series before heading back to Toronto for Game 5

Kyle Irving

Siakam to play in Game 4

Pascal Siakam was originally listed as doubtful with a right calf contusion he suffered in Game 3.

Scott Rafferty

Update: Siakam upgraded to a 'game time decision' for Game 4

Pascal Siakam was listed as 'doubtful' with a right calf contusion ahead of Game 4. He has been upgraded to a game time decision and will go through warmups

Kyle Irving

Four things to watch in Game 4 of Raptors-Sixers

The 76ers' defence stifled Raptors not named Kawhi Leonard in Game 3. How can Toronto adjust to get more players involved in Game 4?

G McGregor and S...

Lowry says Game 4 is a 'must-win'

Kyle Lowry says that Game 4 is a 'must-win' for the Raptors who are trailing 2-1 in their series with the 76ers. He plans to play more aggressively, especially if they are without Pascal Siakam

Kyle Irving

It's ugly when Kawhi comes off the floor

In the 27 minutes this series that Kawhi Leonard has rested, the Raptors have been outscored by 32 points while shooting just 24% from the floor. A game-by-game breakdown reveals a simple truth: for the Raptors to get back in this series, they'll need to find ways to score without their superstar on the floor.

Micah Adams

How Embiid torched Gasol and the Raptors in Game 3

After scoring 28 points in Games 1 and 2, Embiid exploded for 33 points in Game 3. How did he finally get himself going against Marc Gasol and the Raptors?

Scott Rafferty

Confidence level in Raptors right now?

The Raptors trail the 76ers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals, losing Game 3 in Philadelphia by 21 points.

NBA.com Staff

Series shot charts for Raptors bench

The Raptors bench combined to shoot 24% in the first three games against the Philadelphia 76ers. If that continues, it would be the worst shooting by any bench in any series over the last two decades.

Micah Adams

Pascal Siakam doubtful for Game 4

Raptors star forward said Saturday his calf is swollen.

Chelsea Howard

NBA refs to host live Twitter Q&A

Officials will answer fans' questions live during Game 4 of the Raptors-76ers and Bucks-Celtics series.

Chelsea Howard

Simmons fined and assessed for Flagrant Foul

The incident occurred with 8:36 remaining in the second quarter of the 76ers’ 116-95 win over the Raptors in Game 3.

NBA.com Staff

Recap: Sixers dominate Raptors in Game 3

The Philadelphia 76ers gave their home fans something to cheer about when they ran riot against the Toronto Raptors to take the 2-1 series lead.

J McKern and Yas...

Brett Brown believes Embiid is the best player in the series

Joel Embiid exploded for 33 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks and three assists in the 76ers Game 3 win over the Raptors, earning high praise from his head coach

Kyle Irving

Lowry on Kawhi: 'We've all gotta help him'

Kyle Lowry and Danny Green spoke postgame on the assistance the Raptors must provide Kawhi Leonard, who was dominant once again in Toronto's Game 3 loss.

Yash Matange

Jimmy Butler praises 76ers' bench

It's the big name players who always draw the spotlight, but the real tale of the second round series has been the production of the second units.

James McKern

3 takeaways from 76ers' Game 3 win

Philadelphia cruised to a dominant 116-95 victory over the Raptors at the Wells Fargo Center in Game 3 of their second-round series.

E.Jay Zarett

76ers pull away in Game 3

Philadelphia cruised to a 116-95 win over the Raptors at the Wells Fargo Center in Game 3 of their second-round series.

E.Jay Zarett

Siakam trips Embiid intentionally

Pascal Siakam was not subtle in this attempt.

Thomas Lott

Embiid's dominant performance gives 76ers 2-1 lead

The 76ers started the fourth quarter on a 21-5 run to blow the game open and Joel Embiid was dominant through the game's entirety as Philly takes a 2-1 series lead over the Raptors

Kyle Irving

Siakam: 'I'll do better' offensively in Game 3

Ahead of Game 3, Toronto's third-year forward spoke on how his offensive woes begin with his being impatient.

Gilbert McGregor

Can Raps bench bounce back?

Toronto's reserves have been underwhelming through the first two games of the Conference Semifinals and they know, but the bench's awareness of its shortcomings should translate to an improvement in Game 3.

Gilbert McGregor

Four things to watch in Game 3 of Raptors-76ers

The 76ers made a big adjustment in Game 2 by having Joel Embiid guard Pascal Siakam. How will the Raptors respond in Game 3?

Scott Rafferty

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