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Fact or Fiction: Simmons' move to PF

Does this improve Philly's chances of winning the East? Will Simmons be a better version of Draymond Green? Does this mean the 76ers regret signing Al Horford? Our NBA.com Staff unpacks the biggest questions behind Ben Simmons's move from point guard to power forward.

NBA.com Staff

How Simmons can thrive as a power forward

Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown says he's been playing Simmons 'exclusively' as a power forward in practice, with the early returns giving the team plenty of confidence ahead of the season resumption in Orlando.

Benyam Kidane

Embiid ready to lead 76ers in Orlando

Joel Embiid says he is ready to be more 'assertive' on the offensive end when the season restarts in Orlando as the 76ers look to emerge as genuine title contenders in the Eastern Conference.

Benyam Kidane

Power Rankings: All 22 starting backcourts

Do the Rockets or Trail Blazers have the NBA's best backcourt? Where do the Lakers rank after losing their starting point guard? And how much does experience matter down in the Disney World bubble?

Micah Adams

76ers remaining schedule

The NBA announced the remaining schedules for each of the 22 teams playing in Orlando. Here are the eight "seeding" games the 76ers will play once the season resumes.

NBA.com Staff

Ranking the 22 starting centres in season return

Ahead of the NBA season resuming in Disney World, we're ranking the starters on all 22 teams that will take part in the "eight seeding" games ahead of the playoffs. First up is centre, which is a harder position to rank than you may think.

Scott Rafferty

NBA's detailed plans for restart

The league distributed a 113-page handbook with details on hotels, game-day schedules and off-court accommodations. Here are the biggest key takeaways as the NBA moves closer to restarting.

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Bucks, Lakers or Clippers?

Are the Bucks, Lakers or Clippers in the top spot? Will either the Rockets or 76ers finally reach their full potential? Which team is most primed for an unexpected push as a championship sleeper?

Micah Adams

What's left to settle over final eight games of reg season?

The NBA's Board of Governors has approved the competitive format to restart the 2019-20 season, which means each of the 22 teams that will return will play eight games each before the playoffs. It might not sound like much, but a lot could change in those eight games.

Scott Rafferty

Updated odds to win NBA title

With 22 teams set to resume the season, the Los Angeles Lakers are now the betting favorite to win the NBA title in Orlando.

NBA.com Staff

Who should win DPOY?

Will Giannis Antetokounmpo join Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon as the only players in NBA history to win MVP and DPOY in the same season? He has a strong case but he faces some serious competition from the likes of Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons, Brook Lopez and Bam Adebayo.

Scott Rafferty

Teams most likely to overreact to early exit

Early exits happen every year but if the season does return, how each team handles disappointment will certainly be telling. Which teams are most likely to overreact to underwhelming results? Which are most likely to chalk it up to unprecedented circumstances?

Matthew Blum

The 1960s All-Decade Team

The greatest champion. The greatest record setter. The walking triple-double. The 1960s featured some of the largest legendary figures in the history of the game. Beyond the biggest names, who else ruled the decade?

Micah Adams

You can't tell the story of the 1960s without...

Bill Russell's dominant championship run. Wilt Chamberlain's unbreakable records. Oscar Robertson's history-shattering triple-doubles. Let's take a look back at the 1960s and the moments, teams and players which defined the decade.

Scott Rafferty

The 1980s All-Decade Team

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were the easy picks, but who else made the cut? Plus, two players from one team, but not the Lakers or Celtics?

Micah Adams

The four tiers of title contenders

If the NBA does return, it will do so under unprecedented conditions. Introducing unknown variables increases the odds for chaos, and there's no better equalizer than chaos.

Micah Adams

OTD: "Beat LA" chants originate in Boston in 1982

It comes as no surprise that the famous 'Beat LA' chant began in Boston, not to mention at it's famous arena - the Boston Garden. However, what's fascinating is that the Lakers weren't part of the game when the chant originated.

Yash Matange

Nobody defends stars like Ben Simmons

No player in the NBA guards All-Stars more than Simmons. Here's how one number and two nostalgic trips down memory lane show why the 6'10" Aussie has more star-stopping potential than any player in today's NBA.

Micah Adams

Magic jumps center, leads Lakers to 1980 NBA title

IN Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals, Magic Johnson jumped center, played every position and led the Lakers to the NBA championship in one of the greatest Finals performances of all time.

Benyam Kidane

OTD: A.I. sets playoff record with 10 steals

In 1999, Allen Iverson dominated on both ends to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.

NBA.com Staff

Re-live Kawhi's epic Game 7 buzzer-beater

Kawhi Leonard buried the biggest shot in Raptors franchise history in Game 7 against the 76ers — the first Game 7 buzzer-beater in NBA history.

Benyam Kidane

Players who would have most to prove in playoffs

We still don't know if the 2020 NBA Playoffs will take place, but if they do, all eyes will be on Pascal Siakam, Russell Westbrook, Ben Simmons and Giannis Antetokounmpo as they each have something to prove.

Scott Rafferty

A.I. drops 54 PTS vs. Raptors in 2001 playoffs

Allen Iverson and Vince Carter put on a show in the 2001 Eastern Conference Semi-finals, but Game 2 belonged to A.I.

Benyam Kidane

The perfect date for NBA fans

How May 7th became the unequivocal best day for NBA fans through a series of memorable moments and milestones.

Sidd Sinha

5 historic teams that deserve a documentary

Which teams would be most interesting to get a peek behind the curtain? We looked at recent history of the NBA to find the most appealing suitors for a documentary series in the style of ' The Last Dance'.

Sergio Rabinal

VOTE NOW: Picking the best one-on-one scorer since MJ

Up until his retirement with the Bulls in 1998, Michael Jordan was unquestionably the best one-on-one scorer in the NBA. But what about since then? We picked out the top scorers in the post-MJ era and seeded them 1-16. Each day, your votes will determine who moves on to the next round with the simple goal of crowning the one-on-one king. We're down to the final eight!

Micah Adams

Embiid flirts with quadruple-double vs. Lakers

In a 115-109 win over the Lakers, Embiid led the way with a near quadruple-double of 46 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists and seven blocks. Based on Game Score, it's the most productive game of his career to date.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Simmons expected to return from back injury

Ben Simmons has been sidelined with a back injury since Feb. 22 but he might be available if the season resumes play.

Carlan Gay

The incredible defensive versatility of Simmons

There are many ways to measure how valuable a player is defensively. For Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons, his defensive versatility rate does all the talking.

Scott Rafferty

SIDEKICK SEMIS: Kobe vs Kareem. Scottie vs Magic.

What is the best season by any sidekick? We picked 16 of the best throughout all of NBA history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

VOTE BEST SIDEKICKS: Pippen or Penny? Dr. J or Kareem?

What is the best season by any sidekick? We picked 16 of the best throughout all of NBA history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

VOTE NOW: Best seasons by sidekicks

What is the best season by any sidekick? We picked 16 of the best throughout all of NBA history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

OTD: 76ers snap Celtics 8-year reign as Champs in 1967

After defeating the Celtics 4-1 in the Eastern Division Finals, the 76ers progressed to the 1967 Finals and clinched their second championship in franchise history by defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games.

Yash Matange

Power Rankings: Best duos in five years

While there are already a number of marquee duos in the NBA today, there are equally as many duos destined for greatness in the near future. Which young tandem will be the best five years from now?

Kyle Irving

#NBATogetherLive: A.I. drops career-high 60 points

On his way to winning his fourth scoring title, Allen Iverson dropped a career-high 60 points against the Orlando Magic in 2005.

Benyam Kidane

Ranking active No. 1 overall picks

There are currently 13 active former No. 1 overall picks of the NBA Draft. It's a given that LeBron James ranks first, but where do the other 12 former first overall picks fall into place behind him?

Kyle Irving

CJ McCollum voted most underrated player since 2000

The people have spoken! Our readers have voted Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum as the most underrated player of the last two decades. Here are the full results.

NBA.com Staff

Simmons lists top 5 defenders

During a Call of Duty live stream on Twitch, the Aussie broke down the best players on the defensive end in the NBA, shouting out a few honourable mentions along the way.

Benyam Kidane

Three members of 76ers test positive for coronavirus

The three the individuals are in self-isolation and will be monitored closely by medical professionals.

Official Release

15 must-rewatch games from 2019-20

With no live NBA action and all games from the 2019-20 season free on NBA League Pass until April 22, we give you a list of games you must rewatch from this season.

Yash Matange

At 26, Embiid is just scratching the surface

From Dream Shakes and Euro steps to his long-range jumper and elite rim protection, Joel Embiid is doing a combination of things that we've never seen from a 7-footer. His 26th birthday is a reminder that the best is yet to come.

Gilbert McGregor

Top 10 international players this season

Members of six different countries on our NBA.com Global staff voted on the NBA's top 10 players from the rest of the world. Europe, Africa and Australia were all continents with a presence in the top 10.

Agustín Aboy

Harris stepping up at the right time

With Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid sidelined with injury, Tobias Harris has taken the lead role for the Philadelphia 76ers as they continue their push towards the playoffs. In their absence, Harris has taken his game to a new level, but will this be the Harris they get in the postseason?

Benyam Kidane

Sunday's scores: Curry-less Warriors edge 76ers

Six Warriors scored in double figures as they beat a 76ers squad without Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid at home, snapping a 10-game home losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

When do the 2020 Playoffs & Finals begin?

The 2020 NBA Playoffs are set to begin on April 19. The Finals will begin more than a month later, on June 5.

NBA.com Staff

Firday's scores: Nuggets edge Hornets

Jamal Murray's clutch jumper sealed the win for the Nuggets, while the Clippers, Raptors and 76ers all picked up wins on Friday. Catch up on all the results, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Harris powers 76ers past Kings on the road

Prior to today's win, the 76ers had lost nine-straight games on the road!

Benyam Kidane

AD, LBJ dominant in Lakers win

Anthony Davis returned to the Lakers lineup and so did his dominant play, as he and LeBron James put up monster lines in another Lakers win and another Philadelphia 76ers road loss.

Kane Pitman

Wednesday's action: Wiggins, Warriors stun Nuggets

LeBron James, Zion Williamson and Kawhi Leonard were just three of the superstars in action during a jam packed eight-game Wednesday slate.

NBA.com Staff

Huge day on NBA League Pass

LeBron. Zion. Kawhi. Those are just some of the biggest names in action today on NBA League Pass. Here's a closer look at some of the biggest storylines in what should prove to be an eventful day across the NBA!

Micah Adams

Monday's action: Beal stays hot vs. Warriors

As the playoff push intensifies, the NBA season rolled on with a seven-game slate. We had you covered with scores, news and the best highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Clippers edge 76ers despite Milton's career night

The Los Angeles Clippers used a big third quarter run to swing the game in their favour, hanging on for a hard-fought 136-130 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Benyam Kidane

Seven players who have taken the leap

The list includes Ben Simmons, Jayson Tatum, Pascal Siakam and Luka Doncic, with an honourable mention to the likes of Trae Young and Malcolm Brogdon.

Benyam Kidane

Teams that can replicate Houston's all-in mentality

The Rockets have gone all-in on small ball and constructed one of the most unique rosters in NBA history. The time for system-altering trades has passed for the rest of the league, but there are teams that can still replicate Houston’s mentality of embracing what makes them special.

Matthew Blum

Friday's scores: Lakers win 7th game in a row

The Los Angeles Lakers make it seven wins in a row after securing a 116-86 win over the Golden State Warriors. Catch up on all the day's games right here!

NBA.com Staff

Harris leads short-handed 76ers past Knicks

Missing Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, the Philadelphia 76ers improve to a league-best 28-2 at home this season with a 115-106 win over the New York Knicks

Benyam Kidane

Embiid leaves with shoulder sprain

Embiid has been Philadelphia's leading scorer this season 23.8 points per game. He's also leading the team in rebounding (12.0) and blocks (1.4).

Scott Rafferty

Report: Simmons (back) out indefinitely

According to multiple reports, tests revealed a nerve impingement in Simmons' lower back. There is no timeline for his return but he will be re-evaluated in early March.

Gilbert McGregor

Tuesday's scores: Clippers flex muscles vs. Grizzlies

The full-strength Clippers cruised to a 27-point win over the Grizzlies, while James Harden's 37-point night led the Rockets to their fourth-straight win. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats and highlights!

NBA.com Staff

Embiid hits career-high 49 PTS in win over Hawks

With Ben Simmons sidelined with a back injury, Joel Embiid carried the 76ers to a 129-112 win over the Hawks to improve to 27-2 at home this season.

Benyam Kidane

Simmons (back) to undergo further testing; out vs. Hawks

Through 54 games this season, Simmons is averaging 16.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists and a league-leading 2.1 steals per game.

Benyam Kidane

Giannis, Bucks make statement vs. 76ers

The Milwaukee Bucks used a monster third quarter to blow the game open as they cruised to a 119-98 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Benyam Kidane

Sunday's scores: Kings stun Clippers in LA

Sunday's action included the Clippers dropping their third straight game and the fourth of their last five as the Kings stunned them at the Staples Center.

NBA.com Staff

Simmons re-aggravates back injury, set for MRI

Simmons exited the game in the first quarter and did not return.

Benyam Kidane

Friday's scores: Kings beat Grizzlies behind Barnes' 32

The NBA regular season returned and so did the dominant Milwaukee Bucks, as Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 33 points and 16 rebounds in a win over Detroit, while James Harden had 29 as Houston downed Golden State.

Kane Pitman

Embiid's 39 leads 76ers past Nets in OT

For the fifth time this season, the 76ers came back from a deficit of 15 points or more - tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the second-most such wins in the NBA.

Yash Matange

Simmons picks five toughest players to guard

We asked Ben Simmons to select his five toughest players to guard in the NBA. Here's what the Defensive Player of the Year candidate had to say along with how he's fared in the head-to-head matchups.

Kyle Irving

Simmons & Embiid unconcerned about on-court fit

On the outside, question marks around the on-court chemistry between Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid continues to mount, but according to the All-Star duo, they don't share those same concerns.

Kane Pitman

Wednesday's scores: Spurs snap 5-game skid

Patty Mills, LaMarcus Aldridge and Dejounte Murray combined to power the Spurs to a 114-106 win over the Thunder. Catch up on all of today's games, right here.

NBA.com Staff

Simmons triple-double leads 76ers past Clippers

The Philadelphia 76ers improve to 25-2 at home this season, thanks to a hard-fought 110-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Benyam Kidane

Monday's scores: Lillard leads Blazers past Heat

We had seven games around the Association on Monday, headlined by the Jazz's thrilling win over the Rockets and the Blazers' victory over the new-look Miami Heat. Catch up on all the action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Simmons triple-double powers 76ers past Bulls

The 76ers made it back-to-back wins with a 118-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls, improving their home record to 24-2 on the season.

Benyam Kidane

Saturday's scores: Beal nails game-winner vs. Mavericks

Saturday's eight-game slate was headlined by the 76ers and the Jazz snapping their losing streaks while Bradley Beal nailed the game-winner vs. Mavericks.

NBA.com Staff

Simmons helps 76ers snap losing streak

The Philadelphia 76ers returned home to blow out the Memphis Grizzlies and snap a four game losing streak on the back of a big first half from Ben Simmons and some hot shooting from Furkan Korkmaz.

Kane Pitman

Simmons and Embiid continue to work on coexisting

All-Star guard Ben Simmons had the 76ers playing at a high level in All-Star centre Joel Embiid's absence. Since returning to the lineup, Embiid has experimented with operating away from the basket to give Simmons space to work with, but it hasn't exactly panned out for either of the two superstars or the team, as Philly has dropped four straight games.

Kyle Irving

How A.I. connected two fans 5,000 miles away

Over 5,000 miles separate Buenos Aires and Charlotte, NC but on June 6, 2001, a legendary performance from Allen Iverson linked two kids from each city, long before they would first cross paths.

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Friday's scores: Lillard powers Blazers past Spurs

We had five games around the Association today, headlined by Bucks and 76ers, followed by the Rockets and Lakers. Catch up on all the action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Giannis dominates to hand Philly 4th-straight loss

The Milwaukee Bucks make it 12 wins from their past 13 games, with a comfortable 112-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, thanks to another box office performance from Giannis Antetokunmpo.

Benyam Kidane

Biggest questions entering the trade deadline

Will there be movement in Los Angeles? Do the Raptors have anything in store? Which other Eastern Conference teams will look to improve? These are just some of the big questions entering the 2020 NBA trade deadline.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: 76ers acquire Burks and Robinson III

This season, Burks is averaging 16.1 points per game on 37.5% shooting from the 3-point line, while Robinson III is averaging 12.9 points on 40% from three.

Benyam Kidane

The race for the No. 2 seed in the East

The Eastern Conference has become a race for the No. 2 seed as the Bucks are beginning to run away with the best record in the NBA. The second seed is important because it means avoiding Milwaukee until the last possible moment in the playoffs. All five teams fighting for that highly coveted spot have overcome doubts assigned to them this offseason. Now one of them will have to emerge from the pack.

Kyle Irving

Predicting the top 10 players in five years

With Giannis Antetokounmpo and Zion Williamson set to face off for the first time in their careers, there's no better time to take a look into the crystal ball to see which young stars will become the faces of the NBA in the future. Our NBA.com Staff compiled their votes to create a list of the 10 best players in the NBA five years from now.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Tuesday's 10-game slate

It was a busy day in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered below with all the scores, stats and highlights!

NBA.com Staff

Butler drops 38 points in win over 76ers

The Miami Heat continue their impressive home form (22-3) with an emphatic 137-106 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Benyam Kidane

Brown, Tatum lead Celtics over 76ers

The Celtics weren't going to let the 76ers sweep the season series that easily, even without All-Star guard Kemba Walker. The dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown brought the energy for Boston, routing Philadelphia despite a strong performance from Ben Simmons.

Kyle Irving

Friday's scores: Clutch Jokic gives Nuggets the win

Nikola Jokic comes up clutch as the Nuggets hold off the Jazz's furious fourth comeback to win in Denver.

NBA.com Staff

Carter passes Dirk for 3rd on all-time games played list

Carter's 22 seasons in the NBA are the most played by any player. Earlier, in June 2019, he announced that this would be his final season.

Yash Matange

Trae dishes 18 assists in Hawks win

Named as an All-Star starter last week, Trae Young has been on a tear. On this night, he put up another monster line as the Hawks downed the 76ers.

Kane Pitman

Recap: Wednesday's 8-game slate

Khris Middleton poured in a career-high 51 points to headline Wednesday's 8-game slate in the NBA! Catch up on the day's action, right here.

NBA.com Staff

Embiid scores 24 points in honour of Kobe

After missing the past nine games, Joel Embiid returned to action with 24 points and 10 rebounds in the 76ers' 115-104 win over the Warriors.

Benyam Kidane

Iverson pens heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant

Iverson and Bryant entered the NBA together in 1996, carving out a long-running rivalry throughout their storied careers.

Benyam Kidane

Kobe, others congratulate LeBron

From Laker legends like Kobe himself and Magic Johnson to his former teammates, the NBA world showered the 35-year-old with praise as he accomplished yet another monumental feat.

NBA.com Staff

Simmons shines on historic night for LeBron

On a night where LeBron James continues his climb up the all-time scorers list it was Ben Simmons who put on a clinic to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to an impressive win at home.

Kane Pitman

The key to LeBron's climb up the scoring list

When LeBron James first came into the league, his jump shot was seen as his greatest weakness. It took him a while to turn it into a strength, but it helped him reach his peak and prolong his career, to the point where he's still among the league's leading scorers at age 35.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron vs. Kobe: Who is the better scorer?

LeBron James is on the verge of passing Kobe Bryant for third on the all-time scoring list, but does that mean he's the better scorer?

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's scores: LeBron makes history and Kyrie drops 45

LeBron James moved into third on the all-time scorers list, while Kyrie Irving dropped 45 points in an OT win over the Detroit Pistons.

NBA.com Staff

NBA's all-time leading scorers

LeBron James leads all active players and is on the verge of passing Kobe Bryant for third all-time. Who else ranks among the NBA's top scorers?

NBA.com Staff

Is Ben Simmons the ultimate LeBron stopper?

Ben Simmons has a strong Defensive Player of the Year moment on the horizon as he'll go head-to-head against LeBron James, the catalyst of the Lakers high-powered offence. Can the towering Aussie size up the all-time great and make a statement as one of the best defenders in the NBA?

Kyle Irving

Recap Thursday's action

Russell Westbrook and James Harden helped the Rockets get over the Nuggets, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis were dominant at Madison Square Garden.

NBA.com Staff

Nine thoughts: VanVleet powers Raps to fifth-straight win

VanVleet scored 15 of his game-high 22 points in the second half, hitting timely triples to help lead the Raptors to their fifth-straight victory. Here are some takeaways from the game.

Gilbert McGregor

Biggest disappointments of first half

The Philadelphia 76ers' poor road record, Mike Conley Jr.'s fit with the Utah Jazz and the lack of consistency from the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns have left much to be desired at the halfway point of the NBA season.

NBA.com Staff

No Embiid, no problem 76ers locking down on D

Most expected the 76ers to speed up the tempo without Joel Embiid, they've slowed it down instead and are winning with playoff style basketball.

Carlan Gay

Sunday's scores: CP3 drops 30 in win over POR

Sunday's 11-game slate was packed with action, highlights and more. Take a look at some of the best moments from a busy day around the Association!

NBA.com Staff

Simmons continues strong play in Embiid's absence

Ben Simmons led the 76ers to a win over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, going for 21 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. The All-Star guard has raised his game to another level in the absence of star centre Joel Embiid.

Kyle Irving

Simmons, Korkmaz power Sixers to win

Ben Simmons relentlessly attacked the paint while Furkan Korkmaz scorched the nets as the Sixers pulled away from the Bulls late to notch their second straight win.

Kane Pitman

Takeaways: Simmons, Harris power 76ers past Nets

The Philadelphia 76ers move to 19-2 at home this season after a 117-106 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

Interact with every dime dropped by Ben Simmons

What would it look like if you dropped every single dime from Ben Simmons into a bucket? Who has scored the most off of his passes? Does he have more in the first or fourth quarter? What about 2s vs 3s? We mapped out every single assist from the towering point guard so far this season.

Micah Adams

DeRozan, Richardson named Players of the Week

DeRozan (29.3 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 6.0 apg) led the Spurs to a 3-1 record while Richardson (22.7 ppg, 3.7 apg, 2.3 rpg) helped lead the Sixers to a 2-1 record this past week.

Gilbert McGregor

Tuesday's scores: Lillard, Blazers hold off Hornets

With seven games of NBA action today, there was a host of big-time performances, headlined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Damian Lillard and LeBron James. Catch up on all the games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways from 76ers sixth-straight road loss

The Philadelphia 76ers have now lost six-straight road games following the Indiana Pacers' 101-95 comeback at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Benyam Kidane

This Week in NBA History: MJ announces 2nd retirement

This Week in NBA History includes Michael Jordan announcing his second retirement in 1999 and the Wilt Chamberlain trade to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1965. Take a trip down memory lane to relive this week's top history-making moments.

Yash Matange

Sunday's scores: Bucks secure big road win over Blazers

The big three of Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Bledsoe combined for 91 points to lead the Bucks past the Blazers. With the win they move to a 35-6 record at the halfway point of the season.

NBA.com Staff

Mavs edge cold-shooting 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered their worst shooting performance of the season, dropping their fifth road game in a row.

Benyam Kidane

What has and hasn't changed in second fan vote returns

LeBron James ranked behind Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the first fan vote returns earlier this month. He's now ahead of both of them.

Scott Rafferty

Friday's scores: Thompson's career-night gives Cavs' OT win

Tristan Thompson dropped a career-high 35 in an overtime win over the Detroit Pistons while the Philadelphia 76ers clinched the season series with the Boston Celtics.

NBA.com Staff

76ers roll over Celtics in first game without Embiid

So far, so good, for the Philadelphia 76ers without Joel Embiid, as they come from behind to defeat the Boston Celtics.

Kane Pitman

Report: Embiid has torn ligament in left ring finger

Joel Embiid is set for a stint on the sidelines with the news that he has suffered a torn radial collateral ligament in his left finger.

Kane Pitman

This is how the 76ers can unleash Ben Simmons

There have been glimpses of Ben Simmons looking unstoppable in the half court. 76ers coach Brett Brown recently talked about his ability and mentioned one specific skill that might unleash a version of Simmons that we have yet to consistently see.

Scott Rafferty

Tuesday's scores: Warren scores 36 in win vs. the Hornets

Plenty of action went down on Tuesday's nine-game slate. Get a glimpse of it all with scores, stats, and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Simmons, 76ers snap four-game skid

The Philadelphia 76ers were in desperate need of a win, earning a 120-113 victory over the OKC Thunder to improve to 17-2 at home this season.

Benyam Kidane

The 20 questions that will define the 2020s

How long will LeBron James keep playing? Who will take over in the post-LeBron era? Will Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid forever co-exist? What will be the next major on-the-court trend? Here's a look into the biggest questions that will define the next decade.

Micah Adams

Takeaways from the first fan vote returns

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo are the leading vote-getters for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game.

Scott Rafferty

NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights

James Harden and Ben Simmons drop triple-doubles, while Anthony Davis explodes for 46 points on a busy night around the league.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: Harden, Simmons battle in Rockets win over 76ers

James Harden and Ben Simmons battled in this one, each notching triple-doubles, but it was Harden's 44 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists that proved to be too much to handle in Houston.

Kyle Irving

Who are this year's potential first-time All-Stars?

Fan voting for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game opened on NBA Christmas Day! Which of these players will you be voting for to appear in their first-ever NBA All-Star Game?

Kyle Irving

Wednesday's scores: Harden gets revenge on Nuggets

James Harden drops 35 points in win over Denver, while Chris Paul was clutch down the stretch against Dallas to secure come from behind win.

NBA.com Staff

Road woes continue for 76ers

Without Joel Embiid, the Sixers were never in the game as Domantas Sabonis led the Pacers to a blowout win on New Year's Eve.

Kane Pitman

Who should be a 2020 All-Star: Simmons or Harris?

Both Simmons and Harris are having strong seasons for the Philadelphia 76ers, but if you had to pick just one to make the 2020 All-Star team, who would it be?

Micah Adams

Sunday's scores: Suns snap 8-game skid

28 of the 30 teams in the NBA were in action on this Sunday with plenty of big matchups giving rise to plenty of storylines.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: Heat outlast 76ers in OT thriller

The Miami Heat held their nerve in a wild finish at home to escape with a 117-116 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime.

Benyam Kidane

Who should start in the All-Star Game?

Our NBA.com Staff reveals their 10 starters for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game now that voting is open.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: SGA powers OKC to win in Charlotte

With six games on the schedule, there were a number of storylines to follow. We've got you covered with the best from each one.

NBA.com Staff

Best sneakers from the 5 Xmas Day games

Take a look at the sneakers donned by the biggest stars from all the five games on Christmas.

Yash Matange

Embiid: 'People have forgotten who I am'

After a dominant 31-point, 11-rebound display on Christmas Day, Joel Embiid sent a timely reminder of what he is capable of on the biggest stage.

Benyam Kidane

Embiid dominates 76ers to Christmas Day win over Bucks

Joel Embiid completely controlled the game on both ends of the floor to lead the 76ers to a controlling win over the Bucks on Christmas Day. His 31 points, 11 rebounds and defence in containing Giannis Antetokounmpo made all the difference in the outcome.

Kyle Irving

Christmas: Bucks and 76ers set to resume building rivalry

The Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers were the pre-determined contenders for the Eastern Conference crown. They are now set to meet for the first time on the regular season's biggest stage: Christmas Day.

Kane Pitman

NBA remix to 12 Days of Christmas

An NBA twist to the classic featuring 12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping, 10 lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, FIVE GOLDEN RINGS, four calling birds, three french hens, two turtled doves and a partridge in a pear tree!

Kyle Irving

NBA presents under the Christmas tree

The unofficial hoops holiday is here with a quintuple-header NBA extravaganza! A battle between Eastern Conference contenders tips off wall-to-wall action that also features a showdown between Ben Simmons and Giannis Antetokounmpo and a highly anticipated rematch from opening night between the Lakers and Clippers. Need a primer? We've got you covered!

Micah Adams

Recap of Tuesday's 11-game slate

With no games on Wednesday, there was 11 games of NBA action packed into Tuesday's slate. Catch up on all the results, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

The best game of Simmons's career?

The Aussie is among the most brilliant passers in the NBA and that playmaking was on full display Tuesday as he picked apart the Detroit Pistons. Here are five key stats from what may have been the best game of his career.

Micah Adams

Who's No. 1 heading into Christmas?

A return to playoff form, a clean bill of health, an All-Star invitation ... here's what every team in the NBA should be wishing for heading into Christmas Day.

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's scores: Giannis posts triple-double at MSG

Saturday's action was headlined by the 76ers snapping their losing streak, James Harden dropping 47 in Phoenix, and the Clippers winning by 25 in San Antonio.

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76ers snap three-game skid

The Philadelphia 76ers put and end to their three-game losing streak with a 125-108 win over the Washington Wizards.

Benyam Kidane

Saturday's scores: Lillard, McCollum combine for 67 in win

Saturday's action was headlined by the Kristaps Porzingis and the Dallas Mavericks handing the 76ers their third straight loss.

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What's next for sputtering 76ers?

The Philadelphia 76ers were widely tipped to get out of the East in the preseason, but after three straight losses, now sit in the sixth seed as Christmas Day approaches. What's next for the struggling Sixers?

Kane Pitman

Porzingis continues strong form as Mavericks down Sixers

Two of the league's most talented big men went head-to-head in Philadelphia as Kristaps Porzingis and the Mavericks took a huge win over the Sixers.

Kane Pitman

How to watch the NBA on Christmas

With five games slated for the 12th consecutive year, we've got you covered with the time and network for each game.

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday's scores: Pelicans snap 13-game losing streak

Nine games on Thursday's were headlined by the Heat handing the 76ers their first home loss of the season. Check out the rest of the results for more.

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Heat hand 76ers first home loss

Philly entered today's game as the league's only remaining unbeaten team at home, winning their first 14 games of the season at Wells Fargo Center.

Benyam Kidane

Recap of Monday's action

This Sunday's six-game slate was headlined by Nikola Vucevic's return, another solid game from Nikola Jokic in a win and the Lakers earning their 14th-straight road win.

NBA.com Staff

Did the Lakers take the top spot?

The top-10 teams remained the same but there was some shuffling around amongst the NBA's elite teams. The 76ers and Clippers were both rewarded for their successful weeks while the Celtics and Mavericks have taken a slide.

Kyle Irving

Dinwiddie powers Nets past 76ers, 109-89

The Brooklyn Nets snap the Philadelphia 76ers' five-game win streak with a 109-89 victory at Barclays Center.

Benyam Kidane

How NBA legends have performed on Christmas

No one has played more Christmas Day games than Kobe Bryant. No one has rebounded better on the holiday than Bill Russell. How have other NBA legends performed on Christmas?

Kyle Irving

Friday's scores: Cavaliers snap losing streak

Four games on the Thursday night NBA slate were headlined by Joel Embiid's season-high performance giving the Philadelphia 76ers the win in Boston and Luka Doncic making history yet again, this time in Mexico City.

NBA.com Staff

Embiid dominates as 76ers hand C's first home loss

The Boston Celtics had no answer for Joel Embiid down low, as the Philadelphia 76ers big man destroyed the Celtics, leading to the first home loss of the season for Boston.

Kane Pitman

Take your pick: Simmons or Tatum?

Ben Simmons and Jayson Tatum were rookies in 2017-18 and while Simmons made his first All-Star team last season, Tatum is still looking for his first All-Star nod. Both are exciting young stars, but if you had to pick just one, who are you rolling with?

NBA.com Staff

Is 76ers/Celtics the NBA's best rivalry?

On Thursday, one of the NBA's best rivalries is renewed.

Carlan Gay

Debating the best centre in the NBA

The title of best centre in the NBA is truly up for debate this season, so we asked our experts to try and help us come to a conclusion.

NBA.com Staff

Wednesdays scores: Heat dominate OT to beat Hawks

A matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers headlined a today's four-game slate in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

76ers remain unbeaten at home with win over Nuggets

The Philadelphia 76ers are now 13-0 at Wells Fargo Center this season; their best start at home since the 1966-67 season.

Benyam Kidane

Monday's scores: Kawhi leads Clippers to big win

Eight games of NBA action was headlined with the 76ers defeating the Raptors for their third straight loss and Anthony Davis dropping 50 in a win.

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Power Rankings: Did the Pacers crack the top-10?

The Bucks remained on top after routing the Clippers while the Lakers patiently await Milwaukee's fall at the No. 2 spot. Aside from the top-two, there was plenty of movement as several teams shuffled around and a new team entered the top-10. Where does your favourite team rank?

Kyle Irving

76ers edge Raptors to remain unbeaten at home

The Philadelphia 76ers secure a 110-104 win over the Toronto Raptors to extend their unbeaten run at home (12-0).

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Sunday's scores: Pacers escape MSG with 1-point win

Luka Doncic got the day started early, making history as he carried the Mavericks to a win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Later, Ben Simmons' career-high fueled the 76ers to a 47-point win.

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Simmons scores career-high 34 points in big win over Cavs

Ben Simmons put on a show against the Cleveland Cavaliers, recording a new career-high 34 points in the 76ers' 141-94 win.

Benyam Kidane

Simmons, Siakam or Ingram?

Ben Simmons was the first player taken in 2016 and until now, it appeared to be the clear-cut decision as he won Rookie of the Year and is already an All-Star. But has the recent play of Pascal Siakam and Brandon Ingram changed how we'll look back at the top of the 2016 draft?

NBA.com Staff

Embiid changed mindset since scoreless Raptors game

After going 0-for-11 two weeks ago in Toronto, Joel Embiid has changed his mindset and the results have been scary good.

Carlan Gay

Wizards outgun 76ers in upset victory

Philadelphia pride themselves on having an elite defence, though, it was Washington who ran away with a surprise win on the back of some explosive individual performances.

Kane Pitman

Friday's scores: Nuggets beat Knicks by 37

There were plenty of headlines on a four-game Friday slate. We keep you in touch with the biggest scorers, plays and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Which East team will be last unbeaten at home?

The Heat handed the Raptors their first home loss and on a back-to-back, tried to do the same to the Celtics in Boston. The Celtics were able to hold them off to remain perfect at home, leaving just three teams in the NBA without a home loss. Of those three teams – Boston, Miami and the Philadelphia 76ers – who will be the last unbeaten team on their home court?

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Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

Six games across the Association today, with plenty of impressive performances. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered for all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: 76ers hold off Jazz comeback

The Philadelphia 76ers pick up their eighth win from their past nine games, hanging on for a 103-94 win over the Utah Jazz.

Benyam Kidane

Power Rankings: Will Giannis, Bucks win 70?

Will the Bucks or Lakers ignite the debate about 70 wins? How does the return of Kyle Lowry impact the Raptors? Does Houston have a Russell Westbrook problem? This week's Power Rankings tees up the biggest December storylines.

Micah Adams

Sunday's scores: Bucks extend win streak to 11 games

With four games of NBA action, we had plenty of big performances, with James Harden going off for 60 points, while the Milwaukee Bucks extend their win streak to 11 games. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

Simmons' clutch defence seals 76ers win over Pacers

Simmons came up with two huge defensive stops down the stretch to seal a 119-116 win over the Indiana Pacers to extend the Philadelphia 76ers' unbeaten run at home (9-0).

Benyam Kidane

A full recap from Saturday's 13-game slate

It was another busy night in the NBA, with a massive 13 games on the schedule. Luka Doncic and Trae Young dazzled, while the Lakers continued their early season dominance.

NBA.com Staff

Thursday's scores: Giannis, Bucks win 9 straight

The day before Thanksgiving delivered a 14-game slate of NBA action, headlined by Anthony Davis' monster night in his return to New Orleans.

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Embiid bounces back with huge double-double

After going scoreless in his previous game, Joel Embiid poured in 33 points and 16 rebounds to lead the 76ers to a 97-91 win over the Kings.

Benyam Kidane

Tuesday's scores: Dinwiddie's game-winner gives Nets' 4th straight win

An action packed Tuesday saw the Bucks and Lakers win their eighth straight while the shorthanded Raptors edged the 76ers in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

NBA.com Staff

Embiid after scoreless game: 'I can’t have this type of production'

For the first time in his NBA career, Joel Embiid failed to score a single point. The Raptors held the two-time All-Star scoreless on 0-for-11 shooting from the field.

Scott Rafferty

Siakam comes up clutch as Raptors edge Sixers

In a thrilling postseason rematch, Pascal Siakam scored a team-high 25 points, including the go-ahead free throw and a dunk to put the punctuation on an entertaining game.

Gilbert McGregor

Lakers hold on to No. 1, Clippers make big leap

The Clippers saw a big jump and the Rockets took a slight dip but the Lakers seven-game streak strengthens their hold on the league's top spot.

Gilbert McGregor

Sunday's scores: Spurs snap 8-game losing streak

Giannis and the Bucks win their seventh straight while Carmelo Anthony and the Blazers slip to their fourth straight loss on a 10-game slate on Sunday

NBA.com Staff

76ers defence applies clamps on Heat in Butler's return

Philadelphia looked every bit the defensive force they are expected to be against Miami, as they spoiled Jimmy Butler's return with a dominant 113-86 win.

Kane Pitman

League Pass Game of the Day: Butler returns to Philly

Short-lived as Butler's time with the 76ers was, he helped the franchise push the Raptors to seven games in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. On Sunday, he returns to Philadelphia for the first time since joining the Miami Heat.

Scott Rafferty

Saturday's scores: Butler scores 27 in Heat's 5th straight win

There were plenty of storylines, highlights and scores from an entertaining 10-game slate on Saturday. We got you covered with it all.

NBA.com Staff

Simmons, 76ers hold off Spurs

Ben Simmons posted a triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers held off a San Antonio Spurs team that now holds its longest losing streak in the Gregg Popvich era.

Kane Pitman

Recap of Thursday's busy 11-game slate

A busy 11-game slate served up plenty of big performances across the NBA, headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Bradley Beal and Lou Williams. Catch up on all the results, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: Simmons powers comeback win over Knicks

The Philadelphia 76ers remain unbeaten at home after pulling off a 109-104 win over the New York Knicks, despite trailing by 17 points in the third quarter.

Benyam Kidane

WATCH: Simmons hits first 3-pointer

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons knocked down the first 3-pointer of his career in the first quarter of Philadelphia's game against the New York Knicks.

Kyle Irving

Monday's scores: Murray drops 39 pts, Fultz enjoys career night

It was a busy Monday across six games in the NBA, headlined by Jamal Murray's 39 points in three quarters, while Markelle Fultz recorded a career-high for the Magic and the Kings ended the Celtics' win streak at 10 games. We've got you covered with all the scores, highlights, news and stats from each game.

NBA.com Staff