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• Ben Simmons struggles running reckless Nets’ new-look offense in ugly loss

With Dennis Schroder gone, Ben Simmons is the new point guard running the show....2024
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Nets Could Explore Flipping Ben Simmons

The Brooklyn Nets are facing a familiar conundrum when it comes to Ben Simmons. His $40 million-plus expiring contract screams NBA trade chip, but actually moving it? That’s a different story. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Nets could explore flipping Simmons to a team looking to clear cap space for 2025. The idea? […] The post NBA Trade Rumors: Nets Could Explore Flipping Ben Si...2024
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• Jared McCain named East Rookie of Month for October and November 2024
The NBA announced that Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain has been named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for games played in October and November. McCain is the seventh 76er to capture Rookie of the Month honors, and the first since Ben Simmons in March 2018. In 18 appearances across October and November, McCain’s 16.0 … Continue reading "Jared McCain named East Rookie of Month for...2024
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• Cam Johnson Day-To-Day With Ankle Injury

Cam Johnson missed the Brooklyn Nets' 128-102 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday night with a sprained left ankle. Johnson is considered day-to-day. "Right now, he's a day to day ... we'll see how he feels tomorrow and then we'll go from there," said Jordi Fernandez. The Nets were also without Cam Thomas, Ben Simmons, Bojan Bogdanovic, Dorian Finney-Smith, Ziaire Williams and Noah Clowney against...2024
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• Ben Simmons, Cam Johnson’s exits bring additional Nets injury worries

Nets big man Day’Ron Sharpe is inching closer to his season debut....2024
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• Nets Don't Want To Take Back Long-Term Salary In Trades

The Brooklyn Nets have been one of the surprises of the NBA season so far. The Nets are off to a 9-10 starter. But Brooklyn hasn't lost sight of their goals as a rebuilding team, despite the better-than-expected start. "Just about everyone on their roster is available as long as they don't take back long-term money," one source told ESPN of Brooklyn. "They're not giving anyone away. At least not y...2024
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• Ben Simmons, Cam Johnson’s exits bring additional Nets injury worries
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• New York Notes: Nets Injuries, Martin, Fernandez, Anunoby
The Nets are riddled with injuries heading into their game at Golden State on Monday. Noah Clowney and Dorian Finney-Smith are nursing ankle sprains, while Day’Ron Sharpe (hamstring) and Ben Simmons (lower back injury management) are also sitting out, Brian Lewis of the New York Post tweets. Clowney rolled his ankle during the fourth quarter […]...2024
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• Nets’ injury bug getting worse amid challenging road trip

The Nets were down two starters Sunday in Sacramento, and will be without Ben Simmons on the tail end of this back-to-back Monday at Golden State....2024
• Ben Simmons misses first Nets game due to injury this season

Ben Simmons and Dorian Finney-Smith both missed Wednesday’s 139-114 loss to Boston, with Simmons needing an MRI exam on his tight left calf....2024
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• 8 NBA teams that need to make a trade (and 1 move they could make)

Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images We ranked eight NBA teams that need to make a move, and took our best shot at coming up with one trade each of them could pull off. It’s fake trade season in the NBA. It’s not actual trade season for a while. Teams don’t buy or sell when they either theoretically liked their roster going into the season or hated it but need teams to get more desperate b...2024
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• Nets Injury Tracker: Ben Simmons ruled out vs. Cavaliers due to lower back injury management

The latest injury news and possible return dates for Brooklyn Nets players....2024
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• Every NBA team ranked by its 2025 championship chances to start season

Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images Let’s rank every team in the NBA by their 2025 championship chances to start the season. The start of a new NBA season is the ultimate time for optimism. Every team is undefeated, and each organization’s season-long goals are still within reach. The NBA is fully entrenched in its parity era. The league has had a different champion each of the last six ...2024
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• Ben Simmons urgent to prove himself coming out of injury nightmare

Can Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons finally turn around his narrative?...2024
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• Ben Simmons wasn’t fully healthy for Nets’ training camp last year before injury spiral

The Nets have been witnessing something new this training camp — a healthy Ben Simmons....2024
• NBA Notes: Ben Simmons, Nets, Nuggets, Russell Westbrook, Jazz
Nets Nets guard and former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons has been cleared for training camp following offseason back surgery, his agent said. It’s been a while now since Simmons has been a major contributor, but he and the Nets are hoping that changes this season. While the Nets are in rebuild mode, the […] The post NBA Notes: Ben Simmons, Nets, Nuggets, Russell Westbrook, Jazz appear...2024
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• The Celtics’ rivals handed them a championship one bad trade at a time

Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images The Celtics’ ripped off their rivals in trades all the way to a championship The West is a pecked-over, apron-strewn, parity-fest. The East has more superstar divas on first and second-round losers than it does 50-win teams. If 2023-24 turns indicative, it will be the Rest of the NBA vs. Boston for the next few years. Not only did the 2023-24 Bosto...2024
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• Ben Simmons purchases Los Angeles home 2700 miles from Philly
Philadelphia 76ers fans are rooting for Ben Simmons to get out of town ASAP. Now, they seem to be one step closer to getting their wish, as the All-Star “guard” recently purchased a brand-new mansion in Los Angeles — almost 3,000 miles away from Philly. According to Dirt, the 24-year old closed on a swanky […] The post Ben Simmons purchases Los Angeles home 2700 miles from Philly...2021

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"The Nets are trading James Harden to the 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round draft picks, sources tell ESPN."

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"The 76ers fined Ben Simmons his game salary for missing Thursday's win over the Pistons and plan to continue fining him until he cooperates with team physicians on his mental health and fulfills other related obligations, sources told ESPN."

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• NBA Trade Rumors: Nets Could Explore Flipping Ben Simmons
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• Nets Don't Want To Take Back Long-Term Salary In Trades
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• New York Notes: Simmons, Thibodeau, West Coast Trip, Towns
The Nets want Ben Simmons to be a bigger factor on offense but it’s not happening. Simmons, who is in the final year of his contract, is averaging 5.4 points and 6.6 assists in 24.6 minutes per game. On Friday, Simmons contributed only two points and four assists in 26 minutes against Philadelphia. “That’s the […]...2024
• WNBA Explained: History says winning the draft lottery is a really, really big deal

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Securing the No. 1 pick has historically benefitted WNBA franchise much more than their NBA counterparts. This column is the first installment of SB Nation’s new “WNBA Explained” series, a new weekly column diving deep into different topics related to women’s basketball. When an NBA team wins the Draft Lottery, it’s undoubtedly good news — but histori...2024
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• 8 NBA teams that need to make a trade (and 1 move they could make)
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• Judge Denies Rich Paul's Request To Force Arbitration In Lawsuit Filed By Mark Termini

A judge has denied a request from Rich Paul to compel arbitration in a lawsuit filed by his former associate Mark Termini. Judge Patricia A. Gaughan of the US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio said in an opinion and order that Termini has plausibly alleged that Paul and Klutch Sports violated the terms of their agent agreement. Gaughan also ruled hat the contract breach claim isn't ...2024
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• Every NBA team ranked by its 2025 championship chances to start season
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• Ranking NBA's 12 active No. 1 draft picks: LeBron James is still the king, but where does Ben Simmons land?

Anthony Edwards or Victor Wembanyama will be atop this list soon...2024
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• Cooper Flagg is ready to define the next generation of basketball superstardom

Photo by Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images How Cooper Flagg is growing into the next generation’s version of an NBA superstar. Cooper Flagg walked into USA Basketball practice with nothing to lose and everything to prove. He was just about the youngest person in the building, competing against more mature and more accomplished players with far greater pedigrees. He entered the scrimmages ...2024
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• Klutch Sports Asks Judge To Allow NBPA Arbitrate Dispute With Mark Termini

Klutch Sports has asked the federal judge overseeing a lawsuit filed by Mark Termini to let the NBPA arbitrate the dispute. In June, Termini and his company, Mark Termini Associates, sued Klutch Sports Group and its founder, Rich Paul, in an Ohio federal district for breach of contract. Termini, a longtime agent, worked alongside Paul from 2012 until 2020. Termini claims he is owed more than $4.9 ...2024
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• New York Notes: Simmons, Thibodeau, West Coast Trip, Towns
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• Nets’ Ben Simmons records first double-digit scoring game since February
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons recorded his first double-digit scoring game in over nine months against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Ben Simmons tallies ten points for the first time since February 10th It feels wrong to be writing this kind of stuff considering the player we thought Ben Simmons was a few years ago. […] The post Nets’ Ben Simmons records first double-digit scorin...2024
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• Eastern Notes: Simmons, Mogbo, Cavaliers, Jackson, Rollins
With Nic Claxton back in the starting lineup, the Nets needed to move someone to their bench. That someone was Ben Simmons, who came off the bench in an overtime loss to the Celtics on Friday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported (Twitter link). Simmons finished with eight points, seven rebounds and eight assists in the […]...2024
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• Kyle Kuzma broke Ben Simmons’ ankles then airballed his shot

A workd of art. Everything in the world is topsy-turvy, but it’s nice to know we always have the Washington Wizards to fall back on for some hilarity. On Monday night the Wizards and Nets met in NBA preseason, giving up the battle we never knew we needed: Kyle Kuzma vs. Ben Simmons. KYLE KUZMA DROPPED BEN SIMMONS WITH A HESITATION… THEN AIRBALLED pic.twitter.com/itoYXpAemy— Courtside Buzz (@C...2024
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• Cooper Flagg is ready to define the next generation of basketball superstardom
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• Hornets Open To Miles Bridges Sign-And-Trade; Nets, Kings Had Interest At Deadline

The Charlotte Hornets are open to sign-and-trade possibilities with Miles Bridges as he becomes a free agent this offseason. Bridges could command an annual salary in the $30 million range. Bridges played on the $7.9 million qualifying offer as he came off his domestic violence suspension. Bridges turned down a four-year, $60 million extension offer form the Hornets in 2021 and was set to sign a n...2024
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• Michael Porter Jr.'s Injury Comeback Can Revolutionize The NBA

• Special to RealGM by Dr. David Schechter & Alec Kassin Michael Porter Jr. played some of the best basketball of his life this season. Helping to lead the Denver Nuggets to the Western Conference Semifinals by eliminating LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in five games, Porter averaged 22.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game, and shot 49.8% from 3-point range. LeBron summed...2024
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• T.J. McConnell carved out an NBA niche by never backing down

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images T.J. McConnell has found his place in the NBA by never fully accepting he belongs, and it’s allowed him to make his impact felt during the Pacers’ run through the postseason. Every NBA athlete can remember their welcome to the league moment. A jarring and often wide-eyed affirmation that their rookie rubber has really and truly hit the NBA road. But ther...2024
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• Kyle Kuzma broke Ben Simmons’ ankles then airballed his shot
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• Cooper Flagg is ready to define the next generation of basketball superstardom
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• T.J. McConnell carved out an NBA niche by never backing down
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• Tyrese Maxey was obvious NBA Draft steal the entire time

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Tyrese Maxey was the NBA Draft steal that wasn’t so surprising. Deuce McBride flashed to the middle of the lane and caught a pass from Jalen Brunson as the New York Knicks’ star was getting trapped on the perimeter. McBride calmly stepped into a free throw line jumper and swished it, giving the Knicks a six-point lead on the Philadelphia 76ers with 29 seconds lef...2024
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• Bulls player pulled a ‘Ben Simmons’ by passing up WIDE OPEN layup for missed 3

The NBA’s three-point addiction has gone too far. The fall of Ben Simmons started with a refusal to throw down a wide-open dunk. The infamous Simmons blunder happened in the fourth quarter of Game 7 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The Sixers would lose the game and the series, and afterwards, Philly head coach Doc Rivers and superstar ...2024
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• Doc Rivers Finally Comes Clean About Ben Simmons Playoffs Mess
It was a moment that cemented Philly fans’ hatred of Ben Simmons forever, but Doc Rivers is taking some of the responsibility for his part in what happened. When Simmons passed on an open layup that would have tied Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Atlanta in 2021, it was a turning point […] The post Doc Rivers Finally Comes Clean About Ben Simmons Playoffs Mess appeared ...2024
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• Nets’ biggest mistake at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline
When the Brooklyn Nets traded James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons, the basketball world stopped for a moment. Everyone was aware that both Simmons and Harden need to be moved. However, no one expected a deal to be made so fast. Reports of Harden’s frustration with the franchise left the Nets stumbling […] The post Nets’ biggest mistake at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline ...2022
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• The Sixers have a $289 million problem on their hands
The Philadelphia 76ers are in trouble. In addition to falling behind two games to none against the rival Boston Celtics in the opening round of the NBA playoffs, the Sixers are cap-strapped for the coming years. The 76ers’ playoff hopes died the moment All-Star guard Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending knee injury during one of […] The post The Sixers have a $289 million problem on their ha...2020
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• Sixers coach Brett Brown on Ben Simmons: 'I want a 3-point shot a game, minimum'
Ben Simmons made his second career 3-pointer Saturday night, but Sixers coach Brett Brown is looking forward to the day Simmons’ long-distance shooting isn’t a story anymore, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Brown challenged Simmons to make the 3-pointer a regular part of his arsenal, telling reporters he would like him to shoot at least one every game. “This is what I want,” Brown said, ”and you can...2019
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• Watch: Russell Westbrook stares down Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons
Oklahoma City Thunder guard and reigning NBA MVP Russell Westbrook was not about to let Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers end before seemingly responding to a play from earlier in the evening.Dribbling out the clock with his Thunder up 122-112, Russ made share to stare down both Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons in what was a beautiful moment of petty. Embiid pretty much destroyed Westbrook o...2018
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• Sources: Nets deal Harden to 76ers for Simmons

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• Nets' Kevin Durant on 'quiet' 76ers fans: 'Hard to chant at Ben Simmons when you're losing by that much'
Brooklyn won by 29 points on Thursday night in Simmons' first game with the Nets against Philadelphia...2022
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• Sources: 76ers fining uncooperative Simmons

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• Nets' Kevin Durant on James Harden for Ben Simmons swap: 'I think everybody got what they wanted'
Durant also said he's 'excited' about the Nets' new look...2022
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• Julius Erving says NBA players today are 'softer' than his era, explains why the 76ers should be patient
Erving gives a measured take on the Ben Simmons situation in Philadelphia...2021
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• Sources: Simmons files grievance seeking $20M

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons has filed a grievance to challenge the nearly $20 million of salary withheld to him by the Philadelphia 76ers this season, setting up a potentially significant showdown, sources told ESPN on Saturday....2022
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• Waiver wire pickups: What to expect as Ben Simmons returns

The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add before it's too late....2024
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SportsLine's Mike McClure, a DFS pro with almost $2M in winnings, gives optimal lineup advice...2019
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• Nets’ Nic Claxton sits out with lower back strain as Ben Simmons, Dorian Finney-Smith return

The Nets got back key players Friday night but lost their starting center for at least a week....2024
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• Nets making Ben Simmons earn a starting spot alongside Nic Claxton: ‘What coach wants’

Nic Claxton and Ben Simmons haven’t started together so far this season....2024
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• Eastern Notes: Simmons, Mogbo, Cavaliers, Jackson, Rollins
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• How the Nets can configure a crowded starting lineup — by benching Ben Simmons or keeping him in

When Nets coach Jordi Fernandez has a full roster, he’s going to have some tough calls to make....2024
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• Nets Notes: Schröder, Simmons, Claxton, Williams, Hayes, Sharpe, Watford
Dennis Schröder and Ben Simmons will both be in the starting lineup Tuesday when the Nets open the preseason against the Clippers, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Much of the training camp discussion has been focused on which player will be used as the starting point guard, but coach Jordi Fernandez has […]...2024
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• Nets have unique first solution to Ben Simmons-Dennis Schroder point guard battle

Coming into Nets training camp, much of the talk has been about the point guard duel. Turns out they’ll have dual point guards, instead....2024
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• Ben Simmons wasn’t fully healthy for Nets’ training camp last year before injury spiral
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• Nets Notes: Simmons, Finney-Smith, Bogdanovic, Williams, Johnson
The Nets only got 15 games from Ben Simmons last season, but he told reporters at Monday’s media day that he’s feeling good with training camp about to open, tweets Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Trainer Chris Brickley recently proclaimed that Simmons has fully overcome the back problems that have hampered him over […]...2024
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• Cooper Flagg is ready to define the next generation of basketball superstardom
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• Michael Porter Jr.'s Injury Comeback Can Revolutionize The NBA
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• T.J. McConnell carved out an NBA niche by never backing down
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• Every athlete’s look at Met Gala 2024, graded by someone who knows nothing about fashion

Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Ben Simmons out here looking like a live action Count from Sesame Street. The Met Gala took place on Monday night, and it’s a chance for everyone in the world to see wild, cutting-edge fashion and pretend we know things about high fashion. With dresses that cost more than our cars, and the only appropriate venue for men to ...2024
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• Nets Unlikely To Pursue Buyout With Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons has played in only 57 games during his tenure with the Brooklyn Nets. Next season, Simmons will be on an expiring contract worth $40.3 million. That's led to speculation about what Brooklyn might do with Simmons, and his contract, this offseason. One thing that seems off the table is a buyout. The Nets have given no indication they will look for Simmons to reduce his salary in a move t...2024
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• Joel Embiid hinted he could be next NBA superstar to request trade with cryptic comments
Joel Embiid put 76ers on clock by hinting at trade request. Joel Embiid is firmly in the prime of his career. The superstar center finally won NBA MVP this past season after consecutive second place finishes. He will turn 30 years old in March. There’s only one thing missing on Embiid’s resume at this point: an NBA championship. Embiid’s lack of success in the NBA Playoffs is hard to ignore. He’s ...2023
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• NBA Star Power Index: Kyrie Irving is making LeBron James miss him
Ben Simmons and Lonzo Ball are rookies generating much buzz, but that's where the similarities end...2017
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• Early-Summer Returns Show Lakers That Post-Kobe Era Could Be a Lot of Fun
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• Like Him or Loathe Him, D'Angelo Russell Will Be a Star, and He'll Tell You Why
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• Lakers' Kids Helping Kobe Find Joy in the Little Things Amid Season Gone Wrong
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