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Smart, Giannis headline NBA’s All-Defensive team
8:38 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis…
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Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid named MVP a.k.a ‘Most Valuable Philadelphian’
5:30 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Philadelphia’s City Council decided to give Joel Embiid an MVP award Thursday morning. But rather…
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Study: NBA owners have $10 billion in China
8:00 AM ET Mark Fainaru-Wada Close ESPN Staff Writer Investigative reporter for ESPN’s Enterprise and Investigative Unit since 2007 Co-author…
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Ezekiel Elliott, Green Bay Packers, DJ Khaled among stars spotted at games
The environment of a game is just as important as on-field (or on-court or on-ice) action. While some venues might…
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Morey: Rivers will be back; hopefully Harden, too
5:20 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN CAMDEN, N.J. — Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said coach Doc Rivers…
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76ers’ Green diagnosed with torn ACL, LCL
4:10 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers announced that forward Danny Green tore the anterior cruciate…
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Ben Simmons sells house, selling condo and trying to put the 76ers and Philadelphia in the past
12:50 PM ET Joe DeMartinoESPN Editor Close General Editor Joined ESPN in 2006 Massachusetts native, Northwestern graduate Ben Simmons is…
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Ben Simmons is selling his condo and trying to put the 76ers and Philadelphia in the past
Jan 14, 2022 Joe DeMartinoESPN Editor Close General Editor Joined ESPN in 2006 Massachusetts native, Northwestern graduate Ben Simmons is…
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Embiid critiques Harden, Sixers; praises Butler
2:42 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — After acquiring James Harden at the trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers hoped this…
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Ezekiel Elliott, Charlie Manuel, DJ Khaled among stars spotted at games
The environment of a game is just as important as on-field (or on-court or on-ice) action. While some venues might…
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James Harden’s addition was supposed to make Philly ‘unstoppable’ — it created a massive problem instead
9:59 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN IN EARLY MARCH, sitting on-stage inside Boston’s Hynes Convention Center for the start of the…
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Sixers’ Green carried off after ugly knee injury
7:48 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — 76ers forward Danny Green is out for the rest of Game 6 of…
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Younghoe Koo, DJ Khaled, Tyrese Haliburton among stars spotted at games
The environment of a game is just as important as on-field (or on-court or on-ice) action. While some venues might…
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Embiid salutes Jokic as MVP, questions own bid
12:59 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN MIAMI — Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid congratulated Nikola Jokic on winning the NBA Most…
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Jimmy Butler’s play in this series is a reminder of what the Philadelphia 76ers could have been
When the definitive history of the Process-Era Philadelphia 76ers is written someday, there will be many moments and decisions to…
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The NBA’s second round has had everything — what’s next in four big Game 5s?
What’s next in four thrilling NBA conference semifinal series? After Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III was a late scratch…
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Harden, ‘more confident’ 76ers knot series at 2-2
12:58 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — James Harden picked a perfect time to have his best game with the…
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James Harden isn’t what he used to be, but he’s what the Sixers need
Tobias Harris would usually have more to say, but he was trying to take it easy on his windpipe after…
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76ers violate injury reporting rules, fined $50,000
7:32 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — The NBA announced Saturday night that the Philadelphia 76ers have been fined $50,000…
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Embiid shows ‘why he’s the MVP’ in Game 3 win
12:09 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — The Phantom of the Process is back — and, for the Philadelphia 76ers,…
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Embiid clears protocol, now doubtful for Game 3
11:49 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers announced Friday morning that superstar center Joel Embiid has…
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Sources: Embiid (out) status may change for G3
6:11 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid is currently listed as out for Game 3…
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NBA playoffs: How two contenders shifted their series — and how two hot teams got even hotter
How much has each NBA conference semifinals shifted after Game 2? For the Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis…
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76ers, down 0-2, still uncertain on Embiid status
12:42 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN MIAMI — After dropping their first two games on the shores of Biscayne Bay to…
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Steph Curry, Jayson Tatum and more don stylish NBA playoff fits
Pregame fashion has become woven into the fabric of the NBA, with some players building a reputation for their wardrobe…
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Heat’s Lowry to remain out for Game 2 vs. 76ers
MIAMI — Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry will not play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the…
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Rivers: Embiid a ‘lot better,’ but return unclear
2:23 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN MIAMI – Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers said Joel Embiid is feeling “a lot better”…
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Where are the NBA’s conference semifinals headed? What four Game 1s revealed
Four Game 1s are in the books in the NBA’s conference semifinals. The Milwaukee Bucks handed the Boston Celtics their…
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Heat take opener as Sixers rue missed chance
12:23 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN MIAMI — The Miami Heat didn’t have their best in Game 1 of their Eastern…
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The Sixers need James Harden to carry them, but can he?
There are few things in the NBA more precious than time and space. Four years ago, it seemed like the…
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Sources: Embiid could be back for Game 3 or 4
There’s optimism Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid could return as soon as Game 3 or 4 of the Eastern Conference…
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NBA playoffs: The stars, storylines and matchups to watch in the second round
After a thrilling opening round of the NBA playoffs that saw the NBA-best Phoenix Suns getting tested by the New…
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NBA experts’ picks for Celtics-Bucks, Grizzlies-Warriors and every second-round series
Which NBA teams are headed to the conference finals? In the Eastern Conference, the top-seeded Miami Heat just saw their…
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Heat’s Butler says knee fine; feels bad for Embiid
MIAMI — Heat swingman Jimmy Butler is confident he’ll be ready for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against…
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Doc: No regrets on leaving Embiid in vs. Raptors
5:08 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers said after the team’s practice Saturday that he didn’t have…
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NBA playoffs 2022: Complete second-round matchups, schedules and news
The NBA postseason is here, and it’s shaping up to be a wide-open chase to the 2022 title. The Phoenix…
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76ers’ Embiid out indefinitely with orbital fracture
8:57 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN The Philadelphia 76ers announced Friday evening that superstar center Joel Embiid will be out indefinitely…
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Defiant Sixers blow out Raptors to clinch series
9:40 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN TORONTO — Someday, a team will come back from down 3-0 to win an NBA…
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Doc on past playoff failures: ‘Tell the whole story’
1:51 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers practiced here Wednesday morning ahead of a return to…
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Embiid: 76ers ‘fine’; want more aggressive Harden
1:41 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA – After the Raptors took down the 76ers 103-88 in Game 5 of their…
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Embiid fined for blasting refs after Game 4 loss
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid was fined $15,000 for criticizing the officiating in Saturday’s Game 4 loss to the…
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Sources: Embiid to have surgery after season
3:17 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN CAMDEN, N.J. — An MRI on Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid‘s sprained right thumb Sunday…
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Embiid to play through sprain as Raps stay alive
7:42 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN TORONTO — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid believes he will be able to play through…
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‘Get one percent better every single day’: What fueled Tyrese Maxey’s sophomore leap
8:00 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN WHILE THE NBA world waited on the offseason’s biggest drama, Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers…
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Sources: Embiid has thumb pain, expects to play
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is experiencing significant pain and discomfort in his right thumb and could get an MRI…
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Joel Embiid’s game winner parallels Kawhi Leonard’s playoff heartbreaker
Joel Embiid knows what it’s like to be on the losing side of a go-ahead bucket in the NBA playoffs,…
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Marcus Smart, James Harden and more don stylish NBA first-round playoff fits
Pregame fashion has become woven into the fabric of the NBA, with some players building a reputation for their wardrobe…
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Embiid: Told Nurse to stop complaining about refs
PHILADELPHIA – 76ers star Joel Embiid heard Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse complain about the way Embiid was officiated in…
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Raptors’ Barnes out for Game 2 but feeling better
12:15 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse said Monday before shootaround ahead of Game 2…
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Under-the-radar X factors who could steal an NBA playoff game
If NBA fans outside of Pennsylvania didn’t know the name Tyrese Maxey, they sure do now. While the Toronto Raptors…
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