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The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets turned up the intensity as soon as Thursday’s marquee matchup started. There was a lot on the line in this contest, and the revenge narrative for the Sixers and Nets only added more fuel to the fire. The lingering “beef” between Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant was on full […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets’ Thursday night game was a highly anticipated contest, as it was Nets star guard Ben Simmons’ return to Philadelphia. The initial return theatrics from Sixers fans didn’t disappoint but a truly noteworthy moment occurred in the first quarter of the contest when James Harden made what appeared to be […]

In 21 decorated seasons in the NBA, Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki pretty much achieved everything he could on the basketball court. The Mavs icon, however, recently admitted that he holds one Michael Jordan regret to this very day. Speaking on a recent episode of The Dan Patrick show, Dirk shared one of his earliest memories […]

The biggest game of the year, at least in terms of storylines and national coverage, is here: the Brooklyn Nets head to tackle the Philadelphia 76ers. The two Eastern Conference powerhouses that made the biggest trade of the season (swapping Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, and Andre Drummond and picks for James Harden and Paul Millsap) […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets are set to take each other on Thursday night in Ben Simmons’ return to the City of Brotherly Love. Simmons, who has drawn the ire of nearly every Sixers fan, was expected to face a sea of angry Philadelphia fans, even though he isn’t playing in the game. The […]

Entering Thursday night’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets, there were no shortages of story lines. But arguably the biggest one was the return of Ben Simmons to the building that he left behind months ago. Even though the former Sixers player was not suiting up for this one, that didn’t mean […]

One of the biggest storylines in the NBA right now is Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons and his return to Philadelphia to face off against his former team in the Sixers. The former Rookie of the Year won’t be taking part in the actual game, but this hasn’t stopped Philly fans from getting all excited […]

The Dallas Mavericks got creamed by the New York Knicks on Wednesday night in what turned out to be one of the Mavs’ most disappointing losses of the season. Luka Doncic tried his best to carry his team but he did not have much support throughout the evening as Dallas ended up on the receiving […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been the clear beneficiary of the C.J. McCollum trade. The former Portland Trail Blazer has come into his own in New Orleans, getting more opportunities to show off his skill as a passer while also being the primary scorer alongside Brandon Ingram. Unfortunately, the Pelicans will be forced to turn […]

The time has finally come. Following a blockbuster deal at the trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets will face off in a nationally televised matchup on Thursday night. James Harden will square off against his former running mates in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, while Ben Simmons is expected to be on the […]

James Wiseman is finally set to get a taste of his first game action after nearly a full calendar year on the shelf nursing a major knee injury. The Golden State Warriors’ prized big man is set to make his debut on Thursday for the Dubs’ NBA G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors. This […]

Much has been made between Thursday night’s highly-anticipated clash between the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers. Apart from the fact that basketball fans will be treated to an intense matchup between two of the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference this season, the underlying narrative is that of the Ben Simmons-James Harden […]

The New York Knicks got a brutal injury update ahead of their Friday night matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Cam Reddish is out for the remainder of the season due to a recent right shoulder separation. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted the news Thursday afternoon. New York Knicks forward Cam Reddish will miss the rest […]

The day has come. Ben Simmons has finally returned to Philadelphia since forcing his exit just several weeks ago. On Thursday morning, the former Rookie of the Year joined his Brooklyn Nets teammates for shootaround and he looked in high spirits as he made his first appearance inside the Sixers’ Wells Fargo Arena since the […]

Victor Oladipo has played in just two games for the Miami Heat this season but already, there have been indications of how the former two-time All-Star could make a major impact for his team this season. What is clear, however, is that he’s not there yet. Oladipo himself recently admitted that he’s still quite a […]

Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving reminded everybody Tuesday why he’s worth all the drama while simultaneously reminding everybody why that drama is so infuriating. While the Nets aren’t in a must-win situation right now, they really needed to come up with a win over the Charlotte Hornets ahead of what will be an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a long and storied history in the NBA. With 17 NBA championships, tied for the most all time with the Boston Celtics, it’s no surprise that Los Angeles has had several of the greatest players to ever step onto a basketball court. It makes it pretty difficult to even […]

The Golden State Warriors will take on the Denver Nuggets in an important Western Conference battle. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Warriors-Nuggets prediction and pick. Both of these teams have had a surprising amount of success this season. The Warriors own an outstanding 44-22 record on the year despite […]

The Brooklyn Nets are fighting tooth and nail to try and avoid the play-in tournament but as of right now, it’s a sad reality. However, actually getting newly-acquired Ben Simmons on the court would be a huge help. The Aussie continues to recover from a back injury that he sustained when he ramped up his […]

On Thursday night, the Brooklyn Nets travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers. There are so many storylines going into this game, but one that stands out above the others is the return of Ben Simmons to Philly. Even though Simmons is not going to be playing, it will still be very interesting to […]

Behind a career-high 32 points from Jalen Green, the Houston Rockets upset the Los Angeles Lakers in overtime, winning 129-130. Not only did Houston steal a rare win but their highly-touted rookie showed why he can become a star. Green has been emerging as a legitimate scorer for the Rockets. He has been posting very […]

Led by superstar Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers are well on their way to a playoff run. They are 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a dominating record of 40-24. Along with his success with the team, Embiid is one of the top contenders for the 2022 MVP award. He averages 29.7 points, 4.3 assists, […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ stars have downplayed many of the contests we fans would call “big games” so far this season. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving mostly did the same again ahead of tonight’s matchup vs. Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. But because these two teams made a monster trade at the deadline, there’s certainly […]

The Golden State Warriors have been having a rough go of it lately, having lost nine of their last 12 games. Most of those losses come since former All-Star guard Klay Thompson returned from injury. It’s is ludicrous to think that that fact is anything more than a coincidence. But it is a fact nonetheless. […]

The Sacramento Kings’ attempted remedy of their playoff woes is Domantas Sabonis. The front office had long hoped to land a star and get the team into the playoffs. Sabonis was the culmination of their efforts, as they traded budding star Tyrese Haliburton to pry him away from the Indiana Pacers. So far, Sabonis has […]

The Charlotte Hornets suffered their second straight loss at the hands of the Boston Celtics 115-101. Plus, it was the second straight night that they gave up 40 or more points to an individual. The night before, it was Kyrie Irving who put up 50 points on 19 shots and led the Brooklyn Nets to […]

The Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers have one huge similarity and one huge difference. Both teams were expected to be extremely dominant this season, but only one of them has lived up to its expectations. The Warriors are 3rd in the West at 44-22, while the Lakers are 9th in the West […]

The first episode of HBO’s Winning Time, based on the Los Angeles Lakers, dynasty headlined by Magic Johnson, was released on Sunday night. However, there has been major blowback already, specifically on the portrayal of Jerry West. Aside from many fans voicing their displeasure, the NBA is now also furious. Per The Athletic, the league […]

Just like the 10-East when I drive from Santa Monica to Crypto.com Arena on game nights, the brain trust atop the Los Angeles Lakers organization seems a bit overcrowded. The past month or so — and really, years — has brought a deluge of insight into the Lakers brass. Each new report, it seems, reveals […]

It’s barely past noon on the East Coast and the Ben Simmons haters are already out in full force ahead of his return to Wells Fargo on Thursday night. The former Philadelphia 76ers star, who was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in the James Harden blockbuster, was leaving his hotel and getting on the team […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are amped up to host the Brooklyn Nets Thursday night at the Wells Fargo Center. This is the first time the two teams will meet since their blockbuster trade with headliners Ben Simmons and James Harden. Danny Green spoke on the Ryen Russillo podcast Thursday morning ahead of the matchup. He discussed […]

For the second-straight season, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid finds himself in the discussion for the Most Valuable Player award. After a somewhat slow start to the year, the All-Star center has been on a tear since January. Even with the addition of James Harden to the Sixers lineup, Embiid continues to post monster stat […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers are preparing for one of the most anticipated showdowns of the season. While Ben Simmons’ return to Philly after being traded by the Sixers to the Nets is the main headline, the battle between Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant will dominate the on-court action. Both Embiid and Durant are […]

Philadelphia 76ers veteran Danny Green is spilling tea about Ben Simmons ahead of the matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. While Simmons won’t be playing in the showdown, he will be on the bench, subjecting himself to a Philly crowd that’s sure to let him hear it, and then some. One claim Green passed […]

The Brooklyn Nets travel to the city of brotherly love to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday Night! It’s time to continue our NBA odd series with a Nets-76ers prediction and pick. This is the first matchup between the Nets and the 76ers since the mega-blockbuster deal that sent James Harden and Paul Millsap […]

Nikola Jokic has dominated the NBA like no other player we have ever seen. This doesn’t mean that the Denver Nuggets center is far and away the best player but that his style of play is truly one-of-a-kind. With per-game averages of 26.1 points, 13.9 rebounds and 8.1 assists and shooting splits of 57.4 percent […]

At the beginning of the year, Blake Griffin started for the Brooklyn Nets. Now, he isn’t playing at all. He has been a healthy scratch in three straight games as head coach Steve Nash incorporates new acquisitions from the trade deadline into his rotation. Griffin joined the Nets last season looking to become a key player […]

On January 30th, Joe Ingles tore his ACL. Just 12 days later, the Utah Jazz traded him to the Portland Trail Blazers, and to this day, the Aussie regrets it ever happened. Ingles spent his entire eight-year NBA career in Salt Lake City, and still lives just 10 minutes from Vivint Arena as he continues […]

Pro athletes on social media have often been targeted by hackers and Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant just became one. Morant recently just exposed an alleged hacker who was trying to get likes for a free courtside ticket. i must've got hacked 😂 cuz 12 ain't tell you dat dawg 😭 https://t.co/dzx3Q6QYNF — Ja […]