Cedric Maxwell thinks Celtics should attack these potential playoff matchups 'head on'
Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell advises the Celtics to have no fear and be prepared for potential matchups with Miami or Philadelphia in the playoffs. [ more ]
Kyle Lowry didn't dream of playing for the 76ers earlier in his career due to the challenges of playing at home: "It's a hard place to play when you go back home."
Lowry's move to the Sixers offers comfort and convenience with familiar faces like Daryl Morey and Nick Nurse. [ more ]
New York Knicks dominated the Philadelphia 76ers in a 106-79 victory, holding them to 79 points in two consecutive games.
OG Anunoby's return, Jalen Brunson's leadership, and excellent shooting propelled the New York Knicks to a convincing win against the Philadelphia 76ers. [ more ]
Nets Notebook: Ben Simmons starts, but Brooklyn undermanned against Mavericks
The Brooklyn Nets took advantage of a severely short-handed Philadelphia 76ers team in a lopsided victory.
The Nets were also dealing with multiple injuries, leaving the team with only eight active players. Jalen Wilson, Noah Clowney, and Keon Johnson were called up from the G League to fill the roster. [ more ]
Wiggins, Thompson bounce back as Warriors drub Philadelphia 76ers
The Golden State Warriors delivered a rare runaway victory against the Philadelphia 76ers, winning 127-104.
Andrew Wiggins had a standout performance with 21 points and 10 rebounds, helping the Warriors secure a 23-point lead by the end of the third quarter. [ more ]
Scenes from Precious, Bogey, and the Nova Knicks shining in Philly
The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 110-96 with a strong team effort after a four-game losing streak.
Precious Achiuwa made a significant contribution towards a potential Most Improved Player title with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and strong overall play. [ more ]
Foul issues in spotlight for Golden State Warriors as free throw-happy 76ers await
The Warriors have struggled to defend without fouling, which was evident in their loss to the Lakers where they shot only 16 free throws compared to the Lakers' 43.
Head coach Steve Kerr expressed frustration with the officiating and the free throw disparity after the game.
Joel Embiid and the 76ers, who lead the league in free throws made and attempted, pose a challenge for the Warriors' weak defense in terms of fouling. [ more ]
Cam Thomas' 40 points lead wounded Nets to win in Ben Simmons' return to Philadelphia
Ben Simmons was booed by the crowd in Philadelphia as expected, but he made an impact on the game with his presence and playmaking.
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers with a comfortable 136-121 win, marking their first victory over the 76ers since March 2022. [ more ]
Local talent who just won NBA championship not interested in signing with Boston Celtics
Boston-area product Bruce Brown of Wakefield has no interest in a return home to play for the Boston Celtics this offseason, or a departure to play anywhere else but in the Mile High City, during free agency after being a part of the 2023 NBA Championship Denver Nuggets and closing out the Miami Heat in five games on June 12.
FS1 Host pitches laughably bad Boston Celtics proposal for Chris Paul
Colin Cowherd, the host of The Herd on Fox Sports 1, proposed a trade involving the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns on his show Thursday afternoon.Cowherd's trade proposal involved the Celtics sending starting point guard Marcus Smart to the Suns for Chris Paul.The proposal is a laughably bad one, and the Cs should not listen to Cowherd under any circumstance.
Washington Wizards: the 76ers are unlikely candidates for Beal deal
It has been heavily implied in recent reports by Shams Charania and Adrian Wojnarowski that longtime star of the Washington Wizards Bradley Beal will be traded soon.While he is undoubtably an All-Star caliber talent, there are some concerns regarding him as a trade asset.The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the main teams thrown around as potential suitors for the shooting guard.
Yesterday, it was reported that Bradley Beal's representation would work with the Washington Wizards on a trade IF the team decides to rebuild.The key word of course is "IF."With these reports now out in the open, teams will start making their inquiries to General Manager Will Dawkins and/or Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger.
Christian Braun joins short list of NCAA and NBA title winners
One of the breakout stars of this year's NBA Finals has been Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun.Braun's role increased as the Finals went on -- his 24 minutes logged in Denver's decisive Game 5 win were the most he played in any postseason game.The rookie gained plaudits for his energetic play off the bench, including a key 15 point outburst to help the Nuggets take home Game 4 on the road.
Washington Commanders Sale News: Josh Harris agrees to replace private equity financing
The sale of the Washington Commanders is expected to be finalized before the team goes back to Ashburn, VA for training camp which starts on July 27th.Dan and Tanya Snyder completed a signed agreement with the Josh Harris group to sell the franchise for $6.05 billion on May 12th.Harris reportedly has 20 limited partners including local billionaire Mitchell Rales, and fellow sports franchise owner Earvin "Magic" Johnson.
Business still unfinished: How the Boston Celtics blew perfect chance at a title
Equipped with depth, experience, and a little help from others, the 2022-2023 Boston Celtics had an incredible opportunity to secure Banner 18 - but in the blink of an eye, it all disappeared.It was not Giannis Antetokounmpo and the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks or a LeBron James Cavalier-led team, the Boston Celtics encountered a ball club that finished dead-last points per game in the regular season with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Nurse and Griffin are rehired. Where does that leave Toronto?
For a long time, the fruit of Toronto's coaching tree grew in lands far and wide.Two of Nick Nurse's assistants became head coaches in far-flung cities; Chris Finch in Minnesota and Nate Bjorkgren in Indianapolis.Head coaches of the Raptors 905 like Jama Mahlalela received promotions to join other teams -- the Golden State Warriors for Mahlalela.
Could the New York Knicks trade for a 2023 draft pick?
For the first time since 2016, the New York Knicks won't have a draft pick in the annual NBA Draft scheduled to take place on June 22 inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY of all places.If you're wondering why, the reason for that is very simple although it goes all the way across the globe as it's related to a little big fella from the Eastern region of Europe: Kristaps Porzingis.
Report: Sam Cassell Joining Joe Mazzulla's Celtics Coaching Staff After 76ers Tenure
Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Former NBA champion and All-Star Sam Cassell is joining the Boston Celtics' coaching staff after spending the last few years with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.Cassell, 53, is one of the highest-regarded assistants in the league and spent the last three seasons in Philadelphia working under Doc Rivers, who was fired by the organization on May 16.
Mikal Bridges commits to play for Team USA at FIBA World Cup
Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges has committed to play for Team USA at this summer's FIBA World Cup, according to reports.The Athletic first reported Bridges' addition to the team.Bridges saw his scoring more than double after joining Brooklyn as part of the Kevin Durant trade, averaging 26.1 points in his 27 games with the Nets.
Celtics' Joe Mazzulla Will Return as HC After Game 7 Loss to Heat, Brad Stevens Says
Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Joe Mazzulla's tenure as head coach of the Boston Celtics will last longer than one season.Boston has elected not to dismiss the 34-year-old after its Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Miami Heat, president of basketball operations Brad Stevens told reporters Thursday.
Jimmy Butler won't play for team other than Miami Heat: 'Last jersey that I wear'
Jimmy Butler once swore he would never play in a Miami Heat jersey, but he says now that he intends to retire with the franchise.Prior to the start of the 2023 NBA Finals in Denver, Butler was asked by ESPN's Malika Andrews about an interview he gave when still a member of the Chicago Bulls, in which he said he'd never wear a Heat jersey.
Celtics' Malcolm Brogdon to Consider Surgery After Playing with Arm Injury vs. Heat
Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon confirmed surgery is a possibility this offseason after he attempted to play through an injury in the Eastern Conference Finals.Following Boston's 103-84 Game 7 loss to the Miami Heat, Brogdon told reporters he has a partial tear of a tendon in his right elbow.
Nick Nurse joining 76ers as coach fuels Raptors-Philly rivalry
The Toronto Raptors believed that the Nick Nurse era had run its course after a disappointing season in 2022-23, as they won just 41 games and missed the playoffs one season after they won 48 games and gave the Philadelphia 76ers everything they could handle in their postseason series.Nurse did not wait long to find his next job, however.
'Game 7 on the WAY': Celtics buzzer-beating Game 6 win shocks NBA Twitter
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Their 104-103 win over the Miami Heat was sealed by Derrick White's buzzer-beating tip-in to send the series back to TD Garden for Game 7. It was the sixth game-winning buzzer-beater when facing elimination in NBA history and the first since then- Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard's 2019 shot against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jaylen Brown Says Celtics Have 'Been to Hell and Back' After Forcing Game 7 vs. Heat
Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images The Celtics have almost completed the impossible.Following Derrick White's game-winning put back at the buzzer in Game 6 on Saturday night at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Boston has won three games in a row to tie the Eastern Conference Finals up at 3-3 and force a Game 7 back at TD Garden on Monday night.
Bruce Brown Praises James Harden, Calls Him 'One of the Best Teammates I've Ever Had'
Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets' short-lived experiment with James Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving didn't end well, with all three eventually parting ways and getting traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks, respectively.But Bruce Brown said Harden was an excellent teammate, on and off the floor.