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Summer possibility: James Harden to Philly, Ben Simmons to Brooklyn?
Summer possibility: James Harden to Philly, Ben Simmons to Brooklyn?

Winning without Simmons certainly makes it easier for Embiid to adopt that stance … and Philadelphia will be going for its 11th victory in 13 games Monday afternoon at Washington on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Perhaps he has also been sold on a ...

James Harden quite open to changing teams again
James Harden quite open to changing teams again

Complicated is a polite description for such a deal, since the Sixers would be hard-capped by taking Harden in via sign-and-trade and would thus have to shed more salary than just Simmons' contract according to the league's luxury-tax rules to make ...

John Collins on Hawks:
John Collins on Hawks: 'I still would like to be a part of this team going forward'

John Collins: I'm still here, I still would like to be a part of this team going forward. And I would like to be utilized in the best way. Source: Spotify What's the buzz on Twitter? Sarah K. Spencer @ sarah_k_spence Inaugural episode of Hawks ...

Tobias Harris with a 2-pointer vs the Washington Wizards
Tobias Harris with a 2-pointer vs the Washington Wizards

Tobias Harris (Philadelphia 76ers) with a 2-pointer vs the Washington Wizards, 01/17/2022

Joel Embiid with a dunk vs the Washington Wizards
Joel Embiid with a dunk vs the Washington Wizards

Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers) with a dunk vs the Washington Wizards, 01/17/2022

Tyrese Maxey with a 2-pointer vs the Washington Wizards
Tyrese Maxey with a 2-pointer vs the Washington Wizards

Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers) with a 2-pointer vs the Washington Wizards, 01/17/2022

Charles Brown Jr. with a 2-pointer vs the Washington Wizards
Charles Brown Jr. with a 2-pointer vs the Washington Wizards

Charles Brown Jr. (Philadelphia 76ers) with a 2-pointer vs the Washington Wizards, 01/17/2022

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope with a dunk vs the Philadelphia 76ers
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope with a dunk vs the Philadelphia 76ers

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Washington Wizards) with a dunk vs the Philadelphia 76ers, 01/17/2022

Raul Neto with a buzzer beater vs the Philadelphia 76ers
Raul Neto with a buzzer beater vs the Philadelphia 76ers

Raul Neto (Washington Wizards) with a buzzer beater vs the Philadelphia 76ers, 01/17/2022

Bradley Beal with a 2-pointer vs the Philadelphia 76ers
Bradley Beal with a 2-pointer vs the Philadelphia 76ers

Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards) with a 2-pointer vs the Philadelphia 76ers, 01/17/2022

Michigan State basketball SG Max Christie named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for fifth time
Michigan State basketball SG Max Christie named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for fifth time

Michigan State guard Max Christie named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for fifth time

Michigan State basketball drops four spots in latest Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll
Michigan State basketball drops four spots in latest Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll

Michigan State drops four spots in latest Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll

Where the Texas men
Where the Texas men's basketball team falls in the latest Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll

Despite the loss to Iowa State, Texas didn't see much movement in the coaches poll this week.

Michigan State basketball drops a few spots in latest AP Poll
Michigan State basketball drops a few spots in latest AP Poll

Michigan State basketball dropped a few spots in the latest AP Top 25 poll that was released on Monday

Clemson and Syracuse both nearing desperation time

Syracuse and Clemson are slipping dangerously close to the bottom of the Atlantic Coast Conference standings, making Tuesday's affair on the Orange's home floor a critical contest for both teams' postseason hopes. With four losses in its last five games, Syracuse (8-9, 2-4 ACC) has dropped below .500 on the season and sits in 10th place with Clemson (10-7, 2-4), which has lost three of its last four. Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim bemoaned his team's usually robust defense after Saturday's 76-71 home loss to Florida State.

Alabama MBB completely falls out of latest Ferris Mowers Coaches poll
Alabama MBB completely falls out of latest Ferris Mowers Coaches poll

Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide have fallen outside of the top-25.

No. 24 Tennessee angles for rebound at Vanderbilt

No. 24 Tennessee has been alternating wins and losses over its last six games and hopes to get back into the Southeastern Conference win column Tuesday night in Nashville against host Vanderbilt. Santiago Vescovi's 20 points weren't enough for the Volunteers (11-5, 2-3 SEC) to come close to taking out then-No. 18 Kentucky in Saturday's 107-79 setback in Lexington. Prior to the game, the most points Tennessee had allowed in a game was 79, in a Jan. 8 loss at LSU.

Ole Miss, Missouri both hope to avoid third straight loss

Injury-depleted Ole Miss will look to get back on the winning track Tuesday night when the Rebels host up-and-down Missouri in a Southeastern Conference game in Oxford, Miss. The Rebels (9-7, 1-3 SEC) dropped their past two games against Texas A&M and Auburn. Likewise, the Tigers (7-9, 1-3) also have lost two in a row, but neither team has yet to lose three straight games this season.

Stefanovic, No. 4 Purdue top No. 17 Illinois in double OT
Stefanovic, No. 4 Purdue top No. 17 Illinois in double OT

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Sasha Stefanovic scored 22 points, including a go-ahead 3 at the start of double overtime that sent No. 4 Purdue over No. 17 Illinois 96-88 on Monday. Illinois guards Andre Curbelo and Alfonso Plummer made baskets in the final seconds of regulation and the first overtime before the Boilermakers (15-2, 4-2 Big Ten) broke away. Purdue hit four straight shots to take an 89-83 lead with 1:03 left in double overtime.

Arkansas will try to keep running against South Carolina

When Arkansas hosts South Carolina on Tuesday, the Razorbacks will be looking to continue the run they had on Saturday. With coach Eric Musselman out due to shoulder surgery, Arkansas (12-5, 2-3 SEC) finished off its game at LSU on a 17-2 run in the final nine minutes, racing away to a 65-58 upset of the then-No. 12 Tigers. Acting coach Keith Smart, who is leading the team in place of Musselman, said he had to calm down the Razorbacks after they went four minutes without a basket.

Rival teams say they think Sixers have their focus on Nets star James Harden
Rival teams say they think Sixers have their focus on Nets star James Harden

Rival teams around the league believe the Philadelphia 76ers are focused on acquiring Brooklyn Nets star James Harden.

Oklahoma Men
Oklahoma Men's Basketball lose votes in latest USA TODAY Sports Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll

After a rough week in Big 12 play, the Sooners lose ground in their bid to land inside the USA TODAY Sports Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll.

Still no votes for Florida in latest USA TODAY Sports Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll
Still no votes for Florida in latest USA TODAY Sports Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll

Still no love from the Coaches Poll.

Loyola Ramblers ranked 22 in latest AP poll
Loyola Ramblers ranked 22 in latest AP poll

The Loyola Ramblers have cracked the AP Poll of Top 25 college basketball teams.

Celtics
Celtics' Jaylen Brown honors Martin Luther King Jr. with pregame speech

Jaylen Brown put Monday's Celtics-Pelicans game into necessary perspective with a pregame speech reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

South Carolina still No. 1 in women
South Carolina still No. 1 in women's Top 25; Oklahoma rises

The Gamecocks received 28 of the 30 first-place votes from a national media panel after beating Texas A&M and Arkansas last week. There was no movement near...

Where the LSU men
Where the LSU men's basketball team falls in this week's Ferris Mowers coaches poll

Will Wade's unit slides down four spots in this week's polls.

Malcolm Hill: 4 things to know about Bulls signee, Illinois star
Malcolm Hill: 4 things to know about Bulls signee, Illinois star

Here is everything you need to know about Malcolm Hill, the former Illini star who is reportedly signing a two-way contract with the Bulls.

Gonzaga returns to No. 1 in Ferris Mowers Men
Gonzaga returns to No. 1 in Ferris Mowers Men's Basketball Coaches Poll

Losses by Baylor opened the door for Gonzaga to regain the No. 1 spot in the Ferris Mowers Men's Basketball Coaches Poll. Auburn and Arizona are next.

Bulls waive Devon Dotson, reportedly sign Malcolm Hill to two-way
Bulls waive Devon Dotson, reportedly sign Malcolm Hill to two-way

The Bulls made some minor roster adjustments on Sunday, and Malcolm Hill is here to stay.

Auburn basketball ranked No. 2 in latest AP Top 25 Poll
Auburn basketball ranked No. 2 in latest AP Top 25 Poll

What a joke.

No. 11 Michigan shuts down No. 8 Maryland in 69-49 rout
No. 11 Michigan shuts down No. 8 Maryland in 69-49 rout

Maddie Nolan connected from 3-point range to give No. 11 Michigan an early lead. Leigha Brown did the same moments later.

Gonzaga back at No. 1 in AP Top 25; Auburn up to No. 2
Gonzaga back at No. 1 in AP Top 25; Auburn up to No. 2

Preseason No. 1 Gonzaga climbed back atop The Associated Press men's college basketball poll on Monday, ending Baylor's five-week run. The Bulldogs had 25...

Report: Rockets view Jae
Report: Rockets view Jae'Sean Tate 'as a keeper' moving forward

As the Feb. 10 trade deadline nears, the Rockets see Jae'Sean Tate as a keeper, per Zach Lowe. Tate has played a big role in Houston winning two of its last three games.

Bulls waiving Devon Dotson
Bulls waiving Devon Dotson

The Chicago Bulls announced that the team has waived guard Devon Dotson . Source: NBA.com What's the buzz on Twitter? Mike McGraw @ McGrawDHSports #Bulls released two-way G Devon Dotson today. Wonder if Malcolm Hill is in their plans? He was on the ...

Jonathan Kuminga carries Klay Thompson
Jonathan Kuminga carries Klay Thompson's chess board as part of rookie duties

No one can escape some light rookie hazing in the NBA.

Celtics injury update: Robert Williams III OUT vs. Pelicans; awaiting birth of child
Celtics injury update: Robert Williams III OUT vs. Pelicans; awaiting birth of child

Timelord has been downgraded to out vs. New Orleans with an acute case of impending fatherhood.

With Lakers reeling, LeBron James apologizes
With Lakers reeling, LeBron James apologizes

The Lakers are down bad.

Bulls vs. Grizzlies: Lineups, injuries, and broadcast info for Monday
Bulls vs. Grizzlies: Lineups, injuries, and broadcast info for Monday

All you need to know ahead of Monday's nationally televised Bulls vs. Grizzlies game.

AP Was There: Bird beats Magic in 1st Finals showdown
AP Was There: Bird beats Magic in 1st Finals showdown

BOSTON (AP) June 12, 1984: The Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-102 in Game 7 in the first NBA Finals between Boston's Larry Bird and Los Angeles' Magic Johnson. BOSTON - The Boston Celtics, pro basketball's most successful team, used a 24 point performance by Cedric Maxwell and 20 by Larry Bird to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-102 Tuesday night in the seventh game of their championship series and win an unprecedented 15th NBA title.

AP WAS THERE: Magic plays center, Lakers clinch NBA title
AP WAS THERE: Magic plays center, Lakers clinch NBA title

Johnson, a 6-foot-9 point guard, finishes with 42 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists to help the Lakers clinch the title with a 123-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Rookie Earvin ''Magic'' Johnson took over the center role because of the loss of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Friday night and scored 42 points to give the Los Angeles Lakers the National Basketball Association championship with a 123-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

AP Was There: Wilkins beats rookie Jordan for dunk title

Wilkins receives perfect scores on his last two dunks with the first bounced off the floor before slamming it through with the second a two-hand around-the-world dunk from the hip. Jordan had a leap from the free-throw line in the semifinals for a perfect score that helped him reach the final.

Hornets vs. Knicks: Lineups, injuries and broadcast info for Monday
Hornets vs. Knicks: Lineups, injuries and broadcast info for Monday

All you need to know ahead of Monday's Hornets vs. Knicks game.

Thunder vs. Mavericks: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Monday
Thunder vs. Mavericks: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Monday

The 14-28 Thunder travel to Dallas to take on the streaking 24-19 Mavericks on Monday.

Nets at Cavaliers: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Monday
Nets at Cavaliers: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Monday

All you need to know ahead of Monday's Nets at Cavaliers game.

Three Things to Know: Injuries to Durant, Green mean less time for Nets, Warriors big 3s
Three Things to Know: Injuries to Durant, Green mean less time for Nets, Warriors big 3s

Durant's absence is a bigger blow for the Nets.

Marc Gasol on return to NBA: "I haven
Marc Gasol on return to NBA: "I haven't closed the door"

"The door is not closed, I am not saying that I will return or that I am evaluating it, but I know that there is interest on their part."

Why Cade Cunningham
Why Cade Cunningham's game for Pistons ended early: 'Had my people right behind the bench'

After a dunk over Jalen Smith, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham pointed toward the bench. He was ejected for taunting.

Nikola Jokic: I don
Nikola Jokic: I don't even talk to refs anymore

Mike Singer: Asked Nikola about the 29-8 free throw disparity and what he says to the refs: "I'm really trying not to talk to them because I try to and then I get technical, ejected," he said. "So I don't even try to talk to them anymore." Source: ...

Pacers want two-first round picks for Myles Turner
Pacers want two-first round picks for Myles Turner

Indiana has endured an underwhelming season due partly to injuries and COVID outbreaks leading rival executives to believe the Pacers could be in for a roster shakeup as the deadline approaches. The Pacers are seeking two first-round picks or a ...

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