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PHILADELPHIA — In leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a rare victory Monday night, Michael Carter-Williams added another line to his resume. The rookie point guard had 21 points, a career-high 14 rebounds and six assists as the Sixers held off the Boston Celtics 113-108. “I think he’s been great,” 76ers coach Brett Brown said. “I […]

After an eventful summer, the Philadelphia 76ers now boast a roster brimming with defensive potential, and it’ll be necessary to commit to an identity on that end to spur a deep playoff run. Quinn Davis writes.

2014 NBA Draft: Top 100 Big Board The top 100 prospects for the 2014 NBA Draft, compiled by The Sports Xchange Senior NBA Draft Analyst Tyler Jamieson. 1. Andrew Wiggins, SG/SF, Fr. Kansas. Had Wiggins been allowed to enter last year’s draft he was widely considered to be the top pick. After a year at […]

LOS ANGELES — After a stinging loss at home in Game 1, the Oklahoma City Thunder responded with back-to-back victories over the Los Angeles Clippers. Forward Kevin Durant scored 36 points, grabbed eight rebounds and handed out six assists, and the Thunder defeated the Clippers 118-112 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead of […]

Golden State hired Steve Kerr as head coach, but now pressure turns toward winning a championship

Was Kyle Lowry’s impressive run last season a contract-year fluke? Or was it the truly a coming of age? We will soon find out.

MIAMI — The Miami Heat remained unbeaten at home in the playoffs, defeating the Indiana Pacers 99-87 on Saturday night at American AirlinesArena and taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals. The Heat is 6-0 at home in the postseason and gets another game in its arena on Monday night. The Pacers […]

If the Miami HEAT land Carmelo Anthony, their biggest needs (defense, depth, athleticism and youth) won’t be significantly improved.

Contrary to what agents and the union say, when stars take less than the maximum salary it does not hurt the players.