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☆ Victor Wembanyama scores career-high 50 points as LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo also shine
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Giannis scores season-high 59 in Bucks’ OT winElsewhere, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 59 points as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Detroit Pistons 127-120 in overtime. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots over Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Antetokounmpo scored 22 of the team’s 24 points, while his teammates went 0-for-12 from the field. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dunks past Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey during the second half. “He’s a master of the game,” Lakers head coach JJ Redick told a post-game press conference.

Persons: CNN — Victor Wembanyama, Frenchman, Devin Booker, LeBron James, Brandon Jennings, David Robinson’s, “ It’s, ” Wembanyama, ”, “, Giannis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Michael Redd, Isaiah Stewart, Jeff Hanisch, Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, Antetokounmpo, Doc Rivers, Ron Holland, LeBron, James, LeBron James dunks, Zach Edey, Marcio Jose Sanchez, JJ Redick, Anthony Davis Organizations: CNN, San Antonio Spurs, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Clippers, Spurs, Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Bucks, Utah Jazz, Fiserv, Reuters, Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo, Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, ” Lakers, ” Los Angeles Locations: Wembanyama, San Antonio, Bucks, Holland, ” Los

☆ Victor Wembanyama achieves rare ‘5x5’ line for the second time in his career and more from around the NBA
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Victor Wembanyama recorded the second 5x5 game of his career on Thursday to power the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-88 victory over the Utah Jazz. Wembanyama finished with 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five steals and five blocks, becoming just the third player in NBA history with multiple 5x5 games after Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko. A 5x5 line, a very rare occurrence in the NBA, requires a player to record at least five of a stat in five separate categories, such as points, rebounds, assists, etc. Ja Morant records triple-double in Grizzlies winMorant led the Grizzlies past a struggling Bucks team. Morant recorded 26 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists, including an incredible seated alley-oop pass for a Santi Aldama dunk in the second quarter.

Persons: CNN — Victor Wembanyama, Wembanyama, Hakeem Olajuwon, Andrei Kirilenko, Olajuwon, ” Wembanyama, Tom Osborn, ”, Chris Paul, Collin Sexton, Ja Morant, Morant, Wes Hale, Santi, ” Morant, he’d, ” Aldama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard’s, Lillard, Doc Rivers, Adrian Griffin, ” Rivers, Clippers Booker, Mark J, Terrill, Devin Booker, Royce O’Neale, Kevin Durant, It’s, James Harden, Norman Powell, Ivica Zubac, Paolo Banchero, Banchero, LeBron James Organizations: CNN, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz, NBA, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Express, Spurs, Jazz, Grizzlies, Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Suns, Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, LA, Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Utah Jazz Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks Locations: Memphis

☆ Harris makes final push to close gap with male voters
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Aaron Pellish | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The ads are part of an effort to energize male voters as Harris seeks to narrow the gender gap in support for her and for former President Donald Trump. A CNN national poll of likely voters released on Friday found Trump has the support of 51% of men compared with Harris’ 45% support among male voters. Tim Walz, are continuing their outreach to male voters with campaign events, interviews and digital media content. Do I look like a country club kind of guy?”The Trump campaign has also made a point of courting male voters. Harris campaign spokesperson Ian Sams said in an MSNBC interview on Thursday that the Harris campaign has been in touch with Rogan but an interview has not been scheduled.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Trump, Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz, Walz, Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, Shannon Sharpe’s, Stephen Jackson, Matt Barnes, Doc Rivers, ”, Milwaukee, Donald, We’re, Philly, Chris, “ Donald Trump, “, Joe Rogan, Ian Sams, Rogan, Michelle Obama Organizations: CNN, Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Gov, Madden NFL, New York Rep, NFL, NBA, Harvard, Trump, Milwaukee Bucks, Republican National Convention, Pittsburgh Locations: Milwaukee , Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Alexandria, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Milwaukee, Michigan, Kalamazoo , Michigan

☆ NBA roundup: Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns spoil opening night at the LA Clippers’ new home with tense OT win
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Kevin Durant led the Phoenix Suns to a nail-biting 116-113 overtime win to spoil the Los Angeles Clippers’ grand opening of their new arena, the Intuit Dome. But the Suns surged back and Durant tied the game with a fadeaway jumper over two Clippers players with just 21 seconds remaining to force OT. Durant finished with a team-high 25 points to go with seven rebounds, three steals and a block, while Bradley Beal added 24 points. Alex Goodlett/Getty ImagesMorant, one of the NBA’s most electrifying players, showcased all of his scintillating ability in the win. Three Grizzlies players finished with more than 20 points, with the impressive Santi Aldama scoring 27 and Desmond Bane adding 24.

Persons: Kevin Durant, Durant, James Harden, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Beal, Kawhi Leonard, Harden’s, Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lillard, Adrian Griffin, Doc Rivers, Mitchell Leff, Antetokounmpo, ” Lillard, “ You’ve, You’ve, it’s, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, Ja Morant, Memphis Ja Morant, Morant, Alex Goodlett, Walker Kessler, Morant’s, Santi Aldama, Desmond Bane, Lauri Markkanen Organizations: CNN, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, Intuit, NBA, Clippers, Suns, Washington Wizards, Minnesota Timberwolves, The Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers, Milwaukee, Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Sixers, Memphis, Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz, Grizzlies, Western Conference, Three Grizzlies, Jazz, Los Angeles Clippers Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons Orlando Magic, Miami Heat Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors Brooklyn Nets, Atlanta Hawks Charlotte Hornets, Houston Rockets Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Locations: West, Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Memphis

☆ Robert Kraft, professional sports leagues join forces with campaign against antisemitism
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Robert Kraft, Founder of the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS), Lights the Empire State Building to Stand Up to Jewish Hate and All Hate on October 7, 2024 in New York City. The biggest names in sports are joining forces in a new campaign to combat antisemitism. The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, founded by Kraft, says 10% of U.S. adult males are blatantly prejudiced against Jewish people and tend to be outspoken about it. Kraft founded the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism in 2019 to help address the rising hate against Jews in the United States. In June, he announced a $1 million donation to Yeshiva University to cover tuition for Jewish students who wish to transfer.

Persons: Robert Kraft, Billie Jean King, Shaquille O'Neal, Jim Harbaugh, Doc Rivers, Joe Torre, Ryan Blaney, Candace Parker, Kraft Organizations: Foundation, Combat, New England Patriots, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, National Basketball Association, National Football League, National Women's Soccer League, NASCAR, Defamation League, The Foundation, Kraft, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Columbia University, Yeshiva University Locations: New York City, U.S, Israel, United States, mater

Learn moreThe complicated history behind the LA Clippers is finally getting the miniseries treatment with a new FX on Hulu series. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about where to watch Clipped. Clipped tells the scandalous story of former Clippers owner Donald Sterling's (Ed O'Neill) reign. Keep reading to learn all of the details on Clipped, including what time new installments drop and how many episodes are expected this season. How to watch Clipped in the USNew episodes of Clipped are available to stream on Tuesdays at 12 a.m.

Persons: Donald Sterling's, Ed O'Neill, Doc Rivers, Laurence Fishburne, Donald, Shelly, Jacki Weaver, Stiviano, Cleopatra Coleman, Gina Welch, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, LA Clippers, Hulu, Clippers, NBA, The Sterling Affairs, ESPN Locations: United States

☆ Boston Celtics become first team in NBA history to shoot zero free throws in a game during bizarre loss to Milwaukee Bucks
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

During the team’s 104-91 defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, the Celtics became the first team in NBA history to shoot zero free throws in a game. To make matters even more bizarre, the Bucks only shot two, meaning the two teams set a new record for the fewest total free throws shot during an NBA game. The Bucks also committed just four fouls all game, the fewest in NBA history. I didn’t look at the minutes and then I said: ‘Wow, two free throws for a basketball game. Tonight, I hardly remember any whistles.”It was a huge win for a Bucks team that had been on a four-game losing streak and had won just once in its previous seven games.

Persons: Adam Silver’s, Doc Rivers, ’, James Harden, Trae Young, Luka Dončić, Damian Lillard, I’ve, there’s, they’re, Antetokounmpo, Stacy Revere, hadn’t, You’ve, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Rivers, “ He’s Giannis, ” Rivers, We’re, ” Organizations: CNN, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Celtics, Bucks, NBA, ESPN, “, Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, Getty Locations: Bucks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Doc Rivers left broadcasting behind when he took over as the Milwaukee Bucks’ coach at midseason, but he remains as talkative as ever. That chattiness has helped the Bucks dramatically improve their defense since his arrival in late January. The Bucks have won six straight games and own the NBA’s best defensive rating since the All-Star break. The Bucks have improved defensively even without three-time All-Star Khris Middleton, who has missed 11 straight games with a sprained left ankle. Rivers believes the Bucks’ defense can get even better.

Persons: Doc Rivers, chattiness, “, Doc, Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, we’re, ” Lillard, Rivers, Adrian Griffin, Griffin, Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Malik Beasley, Everybody’s, Patrick Beverley, Brook Lopez, ” Rivers, “ We’ve, weren’t, ” Organizations: MILWAUKEE, Milwaukee Bucks, Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee, ESPN, Eastern Conference, Boston Celtics, Clippers, Golden State Locations: Milwaukee, California

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis had plenty of winners. There was Karl-Anthony Towns, the fourth player to score at least 50 in an All-Star Game. They’ll be busy for a while after the Eastern Conference’s 211-186 victory over the Western Conference on Sunday night in the highest-scoring All-Star Game. Some takeaways from Indianapolis:Photos You Should See View All 33 ImagesALL THOSE POINTSScoring 186 points is something that only two teams in the history of the All-Star Game had done before Sunday night. That’s the kind of game it’s going to be.”STEPH VS. SABRINAFor many, what happened Saturday night — Curry beating Ionescu — will be the highlight of All-Star weekend.

Persons: Damian Lillard, Michael Jordan, Stephen Curry, Sabrina Ionescu, Karl, Anthony Towns, They’ll, it’s, Here’s, ” Lillard, you’ve, STEPH VS, SABRINA, — Curry, Ionescu —, Sabrina, Curry, ” Ionescu, San Francisco —, Ionescu, They’re, Adrian Griffin, Joe Prunty, Doc Rivers –, Lillard, “ We’ve, Giannis Antetokounmpo, “, we’re, ”, Tyrese, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Davis, ___ Organizations: INDIANAPOLIS, Western Conference, West, New York Liberty, NBA, Lillard, Bucks, Milwaukee, ” Bucks, Pacers, Indy, Eastern Conference, Boston Locations: Indianapolis, San Francisco, —, Milwaukee, Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana, Phoenix

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A new honor is awaiting Miami’s Bam Adebayo: He’ll be an All-Star starter for the first time. Adebayo was announced Saturday as the replacement for Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid in the Eastern Conference starting lineup for Sunday night’s NBA All-Star Game. Embiid — the reigning MVP and two-time defending scoring champion — is missing the game because of a knee injury. Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers, who will lead the East team in the All-Star Game, made the selection and informed Adebayo on Saturday morning. “I looked at Big Joel out, what other (center) do we have on the team, and Bam got the honor.

Persons: Bam, Adebayo, Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid, Embiid —, —, Doc Rivers, you’re, ’ ”, “ It’s, ” Adebayo, He’ll, Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O’Neal, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Alonzo Mourning, Anthony Mason, Mason, Grant Hill, Bosh, ” Rivers, “, Big Joel, Giannis Antetokounmpo, ___ Organizations: INDIANAPOLIS, Eastern Conference, Sunday, East, Rajon Rondo, U.S . Olympic, Tokyo Games, Paris, Adebayo, Heat, Milwaukee Locations: Milwaukee

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Last season's All-Star Game played out in a way that the NBA hopes to never experience again. So, the league sent a message: Make the All-Star Game better. Boston's Jayson Tatum set an All-Star Game record by scoring 55 points and the game had a total — total — of four free throws, all of them shot by Antetokounmpo's team. “I’m proud of what the guys did at the in-season tournament and I’m looking forward to the All-Star Game. Durant is a 14-time selection and set to actually play in his 11th All-Star Game.

Persons: Nobody, Golden, Stephen Curry, Phoenix's Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo, —, We’ve, ”, Curry, “ It’s, James, Antetokounmpo, Giannis, Boston's Jayson Tatum, ” Tatum, Doc Rivers, Chris Finch, Rivers, ” It’s, Adam Silver, Joe Dumars, Dumars, ” Dumars, “ I’m, Kareem Abdul, Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, Michael Jordan, Durant, Scottie Barnes, Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey, New York's Jalen Brunson, Orlando's Paolo Banchero, ” Banchero, Julius Randle, Philadelphia's Joel Embiid, Atlanta's Trae Young, Bam Adebayo, Tatum, Damian Lillard, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, “, ” Durant Organizations: INDIANAPOLIS, NBA, Eastern Conference, Western Conference, Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron, “, Lakers, Milwaukee, Tyrese, Indiana Pacers, West, of Famers Locations: Indianapolis, New, Barnes, Tyrese Haliburton, Dallas, Oklahoma

The Bucks led by 28 points at halftime and increased their lead to as many as 42 in the second half. Beasley had struggled from 3-point range against Minnesota on Thursday, going 0 for 9 in the Bucks’ lopsided loss to the Timberwolves. Beasley sank a 3 with less than a second remaining to give the Bucks their biggest lead of the half. Veteran guard Patrick Beverley made his Bucks debut after being acquired in a trade with Philadelphia on Thursday. Curry and Williams were scheduled to join the team in Charlotte, where the Hornets will play Memphis on Saturday night.

Persons: Doc Rivers, Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley, Adrian Griffin, Rivers, Larry Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, Lillard, ” Lillard, “ Doc, we've, ” Rivers, “, We've, ” Brandon Miller, Nick Richards, Beasley, Ray Allen, ” Beasley, Portis, Patrick Beverley, Beverley, “ He's, ” Beverley, Seth Curry, Grant Williams, Curry, Williams, — Organizations: MILWAUKEE, Milwaukee Bucks, Charlotte, Hornets, Milwaukee, Bucks, Minnesota, Timberwolves, Veteran, Philadelphia, Denver Nuggets, Clippers, Memphis, Denver, Monday Locations: Rivers, Charlotte, ” Rivers, Beverley, Los Angeles, Dallas

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard's former team took a bit of the shine off his gala homecoming. Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, including a key floater with 17.1 seconds left, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks 119-116 on Wednesday night. Lillard finished with 25 points for the Bucks in their second straight loss under new coach Doc Rivers. It was Lillard's first game in Portland since he was traded to the Bucks in the offseason. Then in the final seconds, the Blazers fouled Antetokounmpo, who missed both free throws to give Portland the win.

Persons: — Damian Lillard's, Anfernee Simons, Lillard, Doc Rivers, Giannis Antetokounmpo, ” Simons, “, we've, Chauncey Billups, ” Billups, Matisse, Simons, Malcolm Brogdon, Jerami Grant, Antetokounmpo, floater, Brook Lopez, Grant, ” Deandre Ayton, ” Rivers, Rivers, Adrian Griffin, Scoot Henderson, ” Lillard, ___ Organizations: Portland Trail Blazers, Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks, Bucks, Blazers, NBA, Portland, Bucks ., Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee, Boston, Eastern Conference, Western Conference, Dallas Mavericks, . Trail Blazers Locations: PORTLAND, Portland, Bucks . Milwaukee, Bucks, Rivers ., Milwaukee, UP

Jokic spoiled Rivers' debut as Milwaukee coach by recording his 14th triple-double of the season to help the Denver Nuggets surge by the Bucks, 113-107. Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesThe game was a chance for Rivers to size up his built-to-win-now club. Embarking on his 25th season as an NBA head coach, Rivers alternated between arms folded, hands on his knees and hands on hips in moving up and down the sideline. “I mean, that’s why I play — to play these kinds of games, to play under the pressure, to play tight games,” Jokic said. The Bucks feature several holdovers, led by Antetokounmpo, from the team that won the NBA championship in 2020-21.

Persons: Doc Rivers, Nikola Jokic, Rivers, “, ” Rivers, ” Jokic, Jamal Murray, —, Khris Middleton, “ It's, we’ve, Adrian Griffin, clapped, Joe Prunty, Brook Lopez, Aaron Gordon, Damian Lillard's, Michael Malone —, ” Malone, Giannis Antetokounmpo, ”, would’ve, didn’t, Joel Embiid, Antetokounmpo, Lopez, Lillard, ___ Organizations: DENVER, Milwaukee, Denver Nuggets, Bucks, Nuggets, NBA, Ball, Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Locations: ”, Philadelphia, Portland

☆ Doc Rivers opens up to CNN on leadership, being a champion and Donald Sterling
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Poppy Harlow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —Legendary basketball coach Doc Rivers sat down for an in-depth interview with CNN This Morning’s Poppy Harlow. I didn’t know, should I wear a Clippers shirt? PH: You think: “Does this organization represent me?”DR: Yeah, yeah. I didn’t know it was going to be a story, if you know what I’m saying. PH: You’ve said: “I’m not going to coach the man you are, I’m going to coach the man you’re going to be.” Can you explain that?

Persons: Doc Rivers, Poppy Harlow, Donald Sterling, it’s, I’m, ”, “, Andy, Roeser, Sterling, Jose Carlos Fajardo, Andy Roeser, “ We’re, Adam, Silver, David E, Muhammad Ali, RC Buford, Bill Russell, Arthur Ashe, that’s, Ali, Jim Rogash, you’re, There’s, let’s, You’ve, you’ve, can’t, Rivers, Andrew D, Bernstein, “ I’m, I’ve Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Clippers, Sterling, Clippers, Boston Celtics, NBA, Brand, You’re, ESPN, LA Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Bay Area, Golden State Warriors DR, Spurs, GM, Boston Celtics Rivers, Celtics, LA Lakers Locations: American, Bay, Golden State, ” Rivers, Antonio

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid envisioned winning an NBA championship with James Harden at his side. The 76ers traded Harden this week to the Clippers for a package of players and draft picks, ending the promise of two NBA MVPs chasing a championship in Philly. As it is, the 76ers are 3-1 with Embiid putting up numbers like a player intent on defending his MVP crown. While Nurse publicly said all the right things ahead of the trade about welcoming Harden back, he admitted Thursday that he never truly believed he would coach Harden. “I think he did a lot of great things for us,” Embiid said.

Persons: — Joel Embiid, James Harden, “ He's, ” Embiid, We're, Harden, “, Ben Simmons, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre Jr, didn't, Doc Rivers, “ I’m, ” Harden, scoffed, Harden —, Boston —, Embiid, Harris, Oubre, Maxey, you've, Nick Nurse, Daryl Morey, Nurse, ” Nurse, we're, —, ”, ___ Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, The 76ers, Clippers, Sixers, Philly, Boston, Toronto, Wells, ” Sixers Locations: Embiid, Philly, Los Angeles, Harden

Rivers asked, "let the season go on, and I’ll find that out. Political Cartoons View All 1218 ImagesAt least one ESPN executive believes Rivers' won't be returning to the coaching ranks anytime soon. I think it’s going to be a lot of fun.”As for what to expect this season, Rivers has defending champion Denver as the favorite. Rivers still has a desire to be competing for another NBA title. His most significant coaching success came in Boston when he led the Celtics to the NBA title in 2008 during his nine-year tenure.

Persons: Doc Rivers, Rivers, ”, Mike Breen, Doris Burke, “, David Roberts, ESPN’s, “ There’s, Hey, Doc, ’, James Harden's, Joel Embiid, Joel, ” Rivers, Burke, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Jeff, ” Breen, Breen, “ Doc, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, “ It’s, Damian Lillard, I’ve Organizations: Orlando Magic, Turner Sports, ESPN, NBA, ABC, Orlando, Sixers, Denver, Boston, Boston -, Celtics, Bucks, Eastern Conference, Milwaukee, Los Angeles Clippers Locations: Orlando Magic, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Boston, Milwaukee, Boston - New York, ”, Portland

Not when he was so ineffective in his return from back surgery that Simmons couldn't even protest much when he was bounced first from his normal position, then eventually from Nets coach Jacque Vaughn's rotation entirely. “It’s hard for a coach to really trust and believe in you when he’s not seeing it, right?” Simmons said. It gives the Nets hope that, no longer with Kevin Durant or Kyrie Irving, at least they now have the old Ben Simmons. “Ben Simmons going downhill is a problem,” said Doc Rivers, who coached Simmons in Philadelphia and is now an ESPN analyst. Simmons, used to his game being scrutinized in both his NBA homes, won't say much beyond that he is finally healthy again.

Persons: Ben Simmons, “, ” Simmons, Simmons, Jacque Vaughn's, he’s, I’m, you’re, Vaughn, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, they’ve, Nick Nurse, LeBron James, “ Ben Simmons, ”, Doc Rivers, ” Rivers, Steve Nash, Durant, Irving, Simmons wasn't, Simmons couldn't, ” Vaughn, Ben, Rivers, Magic Johnson, “ I’m, it’s Organizations: Star, Nets, ” 76ers, Lakers, NBA, ESPN, The Nets Locations: Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Las Vegas, Miami

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — James Harden skipped the Philadelphia 76ers’ media day and his status for training camp this week in Colorado is unclear because the franchise has yet to meet the disgruntled guard’s demand for a trade. Harden did picked up his $35.6 million contract option this season in June with the expectation the team would try to trade him. When no deal materialized for the seven-time All-NBA player, he blasted Morey at a promotional event in China. Harden’s play last season was a pivotal reason why the Sixers’ championship run stalled. Simmons missed training camp and made a brief return to practice but never again played a game for the Sixers.

Persons: — James Harden, “ He's, Daryl Morey, “, ” Morey, Harden, Morey, “ Daryl Morey, ” Harden, ‘ He’s, Joel Embiid, James, Embiid —, —, it’s, ” Embiid, ”, Nick Nurse, Doc Rivers, Harden’s, “ James, Embiid, we've, Ben Simmons, Simmons, Without Harden, Damian Lillard, Jrue, bristled, Tyrese Maxey, haven't Organizations: Philadelphia 76ers, 76ers, Sixers, Boston Celtics, Eastern Conference, Milwaukee Bucks, Sunday, Bucks, Celtics, ”, NBA, Colorado State Locations: CAMDEN, N.J, Colorado, China, Houston, Brooklyn, Philly, Philadelphia

☆ 'No one's safe': Sixers cut Rivers after repeat playoffs disappointment
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

May 16 (Reuters) - Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers was fired on Tuesday after a humiliating Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics, as the team bounced out in the second round of the NBA playoffs for a third straight year. After Sunday's gut-wrenching 112-88 defeat in Boston, he told reporters he would stay, but acknowledged, "No one's safe in our business." Rivers is not alone: On Saturday the Phoenix Suns fired head coach Monty Williams - who won Coach of the Year in 2022 - after losing the conference semifinals for a second straight year. Williams led Phoenix to the NBA Finals in the 2020-21 season, where they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks. Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Dimmed Suns hope to recapture fire at home against Nuggets
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

May 2 (Reuters) - The Phoenix Suns return to the Valley with the grim task of turning around their Western Conference semi-final campaign against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, with star point guard Chris Paul's future uncertain. After the Nuggets humbled them 125-107 in Saturday's opener, the Suns improved their defense but little else in Monday's Game 2, losing 97-87. CURRY VS. LEBRONElsewhere in the playoffs picture, a star-studded California clash between LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers and defending champions Golden State Warriors kicks off in San Francisco on Tuesday. Philadelphia star James Harden equalled his career playoff high 45 points on Monday and will need another high-caliber performance for Game 2 in Boston on Wednesday with Embiid's future unclear. Philadelphia head coach Doc Rivers told reporters their ability to win without Embiid was a testament to his players' preparedness.

☆ Joel Embiid Says He Can ‘Do Anything’ on the Court. Let Him Show You.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Scott Cacciola | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“I think he thinks he is a guard,” 76ers shooting guard Tyrese Maxey said of Embiid. Embiid was not always so comfortable handling the ball. At the time, Rivers said, he heard from fans who wanted Embiid to stop drifting to the perimeter. But Rivers said he resisted their pleas to shape Embiid into more of an old-school center. Get him on the post!’ ” Rivers recalled in an interview.

☆ This Uber Eats driver only accepts high-value orders in the hope of getting big tips. He says it's 'like gambling,' but 'very exciting.'
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-10 | by ( Sam Tabahriti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

An Uber Eats driver told The New York Times that only accepting high-value orders is like "gambling." He told the newspaper he felt delivery drivers were now considered "the bottom of the barrel." After delivering the orders, he waited an hour to learn from the Uber Eats app how much his tips were worth. "It's like gambling," Bush told The Times about his "very exciting" big tips. Uber told The Times it had improved its app to reduce "verification confusion" for high-value tips and added measures to encourage better tipping.

No one thought LeBron James would overtake Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the N.B.A.’s career scoring leader when he came to the league as an 18-year-old. The line for LeBron James is just past the 38,387 points scored by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Table showing the scoring totals for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Lebron James, broken down by type of shot. Career points by age for top 250 scorers Line chart showing career points for the top 250 scorers in N.B.A. The line for LeBron James is just past the 38,387 points scored by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

☆ Sixers vs Jazz: Joel Embiid makes history and scores 59 points to power Philadelphia past Utah
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Joel Embiid produced arguably the greatest performance of his career to inspire the Philadelphia 76ers to a 105-98 victory over the surprising Utah Jazz on Sunday. His astonishing performance also marked the fifth best scoring performance in 76ers franchise history, behind only Wilt Chamberlain – who holds the top three spots – and Allen Iverson. “Those are two legends that played here and that I respect a lot,” Embiid told reporters after the game. “I’ve never seen a more dominating performance when you combine defense and offense,” 76ers coach Doc Rivers told reporters. “Joel Embiid is very good at basketball,” he told reporters after Sunday’s game.

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