The NBA has opened an investigation into the Philadelphia 76ers regarding the participation of center Joel Embiid, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday. It’s unclear what rules the 76ers may have violated, or specifically what the potential investigation would focus on. It’s also unknown the potential consequences if a violation is found. The report dropped hours before Philadelphia’s season-opening loss to …

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 28: Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels and Nick Pringle #23 of the Alabama Crimson Tide jump for the opening tip during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament West Regional at Crypto.com Arena on March 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) North Carolina is set to start their …

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The unquestioned star of NBA opening week in Southern California was the Clippers’ new home, the Intuit Dome. From the massive halo screen above the court — something coach Tyronn Lue admitted looking up at for multi-camera angle replays to decide if he should challenge a call — to the USB chargers and heaters at every seat, …

After a season of massive television ratings and attendance records, women’s college basketball will have a much different look in 2024-25. Gone are two of the sport’s biggest stars – Caitlin Clark of Iowa and Angel Reese of LSU. But there will be new faces and some familiar faces who become stars, as well as several teams looking to dethrone …

Podziemski stays late after Warriors-Blazers to correct odd stat line originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandin Podziemski, if you were to look at one stat and one stat only, had an excellent game in the Warriors’ 139-104 demolishing of the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday at Moda Center. However, that one stat — Podziemski’s eye-popping plus-34 plus-minus — …

Charlotte Hornets v Houston Rockets The NBA is better — and a lot more entertaining — with a healthy LaMelo Ball in it. We can forget that because he’s played in just 58 games over the past two seasons, primarily because of ankle injuries. Ball was back on opening night and he sparked a comeback win over a good young …

Nothing surprises Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway anymore. As far as off-the-court distractions go, he’s pretty much seen it all. So, when Tyreek Smith came to him last week and requested “a couple of personal days,” Hardaway granted them without hesitation. Only when word of Smith’s absence from practice was made public – and was subsequently misinterpreted as an intent …

The 2024-25 NBA season is here. At the end of an uneventful offseason, we take our annual trip too close to the sun, daring you to stand the swelter of these views. This is Hot Takes We Might Actually Believe. Last season, when Minnesota Timberwolves wings Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards hounded Boston Celtics counterparts Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown …

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Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his best bets for the Thursday NBA slate, featuring Jaylen Brown and the Celtics, plus props on Luka Doncic and Mike Conley. Jaylen Brown O/U 23.5 Points at Wizards Boston Celtics Team Total O/U 123.5 Points at Wizards Happy Birthday, Jaylen Brown! The Celtics are heavy favorites in Washington DC after the 132-point outing over the …

After an offseason that felt too long, and gave most of us withdrawal symptoms, the first two days of NBA opening week are behind us. So, here are some WAY-too-early takeaways from 30 hours of hoops, because … well, why not? Rough start for Knicks’ new acquisitions The New York Knicks might have some significant shooting concerns. Mikal Bridges’ altered …

INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Let’s talk about The Wall, the most unique feature of the state-of-the-art $2 billion Intuit Dome, which opened with its first NBA regular-season game Wednesday night—an L.A. Clippers overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns. The Wall is a steep, 51-row multiple section of seats behind the basket adjacent to the visitor’s bench that’s unlike anything in any other professional …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder will play the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, here’s how to watch. (Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) The Denver Nuggets will begin their 2024 NBA season at home in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The two teams were the top two teams in the Western conference at the end of last season and they’re …

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The NBA is back in full swing after a loaded 10-game slate on Wednesday. With so many games on the docket, I’ll discuss one fantasy basketball takeaway from every game on the second night of the season. Nets @ Hawks Dyson Daniels is a must-roster in all leagues. He’s starting at shooting guard and while he’s known for his defense …

Daniel Gafford and the Dallas Mavericks will host the San Antonio Spurs for an NBA showdown on Thursday. (Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) The 2024 NBA season tipped off on Tuesday, and games will continue all week long. One of this Thursday’s most anticipated meetings is between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs for a Western conference matchup in Dallas. …

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NEW YORK — Providence College has some climbing to do and could use a couple of players to emerge if Wednesday’s men’s basketball predictions are to be believed. The Friars were picked sixth in the Big East preseason poll, which was released at Madison Square Garden. Bryce Hopkins was selected to the all-conference first team, a hopeful conclusion for a …

NEW YORK — A lone year at Alumni Hall due to COVID-19 restrictions couldn’t pass quickly enough. Providence College has certainly made up for lost time since returning to Amica Mutual Pavilion. The Friars are a combined 45-8 downtown over the last three seasons, including 14-5 in Kim English’s debut season last year. Providence was off to a perfect 10-0 …

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KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Kansas basketball coach Bill Self had something in mind when he scheduled the Jayhawks’ preseason exhibition game on the road against Arkansas, which is set to tip off Friday. Self, speaking Wednesday during Big 12 Conference media days at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, wanted to see how his players would react in front of a …

We are officially two days into a new NBA season, and I want to welcome you back to our daily column that features some of the hottest waiver wire targets available. With two games on Tuesday and 10 more on Wednesday, 24 of the 30 NBA teams have officially returned to action, with the other six set to play on …

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