The Eastern Conference playoff race is heating up as the top three teams separate themselves from the rest of the pack. There’s a real battle happening at the back end of the playoff picture as well between the Washington Wizards, Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls. In a week that saw teams get hot, teams go
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In this week’s NBA Power Rankings we’re looking at the Knicks, the Suns, the 76ers and the other teams who are smashing expectations this year. Our new look NBA Power Rankings are back, a non-traditional structure for a non-traditional era of professional basketball. The world is no longer just about wins and losses and teams
ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith was not thrilled about the Brooklyn Nets sitting their stars against a pivotal game against the Philadelphia 76ers. NBA fans were looking forward to a pivotal Eastern Conference matchup on Wednesday between the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers. This is the third and final time the two squads will face
Philadelphia 76ers fans got an anti-Kevin Durant song going en masse while closing out a victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets. On Wednesday night, 4,000 76ers fans watched as their team took down the Brooklyn Nets. They celebrated by targeting Kevin Durant with a chant in the final minute. “KD sucks” chant erupts in Philly.
The MVP debate may cause Nuggets and Sixers fans to draw battle lines, but it shouldn’t distract from how great both Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid have been this season. As Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic have developed into the two best centers in the NBA, the discourse about them from Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia
It’s official: we’re entering the regular season’s endgame. Every game from here on out will have much bigger consequences, a statement even truer in 2021 than perhaps any other season thanks to the NBA’s new play-in tournament. If you’re not familiar, the play-in tournament will consist of two matchups within each conference. The seventh and
The Western Conference has been dominating the league once again, in terms of quality teams from top to bottom. The 13th worst team in the West would be a playoff team in the Eastern Conference. Though their depth is lacking, the East still has a few teams that are championship contenders this season. The Brooklyn
What in the world is going on in Phoenix? Unless you’ve deliberately followed the Suns this season, it’s understandable if you’ve missed their incredibly hot start. They’re not mentioned by the national media (e.g., ESPN) nearly as often the Brooklyn Nets or Los Angeles Lakers — but they should be. And it’s not as is
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 03: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves tries to get past Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter of the NBA game at Wells Fargo Center on April 3, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) NBA is expecting all arenas to be at full capacity for the 2021-22 season by Braulio Perez The Los Angeles Lakers’ road game vs. the New York Knicks will not be seen on national TV. The stars will not be out in full force when the
Everybody’s favorite NBA holiday, the trade deadline, came and went on a day that saw a league-record 16 deadline trades. 46 players were involved in trades, with big names like Nikola Vucevic and Victor Oladipo on the move. However, with 46 players being moved, some are bound to fall through the cracks and go largely
Jan 18, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) looks on against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Jayce Tingler gives fantastic update on Fernando Tatis Jr. by Braulio Perez 5 players 49ers should draft in the first round by Nicholas McGee
Though it may seem like forever ago, it has only been nine years since the Oklahoma City Thunder were playing in the NBA Finals. The young quartet of Kevin Durant, James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka was unable to stop the Miami HEAT’s “Big Three,” as the team captured their first of two consecutive
Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports NBA trade grades: Raptors land clever replacement for Norman Powell by Rucker Haringey Raptors take the first step, trading Norman Powell to the Trail Blazers by Steven Kubitza The 76ers have landed veteran point guard George Hill in a three-team trade with the Thunder and Knicks ahead of today’s 3
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers. (Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) UFC Vegas 22: Derek Brunson vs. Kevin Holland preview and prediction by Thomas Albano Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons shared the love with former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz over Twitch. Even though Carson Wentz does not play for the Philadelphia Eagles anymore, he still has
Two months remain until the regular season comes to a close and the playoff matchups are set. Most organizations have a solid feel for where they are at in terms of roster talent, on-court chemistry and the overall direction of their team. The trade deadline looms next week and buyout candidates will likely have a
With only a handful of games being played since Basketball Insiders’ last MVP ladder, one might think that there would be a lack of shake-ups in the rankings over the All-Star break. That couldn’t be further from the case, as several players are making legitimate cases while others near the top are stagnating. Furthermore, MVP-frontrunner
The Brooklyn Nets acquisition of Blake Griffin is, for all intents and purposes, a declaration of war. Brooklyn is coming — and every other team with championship hopes this season had better pony up to add as much talent as is humanly possible. As we approach the March 25 trade deadline, demand for established talent
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 03: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after scoring during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Wells Fargo Center on March 03, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the
With the All-Star break over and the second half of the NBA season underway, it’s the perfect time to ponder questions such as what will happen at the trade deadline, how the standings might take shape and who will win MVP. With subjects such as those in mind, here are five bold predictions for the
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 04: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media prior to the start of the NBA 2K League Draft at Madison Square Garden on April 4, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Indians: Jose Ramirez and Franmil Reyes isolated after breaking COVID-19 protocol by Mark Powell
PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 12: Ben Simmons #25 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers walk to the bench against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 12, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Cavaliers 98-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using
Joel Embiid took a parting shot at Myles Turner, whether he meant it intentionally or not. Embiid is as brutally honest as they get. That’s something we can never take from him, whether he takes home the MVP award this season or not. So, what happened when the 76ers defeated the Indiana Pacers by 16
P.J. Tucker could be heading to the Philadelphia 76ers soon. Speculation continues to swirl around Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker, and it’s no surprise his name keeps popping up in NBA rumors given the state of his current team. As losers in 13 straight games, the Rockets are in a miserable place heading into the
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 03: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after scoring during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Wells Fargo Center on March 03, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the
There’s no need really to ask “what’s wrong with the Boston Celtics?” because it seems pretty clear as day what’s wrong with them. Jayson Tatum hasn’t returned to his dominant form since coming back from COVID. Kemba Walker’s slow recovery has led to maddening inconsistency. Marcus Smart’s calf injury put things out of whack. They
There are three teams listed as reported trade destinations for Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry. This season, the Toronto Raptors were expected to be contenders in the Eastern Conference, especially after they retained Fred VanVleet on a long-term deal. Instead, the Raptors sit in fifth place in the conference standings with a 16-17 record, where
Jan 23, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) gets defended by Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (41) during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Brett Favre reassures Packers fans after Aaron Rodgers’ troubling postgame comments by Scott Rogust Josh Jackson got ejected after he
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Ben Simmons’ career night certainly has the appearance of an outlier. Monday night against the Utah Jazz, Simmons put up 42 points, 12 assists and 9 rebounds, shooting 15-of-26
The March 25 NBA trade deadline can’t come soon enough for these title hopefuls that need to bolster their rosters. As the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season winds down, front offices across the league need to conduct objective evaluations of their respective teams. Are they good enough to win this year’s championship as
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