Jaylen Brown 's time in Boston has come to a surprising end, with the Celtics deciding to trade him to one of their most storied rivals. Brown — the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, a five-time All-Star and the league 's fourth-leading scorer this past season — is getting traded by the Celtics to...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and the New York Knicks are back in the Eastern Conference finals, tying the NBA postseason record with 25 3-pointers in front of a raucous crowd rooting for the road team and rolling past the Philadelphia 76ers, 144-114, on Sunday, May 10, to sweep...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota its worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves, 133-95, on Wednesday night, May 6, to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece. “I...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 18 points in his unexpected return from injury and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a huge game by Victor Wembanyama and held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs, 104-102, in the opener of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday night, May 4....
BOSTON (AP) — Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the Jayson Tatum-less Boston Celtics 109-100 on Saturday night, May 2, to complete the NBA’s 14th comeback from a 3-1 deficit. Embiid finished with 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists....
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the Houston Rockets for a 101-94 victory Tuesday night, April 21, and a stunning 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Marcus Smart had 25 points and seven...
INGLEWOOD, California (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State 's electrifying fourth-quarter comeback, and the Warriors advanced in the NBA’s play-in tournament with a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Travelers passing through Philadelphia International Airport on Monday may have expected long security lines. But the longest line was made of cheesesteaks. Organizers say they achieved a new Guinness World Record for the longest line of cheesesteak sandwiches, with 1,291...
MIAMI (AP) — Duncan Robinson scored 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, Tyler Herro scored 20 and the Miami Heat pulled away to beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 117-105, on Monday night, April 7. Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55) drives to the basket as Philadelphia 76ers guard Jalen...
NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 27 points and the New York Knicks beat Philadelphia, 105-91, on Tuesday night, April 1, sending the 76ers to their ninth straight loss. New York Knicks' OG Anunoby (8) dunks the ball in front of Philadelphia 76ers' Adem Bona, center, and Ricky Council IV, during...
CAMDEN, New Jersey (AP) — Joel Embiid could have been one of the all-time greats of his era. The 7-footer who anchored the 76ers' laborious rebuilding plan known as the Process sure flashed his dominance at times through his injury-riddled career. Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, is fouled...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jalen Hurts smiled as he held the Lombardi Trophy in his right hand and the Super Bowl MVP trophy in his left hand, reflecting on all he has gone through to reach the pinnacle of success. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts poses with the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl...
