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Paramount+'s new esports comedy 'Players' comes from a Philly guy — and stars one, too

PHILADELPHIA — It's been a whirlwind few weeks for Da'Jour Jones. First, it was his senior prom. Then, he graduated from Cab Calloway School of the Arts. Two weeks ago, he attended the premiere for a TV show in which he has a lead role.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Commentary: The collisions between sports and politics underscore our need for tolerance of dissent

The intersection of sports and politics has occasionally been fraught with controversy. Amid the civil rights movement, Muhammad Ali was briefly banned from boxing for his stance on the Vietnam War. Tommie Smith and John Carlos were subject to significant criticism for raising their fists in a salute to Black…

Chicago Tribune

Report: Rockets nearly traded for Marcus Smart, Brandon Clarke in June 2019

A June 2019 trade agreement would have sent Clint Capela to Boston and Marcus Smart and Brandon Clarke to the Rockets, but Memphis scuttled it by drafting Clarke one spot ahead.

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Blazers definitely targeting OG Anunoby

Jake Fischer: I'm pretty aware from my conversations that Portland definitely is targeting OG (Anunoby), definitely someone that Lillard wants to pair with. Source: Spotify What's the buzz on Twitter? Law Murray @ LawMurrayTheNU Only 10 players are ...

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More smoke coming on OG Anunoby trade, with Blazers, Nuggets and Spurs interested?

Along those lines, don't be surprised to see more smoke around a potential trade for OG Anunoby. The Raptors with a re-signed Masai Ujiri like their core, but ultimately upgrades will have to come with the inclusion of one of Fred VanVleet, Pascal ...

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David Murphy: The Sixers don’t need to win the offseason to win a post-LeBron Eastern Conference

The Eastern Conference is as open as it has ever been. Any discussion about the Sixers’ offseason needs to start there. It’s a good thing. A great thing, really. Desperation rarely leads to good decision making. The Sixers have an opportunity to make some immensely consequential decisions this offseason. Things…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Don’t trade Tyrese Maxey: The Sixers’ eternal star hunt is a relic of the NBA’s past

PHILADELPHIA — When confronted with a lack of options, one of the worst things any decision-maker can do is take one off the table. But that’s exactly what Daryl Morey must do as he attempts to build a functional roster with limited draft capital, limited payroll space, and a glaring…

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Lakers may have more than three coaching candidates

The Lakers' list of final head coaching candidates may be a bit longer than first thought.

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Lakers haven’t abandoned hope of Doc Rivers becoming available?

Suspicions persist in league coaching circles that the Lakers have not completely abandoned hope that Philadelphia's Doc Rivers becomes unexpectedly available - despite the recent insistence from Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey ...

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Bill Plaschke: He might be a longshot, but Doc Rivers still Lakers' best shot for coach

LOS ANGELES — So, the Lakers floated their three leading candidates for coach to the media this week as a sort of trial balloon.

Los Angeles Times

Philadelphia City Council names Joel Embiid Most Valuable… Philadelphian

The Sixers ended their season in embarrassing fashion last week, stringing back-to-back uninspired efforts together to end their season in Round 2. Philadelphia City Council may have just managed to up the ante on how humiliating the season's finish ...

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David Murphy: Three things we know about the Sixers’ offseason plans, with Tobias Harris a big key

PHILADELPHIA — Daryl Morey is back where he started. Not really. But, kind of.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Can James Harden still be an elite scorer? Or is the Sixer now just a facilitator? Daryl Morey won’t say

PHILADELPHIA — Daryl Morey used the word “unlocked” a couple of times when referring to 76ers point guard James Harden.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mike Sielski: The Sixers did the worst thing you can do to Philly sports fans. They gave them false hope.

The most toxic commodity in Philadelphia sports is unfulfilled hope. The 76ers of this era have delivered little more than that. It’s no stretch to say that the collective reaction around here to the Sixers’ 99-90 loss Thursday night and their six-game, second-round flameout to the Heat goes beyond mere…

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Lakers will be interested in Doc Rivers if 76ers let go of him

If the Philadelphia 76ers fire head coach Doc Rivers, the Lakers will consider him a candidate for their coaching job.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Doc Rivers will return as Sixers coach, team president Daryl Morey says

PHILADELPHIA — Addressing the big question about Doc Rivers’ future as the 76ers’ head coach, team president of basketball operations Daryl Morey gave his assurance on Friday that Rivers will be back next season.

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David Murphy: Joel Embiid says the Sixers need tougher players like P.J. Tucker. They also need more of it from James Harden.

PHILADELPHIA — What now?

Sports Illustrated

76ers’ Daryl Morey Gives Definitive Answer on Doc Rivers’s Job Status

Philadelphia’s president says Rivers will return as head coach.

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Joel Embiid: ‘Everybody expected the Houston James Harden, but that’s not who he is anymore’

Michael Scotto: Joel Embiid on James Harden: "Obviously, I'm sure since we got him, everybody expected the Houston James Harden, but that's not who he is anymore. He's more of a playmaker. I thought, at times, as with all of us, could've been more ...

Sports Illustrated

The 76ers’ James Harden Experiment Has Reached a Head

After The Beard flopped when it mattered most, Philly must decide whether to push forward with Harden’s partnership with Joel Embiid or move on.

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Mike Sielski: With his latest injury, Joel Embiid is becoming a tragic figure in Philly sports

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid might be the most star-crossed figure in Philadelphia sports history. Who else compares? Perhaps Eric Lindros. More and more, the two seem kindred spirits, such obvious and marvelous talents, such promise never quite fulfilled for reasons out of their control. The injuries. The mismanagement. The trap…

Sports Illustrated

76ers Must Win After Betting House on James Harden

The stakes are high in Philadelphia after betting the house on James Harden.

Los Angeles Times

Helene Elliott: Why Kareem Abdul-Jabbar asking LeBron James to ‘be careful’ is a reasonable request

Bizarrely chaotic to the last drop, the Lakers’ cursed season took another sour turn Sunday afternoon as they stumbled closer to an inevitably unhappy ending with a 129-118 loss to the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena.

Sports Illustrated

Joel Embiid: ‘I Thought I’d Really Lose It’

Throughout a season of uncertainty for the Sixers, he has been the team’s unshakable anchor, steadfast in his focus on bringing a championship to Philly.

Al Jazeera

NBA returns to Chinese television following Hong Kong blacklist

State broadcaster CCTV stopped airing games in 2020, angered by a team official supporting Hong Kong democracy movement.

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