Opponents paint a portrait of one of the NBA’s up-and-coming defenders so convincing that they are open about wanting him on their team.

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In a three-game slate, Friday's game of the day features high-flying Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey, as the Cavaliers visit the 76ers.

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The Philadelphia 76ers are in a tough position ... decide to tank and try to get into the top six and keep their pick, it won't be easy. The Portland Trail Blazers and Brooklyn Nets are slated to draft sixth and seventh, respectively, with 13-27 and ...

Philadelphia star center Joel Embiid missed his 10th straight game because of a left knee injury. He also was ruled out by coach Nick Nurse at Chicago on Saturday night

Kumamada si Paul George ng 30 points, habang may 29 markers si Tyrese Ma­xey para banderahan ang 76ers sa 132-129 paggupo sa Cleveland Cavaliers.

Franz Wagner returns, but Blazers stifle Magic The Portland Trail Blazers used a stifling defensive effort to spoil Orlando Magic star Franz Wagner’s return and scored their second three-...

For the first time this season, the Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers matchup will happen on Sunday. The Blazers are looking for their first win against the Bulls since Nov.

The Portland Trail Blazers are messing up their tank. Portland is currently a club comprised of ill-fitting parts. The Trail Blazers are stocked with some not-ready-for-primetime players and a surplus of non-star veteran trade chips.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George scored 30 points, Tyrese Maxey had 29 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-129 on Friday night to end a seven-game losing streak. Cleveland lost its second straight to drop into a tie for the NBA lead with Oklahoma City at 36-8. Philadelphia is 16-27.