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76ers Convert Center Tacko Fall to Two-Way Contract
Philadelphia signed 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall to a two-way contract on Saturday after he originally joined the team on an Exhibit 10 deal.
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Embiid Scores 27 as Star-Laden 76ers Fall to Celtics in Preseason Finale
Joel Embiid led the Philadelphia 76ers with 27 points and eight rebounds during a 125-120 preseason loss to the Boston Celtics.
LeBron James Makes 76ers Home Debut in Preseason Overtime Loss to Celtics
LeBron James recorded eight points and eight rebounds in his first home game for the Philadelphia 76ers, a 125-120 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics.
Bucks Shift Home Opener Tipoff Time for World Series Game 1
The Milwaukee Bucks moved their Oct. 23 home opener against the Chicago Bulls to 3 p.m. CT to avoid a conflict with the Milwaukee Brewers hosting the World Series.
Spurs to Start Three-Guard Lineup of Fox, Castle, and Harper in Season Opener
San Antonio will start guards De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper alongside Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell against the Thunder on Tuesday.
Basketball Hall of Famer Cliff Hagan Dies at age 94
Cliff Hagan, a five-time NBA All-Star who averaged 18.0 points and 6.9 rebounds over a 10-year professional career, has died at age 94.
Spanish Club Basket Zaragoza Challenges NBA Eligibility of Thunder Rookie Aday Mara
Basket Zaragoza claims No. 12 pick Aday Mara is still under contract for the 2026-27 season, a contention the Oklahoma City Thunder disputes.
Buss Siblings Submit Court Filing to Uphold Vote for Lakers Stake Sale
Joey and Janie Buss filed a 29-page document challenging Jeanie Buss's petition to oust them as trustees following a vote to sell the family's 17.82% stake in the Lakers.
NBA Preseason Reveals: Cooper Flagg Shines in Macao and Giannis Antetokounmpo Debuts for Miami
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg averaged 25.8 points and 7.8 assists in two China Games exhibitions while Jayson Tatum posted 23 points in his Celtics return.
Maxey: Healthy Joel Embiid 'Changes Everything' for 76ers During Preseason
Tyrese Maxey noted that Joel Embiid's presence in training camp has allowed the 76ers to spend three weeks drilling specific sets with new teammates.
NBA Expansion Update: Las Vegas Bid Nears Decision as Seattle Return Faces Uncertainty
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver suggests a Las Vegas expansion team is a 'full-go' with a decision expected in weeks, while Seattle's bid remains lower than the projected $10 billion valuation.
NBA GMs Project Victor Wembanyama to Win MVP as Spurs Favored for 2027 Title
Victor Wembanyama received 77% of MVP votes and 93% of franchise-starting votes in the annual NBA general manager survey.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Cites Chemistry as Key for New-Look 76ers
After signing a one-year, $3.9 million deal with Philadelphia, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope emphasized that team success hinges on diverse personalities meshing.
Walker Kessler Impresses in First Lakers Appearance During Preseason Loss to Warriors
Walker Kessler recorded 11 points and nine rebounds in the first half of the Lakers' 101-89 preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Payton Pritchard Signs Two-Year, $44.2M Extension With Celtics
Payton Pritchard has agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million extension with the Boston Celtics that includes a mutual option for the 2029-30 season.
Cooper Flagg Dominates Macao Preseason Games with 33 Points
Cooper Flagg recorded 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in 45 minutes of play during the NBA China Games in Macao.
Russell Westbrook Targets Torchbearer Role for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Following Retirement
Retired NBA star Russell Westbrook announced on Friday his intention to serve as a torchbearer for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Tyrese Haliburton Hopes to Mend Relationship With Damian Lillard Following In-Season Tournament Mockery
Tyrese Haliburton expressed regret on "The Zach Lowe Show" for mocking Damian Lillard's "Dame Time" celebration during the 2023 NBA Cup semifinals.
Warriors Sign Brandin Podziemski to Five-Year, $110 Million Extension
Brandin Podziemski agreed to a five-year, $110 million extension that includes a $25 million mutual option in the final season.
Maxime Raynaud Exits Preseason Game With Apparent Serious Knee Injury
Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud suffered a right knee injury late in the first half of Saturday's preseason game against the Golden State Warriors.
Jalen Duren Agrees to Five-Year, $200 Million Contract With Pistons
Jalen Duren has signed a five-year, $200 million deal with Detroit following a regular season where he earned All-NBA honors.
Knicks Table Extension Negotiations for Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart
The New York Knicks have paused contract extension discussions with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart until later in the season.
Joel Embiid Refutes Report of LeBron James Confrontation Over Practice Punctuality
Joel Embiid dismissed claims that LeBron James confronted him for being late to practice, calling himself an easy target after a 114-108 loss to the Nets.
LeBron James Logs 10 Points and 18 Minutes in Philadelphia 76ers Debut
LeBron James finished with 10 points, five assists, and four rebounds in the first half of the Philadelphia 76ers' 114-108 preseason loss to the Brooklyn Nets.