76ers Make Fultz Top Pick, Lakers Snag Ball Second

The Philadelphia 76ers put their latest trade to good use on Thursday by selecting Markelle Fultz with the first overall pick in the 2017 NBA entry draft. The Los Angeles Lakers used the second pick to choose University of California Los Angeles point guard Lonzo Ball. The 76ers acquired the top pick from the Boston … Read more

Carlisle Singing Noel’s Praises After Rocky Arrival

Nerlens Noel is out of the Dallas Mavericks’ doghouse and back into his coaches’ good graces. Just two days after being benched for what was supposed to be his first game with his new NBA team, Noel scored 15 points with 17 rebounds and two assists on Friday to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a … Read more

More Woe For NBA Sixers As Embiid Faces Layoff

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid faces an indefinite layoff officials said Monday in the latest injury setback to the team. Embiid skipped practise on Monday and is scheduled for more tests on his left knee after missing the Sixers’ last five games. “Embiid did not take part in shootaround after (swelling) in left knee. MRI … Read more