76ers at crossroads: Will they push for Play-In or shift to tank mode?

Photo: Corey Sipkin/NY Daily News Saginaw, Michigan’s Kenyon Martin told a crazy story on All The Smoke about elbowing Karl Malone as payback for giving Isiah Thomas 40 stitches back in 1991. (via All The Smoke): “My second year, we’re playing Utah. Y’all remember Karl Malone elbowed Isiah Thomas and split…

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups sees San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama putting an end to Rudy Gobert winning another NBA Defensive Player of the Year award this upcoming season. (via The Sheed & Tyler Show): “The next ten going to Wemby. That’s over with. It’s over. It’s…

Last night, the Denver Nuggets were in a real nail bitter throughout almost a full four quarters of action versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. For every bucket the Nuggets got, it seemed that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and company had an answer for it. That is, until Jamal Murray caught fire in…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton have been recognized as the NBA’s Players of the Week for Week 10. Gilgeous-Alexander showcased impressive stats, averaging 33.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.5 assists, contributing to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 4-0 record during the week. On the other hand, Haliburton delivered with an average…

Photo: Dylan Buell/Getty Images Following last night’s 107-104 home victory vs. the Sacramento Kings, Myles Turner & Buddy Hield were both asked about what areas Aaron Nesmith has grown the most in (17 points/6 rebounds/3 assists/1 steal/1 block/6-13 FG/4-7 3-PT/1-2 FT). (via Indiana Pacers): Turner: “Confidence, man, absolutely. Aaron’s just…

Photo: Detroit Pistons/Twitter The Detroit Pistons plan to pick up Alec Burks’ $10.5 million option for the 2023-2024 season. The shooting guard appeared in 51 games for the Pistons last season, including six starts. Burks averaged 12.8 points in 22 minutes per game while draining 41.4% of his 3-point attempts….