NBA fines Joel Embiid $35K

Following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s commanding Game 1 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals, Jalen Williams reflected on the happiness he finds in playing basketball. Contributing 18 points to the Thunder’s triumph, Williams embraces the joy of the game both on and off the court. In…

After falling 116-115 to the Pacers, the Los Angeles Lakers now sit at 7-12. Despite a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter, L.A. was unable to close out the contest. The Pacers rallied behind rookies Benedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard, who splashed the game-winning three.  The Lakeshow struggled on both…

Photo: Peter Baba In a surprising offseason move, the Washington Wizards acquired the promising young star Jordan Poole from the Warriors after parting ways with Bradley Beal. Despite being in the first year of a substantial four-year, $123 million contract, there is speculation among NBA observers, as noted by Marc…

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/YouTube screenshot Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey is realistic about the limitations of the package received in the James Harden trade to the Clippers, admitting that landing their dream player is unlikely. According to Marc Stein’s Substack report, Morey outlined the team’s challenges during an appearance on the…

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter The future of James Harden remains uncertain. He is yet to make a decision on whether to exercise his player option for the 2023-2024 season. It is widely thought that the 76ers and the Rockets are the two options that Harden is choosing between. However, Ramona Shelbourne…

The San Antonio Spurs have signed former Los Angeles Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr., according to NBA insider Michael Scotto. Boston, 22, will join the Spurs as he competes for a spot on their roster. Over the past three seasons, he has played for the Clippers, where he averaged 6.2…