Ben Simmons does the unthinkable in nail biter versus Hornets

Photo: Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Orlando Magic and veteran guard Terrence Ross are finalizing a contract buyout, allowing him to become a free agent. The Dallas Mavericks have emerged as the frontrunner to sign Ross once his buyout is complete. Ross, 32, has averaged just 9.2 PPG in 22.8 MPG…

Photo: Georgetown Hoops/Twitter The New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau believes the team legend Patrick Ewing will “bounce back” from his firing Thursday at Georgetown. “It’s unfortunate, but Patrick is, in my eyes, he’s an all-time great, if not the greatest Knick of all time. And obviously working together…

Photo: Peter Baba The Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum discusses facing the Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic: “I got a lot of respect for Luka and all the top players around the league. And you look forward to those matchups, those moments, those big games throughout the regular…

Photo: SB Nation/Twitter Dallas Mavericks rookie Olivier-Maxence Prosper is ready to defend Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards during preseason games coming up in Abu Dhabi on October 5th & 7th. (via Dallas Mavericks): Reporter: “A week from now, you’re going to be guarding Anthony Edwards in a different country. How…

Photo: San Antonio Spurs/Twitter Britney Spears and the San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama have critically different accounts of what went down before his security guard slapped her, and video of the incident, obtained by TMZ, supports Britney’s version: Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook Original…

Photo: Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant talks about fellow teammate Nic Claxton’s development and how he’s become a vocal leader on the court: “He’s learning by the day. But he’s also actually commanding a lot out there as a big. Telling us where to be, speaking…