NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Knicks
76ers
Joel Embiid finally returned Sunday night, and while the Sixers didn’t get the win, they at least got their MVP back on the floor.
Embiid...
Celtics eye center help as Jayson Tatum quietly works toward return
The Celtics have some decisions coming as they look for center help, and two contracts may determine what’s possible.
Brian Robb of MassLive writes that...
Celtics spoil Pistons’ shot at franchise history: ‘We all wanted it tonight’
Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and the Celtics finally stopped Detroit’s run, handing the Pistons a 117-114 loss on Wednesday and ending a franchise record-tying...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Kenrich Williams, Sixers, Trendon Watford, Celtics
Thunder
Kenrich Williams is finally back. After missing the first 18 games of the season, the veteran forward is no longer on the injury report...
Bucks linked to Kings’ Zach LaVine, Celtics’ Anfernee Simons
The Bucks are poking around the trade market, and Zach LaVine’s name is at least on their checklist.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Milwaukee...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Sixers, Paul George, Celtics
Raptors
Brandon Ingram just kept firing. Toronto just kept winning.
Ingram launched 30 shots on Monday night and turned them into 37 points as the Raptors...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Sixers, Jared McCain, Raptors
Celtics
Anfernee Simons is making the most of his minutes, and Boston isn’t complaining.
The Celtics guard has stacked back-to-back 23-point nights, a notable bump after...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Nets, Egor Demin, Raptors
Celtics
The Celtics had held steady without Jayson Tatum, entering Friday at 8-7 despite a thinned-out roster. But their worst loss of the season arrived...
NBA Notes: Hawks, Trae Young, Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, Nets
Hawks
The Hawks have gotten an unexpected look at life without Trae Young, and the early returns have caught the league’s attention.
As Tim Bontemps of...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Celtics
Lakers
LeBron James made his season debut and helped the Lakers beat the Jazz 140-126 on Tuesday night, officially beginning his 23rd NBA season —...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Pacers, Aaron Nesmith, Celtics
Grizzlies
The Grizzlies can’t catch a break in the backcourt.
Ja Morant returned from an ankle issue on Saturday in Cleveland… only to exit six minutes...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Celtics, Jordan Walsh, Bulls
Pelicans
The Pelicans finally got a bit of good news. Zion Williamson has been cleared for full-contact, on-court work, the team announced.
He’s been out since...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Taurean Prince, Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Celtics
Bucks
Bucks reserve forward Taurean Prince is facing a long absence. Per ESPN's Shams Charania, Prince has a herniated disc in his neck and is...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Knicks, Mitchell Robinson, Celtics
Raptors
Scottie Barnes is stuffing the defensive stat sheet again and the impact is loud.
As relayed by Eric Koreen of The Athletic, Barnes is the...
