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Joel Embiid in 2018. File photo: Keith Allison / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0.
On the court
Sixers try Jaylen Brown in the dunker spot as Dean Wade earns teammates’ praise
Philadelphia is testing Jaylen Brown in the dunker spot alongside Embiid, while Dean Wade earns praise from teammates for…
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Around the league
Raptors bring in 7-foot-5 G League defensive star Jamarion Sharp to chase a two-way spot
Toronto welcomed the reigning G League Defensive Player of the Year on Monday, and a camp invitee will have…
Joel Embiid in 2018. File photo: Keith Allison / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0.Around the league
Philadelphia tops a 2026-27 NBA pressure ranking
John Gonzalez ranks Philadelphia ahead of Brad Stevens and Oklahoma City in a column about expectations. This is the…
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Around the league
Nets waive Dion Brown and Dain Dainja as preseason roster work continues
Brooklyn has requested waivers on two camp players. Reports say Brown and Dainja are expected to join Long Island,…
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Around the league
Gilbert Arenas recalls Darryn Peterson’s early professional habits in new Jazz feature
Deseret News revisits Arenas' account of Peterson's high-school preparation, connecting film sessions and routines with praise from Utah's coaches…
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Sprite adds Nikola Jokic to global NBA campaign alongside Anthony Edwards
Coca-Cola's new Sprite platform pairs Jokic with Edwards in a campaign rolling out worldwide into 2027, with NBA promotions…
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Around the league
Kristaps Porzingis arrives at Warriors facility for meetings, still no return timetable
Porzingis reportedly arrived at Chase Center Tuesday for meetings with Rick Celebrini and Mike Dunleavy Jr. No return timetable…
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Around the league
Celtics’ Ron Harper Jr. returns to practice; Devin Carter still dealing with illness
Harper is day-to-day after returning to practice Monday, while Carter remains ill. Boston has not confirmed either player's availability…
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Around the league
Kawhi Leonard in line for first Raptors game in seven years Tuesday against the Knicks
After sitting out Toronto's first two exhibitions for reasons unrelated to injury, Leonard is expected to play limited minutes…
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Around the league
Spurs, Pacers, Nuggets and Nets pull ABA looks out of the archive for merger’s 50th season
The four clubs that crossed over from the ABA in 1976 revealed throwback Classic Edition sets on Monday, with…