Cavs Suspend JR Smith Ahead of Match-up with 76ers

The Cleveland Cavaliers suspended guard JR Smith for Thursday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers for detrimental conduct, the team announced. Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue said “something happened after shootaround” Thursday that led to Smith’s one-game suspension. A team source told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin the suspension was from a team-related issue, nothing off the court. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Cavs’ Jordan Clarkson Ejected in Loss to 76ers

The final moments of a double-digit win for the Philadelphia 76ers over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday took an unexpected turn when Cavs guard Jordan Clarkson threw a ball at Sixers forward Dario Saric’s back and was summarily ejected. With Philadelphia up by eight and having an opportunity to run out the clock with the […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: 76ers Waive Trevor Booker, to Sign with Indiana Pacers

Forward Trevor Booker plans to sign with the Indiana Pacers following his release from the Philadelphia 76ers, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Booker was waived Wednesday for the 76ers to create roster space to sign forward Ersan Ilyasova. Booker had interest from several postseason contenders before deciding on Indiana, league sources said. Booker is signing […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Hired Guns Available For The Playoff Push

Three players likely to emerge on the buyout market could make the difference for some playoff contenders.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron Flattered by Philly Recruitment Billboards

LeBron James still hasn’t seen the three billboards that went up in Ohio this week, aimed at recruiting him to come to the Philadelphia 76ers as a free agent this summer, but he heard about them and says the gesture was flattering. “You can say it’s a distraction — it’s not. Not a distraction,” James […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Hawks, Ersan Ilyasova Complete Buyout, Expected to Sign with 76ers

Forward Ersan Ilyasova completed his buyout with the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, clearing the way for him to join the Philadelphia 76ers as a free agent, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Ilyasova and the Hawks had been discussing a buyout over the past several days, and Atlanta was eager to allow Ilyasova to join a […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Defensive Player Of The Year Watch – 2/16/18

Spencer Davies updates the DPOY watch as the first half of the NBA season comes to a close and the All-Star break approaches.

Alan Draper  •  03 Oct 2023
Simmons and Mitchell Locked in a Heated NBA Rookie of the Year Battle

As the NBA hits the All-Star break, Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell are in a heated race for Rookie of the Year. So, who has the edge?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Rookie Of The Year Watch – 2/14/18

Shane Rhodes provides his weekly check in on the NBA’s impressive 2017 rookie class.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021