That didn’t take long. The Philadelphia 76ers dismantled the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game, and James Harden made franchise history. There wasn’t much of an adjustment period for Harden with his new team, as the star guard has fit in seamlessly in a lineup featuring the likes of Joel Embiid,
Month: February 2022
8:00 AM ET What happens when you pair a former NBA MVP with the current favorite to win this season’s award? Well, you get the latest version of the Philadelphia 76ers, who have looked unguardable since James Harden‘s debut alongside Joel Embiid on Friday night. In two games — on the road against the Minnesota
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. There are a lot of different ways to win a game and, all things considered, most teams would probably prefer a blowout victory to grinding one out in the
12:31 AM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — Heading into the fourth quarter of the Warriors‘ game against the Mavericks on Sunday night, all arrows pointed toward an easy Golden State victory. For three quarters, the Warriors’ defense had been stifling. Their offense was in its classic free-flowing form. They built up a 21-point lead
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – FEBRUARY 26: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots a free throw late in the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on February 26, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the
2:51 AM ET LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers season found a new low on Sunday, with their 123-95 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans being met by a chorus of boos from the Crypto.com Arena crowd throughout the night. Russell Westbrook, the L.A. native whom the franchise completely overhauled its roster to acquire
5:47 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN NEW YORK — After two games playing alongside James Harden, it took a single word for Joel Embiid to describe how he felt about the way the two superstars are fitting together in the Philadelphia 76ers‘ offense. “Unstoppable,” Embiid said with a smile after finishing with 37 points — including
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 24: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the first half against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on February 24, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to
12:14 PM ET ESPN News Services Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz, the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA draft who suffered a torn left ACL more than a year ago, will return to action against the Indiana Pacers on Monday, the team said Saturday. Fultz suffered the injury when his left knee buckled without
11:30 PM ET ESPN News Services CHICAGO —Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant broke the franchise record for most points in a regular-season game with 46 on Saturday night as he powered his team to a 116-110 victory over the Bulls. Morant broke Mike Miller‘s previous record (45 points) set in 2007. The third-year guard set
We’re celebrating the NBA at 75 by remembering the teams, players, moments and moves that helped make us who we are as basketball fans. The NBA is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, even if their conscious decision to recognize this as the 75th season of the league overlooks some of its early history. We’ve
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 15: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after making a three point basket during the second half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Footprint Center on February 15, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User
1:44 AM ET MILWAUKEE — Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving said he can finally see “light at the end of the tunnel” after playing the best game of his truncated season in Saturday’s surprising 126-123 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The star guard scored a season-high 38 points to lead his undermanned team down the
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 22: Rich Paul and LeBron James talk during halftime of a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on December 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) Latest Packers update won’t make Davante Adams happy by Mark Powell According
Joel Embiid shared that while he wishes the best for the future of Ben Simmons, chasing Simmons around and asking him to stay in Philadelphia was “tough.” Back in October, Joel Embiid made headlines when he said he no longer cared about the Ben Simmons situation. “At this point, I don’t care about that man,”
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden. (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) ESPN’s John Clayton says there’s no truth to Russell Wilson rumors by Scott Rogust James Harden scored his first points with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, and of course they included a free throw. Harden’s struggled to reach the line at such a consistent clip
It sure looks like Joel Embiid is having fun playing alongside James Harden. It’s only been one game so far, but Embiid definitely seems to be thrilled to have his new teammate. So far, so good for Joel Embiid and James Harden. Harden, who was moved from the Brooklyn Nets to the Philadelphia 76ers in
1:10 PM ET MILWAUKEE — Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant continues to make progress in his rehab from a sprained left MCL and his return to the floor will happen at some point in the next week, according to coach Steve Nash. “Every day closer,” Nash said after shootaround before Saturday’s game against the
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports) Latest Kirk Cousins report should make Vikings fans cringe by Scott Rogust Bellator 275: Gegard Mousasi wobbles, finishes Austin Vanderford in under 90 seconds (Video) by Thomas Albano The Lakers struggled early in their first game after the All-Star Break, as the crosstown rival Clippers made
6:41 PM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green participated in his first team practice since early January on Saturday afternoon. “It’s great just to have his energy back in the gym, his voice,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “He looked great, physically. So that’s a very positive step for
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Coming out of the All-Star Break all eyes are on movement — fringe playoffs team trying to secure spots, fringe contenders trying to move up. To break down some
3:56 AM ET LOS ANGELES — After eyebrow-raising comments made by LeBron James leading up to the trade deadline and continuing through All-Star weekend caused the basketball world to speculate about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers, James made a few things very clear on Friday night. To begin with, he wants the Lakers
How is greatness born? In Mike Sielski’s new book, The Rise, he tries to answer that question by looking at the early life of NBA legend Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant burnished his legacy every way he could, attempting to translate his faults into virtues, his failures into lessons. He loved telling stories and the tale
Before newly-acquired Philadelphia 76ers point guard James Harden is set to make his debut on Feb. 25, he battled it out against teammate Joel Embiid. There are many reasons the Ben Simmons/James Harden trade seems to be working out for all parties, but a primary one is this: Harden no longer has to face off
6:57 PM ET In the aftermath of LeBron James‘ public comments on a possible return to Cleveland and media reports describing his agency’s displeasure with the organization, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul met with Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and general manager Rob Pelinka on Tuesday, insisting that there’s no movement underway to seek management changes
12:42 AM ET The final verdict on the Philadelphia 76ers trade for James Harden won’t come for months — maybe even years. Until then, every moment Harden and Philadelphia’s MVP-frontrunner Joel Embiid spend on the court together will be something of a Rohrsarch test. Some will see chemistry, others calamity — sometimes both will be
New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley. (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) Does Aaron Rodgers-Shailene Woodley breakup make Broncos trade less likely? by Ethan Lee Anthony Davis injury sends Lakers fans into immediate panic by Ethan Lee Stephen A. Smith ripped off a three-minute tirade against the New York Knicks after they blew a 28-point lead to
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 16: Kemba Walker #8 of the New York Knicks looks out during game against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on February 16, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to
C.J. McCollum has been moved to the New Orleans Pelicans, does that mean Damian Lillard is looking to leave the Portland Trail Blazers? Damian Lillard has seemingly been an extraordinarily patient man as the Portland Trail Blazers have been able to keep their star in town as time has marched on. While plenty of young
6:00 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN Shortly after James Harden was introduced as the newest member of the Philadelphia 76ers, the superstar guard was asked the question dominating the NBA world after the blockbuster trade deadline swap with the Brooklyn Nets for Ben Simmons: How will this partnership with Joel Embiid work? “I think we complement
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