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Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the NBA MVP race after Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexnader had incredible weeks, while Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards got bit by the injury bug.
For the first time in five years, the Sixers are opening the season with a 4-0 start. Here’s everything they’re saying about the team.
After helping the Detroit Pistons snap a five-year playoff drought last season, star guard Cade Cunningham knows he will have to up his game even further if he wants to lead the team to greater heights this year.
With reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander setting the tone for another big season, here are three bold predictions for the superstar in year eight.
The Spurs' young big man is doing things we've never seen. Plus: notes on the Sixers, Hawks, Warriors and more.
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Draymond Green boldly predicts Warriors superstar Steph Curry wins third NBA MVP
Draymond Green believes his Golden State Warriors teammate Steph Curry will win his third NBA MVP award this season.
While Russell Westbrook is now playing a bench role with the Sacramento Kings, there’s no denying that he was once one of the best basketball players on the planet. With an NBA MVP award on his resume, his legacy as a hoops great is all but secured as well despite his lack of championships.
The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the best stories of the season so far. Led by a dynamic young backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, the Sixers are one of four undefeated teams. Still, 2022-23 MVP Joel Embiid is on a minutes restriction, and nine-time All-Star Paul George has yet to play as he recovers from knee surgery.
In an incredibly risky trade idea from Fadeaway World, the Los Angeles Clippers could swing a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers for former league MVP Joel Embiid. Philadelphia 76ers receive: Ivica Zubac, John Collins, Bogdan Bogdanovic, 2031 first-round pick
Plus, Rob Dillingham fights for minutes, Deandre Ayton shows new fire and Oklahoma City keeps churning out surprises.