Philadelphia 76ers Rule Out Joel Embiid (Knee) For Season Opening Week

Sixers Declare Joel Embiid (Knee) Out for the Week

The Philadelphia 76ers announced that Joel Embiid and Paul George will both miss Wednesday’s season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. Embiid, 30, will also miss Friday’s game in Toronto and Sunday’s game in Indiana. Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will remain sidelined this week for left knee injury management The 7-footer didn’t play in the…

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Atlanta Hawks, Jalen Johnson Agree to Five-Year, $150M Extension

Hawks and Jalen Johnson strike a deal for a five-year, $150 million contract extension

The Atlanta Hawks and fourth-year forward Jalen Johnson have agreed to a five-year, $150 million rookie contract extension, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and representative Lucas Newton announced on Monday. Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson averaged career highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and minutes played last season Johnson, who Atlanta selected 20th overall in…

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Analysis and Commentary on Basketball Scores, Statistics, Standings, and Updates

Semt77 Yalova Belediye Spor (BSL) signed 28-year old American center Jaylen Johnson (206cm-102kg-1996, college: Louisville). Johnson already started the season at H.Haifa in Israeli Winner League. In two games he had 8.5ppg, 10.5rpg and 2.5apg.Three years ago (four years after his graduation) he was drafted by Motor City Cruise (G-League) in first round (8th overall).The…

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Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun Agrees to Five-Year, $185M Extension

Alperen Sengun of the Rockets Signs Lucrative Five-Year, $185 Million Contract Extension

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has agreed on a five-year, $185 million rookie extension, his agents Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz of Excel Basketball announced Monday. His extension begins next season and includes a player option for the fifth season in 2029-30. Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun signed a five-year rookie extension with a player…

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Scottie Barnes Believes in the Team’s Identity of Fast-Paced Offense and Strong Defense for 2024-25 Season

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes says that he sees a young roster that can play fast and defend aggressively. (via Toronto Raptors): Reporter: “What would you say this team’s identity is going into a new season?” Barnes: “Push the pace and play defense. That’s our main priorities. That’s what we’ve been working on a lot….

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