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Ja Morant and Joel Embiid have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 9. Morant averaged 28.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 9.0 assists as the Memphis Grizzlies went 3-1. Morant returned from his 25-game suspension last week. Embiid averaged 40.7 points, 12.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists as the Philadelphia 76ers went 2-1. … [Read more...] about Ja Morant, Joel Embiid Named NBA Players Of Week 9

The Christmas Day game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics averaged 5 million viewers, representing an 18% decline from last year's window. Despite the decline, it was the most watched game of the season thus far. At least four out of the five games saw a decline from last year, with figures not available for the Warriors-Nuggets matchup. The opening game between … [Read more...] about Celtics-Lakers Christmas Day Game Averages 5M Viewers, Down 18% From Last Year

Joel Embiid will miss the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday with a sprained right ankle. Embiid missed the team's Christmas Day game against the Heat with the injury. Nick Nurse said he expected Embiid to be back in the lineup soon. "Again, kinda like I said yesterday (Monday), he's getting treatment. Obviously, he's not here, but he's on the … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Out Wednesday With Ankle Injury

The Philadelphia 76ers have been linked to Zach LaVine since it was reported that the Chicago Bulls guard wanted a trade. However, the Sixers don't seem all that interested in trading for LaVine. Philadelphia is said to be prioritizing players who play on both ends of the floor. The 76ers also want to maintain some cap flexibility. LaVine is a notable offensive player but has … [Read more...] about Sixers Not Focused On Trading For Zach LaVine

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will not play in his teams Christmas Day game at the Miami Heat. Embiid is out due to a sprained right ankle. Embiid was injured in the Sixers victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday. It's unknown what the reigning MVP's status will be beyond the Christmas Day game. The 76ers travel to Orlando to play the Magic on Wednesday. Embiid did … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid To Miss Christmas Day Game Due To Ankle Injury