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The Sacramento King's Game 2 win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night averaged 4.32 million viewers on TNT. The number represents a 34% increase from last year's Nuggets-Warriors series. Saturday's Game 1 matchup was a 38% increase from the previous year. Game 2 of the Nets-Sixers on Monday's early slot averaged 3.0 million viewers, up 10% from the Raptors-Sixers … [Read more...] about Game 2 Of Warriors-Kings Averages 4.32M Viewers On TNT

The city of Philadelphia announced an "independent and comprehensive evaluation" of the Philadelphia 76ers' proposed $1.3 billion arena on Wednesday. The arena, proposed to be built next to the city's Chinatown, has drawn opposition from Chinatown leaders and residents. Mayor Jim Kearney said that while the proposal was exciting, the city must understand the impact it would … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Announces Independent Review Of Proposed Sixers Arena Near Chinatown

Joel Embiid may have sewn up the MVP award in a dominating performance, as he led the Philadelphia 76ers to victory over the Boston Celtics. Embiid scored 52 points on 20-of-25 shooting, grabbed 13 rebounds, dished out six assists and blocked two shots in the Sixers 103-101 victory. In the eyes of his coach, that should have been enough for Embiid to wrap up the MVP … [Read more...] about Doc Rivers After Joel Embiid’s 52-Point Night: The MVP Race Is Over

Joel Embiid has a narrow lead over Nikola Jokic in ESPN's final MVP straw poll for the 22-23 season. Embiid has 790 total points to Jokic's 788, but Jokic has 42 first place votes compared to 40 for Embiid. Embiid finished in second place on 45 ballots, six more than Jokic. Giannis Antetokounmpo received 18 first place votes, 15 second place votes and 64 third place … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Has Narrow Lead Over Nikola Jokic In Final MVP Straw Poll

Following the Philadelphia 76ers victory over the Dallas Mavericks, James Harden addressed his recent absences due to left Achilles soreness. The Sixers guard said it's something he's been dealing with for longer than previously known. "I don't know where it came from. It's been bothering me for some months, I would say," Harden said. "I just wanted to continue to play on it, … [Read more...] about James Harden Has Been Dealing With Achilles Soreness For ‘Some Months’