“I’m kind of heavy,” a pudgy up-and-comer named Nikola Jokic said one night in 2019. “He needs to push a lot just to push me out.” By “he,” Jokic meant Joel Embiid, with whom he ...

Joel EmbiidJoel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week, the 76ers announced Wednesday afternoon.

"The Philadelphia 76ers announced that star center Joel Embiid is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery next week on his ...

Mar 10, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half at Paycom Center.

Joel Embiid’s goal needs to be prioritizing the 2026 playoffs, not the 2026 regular season. That may be his best shot to ...

Jokić also had 10 rebounds and 10 assists to go with his 61 points, notching the highest triple-double in NBA history. Luka Doncic (Dec. 27, 2022) and James Harden (Jan. 30, 2018) each had 60-point ...

NBA player salaries have surged due to the sport's economic boom. Leading the pack, Stephen Curry earns $55 million, making ...

Walker hit two free throws with 0.1 seconds left in double overtime, and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a ...

When we delve into the world of basketball, comparisons between players from different eras are inevitable, especially when considering towering figures like Hakeem Olajuwon and Joel Embiid. Standing ...

"Nikola Jokic, bruh, oh my God. He might be the best basketball player I've ever seen close up," Edwards said. "Besides ...

As the winner of the NBA's most coveted award in three of the last four seasons, Nikola Jokić will look to make history by winning four out of five. Celtics legend Bill Russell won four out of ...