Embiid: If Sixers say to ease off, 'I should listen'
If the Sixers' medical staff asks him to ease off at times this season, star Joel Embiid said he "should listen," even if they "have to punch me, slap me, take my stuff away."
Embiid drops '25 to 30' with playoff health as goal
Sixers center Joel Embiid, who has lost "25 to 30 pounds" this offseason, said his goal is to make sure he stays healthy for the playoffs. "This year is all about that," he said.
Tatum: No motivation needed after Paris DNPs
Jayson Tatum said he doesn't need extra motivation in chasing the Celtics' second title in a row.
And 1: Raptors join Nets in retiring Carter's 15
The Raptors will retire Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey on Nov. 2, the first of two jersey retirement ceremonies for Carter. He'll also be honored by the Nets in January.
Sources: Embiid agrees to 3-year, $192.9M deal
Saying he hopes to be a Sixer "for the rest of my career," Joel Embiid reached a three-year contract extension with the team that sources told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne is worth $192.9 million.
Okoro agrees to 3-year, $38M deal with Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers and restricted free agent forward Isaac Okoro agreed to a three-year, $38 million contract Saturday afternoon, agents Michael Tellem, Jeff Schwartz and Marcus Monk told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Silver acknowledges 'interest' in NBA expansion
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that there wasn't discussion of expansion at this week's meeting of the league's board of governors but that the topic will be addressed at some point "this season," adding that "we're not quite ready."