Ben Simmons

The NBA league office prolonged the current stalemate between the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat over a deal for Damian Lillard. A memo was circulated to all 30 franchises Friday saying that any player, or agent, who makes public…

The conventional thinking is that Victor Wembanyama will be in safe hands with Gregg Popovich in San Antonio. But there’s no guarantee that the Wembanyama era will be anywhere as fruitful as Pop’s last dynasty or that he’ll have the best…

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis celebrates lighting the beam following a game against the Los Angeles Clippers.Photo: José Luis Villegas (AP)It’s well past time for a media mea culpa on the Sacramento Kings. That means myself…

JJ Redick must resist the allure of the take-industrial complex.Photo: Getty ImagesI never thought I’d say, “You know what, maybe J.J. Redick doesn’t suck,” but he’s surprisingly insightful in his post-playing career gig at ESPN. The former…

Is Ben Simmons’ time as an NBA player nearing the end?Image: Getty ImagesThis isn’t the first time Ben Simmons has had his “own” team as so many fans wondered what a roster built around his skill set would look like. It is the first…

Keep on trollin’, babyImage: APWe need a Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets series in the postseason. For the trolling, if not the talent. These teams squared off Wednesday night with only Philly at full strength since Kevin Durant is…

Image: Getty ImagesThere’s a difference between “working at the pleasure” of your alma mater and holding it hostage, and Jim Harbaugh is slowly creeping toward the latter. The University of Michigan coach made an overt pass at the Vikings…

Should Cleveland give up Evan Mobley for the return of Lebron James?Image: Getty ImagesI’ve seen kiddie pools deeper than the unseasoned jambalaya VP Rob Pelinka has assembled for the Lakers around LeBron James. As a consequence, James’…

Ben Simmons will be in the limelight even more as the Brooklyn Nets try to keep their winning ways while waiting for Kevin Durant’s return. KD’s absence due to a right knee MCL injury has caused a huge hole in Jacque Vaughn’s offense.…

Nic ClaxtonPhoto: Getty ImagesThursday night’s playoff rematch between the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets will be like many big-time NBA regular-season matchups — incomplete.Kevin Durant is currently out with an MCL sprain, and Jaylen…