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Ben Simmons recently posted about LeBron James sneakers, sparking renewed talk of a potential return to the NBA. With the 76ers now bolstered by LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, the former All‑Star is weighing options between Philadelphia, Miami and Brooklyn.
A surge of Australian talent in the NBA, record-breaking crowds in the NBL, and strategic investments in the WNBL are reshaping the nation's basketball landscape.
After a prolonged injury hiatus, Ben Simmons is back in full‑time basketball activities, joining the Australian national team camp and drawing attention from NBA franchises seeking a healthy, impact‑capable forward.
In a recent interview, CJ McCollum discussed how some NBA players treat basketball as a job rather than a passion, contrasting their attitudes with the relentless work ethic of legends like Kobe Bryant and the Hawks' own culture.
USC’s head coach Eric Musselman, now in his third season, aims to return the Trojans to the NCAA Tournament, leveraging a revamped roster, the transfer portal and the NCAA’s new eligibility rule.
Since 1947, the NBA Draft has produced a parade of No. 1 overall selections, many of whom honed their games at top collegiate programs. This article traces the schools and high schools that have supplied the league’s most coveted first‑overall talents, spotlighting Duke’s six picks, the Cavaliers’ record six selections, and the rise of phenoms like Cooper Flagg.
A standout rookie season propels VJ Edgecombe onto the 2025-26 NBA All-Rookie First Team, marking historic milestones for the Baylor graduate and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Florida’s basketball program is courting Montverde Academy guard Oneal Delancy, a No. 53 national prospect, for an official visit next month. With a 26% chance of landing him, the Gators balance elite recruiting against a roster full of NBA prospects.
Oneal Delancy, a No. 53 national prospect, is set to visit the University of Florida next month, with the Gators leading the race for his commitment.
The Philadelphia 76ers announced that Daryl Morey will no longer serve as president of basketball operations, ending a tenure marked by breakthroughs and setbacks. Ownership, led by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, will enlist Bob Myers to lead the search for a successor while Nick Nurse returns as head coach.
Daryl Morey’s six‑year tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers ends after a disappointing season, as Bob Myers steps in to lead the franchise through a critical transition.
Daryl Morey’s tenure as President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers has officially ended, clearing the way for a new leadership chapter. Head coach Nick Nurse will return for a fourth season after a historic playoff comeback, while Bob Myers will lead the search for the next executive.
The Philadelphia 76ers dismissed president of basketball operations Daryl Morey after a 4‑0 loss to the Knicks, a move that underscores the pressure on a roster built around Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George.