As the NBA trade deadline nears, the Portland Trail Blazers could reunite with a fan favorite in center Jusuf Nurkic. The blockbuster deal would involve four te

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Opponents paint a portrait of one of the NBA’s up-and-coming defenders so convincing that they are open about wanting him on their team.

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The Sixers drafted Grant in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft. Grant played for them until 2016 when they traded him to the Oklahoma City Thunder. From then on, Grant developed into an excellent player, which has helped him earn some big paydays throughout his career.

Philadelphia rolled to a 118-104 victory over the Lakers, backed by a 43-point performance from Tyrese Maxey. The 24-year-old was dynamite in the W, finishing +20, with 15-26 shooting.

Philadelphia star center Joel Embiid missed his 10th straight game because of a left knee injury. He also was ruled out by coach Nick Nurse at Chicago on Saturday night

In a three-game slate, Friday's game of the day features high-flying Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey, as the Cavaliers visit the 76ers.

Kumamada si Paul George ng 30 points, habang may 29 markers si Tyrese Ma­xey para banderahan ang 76ers sa 132-129 paggupo sa Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Orlando Magic upgrade Franz Wagner's injury status to questionable ahead of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Orlando Magic small forward Franz Wagner is back from injury. Ahead of their Thursday night game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Kia Center, the Magic announced Wagner will play after missing 20 games after suffering torn oblique injury on Dec. 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner recorded 20 points and four rebounds in his team's 101-79 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday after missing the last 20 games due to a torn right oblique.