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Ben Simmons Says He’d Play for 76ers for Free in Instagram Comment

The unsigned former All-Star says his priority is getting fully healthy before any NBA return.

LeBron James Opens Record 23rd Season With All‑NBA Streak and Future Unsettled

LaMelo Ball, Hornets Push Back on Trade Talk as Teams Monitor Ahead of Deadline

Pelicans Fire Willie Green After 2-10 Start, Name James Borrego Interim Coach

Knicks' Mitchell Robinson Viewed as Likely Free Agent Next Summer as Team Limits Workload

LeBron James Cleared to Ramp Up as Lakers Keep Rolling and Rivals Miss Stars

Thunder Stay Perfect With 101-94 Win in Dallas

Joel Embiid’s Opener Raises Fresh Concerns for 76ers

JJ Redick Calls Gabe Vincent a 'Valued Member' After Standout Lakers Preseason Showing

Deandre Ayton Puts Defense First in Early Lakers Preseason Run

Cooper Flagg Draws Strong Early Reviews in Mavericks Camp

Knicks Win Abu Dhabi Preseason Opener as Josh Hart Exits With Back Scare and Ejection

Nets Make Michael Porter Jr. a Centerpiece After Nuggets Trade

Cam Thomas Pushes Back at Critics at Nets Media Day, Bets on One-Year Qualifying Offer

Slimmer Embiid Offers Hope as Sixers Slide to No. 19 in ESPN Outlook, Face Size and Health Questions

Report: Anthony Davis Not Fully Back From Eye Surgery, Opener in Doubt for Mavericks

Knicks, Reporters Split on Whether Ben Simmons Declined a Contract Offer

Odyssey Sims Lifts Fever Past Sparks With Late Runner to Strengthen Playoff Hold

Poland Stuns Slovenia as Dončić Shines, Serbia Rolls in EuroBasket Openers

Bradley Beal Declares 'I Need a Ring' With Clippers