How 65-game rule could cost Tyrese Haliburton money and Joel Embiid MVP, LeBron James tweet, NBA scoring increase, rule change

[ad_1] While the upcoming trade deadline is the primary focus in the NBA right now, there are a few debates bubbling away in the background — from new rules impacting the MVP race to whether the league needs to do anything to address a sudden surge in scoring. Plus, just when it looked like things … Read more

Truth behind ‘arrogant’ Ben Simmons claim that had Chandler Parsons fired up, Ben Simmons return from injury for Brooklyn Nets, stats

[ad_1] It was nearly three months in the making but when Ben Simmons returned to the court in Tuesday’s win over the Utah Jazz, it took him less than four seconds to make an impact. Lonnie Walker IV pounced on a misdirected inbounds pass from Kris Dunn and immediately handed the ball off to Simmons, … Read more

Ben Simmons returns, impact he could have for Brooklyn Nets

[ad_1] After missing nearly three months, Ben Simmons finally returned to the court Monday. But what he gives the Nets the rest of the season remains to be seen. Brooklyn’s tilt against Utah was Simmons’ first game since November 6, returning from a nerve impingement in his left lower back. Allowing for rust and absence, … Read more