• The Canadian Press

    Philadelphia 76ers set to start another playoff run with an ailing Joel Embiid

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — It’s April and the postseason looms for the 76ers, which really only means one thing in Philadelphia: Joel Embiid is dealing with some kind of affliction. One of the greats in the game, Embiid has accomplished just about all there is to do in the NBA. He’s an MVP. A two-time scoring champion. A seven-time All-Star. This season, Embiid even scored 70 points in one game. Yes, Embiid’s season-accomplishments have made him worthy of max contracts and Olympic teams and all the oth

  • The Canadian Press

    Phoenix Suns and Grayson Allen finalize contract extension after career-best season

    PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns and guard Grayson Allen have finalized a multi-year deal that will keep him with the franchise following the best season of his NBA career. The deal, which was announced on Tuesday, is worth $70 million over four seasons, according to ESPN. Allen, 28, averaged a career-high 13.5 points per game while leading the NBA with a 46.1% percentage from 3-point range. He was one of the team's few consistent players, providing constant floor spacing and long-range shooting

  • The Canadian Press

    Blake Griffin retires after high-flying NBA career that included Rookie of the Year, All-Star honors

    Blake Griffin announced his retirement Tuesday after a 14-year career that included six All-Star selections, Rookie of the Year honors and a dunk contest victory. Griffin said in a social media post that he's “thankful for every single moment” of his career. He was the No. 1 overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers out of Oklahoma in 2009. He missed his first season with a knee injury, but rebounded to earn Rookie of the Year honors in 2011, when he won the All-Star Game dunk contest. Alongside

  • Yahoo Sports

    Sources: Suns assistant Kevin Young to be hired as BYU head coach, replacing Mark Pope

    Young will reportedly continue to coach the Suns throughout the playoffs.