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The New York Knicks are the NBA's most valuable team for the second consecutive year despite having been shut out of the playoffs since 2013, according to a Forbes poll released on Wednesday that showed the average team value rose 9 percent. The Knicks' value rose to $3.3 billion, up 10 percent from last year, as they continue reaping the rewards of a $1 billion renovation to Madison Square Garden, which produced new revenue opportunities from sponsorships and seating. According to Forbes, the Knicks also posted an NBA-record operating profit of $141 million last season, despite a 32-50 season record. Continue to Article

February 15, 2017 10:14:am EST

The Boston Celtics, coming off a long-distance four-game road trip and battling injuries and illness, are liable to be a bit weary when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Monday night, spurred by a guarantee of victory by Charlotte's Nicolas Batum, the suddenly competitive Sixers won their third game in a row, winning at Charlotte. "Everybody pays attention to that stuff," said Gerald Henderson, a former Hornet now with Philadelphia. Continue to Article

February 15, 2017 1:28:am EST

LeBron James had 25 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds to turn back a charge from Andrew Wiggins and help the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 116-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Channing Frye had 21 points and 10 rebounds while starting for All-Star Kevin Love, who will miss at least the next six weeks after having surgery on his left knee. Kyre Irving scored 25 points for the Cavs and James sealed the victory with a stepback 3-pointer with two minutes to play. Continue to Article

February 14, 2017 10:33:pm EST

Yogi Ferrell continues to produce for the Dallas Mavericks, even though he's been relegated to a reserve role. Ferrell played 33 minutes after starter Deron Williams was ejected in the second quarter for arguing a foul call. Ferrell signed a 10-day contract with Dallas while Williams was sidelined with a toe injury and was so effective, the club inked him to a two-year deal. Continue to Article

February 14, 2017 3:39:pm EST

The life-affirming play of Joel Embiid and a surprisingly solid 21-34 record have eclipsed one clear negative for the Philadelphia 76ers — Ben Simmons, the top pick in June’s draft and a potential superstar, has not played a single game for the team this season. While the absence of Simmons has not been felt especially strongly in the team’s on-court performance (relative to expectations, at least), going through more than two-thirds of the season without him has held back some of their long-term plans. It now looks like Simmons and the Sixers will have to wait longer for that much-anticipated debut. Continue to Article

February 14, 2017 3:04:am EST

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