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Bazz Muhammad – back when he went by Shabazz Muhammad – had his qualifying offer pulled by the Timberwolves then re-signed on a minimum contract last summer. Many players expected huge windfalls, but only 2016 free agents took the biggest advantage. Continue to Article

December 24, 2017 6:00:pm EST

There was a pretty dramatic scene at the home of Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner on Wednesday. According to multiple outlets, a dump truck hauling dirt in Southwest Portland drove off the road and tumbled down an embankment into Turner’s pool. Continue to Article

December 20, 2017 8:11:pm EST

Damian Lillard handles himself well, as usual. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard was already upset about how their road game ended against the Minnesota Timberwolves, telling reporters afterwards that opposing point guard Jeff Teague was “literally hugging me” before his failed game-winning shot attempt. Lillard also lamented the fact that he attempted just one free throw — on a technical foul — even though, “I attack the rim as much as anybody in this league.” The Blazers attempted just five foul shots to the Wolves’ 21 in a 108-107 loss. Continue to Article

December 19, 2017 3:57:pm EST

CAMDEN, N.J. - Joel Embiid couldn't let the comment go by without a response. After all, he is the social media savant and has become the master at having the last word. "They call me 'Tro-el Embiid,'" Embiid said at shootaround Thursday. Embiid captioned a photo of him scoring over Towns on Tuesday, "Euro stepping our way through Minnesota and we ended up raising the cat last night #TheProcess." Embiid captured his nice move to the basket as well as the Sixers celebrating a win. Continue to Article

December 14, 2017 3:58:pm EST

Joel Embiid didn't let back stiffness keep him from returning to the Sixers' lineup on Tuesday with a dominant effort in the team's 118-112 OT win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Embiid had 28 points (8 of 16 shooting), 12 rebounds and eight assists in a career-high 39 minutes. On Wednesday, Embiid sent out a picture on Instagram and Twitter of him scoring a bucket past fellow center Karl-Anthony Towns during the victory. Continue to Article

December 14, 2017 1:02:am EST