What to watch this week in NBA: Celtics-Nuggets, Thunder-Cavaliers plus Giannis vs. Wemby

What to watch this week in NBA: Celtics-Nuggets, Thunder-Cavaliers plus Giannis vs. Wemby

And so begins another week in the NBA’s house of mirrors, with more spectacle engulfing Jimmy Butler and the league’s second 15-game win streak in less than three months. There are a few bangers on this week’s schedule. The defending champions scale the mountain to duel with Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, while … Read more

Joel Embiid furious after ‘piece of s–t’ leaks 76ers meeting

Joel Embiid furious after ‘piece of s–t’ leaks 76ers meeting

Joel Embiid isn’t pleased with details of the 76ers’ team meeting after Monday’s loss being leaked, telling reporters after Wednesday’s road loss to the Grizzlies, “whoever leaked that is a real piece of s–t.” ESPN reported Tuesday that veteran guard Kyle Lowry called for a team meeting after they fell to 2-11 the night before, … Read more

NBA odds, picks, best bets Wednesday

NBA odds, picks, best bets Wednesday

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. On Wednesday, the Memphis Grizzlies will host the Philadelphia 76ers on the second night of a home back-to-back. Like last year, Memphis has already battled many injuries, with Ja … Read more

76ers insist they’re ‘good enough’ to rally and beat Knicks

76ers insist they’re ‘good enough’ to rally and beat Knicks

The 76ers went into the season talking titles. They come into Tuesday fighting for their playoff lives — and facing a first-round exit.  Seventh-seeded Philadelphia is on the brink of a beating at the hands of the Knicks, facing a do-or-die Game 5 at what’s expected to be a sold-out raucous Garden.  “The message you … Read more

Joel Embiid blasts 76ers fans after Knicks supporters takeover

Joel Embiid blasts 76ers fans after Knicks supporters takeover

PHILADELPHIA — Wells Fargo Center, supposedly home to one of the nation’s hardcore sports fanbases, was overrun by Knicks chants Sunday and Joel Embiid wasn’t happy about it.  “I’ve never seen it, and I’ve been here for 10 years,” the Sixers center said. “Yeah, it kind of pisses me off, especially because Philly is considered … Read more

Miles McBride puts on 3-point shooting show in Knicks’ win

Miles McBride puts on 3-point shooting show in Knicks’ win

PHILADELPHIA — With 4:31 left in the first quarter, Miles McBride checked into the game. By the end of the period, he had equaled a career-high with four 3-pointers. It was a memorable stretch for the reserve point guard, who only broke into the rotation following the recent OG Anunoby trade that sent Immanuel Quickley … Read more