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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid looks over the court after an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut for the 76ers after injuries and suspension

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) drives past Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson (7) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Oknogwu to miss play-in tournament with injuries

Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates during the second half of Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Recent beasts of the East, Heat and Celtics, ready for latest conference finals showdown

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, right, talks to forward Haywood Highsmith (24) from the bench in the first half of Game 2 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Heat still waiting to see if Butler can play in Game 3

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter, left, protects the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

What to know entering the NBA playoffs

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes center Vincent Trocheck (16) sets up a shot on goal during the second period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, Saturday, May 28, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) **FILE**

Hurricanes’ home-ice edge in Game 7 doesn’t faze Rangers

By Aaron Beard - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook dribbles the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, May 14, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Wizards and optimism? They’ve absolutely earned it

By Thom Loverro

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) talks with Indiana Pacers' Jeremy Lamb, right, after a basketball game, Monday, May 3, 2021, in Washington. The Wizards won 154-141. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Westbrook 20-plus in rebounds, assists; Wizards beat Pacers

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Antetokounmpo, Bucks outlast Durant, Nets 117-114

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris (12) goes to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Aaron Nesmith (26) and center Tristan Thompson (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 23, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Nets beat Celtics to regain Eastern Conference lead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry reacts after making a three-pointer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Curry scores 49, hits 10 3s, as Warriors win in Philadelphia

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid scores career-high 50 points to lead 76ers past Bulls

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

In this Sept. 15, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers questions a call during the first half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Rivers is now head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. The first preseason camps of the coronavirus era are formally open, with teams limited for now to individual sessions with one coach and one player at one basket, all of this starting to happen as the pandemic continues raging and more and more Americans are testing positive. “I’m very concerned if we can pull this off,” Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers said. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) **FILE**

New NBA coaches for 9 teams navigating compressed timeline

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Orlando City players celebrate in front of fans after defeating New York City FC on penalty kicks in an MLS soccer playoff match, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando City, Columbus advance to MLS Eastern semifinals

By The Associated Press - Associated Press