Opponents paint a portrait of one of the NBA’s up-and-coming defenders so convincing that they are open about wanting him on their team.

Maxey gives reason for observers to believe in the Sixers if Embiid is healthy and returns to the lineup, citing how they played well in December when they had their three-star lineup.

CHICAGO — On many occasions this season, it’s seemed that Tyrese Maxey has the whole world on his plate. He’s dug in very well lately. The Sixers’ win Saturday night at the United Center ...

Kevin just made some unbelievable shots, some ridiculous shots.” Mike Budenholzer as Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combined for 17 of Suns 27 points in 4th of win over Pistons. #Suns pic.x.com ...

Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight ...

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey reacts after scoring during the second half of a game against the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) CHICAGO (AP ...

Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Jalen Wilson added 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 14 for the Nets, who never trailed.

The NBA is set to announce this year’s All-Star Game reserves Thursday night. Here are The Post’s picks to round out the rosters next month in San Francisco.

We're not quite in barrel-scrapping territory in the East ... but it's pretty close. Out West, things are more competitive.

Sifting through point totals and spreads, the best real matchup tonight also sets up as the most exciting fantasy and betting opportunity. This game, of course, is the Denver Nugg

The last tim Timberwolves coach Chris Finch coached a game at Phoenix’s Footprint Center, he didn’t finish the game, after Mike Conley crashed into him and ruptured