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Wall Street Journal
15 hours ago
- General
- Wall Street Journal
He's the Most Important Player in the NBA Finals—and He Doesn't Play for Either Team
It's hard for a great NBA player to have a worse season than Paul George had this year. The Philadelphia 76ers' forward, a nine-time All-Star, saw his scoring average plummet and sat out the last month of the season through injuries. The Sixers sank to the lower reaches of the conference standings.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Former NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams wins heavyweight boxing debut
Former NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams wins heavyweight boxing debut Show Caption Hide Caption Should Anthony Edward be the face of the NBA? Shaq weighs in Shaq gives his opinion on whether or not Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards should be the next face of the NBA, or if someone is more qualified. Sports Seriously (This story originally appeared on USA TODAY.) Michael Carter-Williams, the 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year, came out swinging in his boxing debut. Carter-Williams, 33, defeated Sam Khatib via unanimous decision in a three-round heavyweight contest at the Broad Street Brawl in New York on Thursday, which marked the first amateur boxing match of his career. In a recent interview on "The Ariel Helwani Show," Carter-Williams said stepping in the boxing ring helps him "scratch that itch" for competition since retiring from professional basketball in October 2024. He last played for the Orlando Magic in the 2022-23 NBA season, when he averaged 4.3 points in only four appearances. "I've been competing my whole life, and that's something I want to do. I want to continue to compete," Carter-Williams said. "I respect the sport (of boxing). I'm a big fan. I watch a lot. I've got a lot of friends that fight." Carter-Williams was drafted out of Syracuse by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 11th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. He was named the 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year after averaging 16.7 points, 6.3 assists and 6.2 rebounds in 70 games (all starts) with the 76ers. He went on to play nine years in the NBA for six different teams, including the 76ers (2013–2015), Milwaukee Bucks (2015–2016), Chicago Bulls (2016–2017), Charlotte Hornets (2017–2018), Houston Rockets (2018–2019) and the Magic (2019–2023). The 6-foot-5 athlete said he's taking his new boxing career "one step at a time." "I don't know where it's going to take me or where it's going to lead me," Carter-Williams said on May 12 ahead of his Thursday debut. "I know that there's an avenue for people who played professional sports, who enter the boxing ring. There's a lane there. I don't know, I'm kind of taking it one step at a time. It's one of those things I definitely want to keep getting better at." The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Michael Carter-Williams, 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year, wins heavyweight boxing debut
Michael Carter-Williams, 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year, wins heavyweight boxing debut Show Caption Hide Caption Should Anthony Edward be the face of the NBA? Shaq weighs in Shaq gives his opinion on whether or not Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards should be the next face of the NBA, or if someone is more qualified. Sports Seriously Michael Carter-Williams, the 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year, came out swinging in his boxing debut. Carter-Williams, 33, defeated Sam Khatib via unanimous decision in a three-round heavyweight contest at the Broad Street Brawl in New York on Thursday, which marked the first amateur boxing match of his career. In a recent interview on "The Ariel Helwani Show," Carter-Williams said stepping in the boxing ring helps him "scratch that itch" for competition since retiring from professional basketball in October 2024. He last played for the Orlando Magic in the 2022-23 NBA season, when he averaged 4.3 points in only four appearances. "I've been competing my whole life, and that's something I want to do. I want to continue to compete," Carter-Williams said. "I respect the sport (of boxing). I'm a big fan. I watch a lot. I've got a lot of friends that fight." Carter-Williams was drafted out of Syracuse by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 11th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. He was named the 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year after averaging 16.7 points, 6.3 assists and 6.2 rebounds in 70 games (all starts) with the 76ers. He went on to play nine years in the NBA for six different teams, including the 76ers (2013–2015), Milwaukee Bucks (2015–2016), Chicago Bulls (2016–2017), Charlotte Hornets (2017–2018), Houston Rockets (2018–2019) and the Magic (2019–2023). The 6-foot-5 athlete said he's taking his new boxing career "one step at a time." "I don't know where it's going to take me or where it's going to lead me," Carter-Williams said on May 12 ahead of his Thursday debut. "I know that there's an avenue for people who played professional sports, who enter the boxing ring. There's a lane there. I don't know, I'm kind of taking it one step at a time. It's one of those things I definitely want to keep getting better at." The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
NBA Rumors: Nets Could Steal 76ers' Star In Free Agency
NBA Rumors: Nets Could Steal 76ers' Star In Free Agency originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The Philadelphia 76ers are in a concerning position heading into the 2025-26 season. While they feature several talented players on their roster, they may have a difficult time retaining them due to their prevailing cap space issues. Advertisement One particular player that may cause the 76ers some trouble is their guard Quentin Grimes. The 25-year-old has shown a lot of upside, thus demanding a lot of attention from teams in the offseason. As a restricted free agent, Philadelphia may not have the resources required to retain him in the case he is presented with a big offer sheet, as is expected from the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets have an incredible amount of cap space heading into next season. With the first apron expected to be at roughly $195 million, Brooklyn has more than enough money to present to the 76ers' rising star to sign him. Grimes was earning $12.4 million in the final year of his contract, a paltry sum when considering his ceiling. Although the guard only played in 28 games for Philadelphia last season, he displayed all the makings of a star, averaging 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. These numbers only look better when considering that he recorded shooting splits of 46.9% from the field and 37.3% from beyond the arc. Advertisement Brooklyn's interest in Grimes could be justified in many ways. The 25-year-old appears to be the ideal partner for Nets guard Cam Thomas, potentially forming one of the most lethal young scoring duos in the league. Additionally, the 76ers guard has also shown an ability to make plays on his own, thus helping players such as Cam Johnson on the wing and Nic Claxton in the paint get more scoring opportunities. The only obstacle in Brooklyn's approach is whether Philadelphia intends to prioritize matching any offer presented for Grimes. The 76ers will be facing some major issues with cap space heading into the offseason. Their trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey eats up a majority of their cap space next season. While Maxey is gifted in his own right, the team has a solid backcourt partner for him in Jared McCain, their rookie who showed flashes of brilliance during the season. Advertisement In this regard, Philadelphia may simply opt not to re-sign Grimes, showing faith in McCain's development. However, signing Grimes would also see the 76ers potentially lose their full non-taxpayer MLE, forcing them into a bit of a corner when it comes to signing other key players. The offseason will require the 76ers to strategize their moves for the upcoming season very carefully, especially considering their No. 3 pick in the upcoming draft. Meanwhile, the Nets may also need to take stock of their situation. With players like Claxton, Cam Johnson, and Day'Ron Sharpe being mentioned in trade rumors, Brooklyn may have to reposition their team accordingly. Related: Philadelphia 76ers Predicted To Select Supertalented Forward To Team Up With Joel Embiid And Tyrese Maxey This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
2025 NBA Draft: Nets might have trade partner in 76ers
The Brooklyn Nets have five picks in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft, including their own first-round pick at No. 8 following the events of Monday's NBA Draft Lottery. With the report that Brooklyn is regarded as one of the teams looking to trade up in the Draft, they may have a trade partner that is able to give them the pick they would likely desire to move to. "It's expected that the Sixers will listen to offers for No. 3, but it's unclear whom the team would take if it stays," The Athletic's Sam Vecenie wrote. Daryl Morey, president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, said after the Lottery that the team is more likely to use the pick than they are to trade it away given that the team could use some young talent. Advertisement "Rutgers' (Ace) Bailey has been seen as the biggest upside swing, and he fills a theoretical position of need for Philly as a big wing," Vecenie continued. "But he is also viewed as more of a project by scouts and executives, and this is a Sixers front office that likely needs to win next year to keep its jobs." As of this writing, it's safe to say that the first two picks of the upcoming Draft will be Duke forward Cooper Flagg and Rutgers guard Dylan Harper. Flagg and Harper would be going to the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs, respectively, leaving the 76ers with their choice of Bailey, Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe, and Texas guard Tre Johnson. The Nets are in a considerably different position as they are coming off a 2024-25 season in which they finished with a 26-56 record. The 76ers finished the campaign 24-58, but they still have stars like Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey as they are trying to maximize the championship window that their veterans afford them. Brooklyn could be looking to trade up so that they can get a player more likely to make an impact on the franchise moving forward, especially with players like Bailey and Edgecombe potentially on the board with the third overall pick. The Nets may not be able to pull off trades with the Mavericks or the Spurs, but it seems like Philadelphia could be willing to move off of their draft pick. This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: 2025 NBA Draft: Nets might have trade partner in 76ers
