Michael Scotto

Joel Embiid (knee) is out for the season. Philadelphia 76ers have a top-6 protected 2025 first-round pick and have the 6th-worst record. Any pick seven or below goes to the Thunder. Sixers are one game ahead of the Nets and 2.5 games ahead of the Bulls in the tankathon standings. https://t.co/8OnUCCmZGc

Kam Mercer, considered the No. 1 player in the class of 2028, has signed an equity NIL deal with Pahhni Premium Alkaline Water, his agent Corey Marcum of @EZSportsGroup told @hoopshype. The Huntington Prep star already has offers from Ohio State, Cincinnati, Missouri, and Xavier. https://t.co/D6IcqmOEKi

Zion Williamson is available to make his return tonight for the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson last appeared in a game on November 6, 2024.

The Oklahoma City Thunder has waived center Branden Carlson, team says.