Ben Simmons is no closer to honoring the Sixers’ hopes for a return to the court this season — and Philly’s steep asking price has brought the All-Star guard no closer to a potential trade, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday.
The Nets had no doubts about just how good they can be when Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden are playing together after Wednesday night’s 138-112 demolition of the East-leading Bulls.
Elian Soto, a 16-year-old outfielder and third baseman from the Dominican Republic who isn’t eligible to formally sign until next year’s international free agent class, has verbally agreed to join the Nationals, for whom his brother Juan Soto plays.
Tuukka Rask made 25 saves in his return from hip surgery, and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday night. David Pastrnak scored a hat trick in the victory.