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If the regional criticism of Sixers' Ben Simmons wasn't already at an all time high, the Three-time NBA All-Star selection became the subject of a comedy skit over the weekend orchestrated by the man known to many people as the New Captain America. Hollywood star Anthony Mackie was this year's host of the annual ESPY's Award Show and each year the show is known to poke fun of many athletes along with giving out awards for honors such as BEST ATHLETE: MEN’S SPORTS and BEST BREAKTHROUGH ATHLETE.  Mackie took the concept of "trolling" Ben Simmons to a whole new level on Saturday Night:

Happy Friday! I’m Alex Christenson and welcome to my first 4for4 article. A few times a week I’ll be helping you prep for the night’s NBA slate and share any wagers I’ve placed. It’s a hectic time of the year with trade demands, late injury announcements, and a jam-packed schedule for some teams that make almost every game a bad scheduling spot. It will be a bumpy road, but I know we can find value and winners along the way, so let’s get to it. As this is my first article, there will be more exposition and introduction, so don’t be too nervous if this seems a little long. We’v...

Zach LaVine capped a 36-point performance with a driving layup and four free throws during the final minute, and the Chicago Bulls held off a late rally to beat the mercurial New Orleans Pelicans 128-124 on Wednesday night. “I’ve got to stay aggressive," LaVine said, noting that he might have been too eager to pass when the Pelicans tightened the game up in the final five minutes. “I feel comfortable taking those free throws at the end of the game,” LaVine added.

Matt Mitchell and Jordan Schakel came up big in their final game at Viejas Arena, putting No. 22 San Diego State in position to clinch a repeat Mountain West Conference title. Mitchell hit two free throws with 3.3 seconds left and fellow senior Schakel made four free throws in the final 8.7 seconds for the Aztecs, who beat Boise State 62-58 Saturday for their 10th straight victory.

Feb. 27—The Pistons had played well at home, winning four of their previous five games at Little Caesars Arena, but against the Kings, who had lost nine straight overall, they couldn't find the formula to keep their streak going. In the first few minutes, the Pistons fell into an early hole, and although they dug out and took the lead in the third quarter, they couldn't hold on, missing free ...