Ben Simmons

Kevin Durant scored 18 of his 25 points in Brooklyn’s dominating first half in the Nets’ 129-100 blowout victory over the 76ers on Thursday night in Ben Simmons’ much-hyped return to Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia 76ers have traded Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets for James Harden as part of a multiplayer deal. Simmons has yet to play this season for the 76ers.

Ben Simmons was absent as expected as he tries to persuade the Sixers to trade him, even with $147 million and four years left on his contract.

A person with direct knowledge of Ben Simmons' plans tells The Associated Press the All-Star guard won't report to training camp next week.

Seth Curry scored 30 points, Tobias Harris had 28 and the Philadelphia 76ers finished off the Washington Wizards in five games with a 129-112 victory Wednesday night.

Ben Simmons put a spin move on Russell Westbrook that sent him sprawling to the floor several minutes before a leg injury, as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 120-95.

Stephen Curry hit 10 3-pointers and scored 49 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 107-96 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

New Orleans forward Zion Williamson now can be called an NBA All-Star, and only three others in the game’s 70-year history have gotten there at a younger age.

Damian Lillard scored 30 points and Carmelo Anthony added 24 points off the bench, as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-114.

Gary Trent Jr. scored 24 points and Enes Kanter had 17 points and lead the undermanned Portland Trail Blazers to a 121-105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.