Author: Matt Eppers, USA TODAY

LeBron James passed the 50-point mark on a 3 in the closing seconds with the game decided after Lance Stephenson goaded him into taking the shot.

Josh Richardson lost his shoe, then appeared to get annoyed that he couldn’t get it back on and launched it into the stands in frustration.

LeBron James signaled his support for Carmelo Anthony last week on Twitter, but he dodged the question of his good friend joining him in L.A.

Steph Curry addressed the confrontation between Draymond Green and Kevin Durant and said the Warriors won’t let it impact another championship run.

Kemba Walker scored a team-record 60 points, but Jimmy Butler spoiled the show with the game-winning 3 to lift the 76ers over the Hornets 122-119.

Jimmy Butler played one of his most efficient games of the season in a 76ers win, then proceeded to throw a few pointed jabs at his former teammates.

Carmelo Anthony’s brief time with the Houston Rockets is over, so speculation naturally turns to where the 10-time All-Star could land next.

Jimmy Butler made his Philadelphia debut, but a dispiriting collapse in Orlando showed what a work in progress the new-look 76ers will be.

Daryl Morey called a report the team will soon waive Carmelo Anthony “inaccurate” and said it was “extremely unfair” Anthony had been singled out.

Ben Simmons said he’s looking forward to playing with Jimmy Butler and expressed optimism the 76ers’ culture would appeal to the four-time All-Star.