James scored the final 11 points for the Americans down the stretch in a four-point victory.

Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died, according to his alma mater, La Salle University. Bryant, who spent eight seasons in the NBA with three different franchises, was 69. Citing La Salle coach Fran Dunphy, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Joe Bryant recently had a massive stroke. He was the No. 14 pick by Golden State in the 1975 draft, and the Warriors wound up selling his rights to Philadelphia before the start of his rookie season. He played four years for the 76ers, three for the San Diego Clippers and one for the Houston Rockets, averaging 8.7 points in 606 games.

The event will start Nov. 12 and runs through a championship game in Las Vegas on Dec. 17.

Martin should enter 2024 as the starting power forward for Philadelphia.

Hield was acquired at last season’s trade deadline from Indiana.

Paul George ditched LA to join Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in Philadelphia. 

Tobias Harris (Detroit), Nicolas Batum (L.A. Clippers) and De'Anthony Melton (Golden State) are on the move.

George has averaged 20.8 points over a 14-year career spent with Indiana, Oklahoma City and the Clippers.

The nine-time All-Star intends to hear pitches from Orlando and Philadelphia, among others.

USA Basketball’s men’s national team training camp in Las Vegas is scheduled to begin on July 6.