TEMPE, Ariz. — It was Aug. 3 of last season, the Los Angeles Angels had just traded their closer and Ben Joyce was getting the first save chance of his young big-league career. The game was in Anaheim ...
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While experts debated various prospects, one name quickly rose to the top of the list — Ben Simmons. The 76ers’ decision to ultimately select the lefty point guard wasn’t really a surprise. This ...