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PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 14: Trevor Booker #35 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in front of Tyler Johnson #8 of the Miami Heat in the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on February 14, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Heat 104-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Cutting Booker benefits Embiid, Simmons for Sixers

RECAP: Philadelphia 76ers 108, Cleveland Cavaliers 97

Familiarity should help Ersan Ilyasova’s transition

Don’t worry about J.J. Redick’s slump

PHILADELPHIA,PA - MARCH 29: Ersan Ilyasova #7 of the Atlanta Hawks has some fun prior to the game with Dario Saric #9 Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 29, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Projecting Sixers’ rotation after the Ersan Ilyasova signing

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 24: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers encourages the crowd to get loud in front of Mario Hezonja #8 of the Orlando Magic in the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on February 24, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Dear Sixer Diary – Week of Feb. 19-25

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Is it time to worry about Robert Covington?

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 25: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates during the first half of the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 25, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Sixers still need to be careful with Joel Embiid’s minutes

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 25: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers on February 25, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

RECAP: Washington Wizards 109, Philadelphia 76ers 94

MEMPHIS, TN - FEBRUARY 23: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against the Memphis Grizzlies on February 23, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Bill Simmons agrees: LeBron to Philadelphia 76ers makes sense

PHILADELPHIA,PA - FEBRUARY 24 : Marco Belinelli #18 of the Philadelphia 76ers plays tight defense against Orlando Magic during game at the Wells Fargo Center on February 24, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Give Marco Belinelli time to adjust

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 22: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball while being guarded by Kris Dunn #32 of the Chicago Bulls in the first quarter at the United Center on February 22, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Ben Simmons is becoming a closer

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 16: The lottery drawing begins inside the lottery room during the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery at the New York Hilton in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)

The 2018 NBA Draft fallout of NCAA investigations

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 11: Ish Smith

Will Philadelphia 76ers make room for Ersan Ilyasova?

TUCSON, AZ - JANUARY 29: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Washington Huskies during the second half of the college basketball game against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center on January 29, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats defeated the Huskies 77-66. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Markelle Fultz implicated in NCAA scandal

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: LeBron James #23 of Team LeBron battles against Joel Embiid #21 of Team Curry during the NBA All-Star Game as a part of 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend at STAPLES Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Joel Embiid’s effect on and off the court

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the NBA game between Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers at The O2 Arena on January 11, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Sixers rivalries would do better without playoff reform

DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 14: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons looks on against the Atlanta Hawks on February 14, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Are the Pistons a threat to the Sixers?

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 22: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in the third quarter against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on February 22, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

RECAP: Philadelphia 76ers 116, Chicago Bulls 115

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 12: Joel Embiid

Must Philadelphia 76ers keep Belinelli and Redick?

PHILADELPHIA,PA - FEBRUARY 12 : Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles against the New York Knicks at Wells Fargo Center on February 12, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

How should Brett Brown balance youth and winning?

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 15: Dario Saric #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait as part of the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend on February 15, 2018 at the Mariott in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael J. LeBrecht II/NBAE via Getty Images)

Is Dario Saric the Sixers’ third best player?

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball during the Taco Bell Skills Challenge during State Farm All-Star Saturday Night as part of the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend on February 17, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Grading every Sixers player at the All-Star break

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and J. Cole attend the 2018 JBL Three-Point Contest at Staples Center on February 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

NBA remains ripe for Sam Hinkie return

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 16: Dario Saric #9 of the World team poses for a portrait prior to the Mountain Dew Kickstart Rising Stars Game during All-Star Friday Night as part of 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend at the STAPLES Center on February 16, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael J. LeBrecht II/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Homie’s new groove

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 12: Joel Embiid #21, Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrate with T.J. McConnell #12 in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at the Wells Fargo Center on February 12, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Knicks 108-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Another look sets Philadelphia 76ers at 48 wins

Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers (Photo by Bruce Yeung/NBAE via Getty Images)

Joel Embiid’s first All-Star game was a success

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 9: LeBron James

Ben Simmons: The Somehow Disputed Rookie of the Year