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UNIONDALE, NY - OCTOBER 11: Brett Brown of the Philadelphia 76ers watches play against the Brooklyn Nets during their Pre Season game at Nassau Veterans Coliseum on October 11, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

We’re getting our first taste of Brett Brown’s rotation

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid makes NBA fun again

RECAP: Philadelphia 76ers 133, Brooklyn Nets 114

Furkan Korkmaz has earned a consistent role

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: Ben Simmons #25, Joel Embiid #21 and Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for the camera during the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey.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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers 0-3 preseason shows plenty of positives

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 08: Markelle Fultz #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives against Kevon Looney #5 and Alex Hamilton #33 of the Golden State Warriors during the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 8, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

It looks like Markelle Fultz’s shoulder is messing with his shot

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 09: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers Dribbles down the court during the second half of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 9, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers Markelle Fultz knee sore once more

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey.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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Ranking the Sixers: No. 1, Joel Embiid

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Why Markelle Fultz should still begin this season as a starter

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 9: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball against Shane Larkin #8 of the Boston Celtics during the preseason game on October 9, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

5 reasons the Philadelphia 76ers won’t make the playoffs

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 9: Markelle Fultz #20 and Head Coach Brett Brown of the Philadelphia 76ers talk during a preseason game against the Boston Celtics on October 9, 2017 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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)

RECAP: Boston Celtics 113, Philadelphia 76ers 96 (preseason)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 25: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during 2017-18 NBA Media Day on September 25, 2017 at Wells Fargo Center 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)]

JoJo Journey begins. Philadelphia 76ers extends Joel Embiid sends right message

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 6: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball against the Boston Celtics on October 6, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Wells Fargo Center. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Removing conferences from playoffs could make things fun for Sixers, NBA

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 6: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics during a preseason on October 6, 2017 at Wells Fargo Center 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)

Can Jahlil Okafor find a niche with the 76ers?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 04: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers passes the ball in the first quarter of the preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Wells Fargo Center on October 4, 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 (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Ranking the Sixers: No. 2, Ben Simmons

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 6: Abdel Nader #28 of the Boston Celtics goes to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 6, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Wells Fargo Center. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

RECAP: Boston Celtics 110, Philadelphia 76ers 102

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 4: Kris Humphries

Can Philadelphia 76ers Kris Humphries do better against Boston?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 4: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during a preseason game on October 4, 2017 at Wells Fargo Center 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)

Why Markelle Fultz’s jumper isn’t a concern

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 30: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the Denver Nuggets on December 30, 2016 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

A Sixers fan dealing with conflicting fandom

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: Robert Covington #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Ranking the Sixers: No. 3, Robert Covington

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been desaturated.) Jahlil Okafor #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey.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 Elsa/Getty Images)

Can Philadelphia 76ers Jahlil Okafor ascend from zero to hero?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 4: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during a preseason game on October 4, 2017 at Wells Fargo Center 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)

Don’t overreact to Markelle Fultz’s struggles

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white) Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey.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 Elsa/Getty Images)

Ben Simmons is the Philadelphia 76ers most valuable player

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 4: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a free throw during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during a preseason game on October 4, 2017 at Wells Fargo Center 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)

Backup bigs shine in Philadelphia 76ers preseason

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 4: Ben Simmons #25 talks with Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during a preseason game on October 4, 2017 at Wells Fargo Center 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)

RECAP: Memphis Grizzlies 110, Philadelphia 76ers 89

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 09: A view on the scoreboard of the 2016 National Basketball Champions Villanova Wild Cats during a NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 9, 2016 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

Will Philadelphia 76ers be first Philly team returning to playoffs?

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers jokes around during the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey.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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

ESPN’s “League Pass Rankings” slot Sixers at No. 5

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 27: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball during practice on September 27, 2017 at the Sixers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. 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)

Joel Embiid’s health is heading in the right direction