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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 14: Robert Covington

Brett Brown confirms that Robert Covington will start

Philadelphia 76ers: The point guard situation

Duke’s Marvin Bagley worth watching for 2018 NBA Draft

Where does Jerryd Bayless fit in the Philadelphia 76ers rotation?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 04: Andrew Nicholson #44 of the Brooklyn Nets battles Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot #20 for position in the second half during an NBA game at Wells Fargo Center on April 4, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nets defeated 76ers 141-118. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Who should be the Sixers’ first wing off the bench?

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 12: Justin Anderson #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers during warm up before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 12, 2017 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. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

Justin Anderson and his potential at power forward

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 5: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on prior to the game against the Denver Nuggets at Wells Fargo Center on December 5, 2016 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)

Which player is the most important to the Sixers’ long-term success?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 23: Jerryd Bayless #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies at Wells Fargo Center on November 23, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 104-99 in double overtime. 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)

Who’s the Sixers’ most likely non-Jahlil Okafor trade candidate

SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 26: Nik Stauskas #11 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on December 26, 2016 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ranking the Sixers: No. 12, Nik Stauskas

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 30: Dario Saric #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers passes the ball off of Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 30, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Kings 122-119. 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)

Dario Saric can emulate Ben Simmons off the bench

AUBURN HILLS, MI - DECEMBER 11: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a free throw during the game against the Detroit Pistons on December 11, 2016 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ranking the Sixers: No. 13, Jahlil Okafor

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 20: Joel Embiid #21 and head coach Brett Brown of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans in the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center on December 20, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pelicans defeated the 76ers 108-93. 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)

Do Embiid, Simmons, Fultz give the Philadelphia 76ers a championship triad?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 13: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on celebrating their victory after the game against the Charlotte Hornets on January 13, 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)

Joel Embiid’s confidence is something special

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 7: Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during the 2016 NBA rookie photo shoot on August 7, 2016 at the Madison Square Garden Training Facility in Tarrytown, 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot should emerge as a go-to reserve on the wing

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 09: Host Christian Crosby interviews Sixers NBA Star player Markelle Fultz during the Julius Erving Youth Basketball Clinic on September 9, 2017 at the Sixers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for PGD Global)

Philadelphia 76ers Markelle Fultz continues to take names of naysayers

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 10: Head coach Brett Brown (center left) talks with Nik Stauskas #11, T.J. McConnell #1 (center right) and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers during a timeout against the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on April 10, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pacers won 120-111. 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 Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

Can Philadelphia 76ers T.J. McConnell scrap for starts again this season?

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 26: Head coach Brett Brown (R) and assistant coach Lloyd Pierce of the Philadelphia 76ers look on against the Indiana Pacers during a game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 26, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the 76ers 107-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

What can we learn during Philadelphia 76ers preseason?

PHILADELPHIA,PA - NOVEMBER 21: Jerryd Bayless #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against the Miami Heat at Wells Fargo Center on November 21, 2016 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jerryd Bayless’ inconsistency as a shooter could be cause for concern

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JANUARY 09: Furkan Korkmaz, #22 of Anadolu Efes Istanbul in action during the Euroleague Basketball Top 16 Date 2 game between Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Unicaja Malaga at Abdi Ipekci Arena on January 9, 2015 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Aykut Akici/EB via Getty Images)

Ranking the Sixers: No. 15, Furkan Korkmaz

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)

Which Philadelphia 76ers player biggest injury risk this year?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 8: Joel Embiid

Who will lead the Philadelphia 76ers in scoring this season?

PHILADELPHIA,PA - JANUARY 4: Coach Mike D'antoni of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on along with Brett Brown against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Wells Fargo Center on January 4, 2015 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers need succession plan

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 15: James Michael McAdoo #20 of the Golden State Warriors waves to the crowd during the Victory Parade and Rally on June 15, 2017 in Oakland, California at The Henry J. Kaiser Convention. 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 Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ranking the Sixers: No. 16, James Michael McAdoo

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 23: The Philadelphia 76ers host a post draft press conference announcing new players Anzejs Pasecniks, Markelle Fultz, Jonah Bolden and Mathias Lessort at the Sixers Training Complex on June 23, 2017 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)

Philadelphia 76ers have elite 2017 small ball roster

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 4: Kristaps Porzingis of Team World smiles at practice for the 2017 Africa Game as part of the Basketball Without Borders Africa at the Ticketpro Dome on August 4, 2017 in Gauteng province of Johannesburg, South Africa. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Joel Embiid is recruiting Kristaps Porzingis and still winning at social media

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 04: A close up shot of Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics during the 2016 Utah Summer League at vivint.SmartHome Arena on July 04, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ben Simmons’ defense could be better than advertised

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 02: T.J. McConnell #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers gets a pick from Shawn Long #36 and goes to the basket against the Toronto Raptors during NBA game action at Air Canada Centre on April 2, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

T.J. McConnell’s jumper could make or break his season

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 27: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on prior to the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Wells Fargo Center on November 27, 2016 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)

Is Joel Embiid ready to lead these Philadelphia 76ers?