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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 27: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after a made basket against the Houston Rockets at the Wells Fargo Center on January 27, 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)

Philadelphia 76ers can win games if Joel Embiid limited playing minutes

Markelle Fultz adds weight, Justin Anderson loses it

Sixers’ roster leaves plenty of room for Pasecniks, Bolden long term

Assuming health, Sixers should offer Joel Embiid a max extension

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 27: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after a made basket against the Houston Rockets at the Wells Fargo Center on January 27, 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)

Sixers need to extend Joel Embiid

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 2: Joel Embiid

Why did Philadelphia 76ers trade up for Anzejs Pasecniks?

GREENBURGH, NY - AUGUST 11: Markelle Fultz of the 76ers poses for a portrait during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG Training Center on August 11, 2017 in Greenburgh, 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. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Why Markelle Fultz is the perfect late-game closer

Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington and center Joel Embiid. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

Sixers could be the best defensive team in the East

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 3: Markelle Fultz #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers warms up against the Boston Celtics on July 3, 2017 at Jon M. Huntsman Center 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

Which player will take the final shot?

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Ben Simmons’ NBA 2K18 rating is criminally low

Elton Brand preaches patience with Sixers’ upcoming season

PHILADELPHIA,PA - MARCH 19: Nik Stauskas #11 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Boston Celtics at Wells Fargo Center on March 19, 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)

Nik Stauskas says The Process is over, but it isn’t

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 8: Markelle Fultz #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors during the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League on July 8, 2017 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

History is on Philadelphia 76ers’ Markelle Fultz’s side

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 10: JJ Redick #4 of the Los Angeles Clippers warms up prior to the start of the basketball game against Houston Rockets at Staples Center April 10, 2017, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

J.J. Redick: Process barometer

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 17: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers guards Nerlens Noel #3 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on March 17, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Mavericks 116-74. 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)

How Philadelphia 76ers trading Nerlens Noel changed NBA center market

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 6: Trey Burke #33 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball during a game against the Orlando Magic on December 6, 2016 at the Verizon Center 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Is Trey Burke a two-way contract option?

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Ben Simmons #25 of Philadelphia 76ers shoots a free throw during the game against the Miami Heat during the 2016 Las Vegas Summer League on July 15, 2016 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

The key to Ben Simmons’ jumper is confidence, which appears to be growing

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 08: Markelle Fultz (C) #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers is helped off the court by teammates after he appeared to injure his left ankle during a 2017 Summer League game against the Golden State Warriors 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)

Sixers’ health is (finally) trending in the right direction

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 11: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on before the game against the Miami Heat on February 11, 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)

Ben Simmons’ high expectations almost feel reasonable

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 26: James Michael McAdoo #20 of the Golden State Warriors warms up before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 26, 2016 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

James Michael McAdoo gives Sixers some underrated value

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers is seen at the game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Antonio Spurs during the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2017 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

5 reasons why irrelevance of Philadelphia 76ers Jahlil Okafor is exaggerated.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 8: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the San Antonio Spurs at the Wells Fargo Center on February 8, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Spurs defeated the 76ers 111-103. 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)

Could dropping weight help Jahlil Okafor improve?

Markelle Fultz | Philadelphia 76ers (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ben Simmons will change how Markelle Fultz plays

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 30: Joel Embiid #21 and Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings at the Wells Fargo Center on January 30, 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)

The never-ending frontcourt logjam

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)

Predicting every Sixers game in the 2017-18 season

AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 13: Radio host Colin Cowherd speaks onstage at 'The Evolution of Audio in the 21st Century' during the 2015 SXSW Music, Film Interactive Festival at Four Seasons Hotel on March 13, 2015 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Amy E. Price/Getty Images for SXSW)

Why Colin Cowherd is wrong about the Philadelphia 76ers

PHILADELPHIA,PA - NOVEMBER 5: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers during game at the Wells Fargo Center on November 5, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving trade highlights difficulty of Philadelphia 76ers’ long-term plan

BOSTON, MA - MAY 17: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers defends Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Boston Celtics in the first half during Game One of the 2017 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 17, 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

How Celtics/Cavs trade changes Philadelphia 76ers goals in the East