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Mike Sielski: With his latest injury, Joel Embiid is becoming a tragic figure in Philly sports

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid might be the most star-crossed figure in Philadelphia sports history. Who else compares? Perhaps Eric Lindros. More and more, the two seem kindred spirits, such obvious and marvelous talents, such promise never quite fulfilled for reasons out of their control. The injuries. The mismanagement. The trap…

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Sixers coach Doc Rivers defends decision to have Joel Embiid in late during a blowout

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers caught some criticism for playing Joel Embiid and the other 76ers starters late in a blowout victory to close out the Toronto Raptors on Thursday.

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Marcus Hayes: Admit it: Doc Rivers has been way better this season than the rap he’s taken

PHILADELPHIA — The vultures were circling, hoping for their victim’s demise. But Doc Rivers wasn’t going out like that.

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The Sixers are in Serious Trouble Without Joel Embiid. What Now?

The MVP finalist is out indefinitely after suffering an orbital fracture and mild concussion in the first round. Here’s how his absence affects the 76ers on the court.

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Sixers blast Raptors in Game 6 to close out first-round playoff series with 132-97 win

TORONTO — Tyrese Maxey sat atop the Scotiabank Arena scorer’s table Thursday afternoon, when Georges Niang interrupted while walking toward the crowd surrounding the Sixers’ second-year point guard.

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Fred VanVleet out for Game 6

Michael Grange: Fred VanVleet (hip) is out for Game 6. Source: Twitter @michaelgrange What's the buzz on Twitter? Michael Grange @ michaelgrange VanVleet (hip) is out for Game 6. - 5:18 PM Tim Bontemps @ TimBontemps Fred VanVleet officially won't ...

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Doc Rivers wants everyone to leave him alone about blown 3-1 leads: ‘I wish y’all would tell the whole story with me’

All you gotta do is win, Doc. That's all.

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The Lakers may have three top coaching candidates

There are three men who the Lakers may be zeroing in on as far as candidates to become their next head coach.

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David Murphy: The Sixers are in trouble, and it’s on Doc Rivers and James Harden to avoid a historic collapse

Somebody needs to wake up and smell the history, because it’s a hell of a lot closer than anybody with the 76ers seemed to realize after their embarrassing 103-88 no-show of a loss to the Raptors in Game 5.

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Marcus Hayes: Ben Simmons a no-show for Nets while Joel Embiid plays through pain for Sixers in the NBA playoffs

PHILADELPHIA — The symmetry could not have been purer. The contrast could not have been starker.

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Report: Joel Embiid Has Torn Ligament, Delays Thumb Surgery

The center played through the injury during Game 4.

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Keith Pompey: For Sixers to contend, Joel Embiid must dig deep and find a way to play through pain

TORONTO — Doc Rivers acknowledged the 76ers are concerned about Joel Embiid’s right thumb.

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Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid’s Thumb: ‘It’s Not a Great Injury’

The 76ers big man’s lingering injury isn’t expected to keep him out of Game 4 vs. the Raptors.

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Sixers' Joel Embiid: No way I’m missing Game 4 with a thumb injury

TORONTO — Joel Embiid has vowed to play.

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Joel Embiid not listed on Sixers’ Game 4 injury report after wearing brace to protect thumb during practice

TORONTO — Joel Embiid continued to wear a soft brace on his right hand and wrist to protect his thumb during Friday’s 76ers practice, but coach Doc Rivers did not express any concern that the injury will limit the MVP finalist during Saturday’s Game 4 of their first-round playoff series…

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James Harden on Joel Embiid: That’s the MVP right there

Lauren Rosen: James Harden on Joel Embiid's game-winner: "That's the MVP of the league right there." Source: Twitter @LaurenMRosen What's the buzz on Twitter? Ky Carlin @ Ky_Carlin Joel Embiid has a message for Drake and the rest of the Raptors ...

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Matisse Thybulle officially ruled out for Game 3 in Toronto

Philadelphia: Matisse Thybulle (ineligible to play) has been downgraded to out. Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype What's the buzz on Twitter? Ky Carlin @ Ky_Carlin Matisse Thybulle (ineligible to play) and Charles Bassey (right shoulder sprain) are ...

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Inside the Lakers coaching search: Will they learn from problems of the past?

This wasn’t the purple-and-gold style of the Lakers‘ “Showtime” excess. This jacket was two other colors — black and blacker.

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Scott Brooks an option for Lakers?

Those in the league with knowledge of the situation expect Toronto's Nick Nurse, Philadelphia's Doc Rivers and Utah's Quin Snyder to be candidates should they become available. Former Portland coach Terry Stotts, former Oklahoma City coach Scott ...

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James Harden on his stint in Brooklyn: ‘It was a lot of ups and downs’

Let's talk Brooklyn for a second, how would you sum up your short stint in Brooklyn?  James Harden: Uh, it was a lot of ups and downs. I appreciate the Nets and the city for what they've done for me in that year and a half. This is a business…

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James Harden fires back at Tyronn Lue on free throw narratives

There's been a lot of narratives out there lately with what has gone on the past couple years, do you feel like you have something to prove this postseason in Philly?  James Harden: No, I don't. I don't. For me personally, I always want to go out ...

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James Harden on hamstring: It’s good

Rich Hoffman: James Harden on his hamstring: "It's good, I've actually been doing some sprints and some hamstring work. So it's a really good week to be prepare myself for this first round." Said this week has been a bit similar to his first week as ...

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Mike Sielski: Jump to the Lakers? Please. Doc Rivers has to do his job with the Sixers first.

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers couldn’t stomach it, the unseemliness of it all. Three thousand miles to the west, the Lakers had waited about six-and-a-half seconds, following the end of a season of great expectations and lousy results, to leak that they were firing Frank Vogel. And it didn’t take much…

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Sixers coach Doc Rivers excited to finally have practice time and get James Harden up to speed: ‘I think he’s getting it’

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers has no complaints.

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Joel Embiid, James Harden and the Sixers’ Rotation Question

Can Philly figure out how to maximize its star duo before it’s too late?

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