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• Injury Notes: Edwards, Knicks, Turner, Wade, Thomas, LaMelo
Sixers rookie Justin Edwards sprained his left ankle during a post-All-Star practice this week, according to Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports (Twitter link). The injury will cost Edwards at least a couple games. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link), the 21-year-old has been ruled out for Thursday vs. Boston and Saturday […]...2025
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• Joel Embiid Questionable To Play Tuesday After Month-Long Absence
Joel Embiid could return to action on Tuesday. The Sixers are listing their star center as questionable to play against the Mavericks, Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports tweets. Embiid hasn’t seen action since Jan. 4 due to lingering left knee issues. Embiid has only appeared in 13 games this season, averaging 24.4 points, 7.9 rebounds […]...2025
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• Atlantic Notes: George, Nets, Walsh, Raptors
Discussing Paul George‘s hyperextended knee on Tuesday, Sixers head coach Nick Nurse told reporters that “everything checks out OK” so far. Nurse added the team will do imaging later in the day and confirmed that George won’t be active for Wednesday’s preseason contest vs. Brooklyn, tweets Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports. After completing an MRI […]...2024
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• Dunc'd On: 2024-25 Season Outlooks: Philadelphia 76ers with Derek Bodner + Minnesota Timberwolves with Jon Krawczynski

Derek Bodner of PHLY is our guest to discuss one of the most anticipated seasons in Sixers history. Can Joel Embiid be the same player after knee surgery? Is there even more in the tank from Tyrese Maxey this year? What exactly are the Sixers getting with Paul George at this stage of his career? How will Nick Nurse build out the rotation behind the big 3? Can any of their less-heralded players em...2024
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• RealGM Radio: Dan Feldman On The Playoffs And Derek Bodner On The 76ers (May 2024)

Host Danny Leroux and Dan Feldman of Dunc'd On Prime break down the NBA playoffs then Derek Bodner of PHLY comes on to discuss the 76ers. Leroux and Feldman discuss the just-ended Mavericks/Thunder series, where the Thunder go from here, what lessons teams can learn from the 2023 offseason and much more while Bodner and Leroux go in-depth on how this 76ers season went for the key figures, Joel Emb...2024
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• Kyle Lowry Officially Signs With Sixers

After clearing waivers on Tuesday, free agent guard Kyle Lowry has officially signed with the Sixers as planned, Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports confirms (via Twitter). President of basketball operations Daryl Morey published an Instagram photo showing Lowry signing his contract. Lowry was traded from Miami to Charlotte for salary-matching purposes in the January deal […]...2024
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• Injury Notes: Edwards, Knicks, Turner, Wade, Thomas, LaMelo
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• Dunc'd On: 2024-25 Season Outlooks: Philadelphia 76ers with Derek Bodner + Minnesota Timberwolves with Jon Krawczynski
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• Sixers Issue Injury Updates On Melton, Covington
The Sixers will be without a pair of rotation players for the foreseeable future, according to the team, which issued injury updates today on guard De’Anthony Melton and wing Robert Covington, as Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports relays (Twitter links). Melton (lumbar spine stress response) – who has missed Philadelphia’s past five games, and eight […]...2024
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• James Harden trade grades for Clippers, 76ers, and Thunder in latest NBA blockbuster

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Grading the James Harden trade for the Clippers, 76ers, and Thunder as the veteran guard goes to LA. James Harden finally got his wish. The Philadelphia 76ers traded the veteran guard to the Los Angeles Clippers for a huge package of picks and players that also involves the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. T...2023
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• Atlantic Notes: Korkmaz, Robinson, Poeltl, Embiid
Sixers wing Furkan Korkmaz is making progress from a hamstring injury but he’s not quite ready to play. He participated in Sunday’s practice, Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports tweets, but is doubtful to play on Monday. He could return for for Friday’s preseason finale. “I feel much better,” Korkmaz told Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia […]...2023
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• Ben Simmons injury update that has Sixers star out vs. Kings
Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons was ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Sacramento Kings due to left knee soreness, as reported by Derek Bodner of The Athletic. Simmons, who is currently averaging 15.9 points, 8.0 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game, experienced the soreness after going through shootaround on Saturday morning. Simmons went through […] The post Ben Simmons injury upd...2021
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• Report: Celtics unlikely to make a trade before deadline, will hope for Anthony Davis in offseason
The Celtics are unlikely to make a big move prior to this year’s trade deadline, NBC Sports’ Tom Haberstroh reports in a story relayed by NBC Sports Boston’s Darren Hartwell. With Indiana losing Victor Oladipo for the season, the Celtics have less of an incentive to make a drastic change. They’re hoping Terry Rozier and Jaylen Brown bounce back during the second half of the season, then look to tr...2019
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• Markelle Fultz has bad wrist, would like to be traded
Sixers guard Markelle Fultz is being treated for a wrist problem as well as his right shoulder issue and would prefer to resume his career with another team, report Jared Weiss, Derek Bodner and Sam Amick of The Athletic. The injury has affected Fultz’s ability to hold onto the ball while shooting. Specialists have been working to increase his strength in the wrist. The problems with the wrist and...2018
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• Report: Markelle Fultz dealing with new injury, wants to leave 76ers
There’s a serious disconnect developing between the Philadelphia 76ers and Markelle Fultz. The former No. 1 overall pick has a right wrist injury in addition to a bothersome right shoulder, according to Jared Weiss, Derek Bodner, and Sam Amick of The Athletic. The wrist injury has impacted his ability to shoot and hold the ball during his shot, with some days worse than others. He is set to see a ...2018
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• Joel Embiid had funny reaction to Elton Brand hire
The Philadelphia 76ers recently hired Elton Brand as the general manager, but Joel Embiid might need a few moments to stop laughing about their history.Derek Bodner of The Athletic shared Embiid’s reaction to the news, and it probably doesn’t conjure up great memories for Brand. During the 2015-16 season, they were teammates in Philly. Although Embiid didn’t officially appear in a game for the Six...2018
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2025
"The Sixers are listing their star center as questionable to play against the Mavericks, Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports tweets."

2024
"After clearing waivers on Tuesday, free agent guard Kyle Lowry has officially signed with the Sixers as planned, Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports confirms (via Twitter)."

2023
"The 2026 first round pick the Sixers are acquiring will be the least favorable of the Thunder’s own pick, the Rockets’ top-4 protected first rounder, and an unprotected first from the Clippers, per Derek Bodner."

2021
"Derek Bodner of The Athletic reported that Simmons expressed how happy and content he is to remain with the Sixers after their huge win over the Miami Heat on […] The post Ben Simmons’ 2-word response on whether he’s happy with Sixers appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2020
"“He’s good to go,” Brown said on a Zoom conference call on Wednesday, according to Derek Bodner of The Athletic."

2019
"The Sixers are in position to be among the league’s most active teams once the trade deadline passes and buyout season begins, writes Derek Bodner of The Athletic."

2018
"Derek Bodner of The Athletic adds Colangelo said Fultz’s shooting range is currently “within the paint."

2017
"They seem into it, as Embiid's comments indicate, via Derek Bodner of Philadelphia Magazine: But hey, the whole Process teardown destroyed the fanbase, right?"

2016
"com: And no wonder NBA analysts assigned to other teams find ways to (let's put this diplomatically) multitask when Curry goes nuclear, like Derek Bodner of PhillyMag."

2015
"He was nearly impossible to beat in the paint at times, and he believes he is the real deal defensively, according to Derek Bodner of USA Today: There is no doubt that Upshaw has the measurables to keep that going at the next level as the 7-footer's wingspan tops every other prospect's in the class, per NBA draft on Twitter: Upshaw is still a work in progress on the offensive end, but it is apparent that he has the defensive acumen needed to step in and be a valuable rotational player right away."

• Kyle Lowry Officially Signs With Sixers
2024

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• James Harden trade grades for Clippers, 76ers, and Thunder in latest NBA blockbuster
2023

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• Sixers Sign, Waive Jared Brownridge
The Sixers have signed and subsequently waived guard Jared Brownridge, according to Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports (Twitter link). We can safely assume that Brownridge, who has been playing for the Delaware Blue Coats since the 2017/18 season, received an Exhibit 10 contract that will ensure he receives a bonus (worth up to $75K) as […]...2023
• Ben Simmons’ 2-word response on whether he’s happy with Sixers
After being tagged in the series of James Harden trade rumors, Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is finally safe, expressing his relief in just two words. Derek Bodner of The Athletic reported that Simmons expressed how happy and content he is to remain with the Sixers after their huge win over the Miami Heat on […] The post Ben Simmons’ 2-word response on whether he’s happy wi...2021
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• Report: Celtics unlikely to make a trade before deadline, will hope for Anthony Davis in offseason
2019

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• Sixers could be players once again in post-trade deadline buyout market
The Sixers are in position to be among the league’s most active teams once the trade deadline passes and buyout season begins, writes Derek Bodner of The Athletic. Philadelphia still has its entire $4.449M room exception available and can offer players the chance for a significant role on a title contender. Last year, the Sixers improved their shooting in the buyout market by adding both Marco Bel...2019
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• Dinwiddie deal could affect what Nets do in free agency
The Nets made news last week when they agreed to a contract extension with point guard Spencer Dinwiddie. The three-year deal totals $34 million and includes a player option for the final year, which would allow Dinwiddie to re-enter the free agency market at age 28. The decision to give Dinwiddie the extension might have appeared simple on the surface, but Michael Scotto of The Athletic analyzes ...2018
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• Report: 76ers still believe they can win Leonard sweepstakes
The Sixers are set to meet with LeBron James‘ representatives in Los Angeles, and one of their top selling points will be a belief that they have a real chance to win the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes and acquire the star forward from the Spurs, reports Marc Stein of The New York Times.We heard earlier this week that the 76ers were weighing possible trade packages for Leonard, having run a few ideas b...2018
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• Alleged Bryan Colangelo burner may have tipped off Sixers’ 2018 draft strategy
The Bryan Colangelo burner account scandal appears to have taken yet another bizarre twist.Derek Bodner of The Athletic reported on Wednesday that one of the accounts allegedly linked to the Philadelphia 76ers GM (“Still Balling” @s_bonhams) may have tipped off the team’s strategy for the upcoming 2018 draft. Bodner (citing multiple sources who shared evidence with The Athletic) says Twitter activ...2018
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• Sixers' brass indicates its interest in LeBron James in free agency
Coaches and front office personnel cannot mention specific players by name when talking about impending free agents. That’s not how it works in professional sports. In the NBA, it’s called tampering and will be met with swift penalties by the powers to be in the league office.In toeing the line between tampering and giving us insight into what their summer plans might be, Philadelphia 76ers head c...2018
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• Joel Embiid Questionable To Play Tuesday After Month-Long Absence
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• Dunc'd On: 2024-25 Season Outlooks: Philadelphia 76ers with Derek Bodner + Minnesota Timberwolves with Jon Krawczynski
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• James Harden trade grades for Clippers, 76ers, and Thunder in latest NBA blockbuster
2023

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• Doc Rivers points blame at true culprit behind Sixers’ rough patch
Philadelphia Sixers coach Doc Rivers was bold about why they have lost three of their last five games. After Sunday’s defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies, Rivers said the condensed schedule this year is a factor in their recent slump (via The Athletic’s Derek Bodner). True enough, this season’s schedule has been pretty tight due to […] The post Doc Rivers points blame at true culprit behi...2021
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• Ben Simmons injury update that has Sixers star out vs. Kings
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• Sixers Waive Two-Way Signee Haywood Highsmith

The Philadelphia 76ers have waived forward Haywood Highsmith, Derek Bodner of The Athletic writes. Highsmith played in five contests for the Sixers last season. Highsmith initially signed his two way deal in January, which gave him half a season to split time between Philly and their G League affiliate in Delaware. Highsmith averaged 12.2 points […] The post Sixers Waive Two-Way Signee Haywo...2019
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• Report: Celtics unlikely to make a trade before deadline, will hope for Anthony Davis in offseason
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• Report: 76ers still believe they can win Leonard sweepstakes
2018

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• Brett Brown hopes Markelle Fultz plays in Summer League
Markelle Fultz spent a majority of his rookie season unavailable to play, so Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown is hopeful that 2017’s No. 1 overall pick will compete over the summer.According to Derek Bodner of The Athletic, Brown said he wants Fultz to regain his confidence by playing in a competitive environment. Fultz played in the 2017 Summer League, making three appearances and averag...2018
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• Report: Joel Embiid likely to miss more than two games after collision
The good news is Joel Embiid avoided a concussion following his collision with teammate Markelle Fultz on Wednesday. That bad news is he may be missing some time with injuries.Embiid was released from the hospital on Thursday. He will not be with the team for their road games in Atlanta on Friday and Charlotte on Sunday due to facial contusions.The Athletic’s Derek Bodner reports that Embiid is li...2018
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• Dunc'd On: 2024-25 Season Outlooks: Philadelphia 76ers with Derek Bodner + Minnesota Timberwolves with Jon Krawczynski
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• Joel Embiid had funny reaction to Elton Brand hire
2018

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• Joel Embiid: Terry Rozier 'tried to punch me twice' during Game 4 skirmish
Joel Embiid and Terry Rozier got into it a bit during Game 4 in Philadelphia Monday night as the Sixers and Boston Celtics battled.After the game, Embiid claimed Rozier tried to punch him twice before taking a shot at the guard for being “too short and couldn’t get to my face,” per Derek Bodner of The Athletic.The way we saw it, Rozier shoved Embiid, who ended up getting a double technical foul al...2018
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• Embiid: Terry Rozier 'tried to punch me twice' during Game 4
Joel Embiid and Terry Rozier got into it a bit during Game 4 in Philadelphia Monday night as the Sixers and Boston Celtics battled.After the game, Embiid claimed Rozier tried to punch him twice before taking a shot at the guard for being “too short and couldn’t get to my face,” per Derek Bodner of The Athletic.The way we saw it, Rozier shoved Embiid, who ended up getting a double technical foul al...2018
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• Report: Joel Embiid likely to miss more than two games after collision
2018

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• Friday NBA Roundup: Isaiah Thomas Proving He's the Only Superstar Celtics Need
2016

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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Anthony Davis Wins Battle, but War with KAT Will Come
2016

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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Anthony Davis Wins Battle, but War with KAT Will Come
2016

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• 1st-Place Clippers Continue Passing Tests and Monday NBA Takeaways
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• NBA Mock Draft 2016: Latest 1st-Round Projections for Best Prospects
2016

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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Warriors Officially America's Team, Curry America's Star
2016

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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Joel Embiid, Kristaps Porzingis in Disparate Situations
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• Friday NBA Roundup: Golden State Warriors Learning Wins Record Isn't a Formality
2016

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• NBA Mock Draft 2016: Latest 1st-Round Projections for Best Prospects
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• NBA Draft 2015: Breaking Down Top Sleepers Who Will Outperform Draft Position
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• Early Impressions of Myles Turner at 2015 NBA Summer League
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• Philadelphia 76ers Can't Give Up on 'The Process' and Sunday NBA Takeaways
2016

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• James Harden trade grades for Clippers, 76ers, and Thunder in latest NBA blockbuster
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• Dunc'd On: 2024-25 Season Outlooks: Philadelphia 76ers with Derek Bodner + Minnesota Timberwolves with Jon Krawczynski
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• RealGM Radio: Dan Feldman On The Playoffs And Derek Bodner On The 76ers (May 2024)
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• James Harden trade grades for Clippers, 76ers, and Thunder in latest NBA blockbuster
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• Doc Rivers’ coy response to upcoming matchup with Kevin Durant, Nets
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers seems to be unbothered as his team is set to host another strong contender in the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. As per Derek Bodner, he claimed that he didn’t know that they were about to play Kevin Durant and company until he walked in that particular interview. Doc […] The post Doc Rivers’ coy response to upcoming matchup with Kevin ...2021
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• Doc Rivers points blame at true culprit behind Sixers’ rough patch
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• Sixers could be players once again in post-trade deadline buyout market
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• Dinwiddie deal could affect what Nets do in free agency
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• Markelle Fultz has bad wrist, would like to be traded
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• Yes, the Sixers are absolutely gunning for LeBron
Sixers head coach Brett Brown made it very clear that the team could benefit from acquiring a high-level free agent as they accelerate their title-contention timeline. That, Derek Bodner of The Athletic writes, probably means one LeBron James.The Sixers coach spoke in a press conference after his team’s exit from the second-round of the playoffs, saying that he believes the organization is an appe...2018
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• Brett Brown hopes Markelle Fultz plays in Summer League
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• Alleged Bryan Colangelo burner may have tipped off Sixers’ 2018 draft strategy
2018

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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Joel Embiid, Kristaps Porzingis in Disparate Situations
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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Anthony Davis' Big Night Reminds Us What He's Capable Of
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• 76ers 2016 NBA Draft Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding No. 1 Pick
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• Friday NBA Roundup: Golden State Warriors Learning Wins Record Isn't a Formality
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• Philadelphia 76ers Can't Give Up on 'The Process' and Sunday NBA Takeaways
2016

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• Toronto Raptors Exorcising Last Year's Demons and Wednesday NBA Takeaways
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• Toronto Raptors Exorcising Last Year's Demons and Wednesday NBA Takeaways
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• Warriors Slow Andre Drummond's Fast Start and Monday NBA Takeaways
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• Texas' Myles Turner Could Be the Biggest Risk-Reward Pick of 2015 NBA Draft
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