Bryan Toporek

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The Sixers' Title Hopes Rest On Getting More Out Of James Harden

By: Bryan Toporek

To topple their Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Sixers will need James Harden to get back to being a three-level scorer.

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After Sweeping Brooklyn Nets, Sixers’ Fate Rests On Joel Embiid’s Knee

By: Bryan Toporek

The Sixers now have at least a week off for Joel Embiid to recover from the knee injury that he suffered in Game 3.

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2023 NBA Playoffs: Celtics Vs. Sixers Preview And Prediction

By: Bryan Toporek

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics are headed for their third playoff showdown in the last six seasons. The Sixers can only hope this one turns out differently than the past two meetings.

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The Sixers’ Options At Center Against The Celtics Until Joel Embiid Returns

By: Bryan Toporek

Until star center Joel Embiid returns, the Sixers will have to figure out how to tread water without him and try to steal a game from the Celtics on the road.

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The NBA’s New CBA Makes It Harder For The Milwaukee Bucks To Retool

By: Bryan Toporek

The Milwaukee Bucks may be headed for significant changes this offseason, but the extent of that retool will be limited by the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement.

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With Joel Embiid Hobbled, The Sixers Need More From Their Supporting Cast

By: Bryan Toporek

With Joel Embiid recovering from an LCL sprain, the Sixers can't bank on him to carry them on both ends of the court like he did throughout the regular season.

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After Sixers’ Playoff Collapse, All Eyes Turn To James Harden’s Future

By: Bryan Toporek

After yet another loss in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Sixers need to figure out whether James Harden is a part of their long-term future.

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The Phoenix Suns Could Give The Sixers A James Harden Lifeline

By: Bryan Toporek

If the Sixers don't re-sign James Harden this summer, they should vastly prefer that he goes to the Phoenix Suns rather than the Houston Rockets.

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Firing Doc Rivers Won’t Fix All That Ails The Sixers After Latest Playoff Collapse

By: Bryan Toporek

Although Doc Rivers was by no means perfect during his three-year tenure with the Sixers, coaching wasn't the only reason for their postseason collapse.

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After Winning No. 3 Pick, Should Trail Blazers Pivot From Going All-In Around Damian Lillard?

By: Bryan Toporek

The Blazers' urgency to expedite their rebuild makes sense given Damian Lillard's age, but they'll need to ensure those short-term gains don't come at the expense of their long-term future.