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The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the few consistently impressive teams in the Eastern Conference. Joel Embiid is near the top of the MVP shortlist and their defense has been in the top five in efficiency almost the entire season. But while their offense has looked better with all the supplementary shooting Daryl Morey brought in during the offseason, they’re still roughly league-average at that end of the floor and will almost certainly be looking for an upgrade at the deadline.

Embiid and Simmons have continued to return negative tests as well. It's still unclear if they will be eligible to play when Philadelphia opens its second-half schedule in Chicago on Thursday.

The Blazers also issued an update on Jusuf Nurkic, saying the center is making progress in his recovery from a right wrist fracture and has continued to increase his on-court activity.Detroit Pistons face coverings

The skills challenge featured two guards -- Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and Phoenix's Chris Paul -- and four forwards/centers. Doncic and Paul each picked up a first-round bye, while the big men duked it out.Miami Heat face coverings face coverings

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It was certainly Dame Time during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday evening and everyone watching was aware of it. The star-studded event came to a close when Damian Lillard sunk a 3-pointer from near half-court to secure the win for Team LeBron. Lillard and his teammate (for the night) Stephen Curry took turns launching and hitting shots from ranges NBA fans had never before seen.

The turn, if Harden has embraced it as it appears he has, could be just as seismic, and we could find out in July.Chicago Bulls face coverings

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