Nets-Sixers Showdown, Jokic vs. Embiid, Confidence in Suns + New Low for the Lakers?

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha hit all of the relevant news of the day before diving into Nets-Sixers, the MVP race, and much more.

NEWS:

• Brandon Ingram out 7-10 days
• Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams, Lonzo Ball all getting closer
• Isaiah Stewart sidelined at least a week
• Malcolm Brogdon out 2 games with concussion
• James Wiseman will play in G League games Thursday + Sunday
• OKC rules Dort, others out for season

OTHER TOPICS:

• Nets-Sixers predictions
• Realistically, what kind of environment are we expecting?
• Does Simmons get a tribute video?

• Arguments for Jokic and Embiid for MVP
• Is Giannis out of the race?

• Has it just been decided that Monty Williams is Coach of the Year?
• Taylor Jenkins is +650

• Rudy Gobert backing his way into another DPOY?

• How confident are you in the Suns?
• How many times out of 100 do they make the Finals?

• New low for the Lakers last night in Houston?

• Cavs have lost 6 out of 9 — are they officially the team to target for a Round 1 matchup?

• This is an all-time tank job by the Trail Blazers.

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