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Is a disgruntled third party biggest concern of Jimmy Butler-Brett Brown drama? originally appeared on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com Now that Sixers swingman Jimmy Butler and coach Brett Brown both had the chance to respond to a story about a supposed confrontation between the two, it's probably safe to say whatever happened wasn't quite on the level of Latrell Sprewell choking P.J. Carlesimo – though, that is one way to get coach to call more pick-and-rolls. If nothing else, Butler and Brown did a nice job downplaying any discord, and in all honesty, I believed them about the nature of the infamous film session. Continue to Article

January 09, 2019 11:16:am EST

Landry Shamet sets Sixers rookie record for 3-pointers made in a game originally appeared on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com Landry Shamet's coaches and teammates aren't letting him coast through his rookie season. He's even been targeted a few times by Brett Brown for subpar defense, both publicly and privately, as player and coach have previously admitted. Unlike most rookies, though, Shamet catches some flack for not shooting the ball enough. Continue to Article

January 09, 2019 1:19:am EST

"Just told him to be ready," Milton said. "At the end of the day, it's just basketball. It's not that hard once you get on the floor and get those jitters out. Continue to Article

January 08, 2019 11:48:pm EST

In middle of Sixers' win, Joel Embiid invites young fan to sit on his lap originally appeared on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com Joel Embiid spent just 23 minutes on the floor Tuesday night, posting 20 points and 10 rebounds in the Sixers' 132-115 win over the Wizards (see observations). He also spent a fair amount of time in the stands, having a blast with Sixers fans. Embiid took a seat at one point to get a different perspective and talk with a young fan on his lap. Continue to Article

January 08, 2019 10:50:pm EST