Nine-time NBA All-Star Paul George has seen his role with the Philadelphia 76ers considerably change from what he was used to for much of his career. PG, however, has no qualms about it, seeing how a supporting role for him fits better with what the team is trying to build.

Joel Embiid is listed as 'questionable' on theinitial injury report ahead of Friday's game between the Sixers and Magic in Orlando due to left knee injury management.

For the Philadelphia 76ers, that guy is Dominick Barlow. A 4-year big man from Overtime Elite, Barlow is averaging 8.4 points and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 54.2% and starting 22 of the 25 games he has played in while on a two-way deal. He is somebody who doesn't need the ball to produce and is a reliable piece for coach Nick Nurse and Co.

The Sixers fell back to earth Monday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. They had their three-game winning streak snapped with a 125-124 overtime loss to the Nuggets. Joel Embiid goaltended a Bruce Brown layup with 5.

The Sixers' loss to a Nuggets team down all five starters is inexcusable. It's also a byproduct of the slog that is the 82-game regular season.

Tyrese Maxey dropped one spot in the second round of NBA All-Star fan voting returns released Tuesday. The 76ers point guard now ranks third among Eastern Conference players and fifth overall. Meanwhile, Joel Embiid remains 17th among players in the East.

Rookie VJ Edgecombe stuffed the stat sheet on Wednesday, helping the Sixers pick up their fourth win in five games.

The dust has barely settled on Australia’s triumphant Ashes campaign but Steve Smith is already eyeing more cricket.