MARCH 15, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
James Harden is Confident Sixers Fix Key Issues Before Playoffs When James Harden made his Philadelphia 76ers debut coming out of the 2022 NBA All-Star break, everything was smooth sailing at first. For f...
Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid battling for big man supremacy
The NBA MVP race could come down to Nikola Jokić and Joel Embiid. Did Monday night's result prove that the Joker is better?MARCH 15, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Michael Porter Jr. - Could return next week Porter (back) could return as soon as next week, Ryan Blackburn of Denver Stiffs reports.
Impact This news tracks with the timetable that was given in late February, but the fact that it's being reiterated is a good sign that things are going well in Porter's G League rehab stint. Once Porter returns, he'll presumably be on a conservative minutes limit in his first several games back, if not longer. That said, Denver will want to ramp him up as much as possible heading into the playoffs.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - To begin practicing in G League Murray (knee) will practice with the Nuggets' G League affiliate this week, Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports reports.
Impact While the Nuggets have been hesitant to put any timetable on Murray's recovery from a torn left ACL, he looks to be nearing the final stages. Denver officially assigned Murray to the G League on Tuesday with the expectation that he'll practice with Grand Rapids on Wednesday and Saturday while the Nuggets are in the midst of a three-game road swing. We should have some more clarity on Murray's timeline once he rejoins the Nuggets -- presumably on Sunday -- but it remains to be seen whether or not he'll be able to log any NBA game action before the conclusion of the regular season.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joel Embiid outplayed Nikola Jokic, but MVP might be his only trophy The cast isn't changing. The chemistry might improve. But right now, the Sixers are an MVP and an All-Star surrounded by holes.
MARCH 15, 2022 • MCALL.COM
Joel Embiid's Battling Fatigue, but Resting vs. Nuggets Wasn't an Option Joel Embiid’s been healthier than ever this season. If all goes right for the 76ers’ MVP-caliber big man, he’ll wrap up the 2021-2022 NBA se...
MARCH 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
NBA MVP race: Insiders give Embiid the edge over Jokic, Giannis
Ric Bucher polled NBA insiders, who give Joel Embiid the MVP edge over 2021 winner Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo.MARCH 15, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
