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Championship Contender Check in: Joel Embiid’s ridiculous numbers with Ben Simmons on the bench, and being happy for Jrue Holiday Share this story Welcome to the second edition of the Championship Contender Check-in! The are among the NBA’s best, with a real shot at bringing home the Larry O’Brien trophy this season, so we’re here to keep an eye on what their stingiest competition come June is doing at this current time. 1. Some Sixers stats on Embiid, Simmons and Thybulle I’m well aware that these check-in’s are supposed to be oriented on the other top teams outside of Philadel...

Tracking NFL mock drafts all the way to the actual draft on April 29-May 1.

Tracking NFL mock drafts all the way to the actual draft on April 29-May 1.

Friday, April 9: Are analysts nitpicking Justin Fields? Whether or not Ohio State’s Justin Fields can effectively move through his progressions has been a hot debate in the draft community, one that has been impacted by a discussion of how quarterbacks are evaluated and whether or not race plays a role consciously or subconsciously. The most common criticism of Fields seems to be that he cannot move beyond the first read and stares down his primary receiver — the first weakness listed in Dane Brugler’s scouting report for his draft guide. That criticism is seemingly echoed by NFL pers...

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Jalen Hurts is #1 on the depth chart, #1 in your programs, and #1 in your hearts. The first draft month mailbag is here! Let’s get to the questions... : Why are people not realizing Kwity Paye will be the pick if he’s available? He checks every single one of Howie’s boxes. And Howie wouldn’t have traded back if hadn’t known he could get his guy. D-line. High character. Athletic build. Low production. “Smarter than everyone” move. See, I think if we’re going for the prototypical Howie Roseman move, it’s Miami’s Gregory Rousseau. I ...