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Sixers center Joel Embiid didn't see any change in his status as the league's MVP favorite this week, according to NBA.com.

Our scribes chime in on which player has stood out as the top defensive player midway through the 2020-21 season.

Our scribes chime in on which player has stood out as the Sixth Man of the Year midway through the 2020-21 season.

On Tuesday, our Southwest Division panel examined some of the biggest stories surrounding their teams entering 2020-21. Hours before the Southwest’s five teams tip off the campaign Wednesday evening, it’s time for Part 2, featuring a look around the division and Western Conference, focusing on some of the reasons to be intrigued as the 72-game schedule commences: Not including your team, which Southwest Division clubs are you most looking forward to watching play this season? Mark Followill Mavericks TV Who doesn’t want to see New Orleans with a full season of Zion and the league’...

Our scribes chime in on the most significant move since the bubble. From NBA.com Staff Giannis Antetokounmpo’s extension lets the Bucks focus all their energy on winning a title. * * * * * * Milwaukee re-upping Giannis Antetokounmpo. Same guy, same place, but an entirely different vibe and future for both the two-time MVP and the Bucks. They can concentrate on the business of chasing an NBA championship not just this season but for several years to come. Heck, imagine the fretting and edginess of 2020-21 for all concerned in Milwaukee if Antetokounmpo had not signed his five-year, $228 mill...