There are questions about the long-term viability of the Philadelphia 76ers‘ core. There are also questions about Jimmy Butler‘s happiness with his new team, as recent reports seem to indicate a clash in ideas between the star and Brett Brown.
Even with newfound distractions, the Sixers are rolling in the Eastern Conferece. Winners of three straight, the Sixers won two games in Butler’s absence. He will presumably return tonight against Washington after participating in practice Monday morning.
With a 15.3 net rating, the Sixers’ starting five ranks as one of the best five-man units in the NBA.