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Philadelphia 76ers: Will any players opt out of playing in Orlando?

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Might any Philadelphia 76ers decide not to finish out the season?

Due to a miscellany of concerns around the NBA’s anticipated July return, the league has given players an option to opt out of playing in Orlando. It would mean a reduction in salary — eight game checks, plus a potential loss of postseason — money, but it’s an option nonetheless.

The first domino to fall on that front is Davis Bertans, the Wizards sharpshooter who, on the verge of a big payday this summer, will sit out and avoid unnecessary injury risk.