Since adding Jimmy Butler, the Philadelphia 76ers are 3-1, including narrow victories over Utah, Charlotte and Phoenix. The addition seems to be working, with Butler adjusting well to his role next to Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.
One byproduct of that move, however, was Markelle Fultz‘s return to the bench. The 20-year-old’s season hit a new low Monday night, playing just seven first-half minutes before watching T.J. McConnell absorb his playing time. Now Brett Brown isn’t sure who the backup point guard is.
Being the Sixers, though, the news didn’t stop there.