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In his 13th season in the NBA, North Philadelphia’s Marcus Morris Sr. finally found his way home with the 76ers.

He should not get too comfortable. The NBA trade deadline is approaching on Feb. 8, and there’s a good chance that the big man will be sent packing. Again.

Morris has been traded five times in his career, most recently to the Sixers in the James Harden deal in November. And if the Sixers are able to acquire Atlanta Hawks point guard Dejounte Murray, Morris is all but certain that he’ll be moved in such a deal.

“It’s part of a business. I understand it,” Morris says. “... Being here 13 years gets you prepared for [stuff] like this. I’ve been on seven different teams. I’ve been traded a few times. I would be naive to act like I’d been surprised to get traded or some [stuff]. … I’m prepared for it.”

— Jim Swan, @phillysport, sports.daily@inquirer.com.

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The saga surrounding Joel Embiid’s availability continues. Embiid and the 76ers came under fire after the star center sat out the team’s marquee matchup against the Nuggets on Saturday, with fans and Denver coach Mike Malone sounding off on the matter for different reasons. Now the NBA might have its say. Because Embiid was not on the injury list and was ruled out only 15 minutes before the game, the Sixers will likely be investigated for their handling of his late scratch. And a fine could come with that, too.

Without Embiid and Tyrese Maxey for the second straight game, the Sixers were no match for the Trail Blazers.

Next: The Sixers visit the Golden State Warriors tonight at 10 on the second night of a back-to-back (TNT).

As Rhys Hoskins was introduced to the Brewers on Monday, he offered up his first public comments about what he will miss most about the Phillies, the only team he had ever known in his career. And what that first game at Citizens Bank Park on June 3 might be like for the visiting Brewers first baseman.

Former Phillies bench coach and longtime major league manager Jimy Williams has died at 80.

It is crazy to think about, but Andre Blake has been with the Union for 10 years.

The former UConn Huskies star has developed into one of Major League Soccer’s top goalkeepers in that time and accomplished almost all there is to accomplish individually. But Blake says he is still getting better and learning, particularly as a leader. Jonathan Tannenwald recently caught up with Blake at the Union’s training camp in Florida to talk about his decade in Philadelphia.

The Union made a minor move on Monday, signing an American forward who has been playing in Spain.

The Flyers have reached the 50-game mark and remain in the playoff mix.

How have they done it? Here are 10 big numbers behind the Flyers’ surprising start, beginning with workhorse Travis Sanheim and the almost 173 miles he has skated so far this season.

Next: The Flyers are off for the All-Star break and will return to action on Feb. 6 against the Florida Panthers (7 p.m., NBCSP).

The AFC championship game saw All-Pro Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton stand out, and that brought to mind how the Eagles drafted Jordan Davis one pick earlier. Not that Davis is a bust, but to David Murphy, it’s a reminder that the talent a team has is the talent it chooses.

Who was the last Phillie to be named National League rookie of the year? First with the correct answer here will be featured in the newsletter.

A) Ryan Howard

B) Chase Utley

C) Jimmy Rollins

D) Scott Rolen

We asked you: How confident are you in the Eagles’ two new coordinators? Among your responses:

Hiring two accomplished coordinators in Fangio and Moore are steps in the right direction. However, and especially on the defensive side of the ball, there are many positional deficiencies (LBs, CBs and safeties). The coordinators can only coach the roster they are provided. Now it’s time for Howie to step up his game by finding solutions to these deficiencies through the draft, free agency and trades. Next season’s performance will be a result of Howie’s level of success over the coming months. — Jim V.

I am quite confident in both Moore and Fangio, who both have more than enough experience and success in coaching their respective specialties, I am just not confident in Sirianni’s ability to work with them and be the leader the Eagles need at this time. ... I thought they should have fired Sirianni and started over. Could be tough on Nick working with these two new coordinators, and with Moore, he might just be working with his replacement if things don’t work out. ... Watching these other more successful teams compete for a spot in the Super Bowl makes me acutely aware of what a difficult task awaits the Eagles in this upcoming season. Right now they look to be far behind the Chiefs, 49ers, Bills, Ravens, Lions, and Cowboys, and maybe some others. — Everett S.

First let me say that the coordinators that were let go were not scapegoats. Johnson and Desai had to go due to the lack of performance on both sides of the ball. ... I think Fangio can turn the defense around with some help from Howie Roseman (please draft some linebackers and cornerbacks). With Moore, I’m still skeptical. He did well in Dallas (now he may have been a scapegoat) with what he had to work with, but the Eagles also have the talent to be just as effective. (We will need a running back since I don’t think they will resign Swift). Any coordinators that we have now have to be better compared to what we had to endure this past season. — Skip B.

We compiled today’s newsletter using reporting from Jeff Neiburg, David Murphy, Scott Lauber, Keith Pompey, Gustav Elvin, Jonathan Tannenwald, Devin Jackson, and Rich Flanagan.

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That’s all for today, folks. Maria will be at the newsletter controls on Wednesday. — Jim