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The 76ers did plenty of things well Sunday afternoon at the Barclays Center. They made five more field goals than the Nets, won the rebounding battle by six and were plus-14 in second-chance points. But they believe the biggest factor in the Nets’ 95-92 victory was the differential at the free-throw line. Brooklyn shot 20 more foul shots (30-10) than the Sixers and scored 13 more points there. “That’s crazy,” Evan Turner said. “You don’t want to complain or anything like that, but it’s discouraging when it happens right in front of (the officials). The past few games it happens every time. We don’t really worry about it or anything, but sometimes you just sit back and laugh because it doesn’t make any sense.” phillyburbs.com

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The 76ers have also made inquiries about big men around the league, a likely indication that they're not expecting Andrew Bynum on the court any time soon -- or, at least, not expecting him to be very effective when he comes back. Other than Jrue Holiday, I'm told, no one is off limits -- though it would take something immense to get Philly to part with Thaddeus Young or Evan Turner. NBA.com

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Now in his third season, Turner is looking like the cream of that draft crop. Wall has yet to play this season and showed little growth the previous two. DeMarcus Cousins is talented but troubling with his behavior. Greg Monroe does a nice job for the Pistons, and Paul George scored 28 points against the Sixers last night. Still, Turner has the best all-around game and has more room to grow than his draft peers. Turner was impatient getting to this point and viewed his coach as an obstacle in the early going, as opposed to the ally Collins is today. “Evan’s perception of his first two years is, 'Well, I didn’t play,’” Collins recounted. “I always say 'Yes, you did Evan. You were one of our minutes leaders,’ but it was I didn’t play because I didn’t start. So a lot times this year he says, 'Well this is really the first time I am getting a chance to play,’ and I say 'Evan, please.’ I joke with him about that.” CSNPhilly.com

Philadelphia 76ers, Evan Turner 

Among other things, the Sixers’ Evan Turner is shooting three-pointers far better in the first 20 games of this season than he did previously. His secret? “Not working so hard on it,” he said before scoring 26 points in last Friday’s 95-94 victory over Boston, including the winning basket with 3.9 seconds left in overtime. Come again? “I stopped focusing on it,” he said. “That was it. I stopped focusing on it. I worry about my mid-range [game], my driving and my free throws, and that’s it. Honestly, I don’t shoot threes before games. I don’t practice threes anymore.” CSNPhilly.com

Philadelphia 76ers, Evan Turner 

It is unchartered waters for the 24-year-old Turner, who has been a superstar at every level since he was 12. "I keep telling people I was better at 12 than I am now, but nobody believes me," says the affable Turner, who often is the funniest player in the locker room. "It's all about what's best for the team at the end of the day. Clearly it's not easy, and what's even rougher is what's going on behind me and what's going on in my head. Like people saying that I was the second pick and all that and maybe they expect more, but if coach asks me to do something, that's what I'm going to do. "I want to get minutes on the court and help the team out. Sometimes people don't think that's something that a guy who was the second pick would do. But here that's what I'm seen as and that's what I'm going to do to the best of my abilities. Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Evan Turner 

"I went from standing out to fitting in, and that's the hardest thing. How do you get good at fitting in? It's tough to fit in. You walk around and try to figure things out sometimes and you might look around at other players and say, 'This person did this and that person did that' but you really have to be comfortable with yourself, you know?" Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Evan Turner 

Stuckey, who did not practice Tuesday and did not travel with the team to Philadelphia because of flu-like symptoms, said he would be amenable to becoming a go-to scorer on the second unit if Frank decided on a switch. "I would love doing that," Stuckey said. "I have no problems, man. whatever L wants me to do." Stuckey said he watched parts of the first half of Wednesday's game until his son woke up and wanted to watch a children's show, "Baby Einstein." "When I was watching, I thought Kyle played phenomenal," Stuckey said. "He did an excellent job. I was just happy to see him go out there and play the way he did. Like I said, if I need to come off the bench, I'll do it. Whatever coach wants me to do to help the team, that's what I'll do." Booth Newspapers

Philadelphia 76ers, Evan Turner 

The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that they exercised the fourth-year option on swingman Evan Turner. Turner (6-7, 220) was originally the second overall pick by the Sixers in the 2010 NBA draft. As a junior at Ohio State, he became the first Division I player to average at least 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists in a single season since Oscar Robertson did so in back-to-back seasons in 1958-59 and 1959-60. NBA.com

Philadelphia 76ers, Evan Turner 

Some folks may consider this a make-or-break year for Evan Turner. Turner isn’t one of them. Turner said Monday that he’s just “glad I get to play” more this season. “I’ve really been off for two years,” Turner said. “I’ve got time to make up (and) get my rhythm back. Fitting in, playing situational minutes for two years, it takes a toll on your game. I’ve got to find my niche.” phillyburbs.com

Philadelphia 76ers, Evan Turner 

If you tuned into ESPN’s First Take earlier this week you heard Stephen A. Smith touting Howard over Bynum. Smith’s foil, Skip Bayless, maintains, as he did when Bynum was in Los Angeles, that Bynum is the better center. Shaquille, who seems to be fighting the angst that some athletes deal with (rather poorly) when the sun has set on his career, suggested that not only was Bynum better (debatable), but that Brook Lopez is also better (absurd) than Howard. The Sixers I’ve talked to are firmly in their teammate’s camp. This includes Jrue Holiday, Evan Turner, Dorell Wright and Jason Richardson (who has played with Howard). One of them even went as far to say that Bynum, who will be their first option rather than the third, as he was in Los Angeles, could average 25 points this season. The good thing about this is that, as far as the Sixers are concerned, what’s being said by others outside of their locker room hasn’t altered their opinion about their teammate, which should help them this season. Philadelphia Inquirer

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Rumors have been swirling this summer about Dwyane Wade making a sneaker move, and while nothing is official yet, an NBA peer may have broken the news today. Sixers guard Evan Turner took to Twitter to “welcome” DWade to Li-Ning. We’ll deliver the details when we have them—and this has yet to be confirmed by Wade or the company— but for now, consider Turner’s tweet a hint at a major move from the Miami Heat star and former Jordan Brand athlete. evan turner@thekidet I’d like to welcome the homie D Wade to the Li-Ning family!!! #makethechance instagr.am/p/QQDrFjTSHN/ SLAM

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So far, DiLeo and his front office have to be very pleased with the result of their plan, but they know that the most difficult aspect of it will be making the jump from playoff team to contender. “This year will be a little bit of a transition year,” said DiLeo. “Jrue Holiday and Evan Turner will have much larger roles (than they did last season) and we have a lot of new players we’re excited to see. We’re looking to answer a lot of questions this year and begin to put things together (once we find those answers).” NBA.com

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Evan Turner: And for all you fools who worry too much, I'm in the gym from 7-12 everyday and then back at 5! I'm on my job #getonyours Twitter

Philadelphia 76ers, Evan Turner 

A spokesman said he had no further information on Silas' status. In a text message to teammate Evan Turner that Turner posted Sunday on Twitter, Silas wrote, "Feel better. Meds just having me sleeping a lot. Tell them I'm feeling stronger already. Tell em the young snake said that." Philadelphia Inquirer

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Evan Turner: Congrats to @Andre Iguodala for making the Olympic team. Bring home the gold! Twitter

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Tom Moore: Evan Turner & Xavier Silas worked out after #Sixers predraft session. Lavoy Allen chatted with former A-10 rival Andrew Nicholson. Twitter

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Tom Moore: Evan Turner and Lavoy Allen at #Sixers predraft workout. Twitter

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Turner makes the game look easy when he is flourishing, and his three-year career at Ohio State was filled with those type of moments. But that difficult first season paled in comparison with those of other high draft picks, and he had to regain his confidence. “When you know you are going to play a lot, it’s a little bit easier,’’ he said Sunday following the 76ers’ practice at the Garden in preparation for Monday night’s Game 2. “Once you’ve been through something before, it’s easier to go through it a second time or third time. I played some big minutes last year in a playoff situation and this year, too. Every transition’s going to be rough and you have to pay your dues to get to where you want to go. And once you get that comfortability, that’s key and you can fully start developing more and sometimes start taking risks and not worry about messing up a little bit because you understand what you did. “Last year when I would mess up, I wasn’t too sure what I did wrong or if I was good enough to do that. Now I’m starting to get more comfortable.’’ Boston Globe

Philadelphia 76ers, Evan Turner 

Praised for his defensive effort after being put into the starting lineup for Game 2, Sixers guard Evan Turner was quick to deflect the flattery. He's learned about defense in the NBA from teammate Andre Iguodala. "If you ever sat there and talked to him, he's like a coach," Turner said of Iguodala. "When there comes a timeout he can tell you everything that's broken down. Once he says stuff, you know he's telling you right, and you don't have to worry about much." Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Andre Iguodala, Evan Turner 

Turner went on to call Iguodala a "defensive genius." When told of Turner's comments, Iguodala smiled and recalled one of his first lessons to Turner. "I've been in the league a long time, and when Evan first got here he kind of took things for granted, which rookies do," Iguodala said. "And then he kind of learned his lesson from Kobe Bryant. Every time Kobe scored, [Turner] would look at the bench with his hand up. I'm like, 'OK, keep playing. He's going to score a lot more.' I'm trying to teach him the basics of NBA basketball, especially with being a defender. Philadelphia Inquirer

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