Joel Embiid a Defensive Player of the Year finalistJoel Embiid a Defensive Player of the Year finalistEmbiid, along with Jazz center Rudy Gobert and Pelicans forward Anthony Davis are in the running for the NBA's 2017-18 Defensive Player of the Year award.Josh LiddickJosh Liddick
Ben Simmons named a finalist for Rookie of the YearBen Simmons named a finalist for Rookie of the YearSimmons joins Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Celtics forward Jayson Tatum as finalists for the 2017-18 NBA Rookie of the Year award.Josh LiddickJosh Liddick
Simmons named Eastern Conference Player of the WeekSimmons named Eastern Conference Player of the WeekFor his Week 25 performance, Sixers PG Ben Simmons was named the East's best player.Josh LiddickJosh Liddick