West 15 in 60, Embiid and LaVine Surgeries

First, the news that Joel Embiid will undergo surgery for a torn meniscus. What are the potential scenarios for Embiid and the Sixers, and how did we get here? Plus, Zach LaVine is done for the year in Chicago.

Then, our bi-weekly look at the West:

• UTA: Some Will Hardy adjustments spurred a thrilling win over the Bucks
• SAS: Victor Wembanyama has emerged as one of the league’s best rim protectors
• SAC: Why is the offense worse this year, and should they trade for Kyle Kuzma?
• POR: Scoot Henderson is showing some signs
• PHX: Bradley Beal has disappointed so far, or has he?
• OKC: The numbers say the Thunder don’t need another backup C
• NOP: The Pels have an odd mix of great shooters and limited ones
• MIN: Should they consider including Naz Reid in a trade for backcourt help?
• MEM: What can we take from Marcus Smart’s season?
• LAL: It’s given that they should move their 2029 1st, but should they?
• LAC: James Harden’s added versatility has fit right in
• HOU: Cam Whitmore is putting up some eye-popping per minute numbers
• DEN: Is there any concern about Aaron Gordon’s worse numbers?
• GSW: Jonathan Kuminga has broken out
• DAL: Is Dereck Lively II a future DPOY?

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