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How will Doug Collins use Spencer Hawes?

Philly.com Sports: Philadelphia 76ers big man Spencer Hawes finds himself trying to prove he is worthy of a starting role as head coach Doug Collins is experimenting with how to use him. If you were Collins, how would you use Hawes?

By Matt Brigidi
Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE

And, after Hawes started the first preseason game alongside Brown, Collins decided he wanted to take a look at some speed at the four spot, so he has brought Hawes off the bench and started Lavoy Allen and Thaddeus Young down low. After Wednesday's game against Cleveland, Collins said that if Bynum can't start, Allen and Young would be his down-low combination.

Read more from Bob Cooney to see how Hawes is responding to his evolving role at Philly.com Sports: Collins tinkers with how to use Hawes