If there’s any silver lining to the Philadelphia 76ers’ dreadful 24-win 2024-25 season, it is that they have been in a position to preserve their first-round choose after successful the third choose of the 2025 NBA Draft, stopping it from conveying to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (which it might have had it landed outdoors the top-six). After lacking the playoffs, the 76ers can not less than sit up for including a highly-touted prospect to their sturdy core, serving to them redeem themselves subsequent season offered, after all, that Joel Embiid stays wholesome.
Nonetheless, with the title image being as extensive open as it’s, Tyrese Maxey could not assist however really feel some type of FOMO with the 76ers sitting at dwelling. Maxey, nonetheless, vowed that he’ll do his greatest to get Philly again to the playoffs the place they belong (they made it each single yr from 2018 to 2024).
“Yall need to be within the playoffs and we gotta work to get again there for yall!! 💯💯,” Maxey wrote on his official account on X (previously Twitter).
The 76ers’ contending hopes will all hinge on Embiid and his well being; Embiid handled a ton of knee issues this previous season which then compelled him right into a early hiatus. Getting him again to MVP kind might be vital for Philly to make good on the contending promise that their roster possessed within the aftermath of their blockbuster signing of Paul George final summer time.
Getting the third total choose of this yr’s draft will permit them to construct a sustainably good supporting solid round Embiid, Maxey, and George; Jared McCain ought to be again after a torn meniscus ended his rookie season early, whereas Quentin Grimes ought to be introduced again from restricted free company after he scorched the nets after arriving in Philly after the commerce deadline.
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76ers to deal with their energy ahead drawback?
The 76ers are definitely stacked on the guard positions; Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, and Quentin Grimes have these positions coated. Paul George ought to be very motivated to show that he is not but washed up after a tough first yr in Philly. However at this level, George might now not have the capability to play energy ahead for prolonged stretches.
Guerschon Yabusele was stable in his return to the NBA, however he is an unrestricted free agent, free to signal with some other crew. There stays a obtrusive gap for the crew on the 4, which is one thing they will have to deal with this offseason.