New-look Philadelphia 76ers living up to the hype and more

With a 7-1 record to open up the 2026-27 NBA season, the Philadelphia 76ers currently sit alone in first place in the Eastern Conference. Given how much hype the team has heading into the season due to its blockbuster free-agent moves and trades, there was a magnifying glass entering this year on everything the Sixers were doing.

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