Over the offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers saw a plethora of players return to the team, such as Kelly Oubre Jr and Andre Drummond, who came way of player options in their contracts, or Eric Gordon and Kyle Lowry, who resigned on one-year deals.
Philadelphia 76ers fans are looking forward to seeing All-Star center Joel Embiid back in action for the 2025-26 NBA season. Last year, he was limited to just 19 games and spent most of the time on the sidelines, dealing with knee issues.
The 76ers made the short trip down I-95 to Delaware for their annual Blue vs. White scrimmage, and fans got what they’ve been waiting months to see. Joel Embiid was back on the floor, as relayed by Ky Carlin of USA Today.
Following Friday night's match against the Orlando Magic, the Philadelphia 76ers are well into their preseason schedule, which has given plenty of players a chance to showcase their talents for the 82-game campaign which lies ahead.
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
One of the more under-the-radar moves the Philadelphia 76ers made during the offseason was the acquisition of Dominick Barlow, as they signed the three-year player to a two-way contract for the upcoming season.
Given that the Philadelphia 76ers are three games into their preseason slate, as well as deep into their team practice schedule, the team is fully ramping up for the 2025-26 season.
The Philadelphia 76ers were discussing championships and glory at this point last year, so what changed? The health of all their superstars deteriorated.
The NBA offseason can be used to take some time off from the sport of basketball and recharge a player's battery after what could have been quite the taxing season.
Tyrese Maxey has quickly become the leader of the Philadelphia 76ers. With Joel Embiid’s ongoing injury struggles and Paul George’s on-court performances, Tyrese Maxey could well be the Philadelphia 76ers’ best player this season as they hope to battle into the playoffs.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has struggled with injuries over the past few seasons. During the 2024-25 NBA campaign, Embiid was limited to 19 games due to his knee issues.
The Philadelphia 76ers have quite a bit of uncertainty coming into the 2025-26 season when it comes to the health of Joel Embiid. But one thing the 76ers can be sure of is the consistency of Tyrese Maxey, who exploded in the first quarter of the team’s preseason game on Friday against the Orlando Magic.
On Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers welcome the Orlando Magic into the recently renamed Xfinity Mobile Arena, for their third preseason match as they continue to ramp up for the 82-game campaign that lies ahead of them.
Heading into their third preseason game of the 2025-2026 NBA season, the Philadelphia 76ers will be down their rookie guard, VJ Edgecombe. According to a team official, the rookie has been ruled inactive on Friday.
Quentin Grimes recently agreed to sign a one-year qualifying offer worth $8.7 million to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers instead of getting a lucrative extension for his superb run last season.
VJ Edgecombe has shown promise, but he needs excellent mentorship to reach his full potential. Being the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, there’s no doubt that VJ Edgecombe has a better upside than most of his class.
The 76ers entered last season as one of the NBA’s title favorites. They finished it with a 24-58 record, a last-place finish in the East, and serious questions about their core, as detailed by HoopsRumors’ Luke Adams in his season preview.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain had an impressive first half to his rookie season last year, averaging 15.3 points, 2.6 assists, and 2.4 rebounds per game.
Almost every season, the passionate fans in Philadelphia believe they might finally cross the finish line and deliver a campaign to remember. But every time, they fall short of their own expectations, and the 2024-25 season felt worse than ever.