Summary
The Philadelphia 76ers are making roster changes for the 2025-26 NBA season. Injuries and aging players affected their performance last season, leading to major adjustments. Rookie player Adem Bona might replace Andre Drummond as a backup to star player Joel Embiid.
Key Facts
- The Philadelphia 76ers signed Paul George to a four-year deal to create a strong team with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
- Injuries affected key players, with Embiid playing only 19 games, George missing half the season, and Maxey out for 30 games.
- Rookie Jared McCain was a potential Rookie of the Year candidate before an injury ended his season.
- The 76ers finished with a 24-58 record, allowing them to pick high in the 2025 NBA Draft, selecting VJ Edgecombe.
- Andre Drummond, dealing with health issues, may lose his backup role to new player Adem Bona.
- Philadelphia acquired young player Quentin Grimes in a trade for Caleb Martin midseason.
