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76ers 2025-2026 Season: The Rise of Skywalker (Thread 1)

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Re: 76ers 2025-2026 Season: The Rise of Skywalker (Thread 1) 

Post#121 » by stormi » Yesterday 6:57 pm

76ciology wrote:
76ciology wrote:No praise for our FO for not re-signing Yabu?


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Snorey's been on a bit of a generational run since the George signing:

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Post#122 » by Negrodamus » Yesterday 7:43 pm

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76ciology wrote:
76ciology wrote:No praise for our FO for not re-signing Yabu?


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Snorey's been on a bit of a generational run since the George signing:

Grimes trade

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Drafting VJ

Going the youthful committee route in the front court instead of spamming washed vets


Ownership should force him to not make any blockbuster trades or max FA signings. He's only allowed to draft and trade along the margins.

Hate the guy all you want, but when it comes to drafting and other non-gigantic moves, he's been elite.
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Post#123 » by mjkvol » Yesterday 10:55 pm

The first question running through my mind while watching the Orlando game: Do we really have to play Embiid and George, or can we just somehow move them?

This is the most fun iteration of Sixers since the early Embiid/Simmons period, with the Harden full year coming in second only because Glenn was somehow still here. This group is a blast to watch - Maxey has become a bona fide leader, there is no ceiling right now for what VJ could turn into, Oubre looks reborn, and we've got a bunch of young guys that are balling. Hell, even Drummond looks competent.

We'll have a logjam at guard, as Maxey and VJ look like an elite backcourt already. When McCain returns, I wonder if we use him or Grimes in a deal for a 3&D guy or a stretch 5? Quite frankly, I like Grimes a lot as the third guard.
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Post#124 » by zaz102 » Yesterday 11:05 pm

mjkvol wrote:The first question running through my mind while watching the Orlando game: Do we really have to play Embiid and George, or can we just somehow move them?

This is the most fun iteration of Sixers since the early Embiid/Simmons period, with the Harden full year coming in second only because Glenn was somehow still here. This group is a blast to watch - Maxey has become a bona fide leader, there is no ceiling right now for what VJ could turn into, Oubre looks reborn, and we've got a bunch of young guys that are balling. Hell, even Drummond looks competent.

We'll have a logjam at guard, as Maxey and VJ look like an elite backcourt already. When McCain returns, I wonder if we use him or Grimes in a deal for a 3&D guy or a stretch 5? Quite frankly, I like Grimes a lot as the third guard.
I think it's very unlikely Morey moves either of them this year unless Embiid had to retire.
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Post#125 » by sodmoraes » Yesterday 11:05 pm

Since Valdez Jordan is tearing it up, i just bought the league pass on a whim, lets hope we dont start sucking today lol

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Post#126 » by zaz102 » Yesterday 11:09 pm

I just discovered Hunter Sallis is Harden's cousin. I should've known better Daryl.
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As I've projected Tyrese to become... "freaky lightning fast version of Steph Curry"...aka elite and the best type of offensive engine with spacing that can make guys better without touching the ball.

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Post#128 » by 76ciology » Today 1:23 am

mjkvol wrote:The first question running through my mind while watching the Orlando game: Do we really have to play Embiid and George, or can we just somehow move them?

This is the most fun iteration of Sixers since the early Embiid/Simmons period, with the Harden full year coming in second only because Glenn was somehow still here. This group is a blast to watch - Maxey has become a bona fide leader, there is no ceiling right now for what VJ could turn into, Oubre looks reborn, and we've got a bunch of young guys that are balling. Hell, even Drummond looks competent.

We'll have a logjam at guard, as Maxey and VJ look like an elite backcourt already. When McCain returns, I wonder if we use him or Grimes in a deal for a 3&D guy or a stretch 5? Quite frankly, I like Grimes a lot as the third guard.


We’d be a more fun and complete team once we integrate everyone. It’s one thing to play at this level, but sustaining it requires depth and pacing. The way we played against the Magic wasn’t sustainable, it demanded too much energy, and it’s hard to expect Oubre and VJ to keep scoring 20–25 points per game efficiently all season.

Ideally, we’d have all our guys available, playing at a high level and winning games while being able to shift gears depending on what’s needed to close them out.

Teams are pressing more and emphasizing extra possessions, which takes a lot of energy, another reason why having depth is so important.

It looks like we’ve found a way to play without Embiid. Now the challenge is learning how to play with him and George. Once we figure out that formula, we’ll not only be better but also a lot more fun to watch.
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Re: 76ers 2025-2026 Season: The Rise of Skywalker (Thread 1) 

Post#129 » by mjkvol » Today 12:45 pm

76ciology wrote:
mjkvol wrote:The first question running through my mind while watching the Orlando game: Do we really have to play Embiid and George, or can we just somehow move them?

This is the most fun iteration of Sixers since the early Embiid/Simmons period, with the Harden full year coming in second only because Glenn was somehow still here. This group is a blast to watch - Maxey has become a bona fide leader, there is no ceiling right now for what VJ could turn into, Oubre looks reborn, and we've got a bunch of young guys that are balling. Hell, even Drummond looks competent.

We'll have a logjam at guard, as Maxey and VJ look like an elite backcourt already. When McCain returns, I wonder if we use him or Grimes in a deal for a 3&D guy or a stretch 5? Quite frankly, I like Grimes a lot as the third guard.


We’d be a more fun and complete team once we integrate everyone. It’s one thing to play at this level, but sustaining it requires depth and pacing. The way we played against the Magic wasn’t sustainable, it demanded too much energy, and it’s hard to expect Oubre and VJ to keep scoring 20–25 points per game efficiently all season.

Ideally, we’d have all our guys available, playing at a high level and winning games while being able to shift gears depending on what’s needed to close them out.

Teams are pressing more and emphasizing extra possessions, which takes a lot of energy, another reason why having depth is so important.

It looks like we’ve found a way to play without Embiid. Now the challenge is learning how to play with him and George. Once we figure out that formula, we’ll not only be better but also a lot more fun to watch.


The 'new normal' appears like it's going to be Embiid as a 25 minute or so player who might not necessarily be in during crunch time. I like the way he is appearing to understand that this isn't his team any more, and is doing more as a contributor than as the alpha - at least that's what I got out of the WAS game last night.

Regarding George, if he can return as a highly overpaid 3&D guy off the bench and be happy in that role, then perhaps you're right and this might work. I still long for the day when he is gone.
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Re: 76ers 2025-2026 Season: The Rise of Skywalker (Thread 1) 

Post#130 » by Ferry Avenue » 47 minutes ago

The most interesting thing about last night's game is that with Embiid on the court in the clutch, they lose.

He makes neither the put back dunk nor the blocks Bona did, and without those they lose.

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