Philadelphia 76ers 25/26 NBA Preview: Embiid’s Health, Paul George Fit & The Guards
Joel Embiid’s health looms over the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2025-26 NBA season. With Paul George and Tyrese Maxey continuing his rise, how should we view the Sixers as contenders — and what does it mean for fantasy basketball?
Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, is joined by Marc Farzetta from @LockedOn76ers to break down the team’s outlook. They cover Embiid’s durability, George’s role and injury history, and how the guard rotation shakes out with Quentin Grimes, Jared McCain, and Tyrese Maxey. They also examine Adem Bona and Trendon Watford as depth pieces and Kenny Atkinson’s approach to balancing stars and young talent.
Get expert insights into the 76ers’ roster, rotation battles, and fantasy basketball implications ahead of the new NBA season.
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0:00 – Introduction
0:34 – Philadelphia 76ers overview
2:16 – Joel Embiid’s health status
5:35 – Paul George’s injuries
11:00 – Sixers guard rotation
15:51 – Quentin Grimes’ role
19:27 – Adem Bona as backup center
23:28 – Trendon Watford’s potential
25:53 – Conclusion and team outlook
5 comments
didn't realize watford brought the balls up for bkn
Both Pats and Genos are tourist traps, Josh . Plz get a really quality cheesesteak to represent Philly … Angelos, John’s roast pork, Steve’s, Joes or Cafe Carmela
Thanks Josh
About to draft in a cat league, who would you say is more valuable Cooper or Embiid
The title made me laugh. Why choose him when i can choose someone else