The 2025 offseason has been a quiet one for the Philadelphia 76ers as their attention has been focused on getting a bit younger and more versatile in an effort to put a stronger supporting cast around their star trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey.
The Sixers got younger with the addition of No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe as well as adding young big men Jabari Walker and Dominick Barlow on two-way deals. Then, they went out and signed versatile Trendon Watford to a 2-year deal. Watford is coming off a terrific season with the Brooklyn Nets and is close friends with Maxey.
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The Athletic gave their offseason reviews for each team and the Sixers walked away with a “B” grade for the offseason they’ve had:
None of this matters unless Joel Embiid and Paul George have a run of good health. That being said, I loved Daryl Morey’s draft: VJ Edgecombe has a real chance to become a star-level player and second-round pick Johni Broome should develop into a rotation player. Getting Jabari Walker on a two-way contract is a steal. Trendon Watford will be a good and versatile addition to the group. While you can argue the Sixers need a starting power forward, Philadelphia is a deeper and more athletic team than it was a season ago. But Embiid and George have to be healthy, and there is no way to predict how that will play out.
As mentioned above, the Sixers aren’t going anywhere if their stars aren’t healthy. While the offseason moves are very savvy and will help, all of this comes down to whether Embiid, George, and Maxey are going to be able to build chemistry and be healthy out on the floor to lead the way.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Philadelphia 76ers receive positive offseason review from The Athletic