The 2025-26 season is quickly approaching for the Philadelphia 76ers as they look to put a miserable 24-58 season behind them. The Sixers will hope for better health in the coming season as their Big 3 of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey were only able to play a grand total of 18 games together–finishing only 15 in the 2024-25 season.

It’s now time to look ahead to the new season and time to break down each position for the Sixers in an effort to preview what the season might look like. Sixers Wire will start with the point guards now and take a look at what the Sixers bring to the table at the position:

Starter: Tyrese Maxey

Maxey is coming off a season where his shooting percentages (43.7% overall and 33.7% from deep) are down from his career norms. Likely due to the fact that defenses loaded up on him to slow down Philadelphia’s offensive attack. Assuming the Sixers will have a clean bill of health in 2025-26, Maxey should get back to his All-Star level for Philadelphia.

There isn’t much that Maxey can’t do. He can shoot it with range, can take defenders off the dribble, get to the line, and make clutch shots as he continues to take steps forward as a go-to guy in his career. As the Sixers head into the new season–when considering the uncertainty surrounding the health status of Embiid–it appears Philadelphia is transitioning into a team that fits his needs which is playing fast and getting up and down the floor. It will be interesting to see how the Sixers respond to the subtle changes to the roster.

Depth behind Maxey

When it comes to the depth behind Maxey, the Sixers will be looking to guys like second-year guard Jared McCain, rookie VJ Edgecombe, and 19-year veteran Kyle Lowry to handle the backup minutes. McCain was limited to only 23 games as a rookie as he had to undergo surgery for a laterally torn meniscus in December. He will get some minutes handling the ball and Edgecombe will certainly get a look in an effort to move his development forward as a youngster. Lowry will play sparingly, but when he does, he will organize this group and get it into a rhythm.