After injuries derailed their 2024-25 season, the Philadelphia 76ers enter the upcoming campaign aiming to compete for a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference.
The Sixers dealt with several injuries to key players last season, with the likes of Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain missing significant time. The oft-lengthy injury report resulted in the Sixers finishing 24-58 and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
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The roster returns mostly unchanged, with the team adding only Trendon Watford in free agency. The front office re-signed Justin Edwards, Eric Gordon and Kyle Lowry, though it is still in a contract stalemate with restricted free agent Quentin Grimes.
Philadelphia drafted two players who are projected to play key roles this season: VJ Edgecombe (No. 3 pick) and Johni Broome (No. 35 pick). Edgecombe currently has the third-highest odds to win the Rookie of the Year award (plus-1100).
The team will begin training camp with an uncertain status for Joel Embiid and Paul George, who both underwent offseason knee procedures. However, they were spotted this week taking part in various on-court workouts at the team practice facility.
With the team officially convening on Sept. 27, Rookie Wire examined the Sixers’ depth chart and offered an early projection of the starters and backups entering the season.
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Mar 3, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) dribbles past Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Tyrese Maxey: $37,958,760
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Nov 15, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (20) drives to the basket past Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) in the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
VJ Edgecombe: $11,108,880
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Apr 13, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) controls the ball against the Chicago Bulls in the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
Kelly Oubre Jr.: $8,382,150
Justin Edwards: $2,048,494
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Mar 1, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) dribbles the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Trendon Watford: $2,461,463
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Dec 23, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on during the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Andre Drummond: $5,000,000
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Sixers salary information via Spotrac
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Sixers depth chart: Projecting starters, backups for 2025-26 season