Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris are solid complementary players while P.J. The real question for the 76ers is whether Harden can acquiesce to Embiid over an entire season, as an unselfish Harden would give Philadelphia a solid chance at making a deep run. Embiid led the NBA in scoring (30.6) and averaged 11.7 rebounds last season while being NBA MVP runner-up behind Denver’s Nikola Jokic for the second straight season. Philadelphia hasn’t reached the NBA Finals since the 2000-01 season, and it’s hard to fathom that streak continuing much longer during Embiid’s prime. Jrue Holiday remains a strong fit in the backcourt while offseason signee Joe Ingles should bolster the depth once he completes his recovery from a knee injury. Khris Middleton’s health is something to watch as he sustained a knee injury late last season and isn’t ready for the start of this one after offseason wrist surgery. The two-time MVP averaged 29.9 points and 11.6 rebounds last season. However, any roster with six-time All-Star Antetokounmpo leading the way should always be viewed as a title contender. Milwaukee’s bid to repeat as NBA champion ended with a second-round, seven-game series loss to Boston. (Teams listed in projected order of regular-season wins) The Brooklyn Nets have turned into a circus act but can’t be ignored with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving still on the roster. The Miami Heat are primed to be a tough foe after losing to Boston in the East finals last season. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.
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