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The Philadelphia 76ers completed their preseason run on Friday night with a victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. As expected, the team made a handful of roster moves on Saturday, beginning to finalize their roster.
The Philadelphia 76ers have made a series of roster cuts as they ready their roster for the regular season. According to Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports (X link ), forwards MarJon Beauchamp, Malcolm Hill, and Saint Thomas have been waived, as has guard Kennedy Chandler.
The Sixers had three players finish with more than 20 points, including rookie V.J. Edgecombe. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 Draft stuffed the stat sheet in 34 minutes, recording 26 points, six rebounds, five steals and three assists while shooting 55.6 percent from the field.
The Philadelphia 76ers face a challenging season with injuries being a major concern. Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey missed significant games last season.
One has to wonder how far along Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George is in his recovery as the season inches closer.
Hop, the Philadelphia 76ers mascot during the Allen Iverson era, is training for a comeback at the gymnastics facility he owns in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Reporter Madeleine Wright talked to Bill Roth about the rebound.
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76ers must blow it up, build around Tyrese Maxey
It's finally time. The Philadelphia 76ers have lived in the in-between for too long. Blow it up. After another disappointing season and Joel Embiid’s health fading fast, it’s time for a reckoning. The Sixers must detonate and rebuild around Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe.
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse reveals his hopes for Joel Embiid in his return against the Minnesota Timberwolves.