The Philadelphia 76ers’ five key players for the 2023–2024 campaign.

The 76ers are hoping to ride reigning MVP Joel Embiid to an NBA Championship, despite a turbulent offseason.

The NBA was rocked by the Damian Lillard trade, and now all eyes are on the Philadelphia 76ers and their own star player, James Harden, who is not happy about his situation. Joel Embiid will surely be watching intently as the Milwaukee Bucks, led by the formidable Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and Khris Middleton, reload.

With the addition of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday this offseason, the Boston Celtics improved even more in preparation for their anticipated return to the NBA Finals. At the top of the Eastern Conference, Philly is up against fierce competition and doesn’t have the kind of successful summer that their rivals have to draw inspiration from for the upcoming campaign.

For the time being, Embiid will have to keep believing that Daryl Morey can assemble a championship contender around the current MVP. These are the key members of the 76ers for the forthcoming NBA campaign.

Patrick Beverly sees himself as a moderator of culture. Now that he’s a member of the Sixers, his culture-shifting title will be put to the test. But Beverly deserves recognition for his hard work, enthusiasm, and intense rivalry wherever he goes. Beverly’s area of expertise is defense, and Philly ranked eighth there, so he could marginally move them up the standings there. The only uncertainty is whether his shooting will be able to regularly create enough space for their star big man.

Given that the 76ers’ defense, particularly that of their primary back court options, leaves much to be desired, Beverley’s skill set ought to allay any concerns head coach Nick Nurse may have about keeping the ball out of Philly’s basket.