Team Profile
Philadelphia 76ers
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105.2 25thOffensive Rating
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113.0 9thDefensive Rating
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-7.8 25thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game106.2 28th
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Points per game Against114.2 23rd
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Rebounds per game40.0 28th
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Assists per game21.1 30th
Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond appears ready to move on from the Windy City in the summer. According to Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times, Drummond is looking for a new team. The veteran big man will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason after completing a two-year, $6.56 million deal in Chicago. Drummond has been a serviceable backup big for the Bulls, averaging 7.3 points and 7.9 rebounds in 15.1 minutes during his stay. The best days are behind Drummond, but he remains a strong rebounder and should help fantasy managers again in the department wherever he lands for the upcoming campaign.
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry was tracked by the New York Knicks before his move to the City of Brotherly Love. Lowry was traded by the Miami Heat to the Charlotte Hornets on Jan. 23, and his contract was bought out two weeks later without the veteran making a single appearance for the team. League sources have told The Athletic's Fred Katz that Lowry was on the Knicks' "list" following the buyout before he signed a deal until the end of the season with his hometown team. The 38-year-old might be on the move again this offseason as a free agent and could be back on New York's radar after some strong performances against the Knicks in this year's playoffs.
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Orlando Magic are seen as a "natural suitor" for Paul George and Klay Thompson. Both players could hit the open market this summer and would fit in well with the Magic. Thompson could prove the team much-needed three-point shooting, while George's addition would boost Orlando at both ends. After having his worst campaign in nine years, a change of surroundings should improve Thompson's fantasy stock. George's numbers might get better as well with bigger usage on a team that doesn't have as many star names as the Los Angeles Clippers.
According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the 76ers could sign center Joel Embiid to a three-year, $193.5 million extension this offseason. The 30-year-old was named the league's MVP in 2022-23 and finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging a career-high 34.7 points and 5.6 rebounds with 11.0 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, and 1.2 steals. Without question, Embiid is one of the most dominant players in the National Basketball Association. However, he logged only 39 regular season games last season because of a knee injury. At any rate, Embiid is capable of being the most productive fantasy option in any format. But his constant ailments over the years will make some fantasy managers look in another direction during drafts heading into October.
The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to offer guardTyrese Maxey a five-year, $205 million deal this summer, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 23-year-old had a breakout 2023-2024 season, earning his first All-Star selection and securing the Most Improved Player award. In his fourth NBA season, Maxey averaged 37.5 minutes, 25.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.0 steals across 70 regular season contests.