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76ers offseason recap and early season preview: Is Philly a contender with LeBron?

Philadelphia dramatically overhauled its roster during a busy summer under new president Mike Gansey and promoted executive vice president of basketball operations Jameer Nelson, who took charge after Daryl Morey departed in May following a six-year tenure. The front office started by shipping Paul George, two first-round draft picks in 2028 and 2031, and a pair of second-rounders in 2028 and 2030 to Boston to acquire Jaylen Brown.

Later in July, the team capitalized on the momentum by signing 41-year-old LeBron James to a bargain two-year contract worth $8 million, marking a huge pay cut from the nearly $53 million he collected with the Lakers last season.

, while waving goodbye to George, Andre Drummond, Quentin Grimes, and Kelly Oubre Jr. The revamped lineup provides essential insurance for franchise center Joel Embiid, who turns 33 during the campaign, giving Philadelphia a legitimate championship pathway heading into 2026-27.