PHI NYK CLE PHI MIL PHI DET PHI PHI IND NYK PHI PHI CHA CHI PHI PHI DET PHI CLEHead Coach
Nick Nurse
Assistant Coach
Trainer
Founded
1949
City
Philadelphia
Arena
Xfinity Mobile Arena
G-League
Delaware Blue Coats
Governor(s)
Joshua Harris & David Biltzer
General Manager
Elton Brand
| Player | # | POS | Height | Weight | Birthdate | Age | Exp | School | How Acquired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Miles | — | G | 6-2 | 175 lbs | Feb 03, 2002 | 24 | R | Vanderbilt | Signed on 07/07/26 |
| Labaron Philon | 0 | G | 6-4 | 177 lbs | Nov 24, 2005 | 20 | R | Alabama | #22 Pick in 2026 Draft |
| Tyrese Maxey | 0 | G | 6-2 | 200 lbs | Nov 04, 2000 | 25 | 6 | Kentucky | #21 Pick in 2020 Draft |
| Caleb Love | 2 | G | 6-3 | 212 lbs | Sep 27, 2001 | 24 | 1 | Arizona | Signed on 07/05/26 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 3 | G | 6-5 | 204 lbs | Feb 18, 1993 | 33 | 13 | Georgia | Signed on 08/05/26 |
| Kyle Lowry | 7 | G | 6-0 | 196 lbs | Mar 25, 1986 | 40 | 20 | Villanova | Signed on 02/13/24 |
| Jaylen Brown | 7 | G-F | 6-6 | 223 lbs | Oct 24, 1996 | 29 | 10 | California | Traded from BOS on 07/06/26 |
| Justin Edwards | 11 | F | 6-7 | 217 lbs | Dec 16, 2003 | 22 | 2 | Kentucky | Signed on 07/04/24 |
| Trendon Watford | 12 | G-F | 6-8 | 245 lbs | Nov 09, 2000 | 25 | 5 | Louisiana State | Signed on 07/02/25 |
| MarJon Beauchamp | 16 | F | 6-7 | 199 lbs | Oct 12, 2000 | 25 | 4 | NBA G League Ignite | Signed on 10/14/25 |
| Joel Embiid | 21 | C-F | 7-0 | 270 lbs | Mar 16, 1994 | 32 | 10 | Kansas | #3 Pick in 2014 Draft |
| Rayan Rupert | 21 | G-F | 6-7 | 205 lbs | May 31, 2004 | 22 | 3 | New Zealand Breakers | Signed on 07/08/26 |
| Anfernee Simons | 22 | G | 6-3 | 200 lbs | Jun 08, 1999 | 27 | 8 | Edgewater HS (FL) | Signed on 07/06/26 |
| LeBron James | 23 | F | 6-9 | 250 lbs | Dec 30, 1984 | 41 | 23 | St. Vincent-St. Mary HS (OH) | Signed on 07/26/26 |
| Tyrese Martin | 23 | F | 6-6 | 215 lbs | Mar 07, 1999 | 27 | 3 | Connecticut | Signed on 02/19/26 |
| Dominick Barlow | 25 | F | 6-9 | 224 lbs | May 26, 2003 | 23 | 4 | Overtime Elite | Signed on 07/09/25 |
| Adem Bona | 30 | F | 6-10 | 235 lbs | Mar 28, 2003 | 23 | 2 | UCLA | #41 Pick in 2024 Draft |
| Dean Wade | 32 | F-C | 6-9 | 228 lbs | Nov 20, 1996 | 29 | 7 | Kansas State | Signed on 07/06/26 |
| Jabari Walker | 33 | F | 6-7 | 237 lbs | Jul 30, 2002 | 24 | 4 | Colorado | Signed on 07/05/25 |
| Ariel Hukporti | 55 | C | 7-0 | 246 lbs | Apr 12, 2002 | 24 | 2 | Riesen Ludwigsburg | Signed on 07/06/26 |
| VJ Edgecombe | 77 | G | 6-4 | 190 lbs | Jul 30, 2005 | 21 | 1 | Baylor | #3 Pick in 2025 Draft |
Total Points
Hal Greer
21,586
Total Assists
Maurice Cheeks
6,212
Total Rebounds
Dolph Schayes
11,256
Total Blocks
Julius Erving
1,293
Total Steals
Maurice Cheeks
1,942
Championship Wins
1955, 1967, 1983
Conference Titles
1977, 1980, 1982, 1983, 2001
Division Titles
1950, 1952, 1955, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1977, 1978, 1983, 1990, 2001, 2021
The Philadelphia 76ers 2026-27 NBA season as an Eastern Division franchise with a rich tradition of individual superstars, hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The biggest story of the offseason so far is this one: Philadelphia signed Jaylen Brown to a trade with Boston for Paul George and draft picks and then picked up LeBron James in free agency when the Lakers waived his rights. The 76ers' championship history is changed in one summer with two seismic star additions.
This is a look at both sides of the issue: the 76ers as a franchise, and specifically what has changed going into 2026-27.
The Philadelphia 76ers franchise has been around since 1946, when it started out as the Syracuse Nationals and moved to Philadelphia in 1963. The team, however, has become a franchise over the decades and is one of the most storied in terms of individual super-stars in the history of the league. The franchise's winning streak includes three titles (as Syracuse), in 1955, 1967 and 1983; a record that is still mentioned by all fans and analysts when discussing the Atlantic Division's all-time winners.
Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, and Allen Iverson are among the players that have been most closely tied to the franchise's legacy who recorded highlights that helped shape the brand of the Philadelphia 76ers for generations of fans. Bear in mind the context of the franchise: a franchise that has been founded by a series of superstar talents that could be duplicated perfectly with a bet that adds two of them in the same summer, like Chamberlain did in the 1960s.
Known throughout the league, the Philadelphia 76ers have one of the biggest bench strengths of their history of superstar players. That identity affects everything from trades and free agency decisions in the front office, to the offensive and defensive strategies of the coaching staff.
Joel Embiid's post scoring and his ability to pass the ball well are the staples of Philadelphia's system in 2026-27, adding two more high-usage stars in Brown and James, a classic conundrum in shot distribution and shared responsibilities for playmaking duties, flying throughout a long history of Philadelphia systems built around individual brilliance.
Rivalries also play a role in the perception of a franchise nationally. The Philadelphia 76ers' biggest rival is with the Boston Celtics, and this matchup always garners a lot of attention on the schedule, and will be a very interesting game to watch this season, especially because of the fact that Brown and George changed teams directly between the two rivals.
The Philadelphia 76ers 2026-27 season is one of the biggest stories of the offseason so far, as the Sixers traded Paul George, draft picks, and Jaylen Brown to Boston for LeBron James when the Lakers chose to waive his rights in free agency. With some real concerns about health and fit, Philadelphia is taking a chance on this group of players and saying that the addition of Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, will form a true title contender this season.
The 76ers have been looking for filler in front of Joel Embiid's stellar two-way center play for some time and injuries have held them back from playoff runs on a number of occasions. The intense base-building efforts this summer are the result of an entire franchise going all in on a win now mindset.
What to Watch: The coaching challenge of the season is how to keep the minutes, touches and health of three max-level stars in check at the same time.
First-Round Pick: Labaron Philon Jr. (No. 22 overall) Strengths: Versatile guard with strong feel and secondary playmaking ability The role of the rookies: Fill in behind a star-heavy rotation
Philon will also be a low-cost depth and insurance player behind a pricey, top-heavy roster and offers the coaching staff a young option if injuries occur.
| Move | Type | Expected Impact |
| Jaylen Brown (from Boston) | Trade | Second All-Star-level scorer and wing defender |
| LeBron James | Free Agent | Future Hall of Fame playmaking and scoring |
| Paul George → Boston | Departure | Loses a star wing in the return trade |
| Anfernee Simons (from Chicago) | Free Agent | Backcourt scoring depth |
Roster-fit questions: Philadelphia has arguably the most talented top-three in the league now, but three parameters that are still up for grabs, along with Embiid's own injury issues, are the biggest swing factors.
Ariel Hukporti, Dean Wade, Labaron Philon Jr., and Caleb Love round out the bench.
Joel Embiid Like in his entire career, health is the primary swing, in his case.
LeBron James His productivity and health over an extended season and playoffs become the main concern at this point in his career.
This lineup will see whether all three stars can remain healthy for a more prolonged playoff run, or if one will be cut, secured in a trade or lost.
The Philadelphia 76ers are an Atlantic Division squad and are one of the most competitive groups in the Eastern Conference. Playoff seeding, home-court advantage and, as play-in games came into existence, a team's ability to secure a playoff berth or struggle through a play-in tournament are all determined by their standings in the divisions and conferences. But when you look at the star-studded roster's divisional record, rather than overall record, it becomes apparent how it's being used against its most frequent opponents, and Boston is one of them.
All three stars remain relatively healthy, chemistry is an early development and Philadelphia makes a serious run at the Finals.
If there are any injuries to one or more stars, the season is unsaved and there's an obvious lack of depth behind the top of the roster.
Yes, if health cooperates — on paper, this is one of the best combinations of star power the league has, but with all three stars playing in the past, it's one of the league's highest-variance picks.
The NBA is constantly changing its roster, coaching approach and health every season, all of which are affecting a team's trajectory before the playoffs. For the 76ers, here are some storylines to watch:
Rosters, coaching staffs and injury situations are dynamic and constantly in flux throughout the year, so don't take any preseason predictions as gospel — the 76ers best way to gauge its form is by watching the live schedule and box scores as the season unfolds.
The Philadelphia 76ers, like all other NBA teams, will face an 82-game regular-season schedule before the postseason rosters are locked up. The load is split fairly evenly between conference opponents (and a few more games vs. Atlantic Division foes like the Boston Celtics) and a rotating cast of interconference matchups. While there is only one championship banner added to the history of the franchise, all regular-season games still count, seeding in the Eastern Conference will give the home side an advantage and with the injury risk on this star-laden roster, staying in the game throughout the grind could be more important than ever before.
The season is divided into well-defined segments:
If you're new to the Philadelphia 76ers 2026-27, knowing the history of the team is more than mere trivia; it's a guide to how the new roster is covered and discussed. Expectations for a franchise that has won 3 NBA championships versus one that is still in the process of securing their first are different, and each season is judged, rightly or wrongly, by the yardstick of the Wilt Chamberlain era. Understanding that context is everything, the aggressive Brown and James additions brought about massive national conversation: Philadelphia has always been a team that will build around a single star player, and this summer, they did it to the max.
It's also why the Boston Celtics rivalry resonates more for 76ers fans than for anyone else, because the matchups that span decades seem to carry more weight for a fan base than those that are a new experience.
Sports OKBet, home to the Philippines' top sports betting site, provides championship futures and health-dependent award markets for Philadelphia's big three, in addition to game-by-game props during the season.
The 76ers 2026-27 with arguably the most talent-inconsistent roster in the NBA, having acquired both Jaylen Brown and LeBron James - a clear sign that the team has been looking for a single superstar since the days of Wilt Chamberlain. Assuming that health doesn't cause issues, this is a legitimate championship team, but if health does, it may be a frustrating and injury-laden season. Keep up with Philadelphia's season and find current odds and analysis at Sports OKBet.
The franchise was established in 1946 as the Syracuse Nationals, and moved to Philadelphia in 1963.
The Philadelphia 76ers are an NBA team that has won 3 titles (as Syracuse in 1955, in 1967 and in 1983).
The Philadelphia 76ers' home court is the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia 76ers are in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division.
The Philadelphia 76ers' greatest historic rivalry is with the Boston Celtics.
Yes. After the Lakers waived his rights to him, he was picked up by the Philly 76ers.
Philadelphia traded Paul George and draft picks to Boston for Jaylen Brown.
Philadelphia picked Labaron Philon, Jr. 22nd overall.
If health permits it can be done — the star player is there, but the injury risk is a bit high throughout the line-up.
Note on sourcing: Historical facts (founding year, championship totals, arena name, rivalry) are sourced from official NBA franchise records via the OKSports Editorial Team's franchise guide series. Trade, draft, and free-agency details for 2026-27 are drawn from NBA.com and Wikipedia's 2026-27 NBA transactions log as of August 2026. Lineup order, win totals, and scenarios are analytical projections.
