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76ers End Disastrous Season with Optimism for Rebuilding

Philadelphia concludes a historically poor 24-58 season, as injuries and internal struggles derail title hopes, but stars Paul George and Tyrese Maxey express hope for a turnaround.

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Overview

  • The Philadelphia 76ers finished the 2024-25 NBA season with a 24-58 record, tied for the franchise's seventh-worst season in its 76-year history.
  • Key injuries to stars Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey limited the trio to just 15 games together, with Embiid playing only 19 games all season.
  • Internal tensions and inconsistent lineups further hampered team chemistry, leading to prolonged struggles and a 5-30 record over their final 35 games.
  • Despite the setbacks, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey voiced cautious optimism, emphasizing the need for hard work in the offseason and improved health to contend next year.
  • The team now looks ahead to the NBA draft lottery, with a 63.9% chance of retaining their top-six protected first-round pick to aid their rebuilding efforts.