Overview
- The Sixers and Quentin Grimes remain in a restricted free agency deadlock with no set timeline, though Philadelphia’s front office continues talks aimed at re-signing him.
- Daryl Morey described Joel Embiid and Paul George as on track to be healthy for the 2025–26 season, and said rookie Jared McCain is expected to be ready for training camp.
- Philadelphia added frontcourt depth by drafting Jonhi Broome, signing Trendon Watford, and inking Jabari Walker and Dominick Barlow to two-way contracts.
- Kyle Lowry and Eric Gordon returned on veteran minimum deals to provide experience and leadership under coach Nick Nurse.
- Morey signaled that the Eastern Conference is open following key rival injuries but acknowledged the Cavaliers and Knicks as benchmarks for contention.