Breaking down 76ers' 2012-13 roster

Lavoy Allen

6-foot-9, 255, F-C, Temple, second NBA season, age 23.

Allen came on strong late in his rookie season and averaged 6.3 points and 4.9 rebounds in 19.7 minutes during the postseason. He might be the strongest player on the team and can keep defenses honest with a solid medium-range game. Allen is expected to start at center while Andrew Bynum recovers from knee problems.

Kwame Brown

6-11, 290, C, Glynn Academy (H.S.), 12th NBA season, age 30.

Injuries limited Brown to nine games with Golden State, but he figures to get backup minutes at center. Brown struggled this preseason with a calf injury. He was the first overall pick of the 2001 NBA draft, but has been an NBA journeyman, now with his sixth team.

Andrew Bynum

7-0, 285, C, St. Joseph's Metuchen (H.S.),

eighth NBA season, age 25.

Bynum did not appear in a preseason game while strengthening his knees. Last Wednesday, the team said he would remain out until the pain in his right knee subsides. If healthy, he is one of the top three centers in the NBA. Bynum averaged 18.7 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 1.93 blocked shots in earning his first all-star berth last year with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Spencer Hawes

7-1, 245, F-C, Washington,

sixth NBA season, age 24.

In his third season with the Sixers, Hawes is now playing power forward. He has a solid medium-range game and offers versatility if the Sixers need a few minutes at center. Hawes must become more consistent after averaging 9.3 points and 6.6 rebounds during last season's 13 playoff games.

Jrue Holiday

6-4, 205, PG, UCLA,

fourth NBA season, age 22.

Holiday performed better in the postseason (15.8 ppg., 5.0 assists, 2.0 turnovers) and now is expected to continue his improvement. He will be one of the 76ers' key leaders, and with Andre Iguodala gone, will likely lead the team in minutes played.

Royal Ivey

6-4, 200, G, Texas,

ninth NBA season, age 30.

This is Ivey's second stint with the Sixers after spending the 2008-2009 season in Philadelphia. He hasn't started a game since the 2007-08 season, but is looked to for his work ethic in practice. The last two years, Ivey played sparingly with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He does not figure to get many minutes with the Sixers.

Arnett Moultrie

6-10, 245, F, Mississippi State, rookie, age 21.

Moultrie is known for his high motor. He was a first-team all-SEC player after averaging 16.4 points and 10.5 rebounds last season. He was the 27th overall pick in the NBA draft, by Miami, and was then traded to the Sixers. Moultrie does not figure to play many minutes, at least early in the season.

Jason Richardson

6-6, 225, G-F, Michigan State, 12th NBA season, age 31.

The Sixers are the fifth NBA stop for Richardson, who projects as a starter who can play shooting guard or small forward. His career scoring average is 17.5 points, although Richardson averaged 11.6 points last season for Orlando. A career .372 shooter from beyond the arc, Richardson came to the Sixers in the four-team deal that also delivered Andrew Bynum.

Evan Turner

6-7, 220 G-F, Ohio State,

third season, age 24.

More will be expected of the former No. 2 overall draft choice. He could play three positions, both guard spots and small forward. Not a great shooter, he could be one of the better rebounding guards in the NBA. He must play more consistently, but looks to build on a solid postseason (11.2 ppg., 7.5 rpg.).

Maalik Wayns

6-2, 195, G, Villanova,

rookie, age 21.

A product of Roman Catholic High, Wayns has been among the most pleasant surprises in the preseason, averaging 10.3 points while apparently earning backup minutes at point guard. He is the fastest player on the team and a change-of-pace performer. Wayns already has a solid defensive reputation and coach Doug Collins says he needs to work on running the offense in a half-court setting.

Damien Wilkins

6-6, 225, G-F, Georgia,

ninth NBA season, age 32.

He had played for four teams the previous four years, but Collins likes end-of-the- bench players who work hard, don't complain and have some solid experience.

Dorell Wright

6-9, 205 F, South Kent Prep, Conn. (H.S.), ninth NBA season,

age 26.

Wright started 143 of 148 games the last two years for Golden State, but will be a vital performer off the bench for the Sixers. He is a career .365 shooter from beyond the arc and his perimeter game will open the court up for his teammates. Collins liked Wright's defense in the preseason, especially his ability to deflect passes.

Nick Young

6-7, 210, G, Southern Cal,

sixth NBA season, age 27.

Another player who can fill it up from the outside, Young shot 17 for 33 (.515) from beyond the arc last season in the playoffs for the Los Angeles Clippers. While not offering much on the defensive end, Young can provide instant offense. He led the Sixers in scoring during the preseason, averaging 15 points.

Thaddeus Young

6-8, 235, F, Georgia Tech,

sixth NBA season, age 24.

Young has the longest current tenure as a Sixer. He gained weight in the offseason after wearing down last year, when he weighed just 212 by season's end. He has been primarily a power forward and has used his quickness to his advantage, but he will see time at small forward. Last season, Young averaged 12.8 points and 5.2 rebounds.

Coach: Doug Collins

Third year with the Sixers (76-72), 11th season overall (408-359).

Last season Collins led the Sixers to a 35-31 record, their first winning season since 2004-2005. The Sixers also won a playoff round for the first time

since 2003.

Assistant coaches: Michael Curry, associate head coach, (third year with Sixers); Brian James (third); Aaron McKie (sixth); Jeff Capel (second).