He’s determined to be the player who brought excitement and quickly turned into a Philly fan favorite during the 2023-24 season.

After three straight seasons with Embiid hovering around 90% approval, Sixers fans seem to have turned on him.

In the current coaching climate, Nurse could have easily been sent packing. But he will return next season along with president of basketball operations Daryl Morey.

McCain was an early bright spot in a horrendous Sixers season — and an NBA Rookie of the Year front-runner — before suffering torn knee cartilage in December.

“I don’t think it’s healthy to go two, three months before seeing each other," Paul George said, "regardless of if we’re checking in over the phone. It’s just different seeing each other.”

Perhaps the Sixers have no choice but to be optimistic. Reviving their championship aspirations in 2025-26 likely hinges on Embiid getting back to something resembling his old self.

After a disastrous season find out who our reporters think the 76ers should keep to bounce back next season.

This season's Sixers slumped to a 24-58 record, but there was no Process involved. The Sixers of Henry Sims and Tony Wroten were built to tank.

George came in with big expectations, but his first season in Philly became an injury-plagued disaster. "To be honest, it was one of the toughest seasons for me," he said.

Lowry, who turned 39 last month, was hampered by a hip injury for much of the Sixers' season.

The team president admitted he was too focused on "finding veteran-type players" for a playoff run. Then the team didn't even make the playoffs. He'll be looking for "a younger, more dynamic group.”

Maxey averaged a career-high 26.3 points per game and noticeably improved as a defender in his fifth NBA season, but his efficiency dipped while dealing with mounting losses for the first time.

The Sixers sank to a 122-102 loss to the Bulls in their finale. Said Tyrese Maxey: "The only way it can go from here is up.”

The veteran has a player option for $8.3 million and expects to be back next season. Guard Eric Gordon also has a player option for next season.