Daryl Morey, president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, confirmed during the season-ending press conference that they want to build a new team next season with center Joel Embiid and Young guard Tyrese Maxey is the centerpiece, although the appearance of the power unit may change a lot.
The 76ers were just eliminated in the first round of the Eastern playoffs in game 6 of the series against the New York Knicks. The problem they faced was the number of players who stepped up to support the main players. Including Embiid’s physical condition, which still looks rusty after knee surgery, so Morey must somewhat overhaul his strength.
“We have no continuity at all. We have to have the continuity of the star players, the head coach, but also accept that next season there will probably be quite a bit of change,” he said to Philadelphia Inquirer Sports. ‘
“The factor to consider is seniority.”
“ We feel the team is in a position where the window for the NBA title has to be taken. What we care about is keeping the bodies of the best players like Joel and Tyrese intact .”
“In the case of Embiid’s injury before the playoffs, it hurts. I didn’t realize how big of a deal it would be if we played without him. Now we know that we couldn’t have been champions without him.”
“We must focus on how to manage usage better than before? I felt like it was up to me. That the squad isn’t big enough for us to go out and win games at the level we want to reach.”
At the end of the 2024 season, Joel is one of two players with a guaranteed contract for next season with the 76ers, while Maxey, the Most Improved Player of the Year, will be a free agent. that he will get a new contract with full value
As for the salary ceiling, which will be raised to more than 65 million US dollars next season. There is a possibility of signing additional stars, one of whom Paul George’s name has been linked.
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