Philadelphia targets a bounce-back season with Embiid and George healthy, while Maxey enters a pivotal development year. Morey added youth to weather an 82-game grind as Philly eyes a wide-open East and a playoff push, despite +4000 title odds from FanDuel. The Sixers’ fate hinges on health and depth, with rookies stepping up to support a veteran core.

Key factors: Embiid’s dominance, George’s versatility, and Maxey’s growth. If health cooperates, Philly could surge in a conference that looks vulnerable, provided the new pieces mesh and the bench can absorb the load when needed.