The Philadelphia 76ers head into 2025-26 with a wide-open ceiling and a clearly defined risk profile. Bailey’s 38-44 forecast signals a potential slide off the playoff line unless Embiid and George stay healthy and productive. If either star misses time, Tyrese Maxey and a young trio—Jared McCain, VJ Edgecombe, and others—will carry heavier workloads, while Eric Gordon and Kyle Lowry provide veteran steadiness.