Joel Embiid and Adem Bona started together in the Sixers’ final preseason game. Will Nick Nurse have the Sixers play double-big against the Celtics, or go more traditional with Dominick Barlow? Is VJ Edgecombe ready for primetime? And what is the PHLY Sixers podcast most excited for on opening night?

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Tim Cato, ALLCITY’s national NBA writer, believes the Sixers will be the team lifting the championship trophy at the end of it all. The PHLY Sixers Podcast are joined by Tim Cato to dive into the bold prediction. 
 

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Joel Embiid makes his long-awaited return in the Philadelphia 76ers' preseason finale — scoring 14 points, handing out eight assists with seven rebounds in 18-plus minutes. And most importantly, exiting the game healthy. Rookie VJ Edgecombe starred with 26 points, a ton of activity and plenty of highlights. Oh, yeah — Tyrese Maxey is still good, finishing with a game-high 27 points to lead all scorers in the Sixers’ 126-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Former Warriors executive Bob Myers is being hired as the President of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, overseeing the Sixers, New Jersey Devils, and Crystal Palace F.C., in addition to work with the Washington Commanders. What impact will this have on the 76ers, and what does it mean, if anything, for Daryl Morey’s front office?

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Will Nikola Jokic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander win another MVP? Is Cooper Flagg the runaway favorite for Rookie of the Year, or can Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe get in the mix? Can the Oklahoma City Thunder repeat as champions? The PHLY Sixers podcast enters their season predictions for the NBA!

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Who will be in the Sixers’ rotation on opening night alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe? Is Paul George going to be available to play? Plus huge injury updates on 76ers guard Jared McCain on the PHLY Sixers podcast.

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Sixers’ head coach Nick Nurse says there’s a chance Joel Embiid could play in the preseason finale, will the big fella be available as soon as the opener? If he’s ready to go from the start, what does that do for the 76ers’ chances as a team to watch out for?

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Joel Embiid looked great in a Sixers scrimmage on Sunday, should our expectations for the 76ers change based on how he looks? Should we read into VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey starting next to him? Plus, the PHLY Sixers podcast takes your mailbag questions.

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Philadelphia 76ers' two-way forward Dominick Barlow continues his strong case for regular season minutes following a 12-point, 9-rebound performance in the team's loss to the Orlando Magic. Tyrese Maxey was in mid-season form, scoring all 17 of his points in the first quarter before calling it a night. And, Kelly Oubre Jr. had his best game of the preseason with 12 points, five boards, two assists, two steals, plus a block. The Sixers will play their fourth and final tune up game next Friday when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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VJ Edgecombe missed Sixers practice with a hip issue, could the 76ers rookie miss time? Nick Nurse provides Joel Embiid health updates, and Paul George appears to be getting closer to a return to the floor. The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses all the latest NBA news.

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