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Can the Philadelphia 76ers ever contend again with aging, injured Embiid, George on the roster?
- The 76ers briefly reunited Embiid, George, and Maxey, but injuries limited Embiid and created early skepticism about the trio’s fit.
- Injury concerns loom over Embiid, with knee/hip issues shaping his availability and the team's long-term outlook.
- Nick Nurse has kept the rotation flexible, managing a night-to-night roster to cope with injuries and new players.
- Maxey remains a primary scorer and mentor among the young guard corps, underscoring his growing role.
- The Sixers sit at 10-9 as they face a busy four-game stretch on a week that tests their depth.
- Injuries impose financial and long-term questions, as two veteran stars are well-compensated for fewer games.
- Embiid emphasizes his will to compete, insisting he’ll do anything to play one game of basketball.
- The emergence of Maxey as a stable offensive force reshapes the Sixers' ceiling with Embiid in decline and George on a later-year deal.
- Embiid’s injury-recovery has limited him to a handful of games, shaping the team’s odds for a deep postseason run.
- A long-term extension for Embiid, valued at $193 million over three years, shifts expectations as the team balances present needs with future commitments.
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