The 76ers were never equipped for a part-time Embiid before. There are still areas in which it will be a struggle -- most notably defense. But the 76ers have never come close to this sort of shot-creation depth, and that at least offers a pathway to building a viable offense without Embiid on the floor.

In his debut game, Embiid raised concern with limited movement on the court. He ended the game with only four points, six rebounds, and two assists in 20 minutes.

However, with rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe and All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey carrying the team in the early days of the 2025-26 season, Gilbert Arenas believes this season might finally mark the beginning of a new era in Philly — one where Embiid's presence no longer determines the team's identity or success.

The 76ers have typically struggled without Joel Embiid, but they've flipped the script so far this season, and the star center is relieved.

It’s been a brutal season of never-ending despondency for Joel Embiid. The 76ers’ star center has only played 13 of the first 44 games of the 2024-25 season because of various injuries. Veteran fans of the Sixers know that Embiid’s frequent health-related “Did Not Plays” (DNPs) aren’t new.

Even with Joel Embiid seeing limited action, the Philadelphia 76ers have opened the 2025-26 season with back-to-back wins. The Sixers edged out a 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics to start their campaign,

Breaking down the key figures behind the Sixers' dramatic comeback victory in their home opener on Saturday night.