The Philadelphia 76ers fell short once again. They were still a really good team all season, they swept the Brooklyn Nets in the first round, and Joel Embiid won the MVP. That’s not a failure of a season, by any means, but they fell short of the Conference Finals for yet another season.
This offseason will be a crucial pivot point for the team, with James Harden a free agent and with a wandering eye. How the Sixers retool around their superstar center will dictate whether or not they can make a serious run at contention.