Following a one-game sojourn to Charlotte, the Sixers return to Philadelphia for a three-game home stand this week, looking to maintain their undefeated record within the friendly confines of the [redacted] Center. Tonight, we get an up-close-and-personal look at the Phoenix Suns, who have the worst record in the Western Conference at 3-12 on the season.
Of course, these two franchises have recent history, having joined together for the 2018 draft night trade that sent Villanova star Mikal Bridges to Phoenix in exchange for Zhaire Smith and the 2021 Miami first-round pick. Curiously, it was after making this franchise-altering move, and right before the beginning of the regular season, that Phoenix ownership decided to fire general manager Ryan McDonough.