Throughout the offseason, the Sixers have been dropping hints about their long-term plan. Their decision not to extend Tyrese Maxey this offseason strongly signaled that they were aiming to maintain as much financial flexibility as possible moving forward, which team president Daryl Morey later confirmed to 97.5 The Fanatic’s Anthony Gargano.
“What we’re attempting to do is have the best team possible this year, but also have the ability that, if we get into a next-season situation, to be a very unique team with the most cap room of a team that’s as good as us,” he said.