After signing Paul George and overhauling their supporting cast in free agency, the Sixers are one of the championship favorites heading into the 2024-25 season. The Boston Celtics (+295) and Oklahoma City Thunder (+700) are the only two teams with better title odds than the Sixers (+850) at the moment, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
That optimism is not unfounded. George is a nine-time All-Star who should be a picture-perfect fit alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The additions of Caleb Martin, Andre Drummond, Eric Gordon and Reggie Jackson give the Sixers a well-rounded group of veterans, particularly with Kelly Oubre Jr.