As the franchise prepares for the 2026–27 NBA season, the informal training session marks an initial step toward building chemistry for a revamped roster carrying heavy expectations.
Roster Retooling Brings Star Power to Philadelphia
The 76ers front office reshaped the team’s outlook by adding two major marquee talents to complement their existing core. Jaylen Brown arrives in Philadelphia following a stellar 2025–26 campaign with the Boston Celtics, where he averaged 28.7 points per game, bolstering a resume that already includes a 2024 Finals MVP honor. Meanwhile, LeBron James brings his historic career achievements—featuring four NBA championships, four Finals MVPs, and the league’s all-time scoring record—to the Eastern Conference contenders.
Maxey Builds on Historic Individual Campaign
Tyrese Maxey enters the upcoming training sessions on the heels of a dominant individual run. Selected 21st overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, the sixth-year guard has recorded career averages of 20.7 points and 4.7 assists over 358 games, shooting 46.2 percent from the field and 38.3 percent from beyond the arc, per NBA.com.
During the 2025–26 season, Maxey collected multiple Eastern Conference Player of the Week awards and earned an All-Star starter nod for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. His offensive output included a career-high 54-point performance against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 20, cementing his status as a foundational pillar for Philadelphia alongside his newly arrived teammates.
Preparations Underway for October Tipoff
While the regular season remains months away, summer workouts allow veteran leaders to establish communication and rhythm on the floor. The combination of Maxey’s speed and scoring, Brown’s two-way dominance, and James’ veteran playmaking presents a distinct tactical puzzle for opposing defenses across the league.
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