NBA hands 76ers an unusual gift that could change everything

76ers, Joel Embiid | Kyle Ross-Imagn ImagesEvery single person preoccupied with hoisting some early predictions for the league next season just got a huge reason to celebrate. With the release of the official schedule for all teams for the 2025-26 campaign, fans and pundits alike now have an actual backing to anchor their expectations on.

But unlike most teams, the Philadelphia 76ers are a tad more unique in that their season outlook does not really depend largely on what the schedule gods feed them. More than any other ball club, injuries will define their output, and in that respect, they are already operating under a handicap given the untimely injuries to both Joel Embiid and Paul George.

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