Sixers should improve slightly next season

Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) is defended by New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (46) during an NBA Summer League game at Thomas & Mack Center. (Stephen R. Sylvanie/USA Today)A LITTLE bit of down time will come now for some in the 76ers' organization, as many players take a break after summer-league preparation and games, and coaches refresh their batteries with vacations. There will be workout sessions and pickup games at PCOM with various players, but for the most part there is some calm before the storm that is training camp.

Of course, there is the impending surgery on Joel Embiid's right foot, which should be any day. Sources have confirmed to the Daily News that…