What went right?

The 76ers started the year off hot going 30-19 to start, the team looked like possible contenders. The team had great production from Deaaron Fox and we saw the emergence of Omer Yurtseven. Yurtseven signed with the 76ers in 2021 as an undrafted free agent and played to another level after he was given the chance. He averaged a double-double and was starting in a majority of games this year. The team also found some decent production for another young big with Dayron Sharpe. The team has 2^nd round picks galore and I�m not sure what Ben�s plan is but the more the merrier right?

What went wrong?

The 76ers season was tough, the team made it into the play in games, but fell short losing to the Celtics in the 1^st round.  CJ McCollum had a tough time adjusting to the new engine, with a field goal percentage of 38%. He didn�t even get to start in the play in game as Ben tried to figure out a way for the team to work. The 76ers star player, Deaaron Fox, shot only 16% from three for the 76ers. Things ultimately just didn�t click and may be the reason Ben made some moves this offseason. The team went 1-19 from 3 in the play in game which led to a large part in their early exit.

Best Trade:

Philadelphia acquires DeAaron Fox, Deanthony Melton, Orlando 2022 1^st round pick, OKC 2023 1^st round pick, Minnesota 2026 1^st round pick and Miami 2023 2^nd round pick in exchange for Damian Lillard, Vit Krejci, and Chicago 2022 1^st round pick.

Damian Lillard only played 28 games in all last season and 8 more after he was traded. Lillard is a top talent in the league, but he is older and there is worry with injuries. Fox is a great get as he�s still young and still has more to show. He was great for the 76ers and Melton was also traded off this offseason for Maxi Kleber and a 1^st. To get a star player plus multiple 1^st round picks is great value especially with how Lillard�s season went.

Worst Trade:

The Orlando Magic send Gordon Hayward, Donte DiVincenzo and Landry Shamet to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers send Tobias Harris, Cody Martin and Daniel Gafford to the Orlando Magic.

The trade netted Philadelphia with Hayward who did not play at the level of a guy like Harris while Gafford had a great season with the Magic this past season. Shamet�s money ended up being a problem and he was traded this offseason to get his money off the books. DiVincenzo is the lone player still with the 76ers.

Other Trades:

The Philadelphia 76ers send LaMarcus Aldridge and Louis King to the San Antonio Spurs. The San Antonio Spurs send Naz Reid and Caleb Martin to the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Philadelphia 76ers sent out Lebron James in exchange for Damian Lillard.

The trade for Damian Lillard was likely a loss as Lebron has still been the same kind of player he was before and Lillard had injury issues, but Lillard netted Fox plus more. The trade for Naz Reid and Caleb Martin was a win because they got the younger big man and Caleb Martin was fairly productive.

Star:

Deaaron Fox

Fox played at an MVP level for the 76ers doing well in each area aside from his 3 which isn�t his game. He averaged 23.6 points per game and 5.1 assists per game and was the guy keeping the team afloat. Fox was ranked 29^th in the NSL last year while still being very young. He is under contract for four more years and has the team built around himself.

Draft Grades:

The 76ers did not have a 1^st round pick yet still took advantage of the draft, getting Peyton Watson who was a 1^st round pick in the NBA, his numbers aren't great from college, but the 76ers like what they saw on film. I give this pick an A, the value of getting him at 42 is good.

The next player picked was Isaiah Mobley, and he has the talent to be very good, just hasn�t put it together like his brother. He still has an unpolished game, but could be a useful role player in a few years. I give this pick a B+.

The next selection is hard to analyze due to 2k being a game for length and height. Kenny Lofton Jr is a short big man standing at 6�7�, but what is really crazy is his athleticism isn't all that great either. He is super talented and showed up Chet Holmgren in the Summer League. I give his draft grade an A-.

The last pick of the 76ers draft is Jabari Walker, I think he is a very solid player and could do well in the right situation at the next level. He led Colorado in scoring and rebounding and has shown he has a bit of extended range. He isn�t the best shooter, but is above average as a big man to get him in the late draft at pick 54 is great. I give this pick an A.

The Future:

The team has a bright future with Fox being young, Sharpe and Yurtseven being two young big men that did well. The team also has a ton of picks, the 2nds are good add ins for trades later on or to upgrade into a 1^st round pick. The team is not set on the core guys for the long term, so it is dependent on the moves Ben makes, but I believe he will make the right moves and has set himself up in a great spot.