Star-less 76ers reach new levels of misery to set gobsmacking NBA record
The 76ers are going to finish the season with the vast majority of their payroll on the bench.
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It’s been a rough season for the Philadelphia 76ers. That much is an understatement. Sitting at 23-44, the team has massively underachieved this season and has officially reached a new low.
According to HoopsHype, the 76ers have 96 percent of their payroll — $164.8 million — going toward players battling with injury, top among all NBA teams.
The Lakers are the next highest with $148.1 million in salary on the sidelines, but that’s only 79 percent of their payroll.
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Sixers have 96 percent of their payroll sidelined right now.
Injuries have rocked the Philadelphia 76ers
Injuries have been the main culprit for the 76ers struggles this season.
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It’s been a rough season for the Philadelphia 76ers. That much is an understatement. Sitting at 23-44, the team has massively underachieved this season and has officially reached a new low.
According to HoopsHype, the 76ers have 96 percent of their payroll—$164.8 million—going toward players battling with injury, the top among all NBA teams.
The Lakers are the next highest with $148.1 million in salary on the sidelines, but that’s only 79 percent of their payroll.
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Injuries have rocked the Philadelphia 76ers
Injuries have been the main culprit for the 76ers struggles this season.
Joel Embiid was ruled out for the season due to ongoing left knee injuries, which also plagued him most of last season. Rookie sensation Jared McCain is out for the remainder of the season with a meniscus injury in his left knee. Elsewhere on the roster, stars like Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, Kyle Lowry, and Kelly Oubre Jr. have struggled with injuries throughout the season, all of whom were out injured for the 76ers’ 130-125 victory against the Dallas
Mavericks.
Other members of the roster, such as Andre Drummond and Adem Bona, were all out during their recent stretch.
Embiid signed a three-year, $129.9 million contract extension in the offseason to remain with the Philadelphia until 2028. He played just 19 games, averaging 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists.
