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Joel Embiid slimming down and Tyrese Maxey’s leadership growth headline the takeaways from the Philadelphia 76ers’ media day and training camp.

The 76ers are reportedly signing guard Lester Quinones to a two-way contract. Quinones averaged 4.4 points and 1.9 rebounds for the Warriors last season.

Joel Embiid’s three-year max extension ensures he will remain with the Sixers for the foreseeable future. Will he be able to lead them to a championship?

The 76ers continued their strong offseason, signing French Olympics standout Guerschon Yabusele to a one-year contract.

Recapping Joel Embiid’s performance in the 2024 Olympic Games, whether his teammate will join him in 2028 and more.

The Sixers are reportedly adding another veteran guard to the roster. Reggie Jackson is planning on signing with Philadelphia once he clears waivers.

Jeff Dowtin Jr., after impressing both late last season and against summer league competition, is signing a two-way contract to remain with the Sixers.

As plans for 76 Place at Market East hit roadblocks, a new report states New Jersey is emerging as a potential destination for the 76ers’ new arena.

According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Joel Embiid has committed to playing for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The 76ers inked second-round pick Adem Bona to a four-year contract. Bona’s play has impressed in Summer League action and he has a ton of potential.

Whether the 76ers elect to hold onto him or use his salary to facilitate a trade next season, KJ Martin should prove to be a useful player in Philadelphia.

The 76ers’ strong offseason continued as the team inked veteran forward Caleb Martin to a four-year, $32 million contract.

The 76ers facilitated a sign-and-trade sending Buddy Hield to the Warriors. The sharpshooter’s time in Philadelphia ended after one season.

The 76ers need cheap, productive role players to fill out their rotation. On Wednesday, they were connected to both Caleb Martin and Haywood Highsmith.

While the 76ers made multiple additions to the roster, they also lost out on a handful of their own free agents.

Tyrese Maxey developed into a bonafide star for the 76ers last season. The team is now rewarding him with a five-year, $204 million max extension.

Daryl Morey’s cap space plan came to fruition early Monday morning. The 76ers are reportedly signing Paul George to a four-year, $212 million contract.

The 76ers are re-signing fan favorite Kelly Oubre Jr. to a two-year, $16.3 million contract. He will likely slot into the Sixers’ starting lineup.

The 76ers are reportedly signing veteran guard Eric Gordon. The 36-year old averaged 11.0 points per game for the Suns last season.

The 76ers are reuniting with big man Andre Drummond. The veteran center averaged 8.4 points and 9.0 rebounds for Chicago last season.

Nic Batum became an indispensable player for the 76ers last season. According to reports, he will not be returning to Philadelphia.

The 76ers are reportedly among the teams meeting with veteran sharpshooter Klay Thompson in the opening hours of free agency.

The 76ers remained busy following the conclusion of the 2024 NBA Draft. They signed Philadelphia native Justin Edwards to a two-way contract.

With the No. 41 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the 76ers selected the highly-athletic big man Adem Bona.

The 76ers selected Duke guard Jared McCain with the 16th overall pick in the NBA Draft. Diving into his skillset and how he fits in Philly.

The 76ers selected sharpshooter Jared McCain with the No. 16 overall pick. McCain shot 41.4% from 3-point range in his lone season at Duke.

The 76ers, looking to add proven contributors, are likely to trade away the 16th pick. If they move the pick, there are a few trade candidates who stand out

The Knicks made a blockbuster trade on Tuesday, acquiring Mikal Bridges from the Nets. How will the move affect the 76ers’ offseason plans?

Backup center has been a major problem for the 76ers over the past handful of seasons. Breaking down potential bigs Philly could take with the 16th pick.