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Philadelphia 76ers face playoff struggles ahead of LeBron James joining

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:26 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers face playoff struggles ahead of LeBron James joining

Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to welcome LeBron James as they aim to improve their playoff fortunes. Despite making the postseason in eight of the last nine years, the franchise has not advanced past the Eastern Conference Semifinals since the Allen Iverson era. Recent playoff history includes a series of disappointing exits, such as a 4-2 loss to the Miami Heat in 2022 and being swept by the New York Knicks in 2026 after overcoming a 3-1 deficit against the Boston Celtics. The team's current roster, featuring stars like Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and new addition Jaylen Brown, will look to rewrite their postseason narrative next spring.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James and Jaylen Brown join the 76ers ahead of 2026 season.
•Philadelphia has made the playoffs eight of the last nine years.
•The team hasn't advanced past the second round since Allen Iverson's era.
•Recent playoff exits include a sweep by the Knicks and a series loss to the Heat.
•Philadelphia rallied from a 3-1 series deficit before failing against New York.

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