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76ers Plummet in Rankings Amid Injuries and Future Woes

9/19/2025

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The Philadelphia 76ers fell to 19th in NBA future power rankings, a 15-spot drop, after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
Injuries to Joel Embiid and Paul George affected team performance and chemistry.
The Sixers face over $100 million in obligations to Embiid and George over the next three years, raising future concerns.
The Houston Rockets are poised to compete in the Western Conference, capitalizing on the Lakers' weaknesses.
The Los Angeles Lakers rank 8th after acquiring Luka Doncic, while the Golden State Warriors hold 6th place amid concerns about their aging roster.

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The Philadelphia 76ers fell to 19th in NBA future power rankings, a 15-spot drop, after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
Injuries to Joel Embiid and Paul George affected team performance and chemistry.
The Sixers face over $100 million in obligations to Embiid and George over the next three years, raising future concerns.
The Houston Rockets are poised to compete in the Western Conference, capitalizing on the Lakers' weaknesses.
The Los Angeles Lakers rank 8th after acquiring Luka Doncic, while the Golden State Warriors hold 6th place amid concerns about their aging roster.