NBA Power Rankings: The Atlantic Division

Apr 12, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown talks with guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) during the second half against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Bobcats defeated the 76ers 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

5. Philadelphia 

Record (last season): 19-63

Key Addition(s): Joel Embiid*, Dario Saric*, Nerlens Noel* 

Key Loss: Spencer Hawes

The two biggest acquisitions for the Sixers this offseason won’t likely see the court in 2014-15. That’s all you need to know about this Sixers team. Embiid (injury) and Saric (playing overseas) won’t suit up for Philadelphia this season, however, last year’s first round draft pick, Nerlens Noel, will. That’s probably the bright side to an otherwise dim immediate future for Philadelphia fans.

The future may be bright for the Sixers, and even though the combination of Michael Carter-Williams and Noel will be gobs of fun to watch early on, the matter of the fact is that they just aren’t going to win many games this year.