NBA: Predicting Every Team’s Win Total For 2016-17

Oct 6, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) walks onto the court prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings at the SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) walks onto the court prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings at the SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 6, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) in a game against the Washington Wizards at Wells Fargo Center. The Washington Wizards 125-119. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) in a game against the Washington Wizards at Wells Fargo Center. The Washington Wizards 125-119. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia 76ers

Record Prediction: 23-59

There’s no question that the Philadelphia 76ers are going to be better in 2016-17. In fact, they’re going to be much better, on paper at least. Though, with the loss of Ben Simmons I felt I had to knock off about five wins off their total.

This team still lacks a true lead guard and Simmons was supposed to act as the team’s point forward this season. His loss will hurt.

The good news for the Philadelphia 76ers? So far, through a couple games in preseason, Joel Embiid looks like the real deal.