NBA: Way-too-early prediction of the 16 playoff teams for the 2020-21 season

Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis (Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis (Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports)
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Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid (Ashley Landis/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports)

4. Philadelphia 76ers

In a few short weeks, Daryl Morey has already left an impression on this roster. The Philadelphia 76ers traded away Al Horford and Josh Richardson and brought in shooters in Seth Curry and Danny Green. Plus, they also traded Tyrese Maxey with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Ultimately, the 2020-21 season for the Sixers will come down to how cohesive this roster can play together, specifically how well Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid continue to mesh. It’s beginning to become do-or-die for this core and they need to produce playoff success. With Doc Rivers now in the fold, all eyes will be on the Sixers this season.

Still, without another acquisition or two, I’m not sure I can put the Sixers above any of the top three teams in the Eastern Conference at the moment. The Sixers have all the talent in the world but until they prove they can be lethal on the floor, they’re still just the four-best team in the East.