Editing Philadelphia 76ers (section)

====2022–2024 ====
[[File:Joel Embiid 2018.jpg|thumb|[[Joel Embiid]] dunking the ball during a 2018 76ers game. He was named the team's fifth [[NBA Most Valuable Player]] in 2023]]
On February 10, 2022, the 76ers acquired [[James Harden]] and [[Paul Millsap]] from the [[Brooklyn Nets]] in exchange for Simmons, [[Andre Drummond]], [[Seth Curry]], and two first-round picks.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bontemps |first1=Tim |title=Brooklyn Nets trade James Harden to Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33260613/brooklyn-nets-trade-james-harden-philadelphia-76ers-ben-simmons-seth-curry-andre-drummond-sources-say |access-date=May 13, 2022 |website=ESPN |date=February 10, 2022 |archive-date=May 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512232146/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33260613/brooklyn-nets-trade-james-harden-philadelphia-76ers-ben-simmons-seth-curry-andre-drummond-sources-say |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[2021–22 Philadelphia 76ers season|2021–22 season]] finished with a 51–31 record, led by Embiid, Harden, and second-year shooting guard [[Tyrese Maxey]]. Embiid won the [[List of National Basketball Association annual scoring leaders|scoring title]] averaging 30.6 points per game.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Martin |first1=Brian |title=Scoring Title Tracker: Joel Embiid becomes 1st center since Shaquille O'Neal to win honors |url=https://www.nba.com/news/scoring-title-tracker-historically-close-chase |access-date=May 13, 2022 |website=NBA.com |date=April 11, 2022 |archive-date=April 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410040607/https://www.nba.com/news/scoring-title-tracker-historically-close-chase |url-status=live }}</ref> In a repeat of the previous season's MVP race, Embiid finished second in the 2021–22 [[NBA Most Valuable Player Award]] contest behind [[Nikola Jokić]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rapp |first1=Timothy |title=NBA MVP 2022: Full Voting Results for Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Revealed |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10035586-nba-mvp-2022-full-voting-results-for-nikola-jokic-joel-embiid-giannis-revealed |access-date=May 13, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |date=May 11, 2022 |archive-date=May 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512173700/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10035586-nba-mvp-2022-full-voting-results-for-nikola-jokic-joel-embiid-giannis-revealed |url-status=live }}</ref>

On June 24, the Sixers traded [[Danny Green (basketball)|Danny Green]] and the 23rd pick of the draft who would turn out to be [[David Roddy]] for [[De'Anthony Melton]].<ref>{{cite web |title=De'Anthony Melton Acquired by 76ers in Trade with Memphis Grizzlies |url=https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/deanthony-melton-acquired-by-76ers |website=NBA.com |access-date=March 19, 2025 |date=June 24, 2022}}</ref> In a four team trade, the 76ers acquired [[Jalen McDaniels]] but had to give up perimeter defender [[Matisse Thybulle]] who got traded to the [[Portland Trail Blazers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sixers add Jalen McDaniels, trade Matisse Thybulle to Blazers in 4-team deal|publisher=NBA.com |url=https://www.nba.com/news/blazers-76ers-hornets-trade-thybulle-mcdaniels |access-date=March 19, 2025|date=February 9, 2023}}</ref> The [[2022–23 Philadelphia 76ers season|2022–23 season]] was successful for the Sixers. They clinched a [[Playoff]] Spot on March 21.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/sixers/sixers-clinch-playoffs-nba-standings-nets-cavs-celtics-nba-eastern-conference|title=Sixers officially clinch playoff spot with Nets' loss to Cleveland|website=NBC Sports Philadelphia|date=March 21, 2023}}</ref> They finished the season 54–28 as the third seed. After sweeping the Brooklyn Nets, the [[Boston Celtics]] prevailed in 7 Games and gave the Sixers another second-round exit. Despite this, Joel Embiid was named league MVP.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bontemps |first=Tim |title=Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid wins first MVP|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37058151/philadelphia-76ers-center-joel-embiid-wins-first-mvp |access-date=March 19, 2025 |website=ESPN |date=May 2, 2023}}</ref>

On May 16, 2023, head coach [[Doc Rivers]] was fired and replaced by [[Nick Nurse]] on June 1. The Sixers traded [[James Harden]], [[P. J. Tucker]] and [[Filip Petrušev]] to the [[Los Angeles Clippers]] for [[Marcus Morris]], [[Robert Covington]], and [[Nicolas Batum]]. The Sixers started the season 29–13 as the second seed in the East, but Joel Embiid tore his Lateral Meniscus. Embiid returned on March 5. During Joel's absence, the Sixers fell to the 8th Seed and Tyrese Maxey made his first All-Star game. They finished the season as the 7th seed with a record of 47–35, qualifying for the [[Play-in game]]. The Sixers made it out of the Play-In, beating the [[Miami Heat]] to advance to the playoffs but were beaten 4–2 in the first round by the New York Knicks.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-03 |title=76ers eliminated from playoffs: Paul George and other free agent targets for Philly in crucial 2024 offseason {{!}} Sporting News Australia |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/nba/news/76ers-eliminated-playoffs-free-agent-targets-offseason/90b46634f3a72a3ffb864dff |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-au}}</ref>