What happened
Philadelphia opens the regular season next week after going 1-2 in preseason, and the article says Ariel Hukporti has already been lost for the year with an Achilles tear.
The first 10 games include two matchups each with the Knicks, Cavaliers and Pistons plus two back-to-backs, while the starters have only shared one half together so far.
That combination leaves the Sixers with limited game reps and at least one frontcourt absence before opening night, so early rotation answers may take time. The article frames the main unknown as how quickly the new group can settle its defensive communication and lineup fit.
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Original reporting: Let’s not panic if the Sixers get off to a slow start — Yahoo Sports ↗