Sixers’ head coach Nick Nurse says there’s a chance Joel Embiid could play in the preseason finale, will the big fella be available as soon as the opener? If he’s ready to go from the start, what does that do for the 76ers’ chances as a team to watch out for?

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Joel Embiid looked great in a Sixers scrimmage on Sunday, should our expectations for the 76ers change based on how he looks? Should we read into VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey starting next to him? Plus, the PHLY Sixers podcast takes your mailbag questions.

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Philadelphia 76ers' two-way forward Dominick Barlow continues his strong case for regular season minutes following a 12-point, 9-rebound performance in the team's loss to the Orlando Magic. Tyrese Maxey was in mid-season form, scoring all 17 of his points in the first quarter before calling it a night. And, Kelly Oubre Jr. had his best game of the preseason with 12 points, five boards, two assists, two steals, plus a block. The Sixers will play their fourth and final tune up game next Friday when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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VJ Edgecombe missed Sixers practice with a hip issue, could the 76ers rookie miss time? Nick Nurse provides Joel Embiid health updates, and Paul George appears to be getting closer to a return to the floor. The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses all the latest NBA news.

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Nick Nurse teased a potential Sixers starting lineup that includes Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Quentin Grimes, a small look to get as much skill as possible on the floor. Kelly Oubre and Jared McCain are other candidates to start for Philadelphia next to Joel Embiid and Paul George.

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If the Sixers get a healthy Joel Embiid and Paul George plus good seasons from their young guys, how high is their ceiling this year? Do the 76ers have a real chance to win a title, or is Tyrese Maxey doomed to lead another poor season?

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Is the Sixers’ shooting a major concern heading into this season? What did we learn from VJ Edgecombe’s performances during the Abu Dhabi Games for the 76ers? Is Tyrese Maxey prepared to level up and carry the offense? Do the Sixers actually have a useful backup center?

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VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers go winless in two games versus the New York Knicks in Abu Dhabi -- struggling once again with their shooting from the floor in loss. Despite the team's offensive issues, forwards Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker played well again, giving the coaching staff glimpses of how they may help in the frontcourt. What's going on with Adem Bona and Justin Edwards? What have we learned from Edgecombe through two contests?

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