But Friday's announcement by the Sixers that they're shutting down Joel Embiid just hammers home the bad run of luck Philly has had this season, and the colossal failure Morey's moves look like they'll end up being.

Embiid is a big man who's turning 31, struggles to stay on the court and has a 3-year, $193 million extension he signed in September. Embiid was hobbled all season by a left knee that probably need more post-surgery recovery time during the offseason.

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a terrific offseason on paper with the additions they have made. President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey has taken full advantage of the cap space he was able to create to put the Sixers in a great position to contend.

The Philadelphia 76ers knew what had to be done in the 2024 offseason in order to contend in the Eastern Conference. President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey took advantage of the cap space he accrued and made major upgrades around his star duo Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.