Fantasy Basketball Exit Interview: A second-round sweep pushes 76ers to confront future
Dan Titus examines what's next for the 76ers and how it could impact the fantasy landscape going forward.
The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off one of the more stunning upsets in the 2026 NBA playoffs, knocking off the Boston Celtics in seven games at TD Garden. In hindsight, that might as well have been their championship. The New York Knicks were waiting in the second round and made it a quick, ugly series.
The celebration didn't last long in Philly, as they were swept in four games, leaving a fanbase wondering where it goes from here . With that in mind, here’s a recap of the Sixers season and what to expect from a fantasy perspective going forward. 76ers’ backcourt: The present and the future Tyrese Maxey is locked in as a first-round fantasy pick heading into next season.
He is reliably the engine of everything Philadelphia does offensively and he proved it again this season. He finished sixth in High Score and fifth in 9-cat leagues, exceeding his 18th overall ADP. What sets him apart is his availability paired with top-end production — that’s why he was so integral for both Philly and fantasy managers.
Maxey played in 70 games, averaging career highs in minutes, points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks per game, while shooting 37% on 3s and 89% from the line at a high volume. He’s an All-NBA talent and has become one of the best guards across fantasy basketball at just 25 years old. VJ Edgecombe is on a star trajectory after an outstanding rookie campaign.