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Predicting 76ers’ final depth chart and rotation vs New York Knicks

The Philadelphia 76ers are finalizing their roster and rotation before taking on the New York Knicks.

By Justin Grasso · The Sixer Sense

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 8:31 PM

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Justin Grasso predicts the Philadelphia 76ers' rotation and depth chart ahead of their opener against the Knicks.
The 76ers trimmed their roster to 14 standard deals, waiving six players and signing Tacko Fall to a two-way deal.
Grasso projects Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, and Joel Embiid as the starting lineup.

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Writer Justin Grasso projects the Philadelphia 76ers' final depth chart and regular-season opening rotation against the New York Knicks following recent roster cuts. The Sixers finalized their roster to 14 standard contracts and three two-way spots, waiving six players and signing Tacko Fall to the final two-way deal. Grasso predicts a starting five featuring Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, and Joel Embiid.

Grasso argues that Anfernee Simons, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Dean Wade, and Adem Bona will complete the standard nine-man rotation. Bona reportedly claims backup center duties by default after Ariel Hukporti suffered a season-ending Achilles injury.

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