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3 NBA teams facing do-or-die 2023–2024 seasons

By Loyal Ricks Jr

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 16: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is defended by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 16: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is defended by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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NBA Team #3: Philadelphia 76ers

The city of Brotherly Love is home to the most loyal fans in professional sports. Subpar performances are not prohibited – simple. Losing in the divisional round of the Eastern Conference Finals did not sit well with residentials last season. It’s a redundant theme, causing temperatures to rise within the organization.

An early playoff exit forced the 76ers to make immediate changes. They fired Doc Rivers after three seasons with the team.

On June 1, Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced that Nick Nurse would become the new Head Coach. A baton swap is a peculiar decision with lingering issues on the table. Nick Nurse will become Joel Embiid’s third coach in eight seasons. Embiid has worked hard to become an MVP but hasn’t had a consistent staff since he joined Philadelphia. If Nurse is unsuccessful in his first year, how will it affect Philadelphia’s centerpiece’s decision to stay with the franchise?

Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, and James Harden will have expiring contracts at the end of the 2024 season. A trade requests could put Harden on the market before the regular season tip off. If the Sixers decide to let their role players roam the market, how will their championship chance look in the future? A lack of role players could cause Embiid to consider his career. It will make the road to an NBA title longer, which is not good news for any professional athlete.