Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid discusses his minutes limit in their road win over the Washington Wizards.

Adem Bona turned in a defensive masterclass in crunch time to help spark a massive Sixers comeback win over the Wizards, with Philadelphia moving to 4-0 on the year

Who knows whether these early surprises will continue to, well, surprise. But a few games are a big enough sample size for three members of The Athletic NBA staff to highlight these eye-openers and discuss what they may mean going forward.

Is it safe to root for the Sixers again? The Inquirer's Keith Pompey responds to your queries, optimism, and trepidation.

On Wednesday afternoon, it was announced that the Philadelphia 76ers are assigning Johni Broome to their G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats. The former Auburn Tiger was selected by the Sixers with the fifth pick in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft.

Edgecombe's confidence has led him to make a bold proclamation. While speaking to ESPN's "Inside the NBA" crew on Wednesday, he guaranteed that the 76ers will win the 2026 NBA championship. "With big fella [Joel Embiid] back out there, I think we're gonna win the chip if you ask me," Edgecombe declared. "I don't care what anyone got to say though."

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't just win the game they won the moment. After surviving a heart stopping overtime battle against the Washington Wizards, the 76ers turned the spotlight

In the way-too-early Rookie of the Year race, Philadelphia’s VJ Edgecombe is out front. He has looked the part, and Tuesday’s trip to Washington doubles as a li

Embiid had his best offensive showing of the season with 25 points, but struggled defensively. Meanwhile, forward Trendon Watford flashed his playmaking ability in his Sixers debut.