The 2024–26 76ers finished with a 24-58 record, marking the worst season of Paul George's career when active in 10 or more games (15-26). The finish also ties for the seventh-worst in franchise history, matching the 1994–95 team's record.

George signed a lucrative four-year, $211 million contract with the Sixers last summer. Philadelphia was projected to compete for the championship this season with George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey leading the way. However, Embiid, George and Maxey only appeared in 15 games together in 2024-25.