The Philadelphia 76ers have an NBA MVP candidate in Joel Embiid, a young, ascending talent in Tyrese Maxey and a slew of question marks around them. As far as the elite-tiered teams go, this might be the one to watch during the 2022 offseason.
The NBA offseason is all about opportunity. It's the opportunity to pluck young talent from the draft, splurge on a star in free agency or cash in those trade chips for a top-tier target.
The playoffs in any sport are when the pressure and intensity ramp up. Each game carries a new level of importance; each quarter (or inning or half) provides a new challenge.
ICYMI, the internet is none too pleased by Nikola Jokic's playoff performance so far, as his Nuggets have flailed to a 0-3 series deficit to the Warriors. Many prominent tweet-senders are calling for a referendum.