- The 76ers made their frontcourt move Saturday, converting center Tacko Fall to a two-way contract at the same time Joel Embiid was drawing a line around how Philadelphia wants to operate.
- The team’s roster decision points to a need for help up front.
- The Sixers are adding size and depth where they need it, but their best players are being asked to fit together without the usual language of hierarchy and sacrifice.
- Philadelphia’s preseason ended Friday with a 125-120 overtime loss to the Celtics, but the game also offered a glimpse of the offensive shape the Sixers hope to carry into the regular season.
- Embiid led the way with 27 points on 7-of-13 shooting, plus eight rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes.
Sixers add Tacko Fall, but Embiid says nobody will take a back seat
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Sources & Referenced Reporting
- ESPN, “76ers, needing frontcourt help, convert 7-foot-6 Fall to two-way contract,” Oct. 17, 2026.
- ESPN, “Embiid adamant no one will 'take a backseat' on star-laden Sixers,” Oct. 17, 2026.
- yardbarker.com, “Joel Embiid has interesting take on 76ers stars needing to sacrifice,” Oct. 17, 2026.
- libertyballers.com, “Embiid, Maxey dazzle in third quarter as Sixers drop preseason finale to Celtics,” Oct. 16, 2026.
- libertyballers.com, “Sixers Bell Ringer: Starters look sharp in Sixers preseason finale,” Oct. 17, 2026.
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