2021–22 Philadelphia 76ers season
The 2021–22 Philadelphia 76ers season is the 73rd season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA).[1]
2021–22 Philadelphia 76ers season | |
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Head coach | Doc Rivers |
General manager | Elton Brand |
President | Daryl Morey |
Owners | Joshua Harris |
Arena | Wells Fargo Center |
Results | |
Record | 51–31 (.622) |
Place | Division: 2nd (Atlantic) Conference: 4th (Eastern) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Local media | |
Television | NBCSPHI, NBCSPHI+, 6ABC |
Radio | WPEN |
The season was marred by controversy as All-Star guard Ben Simmons demanded to be traded due to his refusal to play for the team, and had missed training camp to enforce his holdout.[2][3] The 76ers fined Simmons for conduct detrimental to the team and would continue to do so throughout the season. This led to Simmons being the most fined player in NBA history, with reports suggesting he had lost more than $10 million by the end of 2021.[4]
On February 10, 2022, Simmons, along with Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and draft picks, were traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for All-Star guard James Harden and Paul Millsap.[5][6]
On April 3, after a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Sixers clinched their fifth consecutive playoff appearance.
The Sixers defeated the Toronto Raptors in the first round in 6 games and avenged their 2nd round loss to them in 2019. They will face the Miami Heat in the 2nd round.
Draft picks
Round | Pick | Player | Position(s) | Nationality | College / Club |
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1 | 28 | Jaden Springer | SG | ![]() |
Tennessee |
2 | 50 | Filip Petrušev | C | ![]() |
Gonzaga |
2 | 53 | Charles Bassey | C | ![]() |
Western Kentucky |
The Sixers initially carried one first-round pick and two second-round pick in the draft.[7] The 50th pick was given via New York by the Willy Hermagomez trade made in 2015. [8] It was reported that the 50th pick Filip Petrušev would not join the 2021–22 roster.[9] Petrušev signed for Turkish team Anadolu Efes on August 17.[10]
Roster
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Standings
Atlantic division
Atlantic Division | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | Div | GP |
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y – Boston Celtics | 51 | 31 | .622 | 2.0 | 28–13 | 23–18 | 9–7 | 82 |
x – Philadelphia 76ers | 51 | 31 | .622 | 2.0 | 24–17 | 27–14 | 6–10 | 82 |
x – Toronto Raptors | 48 | 34 | .585 | 5.0 | 24–17 | 24–17 | 10–6 | 82 |
x − Brooklyn Nets | 44 | 38 | .537 | 9.0 | 20–21 | 24–17 | 10–6 | 82 |
New York Knicks | 37 | 45 | .451 | 16.0 | 17–24 | 20–21 | 5–11 | 82 |
Conference standings
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# | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | GP |
1 | c – Miami Heat * | 53 | 29 | .646 | – | 82 |
2 | y – Boston Celtics * | 51 | 31 | .622 | 2.0 | 82 |
3 | y – Milwaukee Bucks * | 51 | 31 | .622 | 2.0 | 82 |
4 | x – Philadelphia 76ers | 51 | 31 | .622 | 2.0 | 82 |
5 | x – Toronto Raptors | 48 | 34 | .585 | 5.0 | 82 |
6 | x – Chicago Bulls | 46 | 36 | .561 | 7.0 | 82 |
7 | x − Brooklyn Nets | 44 | 38 | .537 | 9.0 | 82 |
8 | pi − Cleveland Cavaliers | 44 | 38 | .537 | 9.0 | 82 |
9 | x − Atlanta Hawks | 43 | 39 | .524 | 10.0 | 82 |
10 | pi − Charlotte Hornets | 43 | 39 | .524 | 10.0 | 82 |
11 | New York Knicks | 37 | 45 | .451 | 16.0 | 82 |
12 | Washington Wizards | 35 | 47 | .427 | 18.0 | 82 |
13 | Indiana Pacers | 25 | 57 | .305 | 28.0 | 82 |
14 | Detroit Pistons | 23 | 59 | .280 | 30.0 | 82 |
15 | Orlando Magic | 22 | 60 | .268 | 31.0 | 82 |
Game log
Preseason
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Preseason: 2–2 (Home: 2–0; Road: 0–2)
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2021–22 season schedule |
Regular season
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October: 4–2 (Home: 2–1; Road: 2–1)
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November: 7–8 (Home: 3–4; Road: 4–4)
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December: 8–6 (Home: 1–3; Road: 7–3)
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January: 12–3 (Home: 8–2; Road: 4–1)
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February: 6–4 (Home: 2–3; Road: 4–1)
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March: 9–7 (Home: 5–4; Road: 4–3)
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April: 5–1 (Home: 3–0; Road: 2–1)
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2021–22 season schedule |
Playoffs
2022 playoff game log Total: 4–4 (Home: 2–1; Road: 2–3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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First Round: 4–2 (Home: 2–1; Road: 2–1)
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Conference Semifinals: 0–2 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–2)
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2022 playoff schedule |
Transactions
Trades
July 29, 2021[11] | To Philadelphia 76ers 2021 No. 53 pick |
To New Orleans Pelicans Cash considerations |
February 10, 2022[6] | To Philadelphia 76ers James Harden Paul Millsap |
To Brooklyn Nets Ben Simmons Seth Curry Andre Drummond 2027 First Round Pick 2022 First Round Pick |
Additions
Player | Contract terms | Former team | Ref. |
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DeAndre Jordan | 1 year worth $592,103 | Los Angeles Lakers | [12] |
References
- "Philadelphia 76ers Franchise Index". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- "Simmons told Sixers he wants out in L.A. meeting: report". NBC Sports. September 1, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- "Reports: Ben Simmons won't report to 76ers training camp". NBA.com. September 22, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- @therealmikekb (31 December 2021). "Ben Simmons has officially surpassed $10 million in fines from the #sixers this season" (Tweet). Retrieved 16 February 2022 – via Twitter.
- "Nets trade James Harden to Sixers for Ben Simmons". NBA.com. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- "76ers Acquire Seven-Time All-NBA Selection James Harden and Four-Time All-Star Paul Millsap in Trade with Brooklyn Nets". NBA.com. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- "2021 NBA draft order: Complete picks for the first and second round". ESPN.com. June 22, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- "Knicks Acquire Guillermo Hernangomez". NBA.com. 26 Jun 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- "Sixers Draft Pick Filip Petrusev Expected to Play Overseas Next Season". si.com. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- "Efes inks ABA League MVP Petrusev". euroleague.net. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- "Sixers acquire No. 53 pick in 2021 Draft from Pelicans". NBA.com. July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- "76ers Sign Two-Time All-Star Andre Drummond". NBA.com. August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.