The Sixers had to return to their old identity because of a 2020 trade. To shed Al Horford's bloated contract after a one-year disaster, Philly attached a 2025 top-six protected first-round pick and traded it to the Thunder. They were gladly willing to give a helping hand in exchange for some future draft capital.

If you have studied the Philadelphia 76ers’ recent lineups and looked at their talent level, there’s only one conclusion you can possibly make: The Sixers transformed themselves into a team built to lose.

The majority of the 23-46 Sixers’ roster remained out, including Tyrese Maxey (lower back sprain and right finger sprain), Paul George (season-ending left groin and left knee injuries) and Joel Embiid (season-ending left knee injury).

Here is an updated look at the lottery standings as the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road.

It's Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder against the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night at Paycom Center.

Grimes joined the Sixers to complement stars Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey. But he's been a lethal scorer in his own right, averaging 32.6 points over his last five games.

Quentin Grimes and the Philadelphia 76ers fall to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday as the trip continues.