It’s hard to know the gravity of the 76ers’ dismal start to the 2024-25 season while two players from their vaunted Big Three have yet to play. Through four games, the unit on the floor has consisted of Tyrese Maxey and a collection of role players who were asked to be costars.

Joel Embiid and Paul George have been ruled out for the 76ers' next game against the Pistons, the team announced.