As the Sixers' season prematurely concludes, there are obviously a lot of questions on the table. They have a head coach people have speculated to be on the hot seat, potentially coaching for his job, and two major upcomingm free agents in Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris.
The Sixers front office is indeed highly disappointed going out in the 2nd round of the playoffs, but a source tells me at this current point in time, they have no plans to make a change at head coach. They like the rapport he has developed with the players and think another year under his system and an improved bench should be enough to make a deeper playoff run going forward.
Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris are both virtual locks to be back, as there is already an understanding between the parties that this is going to be a long-term commitment, and neither are expected to make any free agent visits outside of Philadelphia, according to a source. Both are going to sign max long-term contracts with the Sixers. Though the source does say the Sixers are "lying in the weeds" on Kawhi Leonard for this upcoming summer, as they've long coveted the soon-to-be free agent.
The Sixers plan to look for perimeter defensive help and more outside shooter for the bench this summer, as well as improved center depth behind Joel Embiid, as his injury and illness history is well known at this point.
Ben Simmons is still highly-regarded inside the organization, however, a source says if a team calls the Sixers with a "Godfather offer" for the former Rookie of the Year, they will listen.
It is expected to be a highly entertaining and busy summer for the Sixers as they look to make the necessary improvements to get to the next level in their playoff success, and could arguably be the most important summer in the last 30 years. All of that starts right now, and hopefully some big-time luck in the lottery.
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