Carlisle is considered one of the best coaches in the league and led Indiana to back-to-back deep playoff runs.

The Sixers doubled down on their Big Three model last September when they signed Embiid to a three-year max extension that’s worth a projected $187.6 million. Embiid played only 19 games, largely due to his balky left knee, and it’s currently unclear whether he’ll be cleared to participate by the start of training camp.