The No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft has played in Philadelphia three times with the Nets since forcing his way out of town. Coach Jordi Fernandez gamely offered that Simmons would only play three of four preseason games after declaring himself healthy despite having played just 49 games the last three seasons.

After their offseason high-wire act, the 76ers' focus shifts to integrating new stars -- and keeping their MVP healthy.

Armed with an array of cap space this summer, the Philadelphia 76ers quickly got to work at the start of free agency to bolster the roster around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Daryl Morey's first move was bringing back a familiar face to lock down a key role.