Ahead of yet another Sixers back-to-back — they will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night without Joel Embiid, Paul George and several others before welcoming the Sacramento Kings to town on Wednesday night — let's get into this week's Sixers mailbag, with questions centered around the team's young depth.

The last time the Philadelphia 76ers played the Denver Nuggets just over a week ago, the Sixers were in the midst of a seven-game losing streak. Now, they face off again with the Sixers looking for their fifth win in a row.

The center's contract becomes more of an albatross with every game he misses, every night that he happens to suit up and ends up hobbling from one end of the court to the other.

Health will remain the biggest factor for what happens to this team, both this year and the outlook for the next couple. The Sixers who are able to suit up though, are still giving it their all.

Edwards finished with three points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three steals and two rebounds over 29 minutes during Saturday's 109-97 victory over Chicago.

As the Denver Nuggets look to right the ship on their three-game losing streak, they will have to do it against Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers, who have won four in a row.

Jan 21, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) passes the ball against Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Sixers have put together their best four-game stretch of the season with no Joel Embiid and only six quarters of Paul George.

Philadelphia's 4-game winning streak has sparked a glimmer of hope, proving it might be starting to figure things out.

Last summer, the Philadelphia 76ers signed Paul George in free agency, validating their decision to prioritize cap room during an era in which few stars have changed teams that way. Franchise player Joel Embiid signed a three-year extension and cornerstone Tyrese Maxey signed a five-year max contract.

Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers picked the Kings' defense apart, powering them to their fourth consecutive victory.