This was the first season of the post-Julius Erving era, as the team was now led by Charles Barkley.
As a result, the Sixers failed to reach the playoffs for the first time since 1975, going 36–46.
Matt Goukas was fired in the middle of the season after going 20-23 and was replaced by Jim Lynam.
This was the final season for Andrew Toney, as the former All-Star guard was forced to retire due to foot injuries.
Roster Last transaction: March 3, 1988