{
  "id": 2173715,
  "title": "Shaquille O'Neal Has High Expectations for New-Look 76ers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/shaquille-oneal-has-high-expectations-for-new-look-76ers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T16:07:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/shaquille-oneal-has-high-expectations-for-new-look-76ers-12348369"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Philadelphia 76ers are entering the 2026-27 NBA season with a revamped roster, having acquired star players Jaylen Brown and LeBron James this offseason. Head coach Shaquille O Neal has high expectations for the team, stating that they will either win the championship or fail altogether. O Neal praised James and Embiid, acknowledging that Jokic has surpassed Embiid but emphasized that Embiid is still a force to be reckoned with. He also expressed confidence in Brown's abilities, noting that he has established himself as a significant contributor to the team. O Neal believes that the 76ers, with their star-studded lineup, are well-equipped to claim the NBA title this season, dismissing any notion of a next season. The team's new campaign kicks off against the reigning NBA champions, the New York Knicks, on October 20.",
  "summary": "Shaquille O'Neal has \"championship or bust\" expectations for the new-look Philadelphia 76ers this coming NBA season.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}