A player-by-player breakdown of the 76ers' roster - and yes, it's worth doing in July | Bob Cooney

Remember the last time you dissected a 76ers roster in July?

Didn't think so. But that's just how much interest this organization has generated lately. With the additions of this year's No. 1 pick, Markelle Fultz, and last season's top selection, Ben Simmons, along with free agents J.J. Redick and Amir Johnson, the look of the team has changed dramatically over the last month. That leaves many questioning how Brett Brown will use his new players together.

For the first time in what will be his fifth season, the Sixers coach has depth with which to work, a healthy center situation and more stability at point guard on this roster than he's had in his previous four years combined. So let's take a look at the players Brown has and how he might use them. A team can carry 15 players with two two-way contract players. A two-way player will play primarily for the Delaware 87ers, the Sixers' G-League affiliate, but can be on the NBA team's active or inactive list for up to 45 days during the season.

Ben Simmons: He is the primary ballhandler, as the term "point guard" no longer applies. If Simmons is not getting the ball off the boards and leading the break that way, whoever is collecting rebounds will be looking to get the ball in his hands immediately. The halfcourt offense will consist of passing and movement (the team led the NBA last year in passes made), and Simmons will benefit greatly from that. He can also create off the dribble by taking the ball to the rim, where he is a threat to kick out, lob, dump down, or go to the hoop. He most likely will create nightmare mismatches for opponents. He will be in the starting lineup at the beginning of the season.

Markelle Fultz: The reason Sixers president Bryan Colangelo traded up to the first pick to land Fultz was because of his fit with the team as much as his basketball skill. His offensive versatility will greatly benefit Simmons, Joel Embiid, Dario Saric and Redick, all of whom will get more space from the defensive attention Fultz will draw. Also, his court vision fits wonderfully into the fast pace Brown wants his team to play. The coach has said he will be a starter from Day 1.

J.J. Redick: Many say the career 41.5 percent shooter from three-point range wasn't brought here for $23 million to come off the bench. Others believe he would serve the team better as that sharpshooter with the second unit. Brown knows how important spreading the floor for Embiid is, especially at the beginning of the game to get him going. Pencil him in as a starter.

Robert Covington: He was brought into this league strictly because of his shooting and has developed into one of the best perimeter defenders in the league. Perhaps his shooting has dipped in his three seasons because he really was one of the only outside threats the team had, and defenses knew that. If so, he'll find more open shots this season with more talent around. His defense is needed in the starting lineup.

Joel Embiid: Brown said last season that he envisions a healthy Embiid playing close to 36 minutes a game. Let your imagination wander if he can do that for about 65 games. He's not only a starter but also the biggest foundational piece for the organization.

Dario Saric: He is the minutes gobbler at power forward. Having him come off the bench will provide that second-unit spark that is so important in the NBA. He deserves to be a 30-minute-a-night player, finishing games while looking to improve his long-distance shooting.

Jerryd Bayless: He was handpicked by Colangelo last summer as a running mate alongside Simmons. The combo guard can shoot and handle the ball, which is so valuable to the way Brown wants to play. Probably the first guard off the bench.

Jahlil Okafor: It appears the Sixers made it very clear to the 2015 No. 3 pick that they want him to slim down and be in better shape this season. If he can buy into playing 15 to 20 strong, hustling minutes every night and give maximum effort on defense, he could be Embiid's backup.

Richaun Holmes: If Okafor doesn't do what is stated above, the job belongs to Holmes.

Amir Johnson: Johnson will be entering his 13th season, and it would appear he was brought in to be more of a veteran locker room presence than anything. He could be given a starting nod at times when his defense is needed or just some limited minutes off the bench.

Nik Stauskas: Brown looked for him to improve his ballhandling last season, which he did, and become more aggressive going to the rim, which he also did. He is still among the better shooters on the team, which is endearing to the coaching staff. He probably will find some minutes pretty regularly.

T.J. McConnell: It is so naive to say that this guy doesn't fit. There were few players last season who played Brown's offense better than McConnell. Yes, there is a logjam in front of him, but you just get the feeling minutes will find him somehow.

Justin Anderson: There will be games when his toughness and defense will be needed. There could also be some when he'll probably not see action.

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: He might be fighting with Stauskas for what playing time there is at their position. He improved his game greatly with limited playing time early last season.

Furkan Korkmaz: He is every bit of 19 and will need playing time in the G-League.