Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers and Magic
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Joel Embiid (right knee injury management) is questionable to return to action when Sixers host the Orlando Magic in NBA Cup Group Play action on Tuesday night, according to the team's initial injury report for the game issued on Monday evening,
Head coach Nick Nurse confirmed that both Embiid and George have ramped up their activity in recent practices. On Wednesday, Embiid participated in five-on-five scrimmages and continues to be evaluated daily as the team carefully manages his workload.
Joel Embiid is battling health issues once again, which puts the 76ers between a rock and a hard place as they fight to contend this year.
Assuming all goes well this season, the Philadelphia 76ers could very easily make their first NBA Finals appearance since 2001. If last year is any indication, asking their stars to stay healthy is a massive request. He was seen dunking at the 76ers ...
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Reggie Miller says the Sixers are right to limit Joel Embiid's minutes: "Damned if you do, damned if you don't"
Despite holding a 7-4 mark early in the season, thanks to the explosive performances of the team's backcourt duo of All-Star Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe, nobody can still get a bead on how good the Sixers are,