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Joel Embiid was a full participant in Friday's practice with the Philadelphia 76ers, which included a 5-on-5 scrimmage. Embiid discovered minor swelling in his surgically repaired left knee during training camp in the Bahamas. Both Embiid and the Sixers are managing and monitoring the knee. "Everybody has been on the same page," Embiid said at the 76ers' New Jersey complex. "If … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid: I’ve Done Way Too Much For Philadelphia For People To Be Questioning Will To Play

The Philadelphia 76ers have started the season 2-9 with Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey each missing significant time, but sources tell ESPN's Tim Bontemps that there is no changes long-term when it comes to how they will handle their stars' playing time this season. The Sixers' goal is to get Embiid and George to the playoffs as healthy as possible and do not feel … [Read more...] about Sixers Not Deviating From Plan To Prioritize Health Of Stars For Playoffs Over Regular Season Record

Joel Embiid reopened up the possibility of playing in back-to-backs, perhaps as early as Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. "I mean, I want to.," Embiid said. "That's up to those guys. I know I said I'll never play back-to-backs, but I'm a troll so I'm sure at some point, I'll play, but if I feel good. I feel good right now. We're gonna see, but it's up to … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Says He Wants To Play In Back-To-Backs, Decision With Sixers

Joel Embiid and Paul George have been ruled out by the Philadelphia 76ers for their game on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which is the second night of a back-to-back. Both Embiid and George are managing a left knee injury. The Sixers were defeated by the New York Knicks on Tuesday by a final score of 111-99. Embiid, in his first game of the season, scored 13 points … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid, Paul George Ruled Out For Second Night Of Back-To-Back Against Cavs

Joel Embiid was in a physical altercation with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes following the Philadelphia 76ers' loss on Saturday. Embiid reportedly shoved the Hayes, but did not throw a punch. The initial report of the incident came from Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Embiid reportedly took issue with a recent column that referenced his son and also … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Shoves Columnist Following Sixers’ Loss