Joel Embiid spoke to the media for the first time since suffered a knee injury last month and confirmed he hopes to return to game action before the end of the regular season. "That's the plan," Embiid said after Philadelphia practiced Thursday. "Obviously everything has to go right, as far as getting healthy and being as close as I'm supposed to be. But yeah, that's the … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid’s ‘Plan’ Is To Return Before End Of Regular Season
Most Olympics Roster Spots Already Targeted For Team USA
Team USA has ramped up the selection process for this summer's Olympics in Paris. There are 11 players that the United States are counting on playing or are in strong consideration for a roster spot. The initial 11 are: Bam Adebayo - Miami Heat Devin Booker - Phoenix Suns Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors Anthony Davis - Los Angeles Lakers Kevin Durant - Phoenix … [Read more...] about Most Olympics Roster Spots Already Targeted For Team USA
Sixers Hope Joel Embiid Can Return In Late March
Joel Embiid's return doesn't have a fixed timeline yet, but the Philadelphia 76ers are hoping he'll return before the end of the regular season. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski said there is "some hope" Embiid can return in late March. The Sixers believe that would give Embiid enough time to round into form ahead of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Wojnarowski also reported that Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Sixers Hope Joel Embiid Can Return In Late March
Joel Embiid Injury Not Related To Recent Knee Issue, Will Get MRI
Nick Nurse said that Joel Embiid's injury which forced the center to leave the Philadelphia 76ers' loss to the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter was not related to the center's previous knee injury that held him out in recent games. Embiid left the game after Jonathan Kuminga landed on his leg. Embiid is scheduled for an MRI. Nurse added that Embiid felt good before … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Injury Not Related To Recent Knee Issue, Will Get MRI
Hornets Attempting To Re-Trade Kyle Lowry
The Charlotte Hornets are continuing to look to re-trade Kyle Lowry, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Lowry has been linked with several teams should he get bought out, including the Sixers, Lakers, and Magic. Stein adds that the Sixers still have interest in signing Lowry should he get bought out despite the uncertainty surrounding Joel Embiid's injury. … [Read more...] about Hornets Attempting To Re-Trade Kyle Lowry