Joel Embiid was listed as doubtful by the Philadelphia 76ers to play in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics, but he is now expected to play. Embiid reportedly told his teammates "I'm back" after a team celebration of him winning the MVP. Embiid has missed his team's last two playoff games due to a sprained LCL in his right knee. After miss the closeout game over the Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid On Track To Play In Game 2 Vs Celtics
Joel Embiid: I’m Supposed To Be Out 4-6 Weeks
Joel Embiid said he felt "pretty good" physically following the Philadelphia 76ers Game 2 loss to the Boston Celtics. When asked if he should have waited until Game 3 to come back from his right LCL sprain, Embiid said he didn't think that mattered. "With what I have, I'm supposed to be out 4-6 weeks...got this out of the way," Embiid said. "Disappointed by the loss, but that's … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid: I’m Supposed To Be Out 4-6 Weeks
RealGM Radio: Nekias Duncan On The Second Round (May 2022)
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Nekias Duncan of The Dunker Spot podcast (@NekiasNBA) discuss the second round of the NBA playoffs. They break down their takeaways from Game One of Lakers/Warriors, whether Nuggets/Suns is over, Tuesday's unusual Dillon Brooks reporting, the Knicks' path to success against the Heat, Joel Embiid's potentially imminent return and much … [Read more...] about RealGM Radio: Nekias Duncan On The Second Round (May 2022)
Doc Rivers: Joel Embiid Doubtful For Game 2, Decision Will Be ‘Health-Based’
Joel Embiid remains doubtful for Game 2 against the Boston Celtics due to a sprained knee, according to Doc Rivers. "There's no change in his status. But he's working out today ... the fact that he is doing that is a step forward, for sure," said Rivers on Tuesday. Embiid's status for Game 2 will not be affected by the Sixers' Game 1 win, according to Rivers. "It's just … [Read more...] about Doc Rivers: Joel Embiid Doubtful For Game 2, Decision Will Be ‘Health-Based’
Joel Embiid Doubtful For ‘At Least’ Game 1 Against Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers know they have a tough task ahead of them against the Boston Celtics in the second round of the playoffs. But that task will be even tougher if Joel Embiid can't play due a sprained right knee. Sixers coach Doc Rivers gave an update on Embiid's inactivity at Saturday's practice before casting doubt on the potential MVP's availability for Game 1 on … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Doubtful For ‘At Least’ Game 1 Against Celtics