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
Doc Rivers On Joel Embiid Status For Game 1: ‘I’m Just Going To Wait’
The Philadelphia 76ers remain unsure of whether Joel Embiid will be ready for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals as he recovers from a sprained knee. "I'm just going to wait. They'll call me later and we'll see where he's at," said Doc Rivers on Thursday. Rivers did admit that the Celtics-Hawks series going six games improved Embiid's chances of playing in Game 1. "If … [Read more...] about Doc Rivers On Joel Embiid Status For Game 1: ‘I’m Just Going To Wait’
Joel Embiid Has Sprained LCL In Right Knee, ‘Moving Around Better’ But Uncertain For Game 1
Joel Embiid suffered a sprained LCL in his right knee in Game 4. When Embiid suffered the injury, the Philadelphia 76ers were expecting a one- to two-week recovery. The second round could start as early as Saturday, April 29th. Embiid is "moving around better" and the swelling has subsided, but it remains to be seen if he will be available for Game 1. … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Has Sprained LCL In Right Knee, ‘Moving Around Better’ But Uncertain For Game 1
Joel Embiid Out For Game 4 With Knee Sprain
Joel Embiid sustained a right knee sprain in the Philadelphia 76ers' Game 3 win over the Brooklyn Nets and will miss Game 4 on Saturday. Embiid returned to Philadelphia on Friday to undergo an MRI on the knee. Embiid could return as early as next week, possibly for Game 5. Embiid injured the knee contesting a third-quarter drive by the Nets' Cam Johnson on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Out For Game 4 With Knee Sprain
Rockets ‘Very Much In Play’ For James Harden, ‘Future Is Very Unclear In Philadelphia’
There continues to be dialogue in the media linking James Harden with a potential return to the Houston Rockets this offseason. The Rockets will have max cap space and Harden has interest in a return to the franchise he played for between 2012 and 2021. How the Philadelphia 76ers fare in the playoffs could go a long ways in determining what happens with Harden. "James Harden's … [Read more...] about Rockets ‘Very Much In Play’ For James Harden, ‘Future Is Very Unclear In Philadelphia’