Sixers President Daryl Morey Says Joel Embiid ‘Engaged, Attacking Rehab’ After Knee Surgery
- Joel Embiid, the 2023 NBA MVP, had arthroscopic surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his left knee in April 2024.
- The injury occurred in February 2024 and forced Embiid to miss most of the 2024-25 regular season, playing only 19 games due to ongoing knee issues.
- 76ers president Daryl Morey reported that Embiid is engaged and attacking rehab, meeting recently with his surgeon and progressing well toward training camp readiness.
- Morey noted that Joel is actively involved in his recovery process and committed to doing all he can to return to the court, adding that the timeline for his readiness appears to be on schedule.
- Embiid’s recovery and presence are critical to the 76ers as they prepare for early training camp and preseason games, aiming to rebound from a 24-58 season.
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Joel Embiid Expected to Be Ready 'Right Around' 76ers Training Camp amid Injury Rehab
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, who underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee last April, is progressing well in rehab and should be ready "right around" training camp, per president of basketball operations Daryl Morey.

76ers expect injury-riddled center Joel Embiid to return from knee surgery in time for training camp
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is on track to return from knee surgery when training camp opens in September.

Sixers president Daryl Morey says Joel Embiid ‘engaged, attacking rehab’ after knee surgery
CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid is progressing in his recovery from April knee surgery, 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said Wednesday night. Morey’s update, attached to the first round of the NBA Draft in which the 76ers selected VJ Edgecombe third overall, was the first since Embiid underwent arthroscopic surgery 11 weeks ago. He was first re-evaluated six weeks on from the procedure. “He’s very engaged, attacking rehab, doing …
76ers anticipate Joel Embiid will return in time for training camp
Joel Embiid continues to recover from his arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in April, which he badly needed after enduring the entire 2024-25 campaign limited to injuries. The two-time NBA scoring champion only played 19 matches last season and the Sixers suffered without their main man. The Philadelphia organization expects him to be fully […] The post 76ers anticipate Joel Embiid will return in time for training camp appeared first on Bas…
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