US EditionJoel Embiid Offers No Timetable, Eyes Consistent Return to 76ers
Both stars underwent knee surgeries that ended their previous seasons early; Embiid averaged 23.8 points last season, his lowest since 2019-20, officials said.
- Joel Embiid and Paul George, key 76ers players recovering from knee surgeries, gave updates at the team's media day on Friday in Camden, NJ.
- Embiid's injury-plagued 2024-25 season followed arthroscopic left knee surgery in April, while George had surgery in July after a workout injury and will miss training camp.
- Embiid emphasized playing both offense and defense fully, wants to play every game, and is progressing day-by-day without a set timeline, while George is doing light workouts and expects to improve soon.
- The 76ers finished 24-58, missing the playoffs due to injuries, with only 7-8 wins when Maxey, Embiid, and George played together, and will open the season Oct. 22 against Boston.
- Both players' recoveries lack definite timelines as the team aims to improve, with Embiid stating they will 'listen to the body' and focus on consistent play going forward.
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No return timeline for Sixers’ Joel Embiid, Paul George
Philadelphia 76ers standouts Joel Embiid and Paul George said there’s no certain timeline for their respective returns to action as both players work their way back from knee surgery. Embiid, 31, played a career-low 19 games last season due to a left knee injury and foot sprain. His season came to an end in February after he averaged 23.8 points (his fewest since 2019-20) and 8.2 rebounds (his fewest since his 2016-17 rookie season), snapping a …
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Joel Embiid offers no timetable, eyes consistent return to 76ers
By Dan Gelston CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid did not provide specifics on a return to the 76ers’ lineup but the perennially injured All-Star center says there is a “plan in place” to play following knee surgery in April. “The goal is to play consistently,” Embiid said Friday at the team media day. A two-time NBA scoring champion, Embiid had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in April following an injury-plagued season that limited him to only 1…
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