Sixers Have a Joel Embiid Problem

Sixers Have a Joel Embiid Problem

Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse loves the Tyrese Maxey–VJ Edgecombe pairing. Early numbers do, too. But as Joel Embiid ramps up post-knee surgery, touches and rhythm for the rookie shrink. Friday’s one-shot fourth quarter vs. Boston told the story: the kids can fly—if the paint isn’t occupied by a usage magnet. Nick Nurse didn’t hide it after the 76ers’ 109–108 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Asked about pa…

Will VJ Edgecombe reach his full potential while the Sixers figure out what Joel Embiid has left in tank?

At the conclusion of the press conference following the 76ers’ loss to the visiting Boston Celtics on Friday, Nick Nurse was asked what he sees with Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe together in the backcourt. When he finished talking, one had the impression that the Sixers are fully aware of the heights to which the duo can take them. “I think there’s a great combination there,” Nurse said. “I think they’re similar in that they both get pretty expl…

Source: Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Nets on Sunday as part of predetermined plan

A Sixers source told PhillyVoice that padding Joel Embiid's appearances with as many days off as possible is a priority during the early stages of his return to game action.