Philadelphia 76ers fans can breathe a sigh of relief as superstar Joel Embiid inches closer to his return to the court. Sixers coach Nick Nurse expressed considerable optimism on Wednesday, hinting that the reigning NBA MVP could grace the hardwood again before the regular season concludes. "I think there's a very good likelihood that he will return before the playoffs," Nurse said.
Nick Nurse, the recently appointed head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, provided injury updates about the team's star, Joel Embiid, and veteran forward, Robert Covington. According to the head coach, there is no timetable for the star's return, while both Covington and Embiid participated in team training.
Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has been re-evaluated by doctors, who are 'happy with the progress' he's making following meniscus surgery on his left knee, the team's head coach Nick Nurse said Saturday. Despite the operation he underwent to address a displaced flap on February 5, Embiid emphasized feeling good, with no specific timeline for his comeback.
Philadelphia 76ers fans can breathe a sigh of relief as superstar Joel Embiid inches closer to his return to the court. Sixers coach Nick Nurse expressed considerable optimism on Wednesday, hinting that the reigning NBA MVP could grace the hardwood again before the regular season concludes. "I think there's a very good likelihood that he will return before the playoffs," Nurse said.
Nick Nurse, the recently appointed head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, provided injury updates about the team's star, Joel Embiid, and veteran forward, Robert Covington. According to the head coach, there is no timetable for the star's return, while both Covington and Embiid participated in team training.
Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has been re-evaluated by doctors, who are 'happy with the progress' he's making following meniscus surgery on his left knee, the team's head coach Nick Nurse said Saturday. Despite the operation he underwent to address a displaced flap on February 5, Embiid emphasized feeling good, with no specific timeline for his comeback.
Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid said he still hopes to come back this season, according to ESPN's Tim Bontemps. Despite having undergone surgery to address a displaced flap of the meniscus on February 5, Embiid emphasized feeling good, with no specific timeline for his comeback. "It's the same mindset: if I feel good, I'm playing," Embiid stated.
After a disappointing 2023 FIBA World Cup run, Team USA is seeking redemption through the 2024 Paris Olympics, for which they will seek to construct a roster from arguably the best players of the NBA.
After going down with an injury, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers will leave his place to the big man of the Miami Heat, Bam Adebayo. According to ESPN, Adebayo, who was picked by the East team coach Doc Rivers, will replace the injured Embiid, who recently went through an operation.
Philadelphia 76ers team president Daryl Morey expressed optimism on Friday that reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid would return from a knee injury in time for a possible postseason run. “We’re hopeful,” Morey said before the 76ers hosted the Atlanta Hawks and three days after Embiid underwent surgery on his left knee.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid underwent a left meniscus procedure on Tuesday, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. He is slated for re-evaluation in approximately four weeks.
The NBA and Philadelphia 76ers fans are still waiting for a specific timeline for Joel Embiid's return. Shams Charania from The Athletic reports that the 76ers are hoping for the best and that the team's star won't need surgery.
Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid will be sidelined for an extended period of time. According to Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN, the reigning NBA MVP will undergo surgery to repair a left meniscus injury. The surgery will address a displaced flap of the meniscus, Shams Charania from The Athletics adds. As such, the player will be out for an extended period of time.
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers has sustained an injury on his left knee. According to Shams Chanaria and Joe Vardon of The Athletic, the center has been diagnosed with a displaced flap of the meniscus in his left knee and currently has two options to proceed.
Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid suffered a meniscus injury that might keep him sidelined for a prolonged period. In response, the Los Angeles Lakers' main man, LeBron James, fired some criticism toward the media for the coverage surrounding Embiid.
The Philadelphia 76ers welcomed crushing news regarding its star and the reigning NBA MVP, Joel Embiid. Shams Charania from The Athletic reports that Embiid suffered a torn meniscus injury. Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN specifies that Embiid has an injured lateral meniscus in his left knee and will be out throughout the weekend while the treatment plan is finalized.
Joel Embiid was pulled from the game against the Denver Nuggets on January 27th at the very last minute. The NBA fined the club for it. The league announced that the Philadelphia 76ers were fined $75,000 for failing to properly report Embiid's injury in a timely manner established by the competition rules.
After first missing the game against the Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers, Joel Embiid left the match against the Golden State Warriors early. After the contest, the Philadelphia 76ers' head coach, Nick Nurse, said it was a different injury this time, unrelated to the one that has recently kept the player sidelined.
Joel Embiid was ruled out at the last second Saturday afternoon due to knee soreness before the Sixers' only game this season at the Denver Nuggets. The NBA MVP has not appeared in a game at Ball Arena since November 8, 2019. Unless the Nuggets and 76ers face off in the NBA Finals, the next chance will arise in the 2024-25 season.
Jan. 26, 2024, was a historic day in the NBA. Luka Doncic scored a franchise-record 73 points, tied for the fourth-most in NBA history, to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 148-143 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.
On Jan. 22, 2024, Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns delivered stunning performances in the NBA. Embiid scored an impressive 70 points, setting a new 76ers record and leading Philadelphia to a 133-123 victory over San Antonio.
Monday night at the Wells Fargo Center witnessed the first matchup between Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid and San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama. In a game where Wembanyama impressed with a 33-point performance, it was Embiid who stole the spotlight, delivering a historic performance in the Sixers' 133-123 victory.