Joel Embiid

The Spurs survived Game 3 at Portland without Victor Wembanyama, and he may not be ready to return on Sunday, Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News writes in a subscriber-only piece. Meeting with reporters this afternoon, coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama remains in the league’s concussion protocol and his status is uncertain. “We are […]

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Joel Embiid has made progress in his return from an emergency appendectomy, but was ruled out of Game 3 as the Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics. Embiid began ramping up his on-court work this week after also beginning a strength and conditioning program on Monday. Embiid participated in Thursday's practice and also in Friday's shootaround. Embiid was not cleared on Friday afternoon after meeting with the Sixers' medical staff. "He's just not ready," Nick Nurse said during his pregam...

NBA insider reveals key updates on major playoff stars, including Austin Reaves, Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant, and Victor Wembanyama.

Durant also missed the opener of the series because of a bruised right knee. Coach Ime Udoka said Durant was injured with about seven minutes left in Game 2 when he was chasing down Luke Kennard, but he did not leave the game.

Despite an increased workload, Joel Embiid will miss Game 3 of the 76ers first-round series against the Celtics as he continues to recover from an appendectomy.

The Boston Celtics arrived in the City of Brotherly Love tied with the Philadelphia 76ers in their opening-round playoff series, so the potential return of Joel Embiid would theoretically makes this a tense situation for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. The C’s are not glued to the injury report, however. Apparently, it […] The post Celtics not concerned with 76ers’ Joel Embiid possibly returning from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The most historic rivalry in the Eastern Conference takes center stage this Friday, April 24, as the Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics for a pivotal Game 3. After the 76ers stunned the Garden with a 111-97 victory on Tuesday to tie the series 1-1, the battle for supremacy moves to Philadelphia. Despite the continued absence of Joel Embiid, the 76ers have found a new spark, making this a "must-watch" for home-court advantage in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Catch the high-stakes action live ...

Joel Embiid is doubtful, and the Sixers are coming off the success of burning the Celtics’ drop coverage in Game 2. Can Philly stay hot to take a 2-1 lead?

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Joel Embiid has been upgraded to “doubtful” for the Sixers‘ Game 3 against the Celtics on Friday, Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports notes (via Twitter). The Athletic’s Tony Jones writes that Embiid partially participated in Philadelphia’s practice on Thursday, with coach Nick Nurse describing it as slightly more than a walkthrough. “I think we’re going […]

Joel Embiid makes shocking progress in injury return, and is now on track to play against Celtics.

After participating in parts of practice, a return for Joel Embiid is possible in Game 3.

Ahead of their respective Game 3s, we got significant injury updates to a trio of stars

Philadelphia tied the first-round series 1-1 after stealing a game in Boston on Tuesday.

Joel Embiid, who had an emergency appendectomy two weeks ago, participated in parts of the 76ers' practice Thursday.

Joel Embiid participated in parts of the Sixers' practice on Thursday.

The Philadelphia 76ers got a much-needed boost of hope on Thursday when Joel Embiid continued to get better after his injury. He took part in some of practice while still following his strength and conditioning program. According to reporter Kyle Neubeck, the All-Star center is trending in the right direction. Even though a firm return date hasn’t […] The post 76ers Joel Embiid takes another step toward returning during Celtics playoff series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 76ers are saying the right things. The question is when it turns into something real. Coach Nick Nurse offered a hopeful update on Joel Embiid on Thursday, suggesting progress is being made as the Sixers star works his way back from an early-April appendectomy. “He wants to play, and we want him to play,” […] The post Sixers’ Nick Nurse on Joel Embiid: ‘He wants to play, and we want him to play’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.