Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers and NBA
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The Philadelphia 76ers closed out preseason action with a 126-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, though Joel Embiid's return to the court stole the spotlight.
Joel Embiid’s injury saga continues, with questions swirling over whether the 76ers delayed his surgery and risked his long-term future.
It’s been a brutal season of never-ending despondency for Joel Embiid. The 76ers’ star center has only played 13 of the first 44 games of the 2024-25 season because of various injuries. Veteran fans of the Sixers know that Embiid’s frequent health-related “Did Not Plays” (DNPs) aren’t new.