Joel Embiid Surprisingly Changes Course on Never Playing Back-to-Back Games for Sixers
In other words, a slow ramp-up was always expected for the superstar. Especially in light of comments he made around training camp, when Embiid bluntly told reporters he did not expect to play two back-to-back games for the rest of his career. However, it seems the seven-footer may have been hasty with that declaration.
Joel Embiid, Paul George will sit out for Sixers vs. Cavaliers on B2B
Joel Embiid and Paul George will both sit out for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the second night of a back-to-back.
76ers' Joel Embiid: Out for second leg of back-to-back
As expected, Embiid will be held out of the second leg of a back-to-back set after he made his season debut in Tuesday's 111-99 loss to the Knicks following a six-game absence due to the left knee injury followed by a three-game suspension.
Joel Embiid struggles in season debut as Sixers fall to Knicks
It took an extra three weeks, but Joel Embiid 's regular season finally is underway. The superstar center made his season debut Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Center against the New York Knicks after sitting out the first nine games to manage his left knee injury and then a three-game suspension for shoving a reporter.
Joel Embiid’s return gives Sixers hope again — but they’ve heard this song before
"He is the piece. He is The Process," Paul George said of his Philly co-star, who made his season debut Tuesday.
Joel Embiid reacts to Sixers return, talks back-to-back status vs. Cavs
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid reacts to his return to the floor as well as his back-to-back status against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Joel Embiid set to return to slumping 76ers team in need of his presence
Joel Embiid stuck around for extra work after shootaround. The 7-footer who has yet to officially step on the court for the Philadelphia 76ers this season was in no rush to finish his drills. Embiid shot free throws,
Joel Embiid says ‘we’ll be fine’ once Sixers get their big trio on the court together amid slow start
Joel Embiid is far from concerned. The 76ers suffered a 111-99 loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday at the Wells Fargo Center in what was his season debut. The loss dropped them to a second-worst record of 2-8 in the Eastern Conference in a season with lofty expectations.
Player grades: Joel Embiid returns, Sixers fall to Knicks in NBA Cup
Not only was this a playoff rematch from April, but it was also the NBA Cup opener and the return of Joel Embiid who made his season debut. Embiid didn't have a normal dominant night for Philadelphia as he had 13 points,
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Joel Embiid sluggish, leaves room for improvement in 13-point season debut for 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid took an errant headbutt to the face, looked gassed early in his 26-minute season debut, ...
Nick Nurse evaluates Joel Embiid, Paul George as Sixers prepare for Cavs
Coach Nick Nurse evaluates Joel Embiid and Paul George as the Philadelphia 76ers prepare for the Cleveland Cavaliers on ...
Former Kansas Center Joel Embiid Struggles in His Season Debut
Former Kansas center and current Philadelphia 76er Joel Embiid made his season debut on Tuesday night against the New York ...
Joel Embiid has debut spoiled as Philadelphia 76ers lose to New York Knicks in NBA Cup group play
Joel Embiid finished with 13 points in 26 minutes as the struggling Sixers fell to the Knicks, 109-99, at the Wells Fargo ...
Shaq tears into 76ers star Joel Embiid, offers warning about championship hopes
Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal tore into Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid Tuesday night after Embiid made his ...
Joel Embiid is rusty, fatigued in his season debut as the Sixers drop NBA Cup opener to New York Knicks
The last image of Joel Embiid playing with the 76ers was him gritting his way ... His presence, however, couldn’t prevent ...
Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut for the 76ers after injuries and suspension
Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut Tuesday night for the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid has not played this season ...
76ers' Joel Embiid confronts, shoves Philadelphia columnist following team's loss to Grizzlies
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid confronted and shoved a columnist after the team's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies ...
Philadelphia 76ers Rookie Continues Hot Streak
With Joel Embiid finally back in the lineup, the Philadelphia 76ers continued to fall short of finding the win column.