There are no structural issues with Joel Embiid‘s right knee, head coach Nick Nurse told reporters during his post-game media session on Tuesday, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN.
While Embiid has primarily dealt with left knee issues over the last couple seasons, he was held out of Tuesday’s game vs. Boston due to soreness in his other knee and underwent further evaluation to assess the severity of the injury.
However, as Bontemps details, it doesn’t like it’s considered a serious problem, with the team announcing the star center’s status as day-to-day. Prior to Tuesday’s tip-off, Nurse said there were “no expectations” that Embiid’s latest knee issue would result in an extended absence.
“No expectation at all,” Nurse said. “He just reported a little soreness in his right knee. He’s had some imaging on that this afternoon, and the doctors are here tonight to go over that with him.”
Here’s more on the 76ers:
- Veteran forward Paul George also met with team doctors on Tuesday and the club provided a minor update on his status, announcing that he’s in the “final stage” of his return-to-play process as he continues strengthening his left quad following offseason knee surgery. With George moving closer to making his season debut, his status will be updated again later this week, according to the Sixers.
- Through their first 11 contests, the 76ers have played in nine games defined as “clutch” (within five points in the final five minutes), including five that have come down to one possession. While Philadelphia has performed well in those clutch games (6-3), the team doesn’t want to make a habit of having to erase deficits and win 50/50 games, notes Tony Jones of The Athletic. “I think it’s a good habit that we are resilient and we show the ability to fight and claw and scratch and get the lead back,” Sixers wing Quentin Grimes said. “But, we don’t want to keep having to play like this. We don’t want to have to be in position to have to keep trying to get back into these games.”
- A revelation last season as an undrafted free agent, second-year forward Justin Edwards had a mediocre Summer League and played a limited role through the Sixers’ first 10 games, averaging 4.0 PPG in 11.3 MPG on 38.7% shooting. However, he showed in Tuesday’s victory that he remains capable of making positive contributions in Philadelphia’s rotation, as he racked up 22 points on 8-of-9 shooting in 27 minutes of action. “I think I said this to you guys before, like, I love him,” Nurse said of Edwards, per Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (subscription required). “I don’t worry about him. Works extremely hard. He really worked on his shooting. He goes out there and tries extremely hard on defense every time. He’s not perfect. But he’s a really good developing young player that I love. If he has a bad game, it doesn’t even phase me, because I love him.”
Nico made the worst trade ever. But this might be the worst signing ever – if you combine the Embiid extension and PG contract… like might be the worst ever.
100% true now ……. PG a free agent. Could of had DeM for cheap. And why extend Embiid.
DM went to a GM class led by Ruben Amaro Jr. he gave a key note about the benefit of extending guys before you have to. (See Ryan Howard)
Embiid has the worst contract in the NBA. Not even close. Good grief.
Remind all who give credit to Morey for VJ.
VJ fell to Sixers. Morey had nothing to do with selecting him. Maxey fell to him too. 20 teams passed on Maxey in 2020 draft.
He absolutely gets credit for VJ. He didn’t fall to them, it was considered a two prospect draft with Harper and Flagg, 3-9 were a toss up and there were MANY calling for Ace Bailey. Maxey was passed on because of the team he played for. Those calipari teams were heavy on one and dones with a lot of time sharing for playing time. His 3 pt shot did not fall in college. He was by no means a top prospect and wasnt considered a slide at all. You have to give credit where credit is due.
Al hates DM and really doesn’t seem to know ball all that well.
Sixers lost at home with Embiid to the Celtics just a week ago and this time around they played on the road and without the big man and they won.
The team plays better without him
Was @ home but yes. It’s not Embiids team and that’s a good thing. Getting off that contract is another story, though. Philly is stuck with Embiid and George.
That bold guy that plays for Boston, Walsh. My God, what is his wingspan? His arms are so long that he looks like a cartoon character with disproportionately long limbs…
This Sixers team is still Embiids team. It’s built around him. Even the offense is built around him. Maxey is not a true PG. And if you really watch last nights game. You saw it. When Grimes was in there. He ran the offense more than Maxey. Phillys offense was more iso for guards. Then passing out of it. Not really complex. Just need ball handlers. Tell you one thing Grimes has come a long way. He’s got a tight handle now. Grimes had upped his game big time.
Don’t know if PG and Embiid will play meaningful time this year. But this is a play or break up team year for them. With them playing. I said it at beginning of yr. They can contend for East. If it’s a break up year for them. Then you play PG when healthy. Make him look good and trade him. Get what you can. Embiid can’t help you this year. Then you Medically Retire him. And get out of his contract. Move on and build around Maxey and VJ. Philly is already showing they can play without them. So you only need another two solid players. Jazz want to tank. Give them PG and a pick for Markkanenn. He fits Philly better now. The money Embiid retirement gives you. You can add a nice young vet FA like Dort, Mathurin, Duren, Vuc ….
Could be time to look to future for Sixers …. Morey goes too ….. start clean.