US Edition76ers Notebook: As Paul George, Joel Embiid Recover, More Sixers Hope Their Injuries in Past
Joel Embiid is progressing on schedule after knee surgery while Paul George continues recovery and won’t be ready for training camp, team officials said.
- On Friday, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid provided a health update at Sixers media day, saying rehab is `on schedule` after April knee surgery ahead of training camp and Abu Dhabi preseason trip.
- Limited by injury last season, Embiid was restricted to 19 games by a left knee injury and foot sprain, with production falling to 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists.
- Paul George is recovering from left knee surgery and isn’t expected for training camp, while he and Joel Embiid make a $112 million combined salary despite limited availability.
- The Sixers will open camp Saturday without Embiid and George, and Philadelphia 76ers leadership said availability will determine if the roster meets expectations.
- Amid roster moves, the Sixers added young athletic pieces like VJ Edgecombe, Trendon Watford and Jabari Walker, while media day referenced Jeffrey Epstein’s estate documents naming Josh Harris.
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76ers Notebook: As Paul George, Joel Embiid recover, more Sixers hope their injuries in past
CAMDEN, N.J. — The avalanche of injuries suffered by the Philadelphia 76ers last year begat a slew of injury check-ins to start media day. For most, Friday’s language was vague but broadly hopeful. Joel Embiid is “on schedule” in the rehab from his latest knee surgery in April, though no one shared said schedule. Paul George’s road back from a knee procedure in July has him doing “pretty much everything but full contact.” Embiid played just 19 g…
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Paul George and Joel Embiid (Photo by Imagn Images) The Philadelphia 76ers had a disappointing 2024-25 NBA season. They finished at 13th spot in the Eastern Conference standings with only 24 wins and lost 58 games. The main reason for this setback was injuries to multiple players. As they look ahead to the 2025-26 NBA season, the health of Joel Embiid and Paul George will be vital to their success. George played only 41 games last season due to …
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