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Embiid played just 19 games last season before shutting it down for knee surgery. He won’t be in any hurry to jump into intense, back-to-back environments. Yet that’s exactly what the Sixers are looking at this year. Back-to-backs demand minutes, energy and risk flare-ups—the stuff Embiid can’t afford right now.

Maxey has already proven that he can be one of the best guards in the league. He earned his first All-Star appearance in 2024 and won the Most Improved Player of the Year award. McCain, meanwhile, surprised everyone with how he played. He even finished with one third-place vote in the Rookie of the Year ballot.

Given Embiid's extensive history of lower-body injuries, sitting out on one half of back-to-backs is reasonable. Even if it means he'll likely never be eligible for regular-season awards, if there's any chance of preserving his health, this is likely the best route. At 31 years old, it's even more essential to preserve Embiid's health.

The Philadelphia 76ers have a fantastic player in Joel Embiid, but he's been riddled with injuries as of late.

NBA Schedule Release Brings Troubling News for 76ers, Joel Embiid originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

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Check out who's primed for a bounceback season in Fantasy for the 2025-26 season. Tyrese Maxey finished 60th in total fantasy points for the 2024-25 season. If you want to believe in guys like Joel Embiid,

It was initially reported by insider Shams Charania of ESPN. In his report, he revealed that All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey confronted Embiid. His tardiness was the source of this, which had a detrimental effect on the locker room. While it was a players-only meeting, there were talks that someone leaked the information.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse says he’s “not sure” if Joel Embiid will be ready for training camp, despite positive update.