Sixers' Joel Embiid Receives Blunt Truth on Potential Hall of Fame Candidacy

76ers coach gives Joel Embiid health update as offseason concerns linger

The 76ers' prized center, who has dealt with an obscene amount of health issues since he came into the league, is said to be uncertain to be ready for training camp beginning Oct. 1.

Sixers' Joel Embiid Receives Blunt Truth on Potential Hall of Fame Candidacy

Joel Embiid‘s Philadelphia 76ers‘ career has largely been defined by injury. Whether it’s been his back, his knees, or a shorter-lived ailment, the Sixers former MVP has struggled to remain healthy. Over the past two seasons, Embiid has suited up for 58 regular-season games out of a possible 164, which is roughly a 35% availability rate. There’s also no guarantee that Embiid will be healthy to begin the new season. Nor can we guarantee he will …

Nick Nurse Provides Major Update On 76ers Star Joel Embiid’s Health Ahead Of 2025-26 NBA Season

Joel Embiid (Image Credits: Imagn) Joel Embiid, the star player for the Philadelphia 76ers, has faced numerous injury challenges throughout his career. The 2024-25 NBA season was particularly difficult for the 76ers star, as he missed multiple games due to a left knee injury. Moreover, the heated moment with a reporter in the locker room added to his struggles during this time. After returning, he quickly began to dominate again, consistently re…

Sixers Unsure About Joel Embiid's Status For Start Of Training Camp

With training camp about six weeks away, the Sixers aren’t certain if Joel Embiid will be ready to participate. Head coach Nick Nurse discussed the health status of his star center and the team’s misfortunes from last season in an interview with Brian T. Smith of TalkSport. Speaking Tuesday at the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders Europe camp in Manchester, England, Nurse said he’s “not sure” if Embiid will be cleared to participate when camp beg…

Nick Nurse provides ‘positive’ update on Joel Embiid’s injury

For a team looking to bounce back from the disappointment of the previous season, “positive” for Nick Nurse and the Philadelphia 76ers is having an available roster for most parts of the coming season. Last season, injuries, like a baton, kept spreading from player to player, until the team could make no meaning of their regular season other than a woeful 24-58 record. Undoubtedly, the Sixers are coming off a season they aren’t very proud of, an…