Star center Joel Embiid suited up for the Sixers for the first time in nearly eight months in Friday’s preseason finale against Minnesota, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. While the Timberwolves were resting most of their rotation regulars, Philadelphia — and Embiid — came away encouraged by how he looked during the 126-110 win. “I don’t want to really think about the past,” Embiid … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Embiid, Edgecombe, Ingram, Demin
Sixers Notes: Edgecombe, George, Embiid, Watford, Bona
The Sixers had high expectations for VJ Edgecombe when they made him the No. 3 pick in this year’s draft, and he was even better than they expected during the preseason, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (subscription required). Edgecombe’s athleticism, defensive prowess and scoring were obvious at Baylor, but he has displayed an ability to serve as the primary … [Read more...] about Sixers Notes: Edgecombe, George, Embiid, Watford, Bona
Sixers Cut MarJon Beauchamp, Four Other Players
The Sixers have made a series of roster cuts as they ready their roster for the regular season. According to Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports (Twitter link), forwards MarJon Beauchamp, Malcolm Hill, and Saint Thomas have been waived, as has guard Kennedy Chandler. Philadelphia also signed and waived former Memphis Tigers forward DeAndre Williams, tweets Derek Bodner of PHLY … [Read more...] about Sixers Cut MarJon Beauchamp, Four Other Players
Sixers’ Embiid, Clippers’ Beal Set For Preseason Debuts
Sixers center Joel Embiid has been cleared to suit up on Friday for the team’s preseason finale against Minnesota, league sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). Embiid has been ramping up this fall after undergoing surgery on his knee in the spring. Haynes had reported on Thursday that – while his status for Friday’s preseason game was up in the air – the star … [Read more...] about Sixers’ Embiid, Clippers’ Beal Set For Preseason Debuts
Injury Notes: Embiid, George, Sabonis, Chomche, Ivey
Sixers star Joel Embiid may or may not be available for Friday’s preseason finale against Minnesota, but there’s a good chance he’ll suit up for Philadelphia’s regular season opener next week, Chris Haynes reported on NBA TV (Twitter video link). According to Haynes, the 76ers plan to be “very cautious” with Embiid throughout the season. The veteran NBA insider added that he … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Embiid, George, Sabonis, Chomche, Ivey