The Philadelphia 76ers are getting two members of their starting lineup back on Sunday. Center Joel Embiid and guard VJ Edgecombe will both play vs the Atlanta Hawks. Embiid has been out for the last three weeks due to knee soreness. Overall, the veteran center has played in just six of the Sixers first 18 games this season. Edgecombe has missed Philadelphia's last three games. … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe Return To Play Sunday
Andre Drummond Suffered No Structural Damage In Right Knee
The Philadelphia 76ers got some good news on the injury front on Saturday morning. Center Andre Drummond suffered no structural damage in his right knee. There is hope Drummond will return from the injury fairly quickly. The Sixers backup center was forced to leave Friday's victory over the Brooklyn early. There was fear that Drummond may have suffered a more serious injury … [Read more...] about Andre Drummond Suffered No Structural Damage In Right Knee
Joel Embiid Day-To-Day With Right Knee Soreness; Paul George In ‘Final Stage’ Of Return
Joel Embiid is day-to-day with right knee soreness, the Philadelphia 76ers announced following their 102-100 win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Embiid underwent imaging earlier in the day. "No expectation at all," Nurse said when asked if Embiid would miss games. "He just reported a little soreness in his right knee. He's had some imaging on that this afternoon, and the … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Day-To-Day With Right Knee Soreness; Paul George In ‘Final Stage’ Of Return
Tyrese Maxey Called ‘Heart And Soul’ Of Sixers, Compared To Allen Iverson By Paul George
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is averaging 32.5 points and 7.8 assists per game through 14 games, prompting praise from teammate Paul George. George told The Athletic that Maxey has improved from last season and compared his impact to Allen Iverson's influence on the franchise. Maxey ranks second in the NBA in scoring and is building a case for his first All-NBA … [Read more...] about Tyrese Maxey Called ‘Heart And Soul’ Of Sixers, Compared To Allen Iverson By Paul George
Kelly Oubre Jr. To Be Re-Evaluated In 2 Weeks
Kelly Oubre Jr. will be re-evaluated in two weeks due to a sprained ligament in his left knee, the Philadelphia 76ers announced on Wednesday. The 29-year-old suffered the injury last Friday. An MRI revealed a LCL strain. Oubre is averaging 16.8 points and 5.1 rebounds in 12 games this season. … [Read more...] about Kelly Oubre Jr. To Be Re-Evaluated In 2 Weeks