Sixers All-Star middle Joel Embiid is about to return to the ground for Philadelphia subsequent Tuesday towards the Knicks, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Embiid, who had been out all yr whereas managing a knee harm, is about to serve a three-game suspension handed down after he shoved a reporter.
“Joel Embiid is prepared,” Charania advised Malika Andrews on “NBA In the present day.” “Sources inform me he’ll make his season debut subsequent Tuesday at residence towards the Knicks within the Sixers’ NBA cup opener. He’ll serve his three-day suspension tonight towards the Clippers, Friday towards the Lakers, Sunday at residence towards the Hornets, after which the eye can lastly be on basketball for Joel Embiid.
“We all know how nice he’s when he’s on the court docket, former league MVP,” Charania mentioned. “Nick Nurse mentioned it the opposite day: they want him to re-focus every part about this season on the court docket, and to play the sport of basketball.”
The 7-footer, a seven-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA honoree, received league MVP honors in 2023. Final yr, the Kentucky product was wholesome for simply 39 contests. In these video games, he averaged 34.7 factors on .529/.388/.883 capturing splits. He additionally pulled down 11.0 rebounds, dished out 5.6 dimes, blocked 1.7 pictures and swiped 1.2 steals an evening.
With out Embiid, Philadelphia has received only one recreation and is 1-5 on the younger season.
