Embiid back practicing, but 2 stars still out as Sixers prep for 6-game homestand

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Embiid back practicing, but 2 stars still out as Sixers prep for 6-game homestand originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

Joel Embiid was on the floor after Sixers practice Monday chatting with Tyrese Maxey, shooting jumpers and sweating. He even did a few handstands.

A return to games is still not imminent.

According to a Sixers official, Embiid’s troublesome left knee has “responded well” to treatment and he was a partial participant at practice. However, he will not play in the Sixers’ upcoming back-to-back Tuesday night vs. the Lakers and Wednesday vs. the Kings.

“He was in most of (practice). … We work with those guys that are going to be playing tomorrow, mostly,” Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said. “He was in all of the drills, but kind of with the next unit or whatever, just to get him re-acclimated and playing in part of the practice.”

Paul George (left pinkie finger injury) did not practice and will also miss the Lakers game. The Sixers were reviewing the imaging done on George’s finger, the team official said.

Along with Embiid and George, the Sixers will be down Andre Drummond (left toe injury recovery), Caleb Martin (right hip sprain), KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction) and Jared McCain (season-ending left lateral meniscus surgery). The team listed Guerschon Yabusele as probable with a “right knee swelling” designation.

Both Caleb Martin and KJ Martin appear to be working toward a return in the near future, barring any setbacks. The more veteran Martin was a full practice participant and the 24-year-old high flyer was a partial participant.

“Just practicing these next couple of days,” KJ Martin said when asked about the final boxes he needs to check. “Working out pregame and stuff like that. Maybe get (more) imaging on my foot just to make sure that I’m 100 percent.”

To begin their six-game homestand, the Sixers will face a Lakers team playing on the second night of a back-to-back.

They’ll be aiming to extend their winning streak to three games and build a bit of positive momentum for the first time in weeks.

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Publish date : 2025-01-27 18:08:00

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