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Joel Embiid makes statement about his future workload

The Philadelphia 76ers are prioritizing the health of center Joel Embiid this season in a bid to keep him fit and available for the playoffs.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Joel Embiid Won’t Play Back-To-Back Games Anymore

NBA star Joel Embiid won’t play back-to-back games anymore. The Philadelphia 76ers big man has an extensive injury history. “If I had to guess, I would probably never play back-to-backs the rest of my career,” Embiid told NBA reporter Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The Sixers lost to the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2023 playoffs.

Joel Embiid News / Field Level Media / October 14

Joel Embiid: 'Probably' done playing in back-to-backs

Philadelphia 76ers center and former league Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid said it's probable that he'll never play in back-to-back NBA games ever again.

Nick Nurse News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 14

Nick Nurse Reveals 76ers Vet He’s ‘Surprisingly Pleased’ With

The 2024-2025 NBA season doesn’t mark the first run in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform for KJ Martin, but the Bahamas trip was his first chance to prep for the new hoops year with Nick Nurse and the Sixers.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / October 13

76ers star ruled out for remainder of preseason

Load management for Sixers superstar center Joel Embiid includes the preseason.

76ers X-factor: Guerschon Yabusele

Steph Curry leaves preseason game with finger injury

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Field Level Media / October 13

Sixers star C Joel Embiid (knee) won't play in preseason

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid won't play until the regular season due to his balky left knee. The 76ers announced the decision Sunday after Embiid missed preseason games against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday and the Boston Celtics on Saturday.

Guerschon Yabusele News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

Philadelphia 76ers X-Factor: Guerschon Yabusele

The 2024-25 NBA Regular Season will start in 10 days and the Philadelphia 76ers had an active offseason this summer. As a result, the Sixers were able to create a very deep and athletic roster heading into this season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

Jaylen Brown’s ‘bittersweet’ reaction to Guerschon Yabusele’s 76ers return

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown entered the NBA in 2016 alongside Philadelphia 76ers big man Guerschon Yabusele. Although they both find themselves in the league eight years later, their journeys to the 2024-25 season have been very different.

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Joel Embiid says he may never play in back-to-back games again as 76ers hatch plan to keep him healthy · CBSSports.com

Did Joel Embiid just eliminate himself from MVP contention? · Sporting News

76ers president calls Philadelphia's offseason 'very risky' in candid admission · Sporting News

76ers' Joel Embiid Doubts He'll Ever Play in Back-to-Backs Again Amid Injury Concerns · Bleacher Report

Joel Embiid injury update: 76ers star's return timeline revealed · Sporting News

76ers' Joel Embiid Out for NBA Preseason, 'Progressing' in Knee Injury Recovery · Bleacher Report

76ers to hold Embiid out for rest of preseason · ESPN

Paul George News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12

Paul George shares ‘aggressive’ mindset that led to strong 76ers preseason debut

Paul George wasted no time establishing his presence in his preseason debut with the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite the 76ers’ 121-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday night, George stood out as the game’s leading scorer, finishing with 23 points, six rebounds, two assists, and one steal.

Paul George News / Fastbreak on SI / October 11

NBA Fans React To Paul George Philadelphia 76ers Debut

On Friday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers are playing the Minnesota Timberwolves in Iowa for their first preseason game. All-Star forward Paul George made his 76ers debut and was excellent to start the first half.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 10

Three-time NBA champion role player to announce retirement

Danny Green knew his lane as a role player and he did not deviate from it. The end result? Three NBA championships.

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Jared McCain News / NBA Draft on SI / October 9

76ers Rookie Jared McCain Dishes on NBA and College Differences

Rookie guard Jared McCain was one of the top prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft and eventually landed in Philadelphia with the contending 76ers. Despite being picked at the top of the East, the 76ers should still deploy their rookie plenty during the 2024-25 campaign.