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Embiid Leaves Return Timeline Open at Sixers Media Day as George Not Cleared for Contact

Philadelphia is prioritizing a stepwise plan after last season’s injury-plagued 24-58 finish.

Overview

  • Joel Embiid said his left-knee recovery is being handled day by day with a plan in place and a few on-court sessions completed, but he offered no timetable for training camp or the opener.
  • Embiid, who underwent arthroscopic surgery in April after appearing in 19 games last season, said he feels “pretty good” and emphasized a goal of playing consistently.
  • Paul George reported he can do almost everything except full contact, does not expect to take part in training camp, and has no set return date.
  • The 76ers released their camp schedule with practices this weekend in Camden and two preseason games against the Knicks in Abu Dhabi.
  • Second-year guard Jared McCain tore the UCL in his right thumb and will miss time, and restricted free agent Quentin Grimes remains unsigned with an Oct. 1 qualifying-offer deadline approaching.