Overview

• Team officials said Wednesday that Embiid practiced and participated in some 5-on-5 work.
• He has not been cleared for games and still needs to “check more boxes,” according to the 76ers.
• Embiid underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in April 2025 after a February 2024 meniscus procedure.
• He appeared in 19 games last season as injuries, including to Paul George, contributed to Philadelphia’s 24-58 finish.
• Tyrese Maxey is positioned as the lead scorer after averaging 26.3 points in 2024-25, with HoopsHype ranking him No. 31 and Embiid No. 23, while rookie Jared McCain is recovering from thumb surgery and will miss the start of the season.