Sixers All-Star middle Joel Embiid is about to return to the ground for Philadelphia subsequent Tuesday in opposition to the Knicks, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Embiid, who had been out all yr whereas managing a knee damage, is about to serve a three-game suspension handed down after he shoved a reporter.
“Joel Embiid is prepared,” Charania instructed Malika Andrews on “NBA Right now.” “Sources inform me he’ll make his season debut subsequent Tuesday at house in opposition to the Knicks within the Sixers’ NBA cup opener. He’ll serve his three-day suspension tonight in opposition to the Clippers, Friday in opposition to the Lakers, Sunday at house in opposition to 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 courtroom, former league MVP,” Charania mentioned. “Nick Nurse mentioned it the opposite day: they want him to re-focus the whole lot about this season on the courtroom, and to play the sport of basketball.”
The 7-footer, a seven-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA honoree, gained 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 photographs and swiped 1.2 steals an evening.
With out Embiid, Philadelphia has gained only one recreation and is 1-5 on the younger season.
