Overview
- Head coach Nick Nurse said Joel Embiid and Paul George were full participants in a “pretty heavy” practice, with both going start to finish and taking part in live 5‑on‑5.
- Embiid’s knee responded well to his first game action since Feb. 22, as he logged about 19 minutes in the preseason finale with 14 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and three steals.
- Philadelphia expects to manage Embiid’s workload throughout the season, including maintenance days and handled minutes, particularly on back‑to‑backs.
- Despite practicing fully, George’s status for Wednesday in Boston remains uncertain, with local reporting suggesting he is unlikely to play as he continues conditioning after a July arthroscopic knee procedure.
- Embiid pushed back on media rankings questioning his standing and said he is in a good place mentally and physically as he returns from multiple left‑knee surgeries over the past two seasons.