The Philadelphia 76ers are currently occupying the 8th position in the Eastern Conference and for the season, they are 40-35. The 76ers squad till now was faring without seven-time NBA All-Star Joel Embiid, who was one of their fundamental players.
Their long wait has finally been concluded, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, league’s Most Valuable Player of 2023, is expected to return as soon as possible, for Tuesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
ESPN Sources: Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is nearing a return and expected to play this week. The reigning MVP has been out since January 30 with a left meniscus injury. His status for Tuesday vs. OKC is expected later today. pic.twitter.com/Rn4mb6Qizv
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 1, 2024
Wojnarowski mentioned, “ESPN Sources: Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is nearing a return and expected to play this week. The reigning MVP has been out since January 30 with a left meniscus injury. His status for Tuesday vs. OKC is expected later today.”
76ers star Joel Embiid is nearing comeback as soon as Tuesday's home game vs. OKC Thunder, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The reigning NBA MVP has positively completed multiple five-on-five scrimmage sessions in recent days. pic.twitter.com/IUGW23995l
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 1, 2024
As per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, “76ers star Joel Embiid is nearing comeback as soon as Tuesday’s home game vs. OKC Thunder, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The reigning NBA MVP has positively completed multiple five-on-five scrimmage sessions in recent days.”
Joel Embiid is expected to return to play this week, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/8BVmiJXOJi
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 1, 2024
The Cameroonian superstar injured his lateral meniscus in his left knee on January 30th in the game against the Golden State Warriors. In February, he had his surgery and was to be reevaluated within four weeks.
The reigning MVP was leading the league in scoring, posted 35.3 points per game and played 34 games in the season. With incredible scoring stats, including 11.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists, Embiid was leading the season. However, he has missed games and according to MVP rules and regulations, he will not be able to qualify for the race this season.
The 76ers, after playing against Oklahoma, will lock horns with the Miami Heat and then with the Memphis Grizzlies. With two weeks remaining in the regular season and Embiid’s potential return, the 76ers would once again be viewed as a formidable threat in the Eastern Conference.
