Exciting news for Philadelphia 76ers fans as Joel Embiid is hitting the road with the team for a two-game trip! While it's unlikely he'll hit the court just yet, his presence on the trip is a positive sign pointing to his imminent return.
Nick Nurse shared that Embiid would join the team for games in Cleveland and Toronto. However, there's still no exact timeline for his comeback. "I'd love to give you one," Nurse remarked, expressing his eagerness for Embiid's return. "I'd love to not have to continue this — and that means he's back playing, right? Again, I think that it's coming."
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski chimed in with some optimism, suggesting that Embiid might make his comeback before the regular season wraps up.
With just nine games left, the 76ers are hoping to have Embiid back in action for at least four or five games to help him regain his form. Currently sitting eighth in the East, Philadelphia is in a tight race for playoff seeding, trailing Miami by just half a game and Indiana by 1.5 games. The team is keen to avoid the play-in tournament and a tough first-round matchup against Boston.
Getting Embiid back on the court is crucial not just for the team's standings but also for his health and conditioning. A strong and healthy Embiid playing at his MVP level could be the key foundation for any playoff success the 76ers hope to achieve.
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