The Philadelphia 76ers are still holding Joel Embiid out of training camp scrimmages.
are gearing up for the first outing of the preseason, which takes place next Monday at home against the New Zealand Breakers.
For the last three days, the team has turned up the intensity and scrimmaged against each other to simulate a game setting. However, not everybody has participated in every session. For Sixers center Joel Embiid, he remains without a scrimmage appearance through a few practices.Fortunately, Embiid isn’t dealing with any setbacks. Following Tuesday’s practice, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse revealed that the team has a ramp-up plan for Embiid.
"I think slowly building back up, that's the main thing,” Embiid added. “Slowly building back up and then go from there.” Before the Sixers traveled for training camp, Embiid made it clear that he’s going to abide by any strict resting plan the team has for him. With his sights set on a championship, he understands that the team built around him will only reach its peak if he’s healthy.
“I’ve already accomplished a lot. A lot of things—everything—there’s one thing missing,” the center finished. “They just know that’s all I care about.”center Joel Embiid still hasn’t scrimmaged during training camp. The 2023 MVP and seven-time All-Star talks about managing his health:Soon, Embiid will have to turn up the intensity to be ready for the start of the regular season later this month. After a busy summer, the Sixers shouldn’t be in a rush.
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