In his first game in eight months, the oft-injured 76ers center stuffed the stat sheet in 19 minutes and showed flashes of his old self.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse reveals his hopes for Joel Embiid in his return against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Philadelphia 76ers fans will get their first glimpse of Joel Embiid post-surgery, as the MVP big man has been cleared to make his preseason debut, according to NBA Insider Chris Haynes. The 76ers take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 17.

In this continued series, Sixers Wire looks at the 16 players, per Sportrac, that comprise the Philadelphia 76ers roster — 13 under standard contracts and the three players on two-way deals — and gives each three goals for the 2025-26 season.

Embiid may be one of basketball’s most dominant figures, but the Philadelphia 76ers star has also carved out a reputation as an avid soccer fan.

CAMDEN, N.J. — Seven months after he last played basketball and five after he underwent (another) surgery on his troublesome left knee, Joel Embiid addressed a roomful of reporters eager for a health update from the former MVP. What they left with was a ...