Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ Monday night victory over the Orlando Magic, Joel Embiid was posted at his locker, focused on the World Series matchup between

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid made a fiery statement when asked about how his minutes restriction has been handled.

However, with rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe and All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey carrying the team in the early days of the 2025-26 season, Gilbert Arenas believes this season might finally mark the beginning of a new era in Philly — one where Embiid's presence no longer determines the team's identity or success.

Sixers coach Nick Nurse also provided an injury update on McCain, who had a split removed from his surgically repaired hand.

On a minutes restriction in the opening matchup against the Boston Celtics, Joel Embiid didn’t look like the best version of himself. When the Philadelphia 76e

The 76ers were never equipped for a part-time Embiid before. There are still areas in which it will be a struggle -- most notably defense. But the 76ers have never come close to this sort of shot-creation depth, and that at least offers a pathway to building a viable offense without Embiid on the floor.

In his debut game, Embiid raised concern with limited movement on the court. He ended the game with only four points, six rebounds, and two assists in 20 minutes.

The Sixers are figuring out in real time what they need to do to survive without Joel Embiid. It is an enormous revelation for a franchise suddenly boasting a a 3-0 record.

The Philadelphia 76ers started the season with a 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics despite Paul George and Jared McCain not playing. Tyrese Maxey erupted for 40 points. Rookie VJ Edgecombe added a cool 34 for the highest scoring output in an NBA debut since Wilt Chamberlain in 1959. This is the good news.