Embiid's lateral movement should improve as he continues to work back from knee surgery earlier this year. Meanwhile, George should thrive as a secondary ball handler and defender when he returns.

This season, the Philadelphia 76ers are off to a 4-1 start. With Joel Embiid on a minutes restriction, much of the team’s early success can be attributed to Tyr

The Philadelphia 76ers didn’t open the season the way they envisioned it. Paul George is still sidelined after having arthroscopic knee surgery. Joel Embiid,

The Sixers know that developing the Maxey-Edgecombe tandem could be the key to a prosperous future. But what does all this mean for Joel Embiid?

The Sixers take on the Nets on Sunday night, with tip-off at the Barclays Center slated for 6:00 p.m. EST. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/76ers/onsi as Sixers Make the Right Call After Joel Embiid's Biggest Shift.

The way the Sixers have played this season (and the wins) are fresh and exciting, but a seismic shift isn't for the best.

Joel Embiid (left knee injury recovery) will miss the 76ers’ matchup at the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, according to the NBA’s injury report released Saturday evening. The scheduled absence is part of Embiid’s broader return-to-play plan,