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NBA News: 76ers star Joel Embiid makes big decision about playing back-to-back games

NBA News: 76ers star Joel Embiid makes big decision about playing back-to-back games

Injuries have been a recurring problem throughout Joel Embiid‘s career, and with that Philadelphia 76ers With the star expected to miss the remainder of pre-season, he has focused on maintaining his long-term fitness. With that goal in mind, Embiid made one important career decision regarding his availability for consecutive games.

Accordingly ESPNEmbiid, Tim Bontemps, has decided to limit his attendance at games on consecutive days. “If I had to guess, I would probably never play back-to-back games for the rest of my careerEmbiid said to the journalist.

As Bontemps reports, the 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey also addressed Embiid’s fitness situation and emphasized the team’s focus on keeping him healthy throughout the season: “We will act wisely. Part of being smart is having both, Paul (George) and Joel probably doesn’t play many in a rowif any.”

It has become a team’s strategy to get Embiid as healthy as possible for the playoffs. Last season, “The Process” played in just 39 games after a knee injury in late January ended his chances of defending his MVP award. He returned for the playoffs against the New York Knicks. although it was obvious that he was not at full strength.

Reggie Jackson #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives the ball as Terrence Shannon Jr. #00 of the Minnesota Timberwolves pressures him in the second half of play during a preseason game at Wells Fargo Arena on October 11, 2024 in Des Moines. Iowa. The Minnesota Timberwolves won 121-111 over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Joel Embiid was sidelined for the rest of the preseason

Embiid was ruled out for the remainder of the preseason on Sundayalmost went through a similar situation to last year where he only played in one preseason game.

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The Sixers released a statement to announce the player’s situation: “Joel Embiid was examined by doctors on Thursday as part of treatment for his left knee. Embiid is making good progress and will continue to participate in an individual treatment plan designed to best support his health and wellness for the 2024-25 season. He will not take part in the preseason games this week. Further updates will be provided as needed.“

With Embiid’s health a top priority, the Sixers are preparing him for it NBA regular season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 23 in Philadelphia.

76ers plans for the 2024-25 season

Despite Embiid’s ongoing injury management, the 76ers have big goals for the 2024-25 season. They made a splash in free agency by signing All-Star Paul Georgeexpanded both Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to long-term contracts and retained key free agents Kelly Oubre Jr. And Kyle Lowry. They also added depth by signing Caleb Martin, Eric GordonAnd Andrew Drummond to complete the rotation.

Embiid reportedly tried to relieve pressure on his knee I lost 25 to 30 pounds before training camp. The NBA Finals are clearly on the 76ers’ plans for this season. “I have achieved everything (individually)but one thing is missing, That means winning a championship” Embiid told ESPN.