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After struggling to impress the NBA in 2024-2025, the Philadelphia 76ers have to be feeling the lack of interest in their team after the 2025-2026 schedule rele
With training camp about six weeks away, the Philadelphia 76ers aren’t sure if Joel Embiid will be ready to participate. Head coach Nick Nurse discussed the health status of his star center and the team’s misfortunes from last season in an interview with Brian T.
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Despite the tidbits of success he has acclaimed in his time in the pros, former NBA guard Jeff Teague doesn't believe that the Cameroonian is a lock for the Basketball Hall of Fame, and he was very vocal about it on his Club 520 podcast.
The 76ers will have to play 16 back-to-backs in the 2025-26 season, tying them for the most B2Bs in the NBA (via NBACentral ). This isn't good for Philly, considering Embiid has been struggling to stay healthy.
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Given Embiid's extensive history of lower-body injuries, sitting out on one half of back-to-backs is reasonable. Even if it means he'll likely never be eligible for regular-season awards, if there's any chance of preserving his health, this is likely the best route. At 31 years old, it's even more essential to preserve Embiid's health.
The NBA released the regular season schedule for all 30 teams on Thursday. After the awful season they had, the Sixers have every intention of returning to the NBA Playoffs. However, ESPN confirmed that Philadelphia is tied for the most back-to-backs among NBA teams (h/t ClutchPoints)