Archive · 27 Sep 2025
76ers Hope Rides on Embiid, George Return From Injuries
The Philadelphia 76ers are worried because two of their best players, Joel Embiid and Paul George, are hurt.
They're not sure when these players will be able to play again.
Embiid had knee surgery and other injuries last season.
George is recovering from knee surgery.
The team's chances of winning depend on whether these players can stay healthy.
If they can play together, the team will be much better.
Without them, the team struggled last season.
Now, a guard, Jared McCain, has also gotten injured.
The team's hopes for the season are uncertain.
Joel Embiid and Paul George are sidelined due to injuries, impacting the 76ers' title hopes.
Embiid is recovering from knee surgery and other ailments, while George is rehabbing from knee surgery.
Both players' return timelines are uncertain, raising concerns about their availability for the season opener.
The 76ers are considered a longshot to win the NBA title due to injury concerns.
Guard Jared McCain suffered a UCL tear, adding to the team's injury woes.
- Who
- Joel Embiid and Paul George (76ers)
- What
- Face uncertainty as they recover from injuries.
- When
- Opening Night on October 22; Training camp and preseason trip to Abu Dhabi
- Where
- Philadelphia, Boston and Abu Dhabi.
- Why
- To determine if the 76ers can contend for the NBA title.
- Team
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Key Players Sidelined
- Joel Embiid, Paul George, Jared McCain
- Embiid's Injury
- Arthroscopic knee surgery (April), sprained foot, sinus fracture
- George's Injury
- Knee surgery (July), adductor injury
- Season Opener
- October 22 in Boston (uncertainty)
- Title Odds
- 40-1 longshot