Joel Embiid injury update: expected to return for handful of regular-season games / News - Basketnews.com

Joel Embiid is eyeing a return from injury, with optimism abound for his comeback before the regular season ends. Adrian Wojnarowski states, "I'm told it's not a question of if but when."

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Philadelphia 76ers fans can breathe a sigh of relief as superstar Joel Embiid inches closer to his return to the court.

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Sixers coach Nick Nurse expressed considerable optimism on Wednesday, hinting that the reigning NBA MVP could grace the hardwood again before the regular season concludes.

"I think there's a very good likelihood that he will return before the playoffs," Nurse said.

Moreover, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski chimed in with additional reassurance, reporting, "I'm told it's not a question of if but when."

Wojnarowski's sources suggest that Embiid's return is imminent, with the belief that he could feature in a handful of regular-season games before the playoffs begin.

"I'm told that he is moving well. He has looked good on the court. And again, it's just a matter of when he makes his return at this point," Wojnarowski added.

Embiid's absence, due to a meniscus injury suffered on Jan. 30 against Golden State, has been keenly felt by the Sixers, who have struggled in his absence, posting a record of 10 wins and 17 losses in the games since his injury.

Embiid, who has averaged 35.3 points and 11.5 rebounds this season, underwent surgery on Feb. 6 to address his injury.

With nine games left in the regular season, the 76ers (39-34) currently sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

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