Joel Embiid returns to practice, hopes to return to the floor shortly

The 76ers have been working hard without superstar big man Joel Embiid as they have won five of their first eight games without him, but they would obviously like to have him back Friday was a big step in the right direction as Embiid was a full participant in practice and he will be reassessed on Monday in hopes that he can return shortly Joel Embiid told reporters He will miss the big matchup with the Lakers on Saturday, but after his reassessment on Monday, there is hope that he can play against the Warriors on Tuesday

The 76ers have been working hard without superstar big man Joel Embiid as they have won five of their first eight games without him, but they would obviously like to have him back Friday was a big step in the right direction as Embiid was a full participant in practice and he will be reassessed on Monday in hopes that he can return shortly Joel Embiid told reporters He will miss the big matchup with the Lakers on Saturday, but after his reassessment on Monday, there is hope that he can play against the Warriors on Tuesday