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Embiid's Health Concerns Loom Over 76ers' MVP Aspirations
10/1/2025
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- Joel Embiid's health creates uncertainty for the 2025-2026 season after April knee surgery, with 19 games last season and averages of 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists.
- The Philadelphia 76ers aim for Embiid to regain Most Valuable Player (MVP)-level impact to compete in the Eastern Conference following a 24-58 season.
- Paul George and Tyrese Maxey may ease Embiid's burden.