Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has made his highly anticipated return to the court after a two-month absence due to a left meniscus injury. Embiid, the reigning NBA MVP, was sidelined since January 30 but has now been cleared to play, marking his comeback in Tuesday's home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Before his injury, Embiid was delivering a historic season, averaging 35.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists over 34 games. His return, expected this week, is seen as a significant boost for the 76ers, who are currently positioned as the #8 team in the Eastern Conference. Embiid's comeback is not only crucial for the team's playoff aspirations but also has stirred excitement among fans and analysts, with many considering the 76ers a strong contender in the Eastern Conference with him back on the floor.
After 1: Sixers 25, Thunder 22 Joel Embiid with 6 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in 6 minutes for Philadelphia in his first game back in two months. Chet Holmgren with a quick 8 points for OKC.
21 gets us to 21 points. 👀 https://t.co/ebIT92qkPB
.@Bball_paul just doing his thing! https://t.co/VGene5Gah4
Mike Muscala playing for the Thunder against the Sixers sure brings up some thoughts
A busy first four minutes for Joel Embiid before checking out: a charge committed, a jumper and an assist. Thunder up 16-12 early. Will be interesting to see how many minutes Embiid is able to go in his return.
Joel Embiid gets his first bucket in his return to action. 🔥 (🎥: @NBAonTNT) https://t.co/ZyXaraqqkk
I'll be very interested to see if the Sixers ever ramp Embiid back up to playing the entire 1Q/3Q like he had been for most of this season, or if he's only gonna play in short stints even once/if they get to the playoffs. That would change their rotation pretty dramatically.
Embiid is back and gets his first bucket 🔥 Welcome back, @JoelEmbiid! https://t.co/3cGyB3VB4g
The first bucket back in action for Embiid 🔥 https://t.co/jnGX9BKPsz
Welcome back, Joel Embiid! Thunder-Sixers on TNT https://t.co/ikWBA64dvd
Welcome back, Joel Embiid 🪣 https://t.co/znWBWtaz6B
Joel Embiid knocks down his first bucket in two months. Welcome back 🙌 https://t.co/SrrP6XU5SB
Joel Embiid returned to the Philadelphia 76ers lineup on Tuesday night, getting his first start in nearly two months after the reigning NBA MVP had knee surgery. https://t.co/Yf4l28Fn7N
Sixers fans at Wells Fargo Center give Joel Embiid a very loud welcome back during the intros 🔊 (via @BySamDiGiovanni) https://t.co/IRQlJCFlpn
Notable players that are OUT for tonight's Sixers-Thunder game: Philly: - Tyrese Maxey (Hip) OKC: - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Quad) - Jalen Williams (Ankle) https://t.co/xRIXYoKVxh
Joel Embiid is BACK(!) as the Sixers look to take down the Oklahoma City Thunder on home court. 🏀 📺 https://t.co/GjDqr3LPE6
Joel Embiid officially announced his return to the Sixers lineup with this sign 😂 (via @sixers) https://t.co/xC1Ufd5nxc
Joel Embiid officially announces his return 🤣 📸: @sixers https://t.co/qY12P4ffgb
Joel Embiid will play tonight vs. the Thunder, per @JoelEmbiid 😤 (via @sixers) https://t.co/RI3ut96Qgv
Joel Embiid has returned to the cheers of Sixers fans @kywnewsradio https://t.co/FDIU4STWh9
For the first time since Jan. 30, Joel Embiid will make his RETURN to the floor to take on the Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center. 👏 https://t.co/3DEjO2G4zE
GUESS WHO'S BACK, BACK AGAIN. JOEL IS BACK. TELL A FRIEND. 🔥 (📸: @sixers) https://t.co/gO2NOK3MAg
NBA MVP Joel Embiid returns for 76ers for stretch run following knee surgery https://t.co/RRYemYdqUu
HE'S BACK 🏀 Joel Embiid will make his return to the starting lineup on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. https://t.co/LyGZi655Bo
“Joel Embiid is officially playing and starting tonight.” @JaredSGreenberg reports live from Philly with the latest on Joel Embiid’s return to the starting lineup! https://t.co/S59WJCYN0B
Guess who's back 💪 @JoelEmbiid @sixers #FFTB https://t.co/0TQ2fWAaDz
Guess who's back 💪 @JoelEmbiid @sixers https://t.co/PzYKDNdt2Y
Welcome back, Joel Embiid. https://t.co/Nf7td3IFFW
HE'S BAAAAAACCCK! Joel Embiid returns tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder! @Matt_Murphy04 has the pregame show in a few minutes followed by @McGinnisThomas on the call #BrotherlyLove https://t.co/SzibSgSwAa
🚨 Joel Embiid's back in action. 🚨 @NoahLevick has the story on the reigning MVP's return to the lineup. ⤵️ https://t.co/OvchlkAokG
Joel Embiid is back! The reigning #KiaMVP makes his return to the floor as the #8 in East 76ers host Chet Holmgren and the West-leading Thunder. 📺 7:30pm/et, TNT https://t.co/005lwD3PPc
Sixers starters tonight against Oklahoma City: Cameron Payne, Kyle Lowry, Kelly Oubre, Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid. No Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams or Tyrese Maxey in tonight's Sixers-Thunder game. And Joel Embiid makes his return after missing the past two months.
Starting lineup: Lowry, Payne, Oubre, Harris and Embiid. https://t.co/PPfctoZ7ra
tonight's starting five: 🔔 @KELLYOUBREJR 🔔 @tobias31 🔔 @JoelEmbiid 🔔 @campayne 🔔 @Klow7 pres. by @alscouniforms https://t.co/7e5V9OXIGe
Sixers starters vs. Oklahoma City Embiid is AVAILABLE. Oubre Jr. Harris Embiid Lowry Payne
Tonight's Sixers starting lineup: Joel Embiid Tobias Harris Kelly Oubre Jr. Cam Payne KJ Martin Tyrese Maxey (hip) and Mo Bamba (illness) are out. @KYWNewsradio
Joel Embiid will play in tonight's game against the Thunder. Tyrese Maxey remains out.
Joel Embiid is IN tonight. Starters Embiid Harris Oubre Lowry Payne
Sixers big man Joel Embiid is wearing a brace on his left knee as he's getting shots up ahead of his return against the Thunder tonight. It'll be his first game since January 30. (via @BySamDiGiovanni) https://t.co/jKPFMFptat
What’s your expectations from Joel Embiid in tonight’s #Sixers vs. #OKCThunder game? https://t.co/YkkfXwmIf1
'MVP, MVP.' 🗣️ Joel Embiid receives a warm welcome back by fans. 🥹 (🎥: @BySamDiGiovanni, h/t @ClutchPoints) https://t.co/idfZl8YJi4 https://t.co/Tk6q2VOnLo
Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid returns to Philadelphia 76ers after long injury layoff https://t.co/rZwFxZtKXw
Sixers center Joel Embiid going through his pregame routine. Embiid, who has missed the last two months with a torn meniscus, has been upgraded to questionable for today's game. His status will be determined after this workout. https://t.co/qXq8DaKpE6
Joel Embiid is back? The reigning NBA Most Valuable Player was upgraded to questionable to play Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, another positive step in his long-anticipated return after a two-month absence following knee surgery. https://t.co/M8eLEZOtRo
Joel Embiid hearing "MVP" chants from the Sixers fans at Wells Fargo Center as he begins his pregame warmup 🗣️ (via @BySamDiGiovanni) https://t.co/BBeU9Nq3Nk
The early arriving Sixers crowd with MVP chants for Joel Embiid as he takes the floor for his pregame routine @KYWNewsradio https://t.co/Tl7lBopsMV
Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable and could make his return Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. https://t.co/LyGZi655Bo
Joel Embiid has taken the court for his customary pregame workout, to some MVP chants from the fans here inside Wells Fargo Center.
Joel Embiid will officially make his return TONIGHT 👀 He’s been out for 63 days. https://t.co/jiyoVOLwaz
Joel Embiid will return to the lineup for the 76ers tonight vs. OKC per @wojespn 🚨 His line is o/u24.5 points @FDSportsbook 👀 Over or Under? https://t.co/orPv1Vn08t
BREAKING: Joel Embiid is expected to play tonight against the Thunder, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/RQ9XSeUO5A
Joel Embiid is questionable for tonight’s Sixers game vs OKC. Nick Nurse moments after the team announced that news: @KYWNewsradio https://t.co/ZHY8fg09nF
Both Embiid (knee) and Maxey (hip) will have their final availability determined after going through their pregame workout routine. https://t.co/t5sdtkJrI3
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable to play tonight. (And starting center Mo Bamba is out with an illness)
Now that Joel Embiid is coming back, one National NBA Analyst thinks the Sixers can make it to the Eastern Conference Finals. https://t.co/Sa1X9pcnvq
"The 76ers need Joel Embiid and he's very close to coming back.. The hope is that he's gonna play in one of these games this week" ~ @ShamsCharania #PMSLive https://t.co/fYGXrELmej
Joel Embiid (left knee) remains listed as out on the 1:30 pm injury report, as he was yesterday. Tyrese Maxey (left hip tightness) is still questionable for tonight's game. For OKC, Jalen Williams (left ankle sprain) is out, and SGA (right quad) is questionable.
Once Embiid returns, do you think the Sixers will fully turn it around? 🤔 https://t.co/UYi9WlvSDn
NBA MVP Joel Embiid nears Sixers return after two-month absence https://t.co/1Y9g1aG8cD
Joel Embiid is out Tuesday but 76ers star could return from knee injury as soon as this week, per report https://t.co/bk4Be6lxIl
Report: Joel Embiid expected to return from injury @keyshawn still doesn't see the Sixers as a threat in the East 👀 https://t.co/Be4qjxgVJr
Sixers still listing Joel Embiid (left knee) as out for tonight's game against Oklahoma City. Tyrese Maxey (left hip) is listed as questionable.
Embiid returns. Does he make the Sixers contenders? Now on @undisputed
Joel Embiid (knee) was not at Sixers shootaround this morning, per @BySamDiGiovanni. He is still currently listed as OUT for tonight's game vs. the Thunder. https://t.co/6xxrN0IksU
The Sixers said Joel Embiid was not at shootaround this morning here in Philadelphia before tonight's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tyres Maxey was at shootaround, and remains questionable with left hip tightness after sitting out Sunday's win in Toronto.
Sixers say Embiid was NOT at shootaround today. Yesterday afternoon he was officially listed as out tonight vs. Oklahoma City. https://t.co/EjNFiqeLnw
.@LegsESPN believes the 76ers can reach the Eastern Conference finals with a healthy Joel Embiid 😯 https://t.co/WqtQRsLcEa
Joining @PHLYGarganoShow NOW to talk Joel Embiid’s return, possibly as early as tonight. Tune in! https://t.co/d0KM49UZ9U
Joel Embiid is set to return any day now, and we already know what @asalciunas975 and @JohnKincade have to say about it. But what does @katetscott have to say? Find out NOW as she joins Kincade & Salciunas at 8:30 a.m. 📸Tim Nwachukwu https://t.co/vg8urN6FMx
With Joel Embiid back, how far will the 76ers go this season? #BrotherlyLove #NBA @RightSideVP @JoeRaineri
Coming up on Kincade And Salciunas, the guys react to a rough night with the Phillies and Flyers both losing. But, what's your excitement level for Joel Embiid's impending return? Can you get behind this Sixers team? @katetscott joins at 8:30! Call or text us at 610-632-0975 https://t.co/mpI6sumC7a
Timeline Adjusted for Joel Embiid to Rejoin Philadelphia 76ers https://t.co/X9sagft5yf https://t.co/HzmfRl7VTd
Nets could see Joel Embiid again in regular-season finale against 76ers The reigning MVP has been sidelined since January 30 because of a left meniscus injury. @CjHolmes22 https://t.co/BPWCmQ6uOY
UPDATED STORY: Joel Embiid is close to a return, but is officially out Tuesday vs. Thunder https://t.co/fpe63JiDUC
It looks like Joel Embiid is close to returning — as early as Tuesday. Perfect for us on the @PHLY_Sixers show. Join us for another busy week of games to discuss and hopefully the return of the reigning MVP. https://t.co/d0KM49UZ9U https://t.co/Qn011LFKT9
Are the Sixers with a healthy Joel Embiid the biggest threat to the Celtics in the East? 🤔 @ZachLowe_NBA and @KendrickPerkins break down the potential matchup 👀 https://t.co/jMqIVNaHah
Quick recap of the Woj report: - Embiid's return is imminent. - Could be as soon as tomorrow. - Expectation is he returns this week. - The knee is sound. https://t.co/N0nGE93hOT
Reporting on the MVP Joel Embiid’s imminent return to the Sixers lineup with @JayHarrisESPN on @SportsCenter https://t.co/8pXwtjk2nN
As of the 1:30 pm NBA injury report, 76ers center Joel Embiid (left knee) is listed as out for tomorrow’s game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tyrese Maxey (left hip) is questionable.
Joel Embiid nearing return to play, could suit up for Sixers this week: reports https://t.co/LG9jdbduOC
Reports: Joel Embiid expected back this week; status vs. Thunder to come https://t.co/lAH4tYgpMq
Keith Pompey's talking Sixers and Joel Embiid's return with Bob Cooney right now!
Coming up at noon, @PompeyOnSixers has more on Joel Embiid's return and what to expect from the Sixers! 📸Tim Nwachukwu https://t.co/bMBdkNFKlj
Joel Embiid getting closer to a return for the 76ers https://t.co/WhnL1M9JXY https://t.co/wVf6fLyYwN
76ers' Joel Embiid Could Return vs. Thunder, via @amathur25 @WireHoops https://t.co/KHOZAPJinC
If Joel comes back fully healthy, the @sixers are one of the top teams in the eastern conference, there's no doubt about it. @RealJayWilliams with @Espngreeny https://t.co/b55zPnQIP0 https://t.co/GjMJRpwjYm
Joel Embiid on brink of 76ers injury return in massive shakeup to NBA playoff race https://t.co/S1u9os8vUx https://t.co/2swiotp0EN
🏀 All indications are that, barring any unexpected hiccups, Joel Embiid will be playing for the @Sixers again shortly. Here are breaking details on his "ramp-up" to play. https://t.co/cZkk0Wb5yu @NBCSPhilly
Joel Embiid's clearly ramping up toward a return ... ⤵️ https://t.co/AJrCRK0m8B
Coming up in 10 minutes, @PompeyOnSixers joins Bob Cooney to discuss the return of Joel Embiid! 📸Tim Nwachukwu https://t.co/Upfq1GVAId
Joel Embiid could be back as early as tomorrow. 👀 https://t.co/qsn1uSvRLP
ESPN story on the imminent return of Philadelphia 76ers MVP Joel Embiid https://t.co/30yqr0Rw2r
If Joel is healthy and he can have a similar impact, what we saw at beginning of the season, they are a true title contender This is BIG for the #NBA Eastern Conference @ChrisCanty99 for #USL on @ESPNRadio https://t.co/1SphPSioh9 https://t.co/vO34Yrh7XG
76ers star Joel Embiid, who has been out since January 30th with a left meniscus injury, is nearing a return and expected to play this week, per sources. His status for Tuesday vs. OKC is expected later today. https://t.co/Al7778TCtY
Joel Embiid is nearing a return to play this week after his left meniscus injury, per @wojespn https://t.co/QAfT8LSzfR
Joel Embiid is closing in on a comeback, league sources tell The Athletic. Embiid was in the midst of a historic season before injuring his meniscus, averaging 35.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists in 34 games. https://t.co/t1WeMuCCcm https://t.co/n0nZH0oAmy
76ers star Joel Embiid nearing return, possibly Tuesday in Philadelphia vs. Oklahoma City – story at @TheAthletic: https://t.co/Sy5BSu6dEY
Joel Embiid is nearing a return and is expected to play sometime this week per @wojespn The Sixers are +1300 to win the East @DKSportsbook https://t.co/3mrtmws4p8
Of course Joel Embiid is going to return just in time to play the Thunder lol smh
76ers star Joel Embiid is nearing comeback as soon as Tuesday's home game vs. OKC Thunder, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The reigning NBA MVP has positively completed multiple five-on-five scrimmage sessions in recent days. https://t.co/IUGW23995l
ESPN Sources: Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is nearing a return and expected to play this week. The reigning MVP has been out since January 30 with a left meniscus injury. His status for Tuesday vs. OKC is expected later today. https://t.co/Rn4mb6Qizv
The Sixers are ramping up a return for Joel Embiid. @asalciunas975 has a question. Do you even care that he is coming back at this point, or have the Sixers dropped too far for the team to even make a run this season? Thoughts? 📸Andy Lyons https://t.co/lA7z71sgDF
Coming up at 6am on Kincade And Salciunas, the guys react to the Phils' series with the Braves. What should we takeaway from the first 3 games? Also, was the Haason Reddick the right move for the Eagles? Or is this a step in the wrong direction? Call or text in at 610-632-0975 https://t.co/RSWgwbTL9N
Joel Embiid working out on court with 76ers as return timetable grows clearer https://t.co/l8PNEHSeTG https://t.co/1YLW8Vn5Lc