Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid Enters Well being and Security Protocols – NBC10 Philadelphia

Embiid becomes 4th Sixer to enter health and safety protocols initially appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Sixers on Monday realized that Joel Embiid must enter the NBA’s well being and security protocols, a supply confirmed to NBC Sports activities Philadelphia. 

The Athletic’s Shams Charania first reported the news.

Monday evening’s sport towards the Knicks was a deliberate relaxation day for Embiid, the supply stated, however his availability transferring ahead is now unsure.

The Sixers may get a starter again in Danny Inexperienced, who’s listed as questionable after lacking the earlier three video games with left hamstring tightness. Inexperienced put up jumpers after shootaround and seems near a return. 

Embiid grew to become the fourth Sixer within the league’s protocols, becoming a member of Tobias Harris, Isaiah Joe and Matisse Thybulle.

Sixers head coach Doc Rivers stated final week Harris was doing “OK, but not great, honestly.” The 29-year-old tweeted, “Every W is healing me” after tuning in for the staff’s sixth straight victory on Saturday evening, a win over the Bulls in Chicago. 

The Sixers have improbably managed to maintain successful regardless of their well being and safety-related absences, however shedding Embiid is particularly troublesome when it comes to on-court affect. The MVP runner-up, who posted 30 points and 15 rebounds against the Bulls, is massively influential on each side of the ball.

With out him, Andre Drummond figures to start out and Paul Reed ought to proceed to play key minutes. Different heart choices embrace Georges Niang and rookie Charles Bassey.

To clear the NBA’s protocols, a participant should both wait a minimal of 10 days or return two consecutive unfavourable PCR COVID-19 exams a minimum of 24 hours aside.