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Report: Joel Embiid ‘on track to return’ for Game 2 vs. Celtics

Tuesday night was quite something for Sixers fans. Joel Embiid was officially named as the 2022-23 NBA MVP, giving him the achievement he so deserved after putting together three straight years of MVP-level play.

Now, we have more good news, this time in the form of his possible availability for Wednesday’s Game 2 against the Celtics. As Shams Charania has now reported, “Embiid is indeed on track to return tonight” as long as there aren’t any setbacks.

After winning MVP last night, during a quick 76ers celebration, Joel Embiid turned to the team and said: “I’m back.