Joel Embiid’s return is nearly here.
The reigning MVP is eyeing a return to the Sixers’ lineup this week, per multiple reports. His status for Tuesday’s game against the Thunder will be updated later on Monday, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojanrowski. Embiid has been able to compete in 5-on-5 sessions during practice, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Embiid hasn’t played since that disastrous game against the Warriors in San Francisco on Jan. 30. He underwent a procedure to repair an injured left meniscus on Feb. 6. Tuesday would mark exactly eight weeks since Embiid had the procedure done.