For all intents and purposes, Joel Embiid has been a fixture at the Sixers’ practice facility this summer, running through drills and putting in the work to be prepared for this season. There’s one small caveat, however—he may not be cleared to play five-on-five just yet.
That’s the word from Marc Spears of The Undefeated, who claims to have caught up with the big man while traveling for the Basketball Without Borders camp.
Sixers C Joel Embiid says he expects to be ready for training camp & is doing non-contact drills , but he hasn't been cleared to play 5-on-5
— Marc J.