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76ers sit Joel Embiid with right knee soreness vs Celtics

Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
November 2025

Embiid was ruled out against Boston with right knee soreness and is undergoing evaluation. The former MVP has a history of knee issues, including last season’s arthroscopy that curtailed his campaign after 19 games. Philadelphia will lean on Tyrese Maxey’s usage and frontcourt committee minutes, keeping Embiid day-to-day pending imaging and response. Load management guardrails remain central to preserving his availability later in the season.

NBA fines Joel Embiid $50,000 for on-court gesture

Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
November 2025

The league fined Embiid $50,000 for a lewd gesture during the Celtics game. Executive VP James Jones issued the penalty under conduct standards. Philadelphia, managing Embiid’s minutes, must avoid further disciplinary noise amid an unbeaten start built on Tyrese Maxey’s usage, rim protection by Adem Bona, and late-game execution.

Embiid logs sharp preseason return

Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
October 2025

First game action since February yields 14 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals in 19 minutes versus Minnesota, completing a controlled ramp ahead of Boston. Nurse maintains short bursts and no fourth-quarter run, prioritising movement quality and recovery markers. Next step is minute stacking without setbacks as rotation cohesion firms up.

Brown day-to-day with hamstring tightness

Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
October 2025

Brown participated in everything but live work after a preseason hamstring tweak and is day-to-day for opening night. With Jayson Tatum sidelined long-term, his availability is central to Boston’s early shot creation. Staff will progress intensity cautiously and decide late on minutes. If limited, ball-handling load shifts to secondary creators and pace control, with defensive cover schemes adjusted to protect legs and avoid re-aggravation.

Embiid back in Sixers lineup before opener

Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
October 2025

Following steady camp participation after April knee surgery, Embiid starts the preseason finale and shifts focus to movement quality and minute tolerance before Boston on opening night. The goal is restoring near-peak two-way impact. Philadelphia will manage bursts, lateral tests and recovery responses. Nick Nurse plans regular-rotation minutes to build cohesion, with usage calibrated to avoid setbacks while integrating actions around Embiid’s elbow touches and short-roll playmaking.

Paul George not expected for Sixers opening night

Paul George (Philadelphia 76ers)
October 2025

After summer knee scope, the star forward is tracking for a return shortly after the season starts and will miss Boston on Wednesday per reporting. Clearance awaits final rehabilitation benchmarks with Philadelphia managing ramp-up to avoid last season’s recurrence and protect durability alongside Joel Embiid.

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Targets Shock March Return After Achilles Tear

Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
October 2025

After tearing his Achilles against the Knicks in May, Jayson Tatum was initially expected to miss nearly all of 2025-26. However, reports now suggest the 27-year-old could return in March, giving Boston a playoff boost if rehab continues to progress.
Tatum has resumed light on-court activity just four months after surgery, training six days a week. While he insists he won’t rush, advances in recovery and surgery have fueled optimism. Before injury, he averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists.

Al Horford Leaves Celtics for Warriors After Overhaul

Al Horford (Boston Celtics > Golden State Warriors)
October 2025

Al Horford ended his long Boston tenure to join Golden State on a two-year, $5.7m taxpayer midlevel deal. The 38-year-old center cited the opportunity to compete alongside Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler as key to his decision.
Boston’s roster reset after Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury and subsequent departures created an opening for Horford to move. Steve Kerr praised his versatility as a shooting big who fits seamlessly in multiple lineups. Horford acknowledged the move was difficult but called it “the obvious choice.”

Tatum Leaves Door Open for Return This Seas

Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
September 2025

After tearing his Achilles during Boston’s title defense, Jayson Tatum suggested he has not ruled out playing in 2025–26. The six-time All-Star told NBC he rehabs six days a week with a goal of a full recovery, keeping fans optimistic. While some feared he’d miss the season entirely, Tatum hinted at a late return depending on progress. He emphasized caution and not rushing, referencing past long Achilles recoveries like Kevin Durant’s. Boston await updates as they prepare for life without their star forward.

Warriors Eye Al Horford Amid Roster Shortage

Al Horford
September 2025

Golden State Warriors are expected to sign veteran big man Al Horford once Jonathan Kuminga’s contract saga is resolved. With just nine players under contract, Horford’s leadership and versatility could address their long-running search for stability at center. Horford, 39, started 42 games for Boston last season, averaging 9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 36% from three. Forbes reports he would likely start immediately. Despite age concerns, his durability and defense make him a prime fit alongside Curry, Butler, and Green.

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