Joel Embiid Healthy and Optimistic Ahead of 76ers Season Opener

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid enters the 2026-27 season fully healthy after previously contemplating retirement due to lingering knee injuries. Following an emergency appendectomy during last year's playoffs, Embiid worked with trainer Drew Hanlen and Dr. Jonathan Glashow to rebuild his body and mind. Now paired with LeBron James, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey, Embiid believes he has the best chance of his career to win an NBA title.