NBA likely to investigate 76ers as Joel Embiid begins season on bench with injury: report

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The NBA is reportedly likely to begin an investigation into the Philadelphia 76ers regarding player participation of MVP center Joel Embiid. 

ESPN reported Wednesday that the investigation is likely to start later this week, and that it is typical for the league to review whenever a superstar player of Embiid’s caliber misses a nationally televised game. 

Embiid didn’t play at all during the 76ers’ preseason matchups due to what the organization described as left knee injury management.

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Apr 12, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on during a break in the third quarter against the Orlando Magic at Wells Fargo Center.  (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports)

However, that management needs to go further as the regular season kicks off, with Embiid expected to miss Philly’s first three games this week, beginning with Wednesday’s opener against the Milwaukee Bucks and followed by the Toronto Raptors on Friday and Indiana Pacers on Sunday. 

The 76ers added that Embiid has responded well to his "individualized plan" and is expected to begin ramping up his recovery to get ready to play, including participating in scrimmages with his teammates. 

However, 76ers and NBA fans alike should expect this precaution for Embiid from the organization moving forward, as ESPN reports it’s in Philadelphia’s best interests to ensure Embiid is healthy for a postseason run.

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