Injuries Cloud Sixers’ Outlook For 2024-25 NBA Season
- Joel Embiid and Paul George are sidelined due to injuries as the NBA season opens.
- George's knee injury was expected, while Embiid is taking a cautious approach after a previous meniscus injury.
- The Sixers' success this season may depend on the health of their star players, with hopes of advancing in the playoffs.
As the NBA season kicks off on October 23, 2024, the Philadelphia 76ers face uncertainty due to injuries to key players Joel Embiid and Paul George. George is unavailable for the initial games because of a knee injury sustained during preseason, while Embiid is being cautious following a meniscus injury last January. The team's president, Daryl Morey, emphasized that both players are not expected to participate in many back-to-back games this season, suggesting a strategic approach to their health. Despite concerns, head coach Nick Nurse reassured fans that Embiid has not faced setbacks and the team is focused on ensuring players are at their best for the playoffs. With new additions to the roster, including Tyrese Maxey and Eric Gordon, the Sixers hope to maintain competitiveness in the Eastern Conference. If both Embiid and George can return to form, the team stands a realistic chance of advancing deep into the playoffs, possibly reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in over two decades.