76ers plan to limit Joel Embiid, LeBron James to 30 minutes early in season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 10:23 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers have outlined a strategy for managing the workloads of Joel Embiid and LeBron James at the beginning of the season. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that both players will have their minutes restricted to around 30 per game during the initial weeks. This plan aims to keep them healthy for the full 82-game season, especially after both dealt with injuries last year. Embiid has expressed that he feels good as the regular season starts, while LeBron is noted to look healthier than he did at the same time last season. The team intends to adjust their minutes after they establish a rhythm in their games.
- •76ers will limit Embiid and James to 30 minutes per game initially
- •Plan follows their injury struggles from last season
- •Embiid feels positive about his health to start the season
- •LeBron appears healthier than last year after offseason adjustments
- •76ers aim for a deep playoff run with managed workloads
- 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN's Shams Charania reveals major 76ers plan for LeBron James, Joel Embiid to start season
"The Philadelphia 76ers have a specific plan in place for Joel Embiid and LeBron James. The organization will keep it for about two to three weeks before switching things up.
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