Joel Embiid shows positive progress in health update from Mike Gansey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:08 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey provided an encouraging health update on Joel Embiid on August 7, 2026. Gansey reports that Embiid is fully healthy for the first time in years and has been actively working out. Head coach Nick Nurse echoed these sentiments, highlighting Embiid's exceptional shape and motivation as the team builds for the upcoming season. The team has made major additions this offseason, including Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. Embiid's performance will be critical for the team's success next season.
- •Mike Gansey announces Joel Embiid is healthy for the first time in years.
- •Embiid has been lifting weights and is highly motivated.
- •Head coach Nick Nurse says Embiid looks fantastic this summer.
- •The 76ers added Jaylen Brown and LeBron James to the roster.
- •Embiid will be crucial for the team's performance next season.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — 76ers' Nick Nurse, Mike Gansey give encouraging updates on Joel Embiid
- 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — 76ers' Mike Gansey provides extremely encouraging Joel Embiid update
"Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse and president Mike Gansey give encouraging updates on star big man Joel Embiid.
"This is exactly what Philadelphia 76ers fans wanted to hear.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 6:10 PM76ers' Nick Nurse, Mike Gansey give encouraging updates on Joel Embiid
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse and president Mike Gansey give encouraging updates on star big man Joel Embiid.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 6:08 PM76ers' Mike Gansey provides extremely encouraging Joel Embiid update
This is exactly what Philadelphia 76ers fans wanted to hear.
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