Joel Embiid's game plan discussed by front office ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:26 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers are strategizing on how many games Joel Embiid will play this upcoming season. 76ers executive Gansey indicated discussions will involve performance staff and coach Nick Nurse to determine a suitable plan for Embiid. The aim is to balance his desire to play every game with the best interests of both the player and the team. A specific number of games has not yet been established, but planning is underway.
- •Gansey emphasizes the need for a strategic approach regarding Embiid's playing time.
- •Discussions will involve performance staff and coach Nick Nurse.
- •Embiid reportedly wants to play every game.
- •No specific games number has been agreed upon yet.
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — "These guys want to play every game, but we got to map …
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