Sixers president details Embiid's health and motivation ahead of season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Joel Embiid is in good health and highly motivated for the upcoming NBA season, according to Mike Gansey, the president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers. Gansey noted that Embiid will benefit from having LeBron James and Jaylen Brown as teammates, which is expected to enhance the team's performance. The 76ers are preparing for the season as they look to improve their standing in the Eastern Conference. Embiid's condition and mindset could play a crucial role in the team's success as training camps and pre-season matchups approach.
- •Joel Embiid is healthy and motivated for the NBA season.
- •Mike Gansey confirmed Embiid's readiness and enthusiasm.
- •LeBron James and Jaylen Brown will join Embiid this season.
- •The 76ers aim to strengthen their performance in the Eastern Conference.
- •Training camps are approaching as the season nears.
- 11:54 PMESPN — Sixers president: Embiid healthy, 'extra motivated'
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Gansey on Joel Embiid: This is the first summer in awhile he's been healthy...he's extra motivated
"Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side, according to 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey.
"Mike Gansey on Joel Embiid: This is the first summer in awhile he's been healthy...he's extra motivated
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External links- ESPNAug 6, 2026, 11:54 PMSixers president: Embiid healthy, 'extra motivated'
Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side, according to 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 11:26 PMMike Gansey on Joel Embiid: This is the first summer in awhile he's been healthy...he's extra motivated
Mike Gansey on Joel Embiid: This is the first summer in awhile he's been healthy...he's extra motivated
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