However, the Sixers will be without two of their three star players in the preseason opener. Joel Embiid and Paul George will be held out of the opener against New Zealand per coa

Philadelphia 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid has had to carry a big load for the team the last few years. When he's on the court, his usage rate is so

Embiid participated in training camp but stopped short of scrimmaging. "Ramping up is one thing to get them to a point. Overdoing it is another thing you are trying not to do," Nick Nurse said.