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Joel Embiid: what's going on

Here's the whole thing, in order.

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👀 The 10-second version

What happened
Sixers overrule Embiid, sit center with plantar fasciitis management
Why we're talking about it
It's the 6th development in a story that keeps moving.
Remember this
Joel Embiid is the name to hold onto here.

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Depth chart

The seating chart. You do not want to be third row.

The team's official ranking at each position: who starts, who's next if someone goes down.

What does that mean?

👥 The cast

Joel Embiid

Role not in our verified roster data

Basically the main character today.

Sixers overrule Embiid, sit center with plantar fasciitis management

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Jaylen Brown

Role not in our verified roster data

Also in this episode.

Social media development in NBA involving Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown (PHI / MIL).

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Tyrese Maxey

Role not in our verified roster data

Also in this episode.

Social media development in NBA involving Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown (PHI / MIL).

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LeBron James

Role not in our verified roster data

Also in this episode.

Sources: 76ers plan to play starters in preseason game vs. Nets

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🎬 Previously on Joel Embiid: what's going on…

  1. Ep. 1 · Oct 5

    James, Embiid, Maxey sit out 76ers' preseason opener vs. Knicks

  2. Ep. 2 · Oct 8

    Sources: 76ers plan to play starters in preseason game vs. Nets

  3. Ep. 3 · Oct 9

    76ers' Embiid calls 'not true' LeBron report 'unfortunate'

  4. Ep. 4 · Oct 21

    Sixers' Joel Embiid has 3 blocks in win over Knicks, eyes All-Defensive season

  5. Ep. 5 · Oct 25

    Social media development in NBA involving Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown (PHI / MIL).

  6. Today · Oct 26

    Sixers overrule Embiid, sit center with plantar fasciitis management

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The receipts 🧾

Where each fact came from. You don't need to read these — they're proof, not homework.

  1. ReportedMon, Oct 5, 9:19 PM · 27d ago

    James, Embiid, Maxey sit out 76ers' preseason opener vs. Knicks

    ESPN · view original report ↗
  2. ReportedThu, Oct 8, 8:15 PM · 24d ago

    Sources: 76ers plan to play starters in preseason game vs. Nets

    ESPN · view original report ↗
  3. ReportedFri, Oct 9, 5:27 AM · 23d ago

    76ers' Embiid calls 'not true' LeBron report 'unfortunate'

    ESPN · view original report ↗
  4. ConfirmedWed, Oct 21, 12:51 PM · 11d ago

    Sixers' Joel Embiid has 3 blocks in win over Knicks, eyes All-Defensive season

    ESPN · view original report ↗
  5. Social buzzSun, Oct 25, 7:26 PM · 7d ago

    Joel Embiid posts triple-double as LeBron-less Sixers stay unbeaten

    ESPN · view original report ↗
  6. ReportedMon, Oct 26, 3:42 AM · 7d ago

    Sixers overrule Embiid, sit center with plantar fasciitis management

    ESPN · view original report ↗