Day: March 13, 2024

The Philadelphia 76ers were initially hopeful that Joel Embiid could return from his meniscus procedure in late March, but it now appears as though the final week of the regular season is a more realistic timeline.

“He’s not anywhere close right now to coming back, but he is able to get on the court and do some light work,” said Ramona Shelburne. “The hope that they have in Philly is they can stay in the mix for Joel Embiid to come back the last week or so of the season at least where he has a chance to get back to his conditioning before the playoffs.”

Embiid was the MVP favorite before his injury and will be critical to Philadelphia’s chances in the playoffs.

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that Karl-Anthony Towns underwent successful surgery on a Left Knee Lateral Meniscus Tear.

Towns will be re-evaluated in four weeks and further updates on his progress will be provided when available.

Towns is widely expected to return during the early part of the playoffs.