Daryl Morey and Sixers ‘optimistic’ Joel Embiid will return to full strength following latest knee surgery

Perhaps the Sixers have no choice but to be optimistic. Reviving their championship aspirations in 2025-26 likely hinges on Embiid getting back to something resembling his old self.

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey said it was painful to watch star center Joel Embiid struggle with a knee injury. Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer

by Gina Mizell

Published April 15, 2025, 5:00 a.m. ET