Joel Embiid hasn’t played in a game since January as he recovers from a meniscus injury in his left knee, but the timetable for his return is getting closer. NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark reports the Philadelphia 76ers expect their star center back in action by the first or second week in April, which would allow the reigning MVP to finish the regular season.
Embiid was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in early February, sidelining the center indefinitely. Before his injury, Embiid played in 34 games for Philadelphia and averaged 35.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game.
Embiid previously stated that he hoped to return to the court before the end of the regular season, and that timeline appears to remain on track. Philadelphia will play seven games in April this year, with the regular-season finale coming on April 14.
