Although the Philadelphia 76ers plan to keep the streak of Joel Embiid missing games going, progress is at least being made. As the Sixers returned to the court

Embiid was sidelined due to a foot sprain that he was initially able to play through and sustained left knee swelling during his recovery which has delayed his return. According to Ky Carlin of Sixers Wire, Embiid was a partial participant in the team's practice on Monday and his knee has responded well to treatment.

The Philadelphia 76ers shocked the NBA world on Friday night when they defeated the NBA's best team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. They did it without Joel Embiid, as well. Embiid has missed the last 10 games straight for the 76ers,

There will be no Process 2.0 here, a half-season tank to ensure Philly retains its '25 first-round pick and lives to fight another season.

“While the foot sprain has healed, Embiid experienced an increase in swelling in his left knee following the workout,” the Sixers said in a statement. “After consulting with team medical staff and external doctors, Embiid will receive treatment in the coming days to address the swelling.”

After wrapping up a three-game trip on the road, the Philadelphia 76ers returned to their practice court on Thursday morning to prepare for a Friday night match

NBA insider Shams Charania provides key details about the Philadelphia 76ers' plans about Joel Embiid amid season struggles.

The last time Embiid played in Denver: Tom Brady was the Patriots QB Todd Gurley was still on the Rams Bradley Beal averaged 30 PPG "Tiger King" and "The Last Dance" weren't out yet UK was still part of the EU pic.twitter.com/ljpplIfR4T

The Sixers got some good news on Monday as Joel Embiid returned to practice. Albeit, as a partial participant, but it is something for Philadelphia as it moves forward. The big fella will remain out for both the matchups with the Lakers and the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, but Embiid practicing is a good sign going forward.

It might be in the Philadelphia 76ers' best interest to tank with everything that's happened to them this season. At 17-27, the Sixers are the No. 11 seed in the Eastern Conference, and they're running out of time to escape the Play-In Tournament.

Sixers center Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game vs. the Lakers and Wednesday’s game vs. the Kings.Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? David Aldridge