CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers got back to work at practice on Wednesday as they continued to prepare themselves for the upcoming season. After a week-long trip to Abu Dhabi, the Sixers returned home and welcomed Quentin Grimes back after his contract stalemate.
The Sixers did have Joel Embiid practice with them. The team announced that he practiced and did some 5-on-5 work on the floor and is being evaluated daily during his progression. The Sixers say he still has some boxes to check before he can get in any game action for Philadelphia.
As for Paul George, he is still doing individual work, but he has also continued to progress and be integrated into team workouts rather soon.
Both players still had boxes to be checked in terms of their availability. They’re taking it day-by-day. https://t.co/br7cy9m6YY
— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) October 8, 2025
As for Trendon Watford, he is dealing with a right hamstring tightness and he will remain out against the Orlando Magic on Friday. He underwent imaging, but there is no structural damage which is something the Sixers will take as a positive.
Trendon Watford is out for Friday’s game against the Magic. No structural damage in the imaging for him. He’s continuing to get his work in. #Sixers
— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) October 8, 2025
Philadelphia will look to take another step forward in the preseason while also hoping Embiid, George, and Watford can join them sooner rather than later.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: 76ers injury news: Latest updates on Joel Embiid, 2 others at practice
