Joel Embiid, the star player for the Philadelphia 76ers, has only played 19 games last season due to issues with his left knee. After undergoing knee surgery during the offseason, he returned to the court in the 2025-26 NBA season. However, his performance is still limited, as he is on a minutes restriction.

Currently, he is playing 25 minutes per game, with reduced mobility. Despite these challenges, the 76ers have managed to find their rhythm, holding a record of five wins and three losses. Embiid’s reduced mobility is a concern for both fans and former NBA player Lou Williams.

“Something isn’t right. His knee isn’t right. His knee isn’t giving him that speed that we are used to seeing him. … He just doesn’t have that mobility that we are used to Joel Embiid having… He is settling for

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