However, President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey had a bold claim on the recovering Embiid when he hopped on the "Rights to Ricky Sanchez" podcast:

Joel Embiid suited up for the Philadelphia 76ers on 19 occasions this season. He was clearly still struggling with a knee injury that had derailed his Sixers career for the past 18 months.Embiid was shut down by the Sixers at the end of February.

What version of Joel Embiid will the Philadelphia 76ers see next season? Will he be an MVP-caliber star again, or will injuries continue to prevent him from playing well? A new quote from Sixers president Daryl Morey shed light on what the team expects in 2025-26 and beyond.