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Leaner Joel Embiid shows defensive form in 76ers scrimmage

Original: Leaner, more athletic Joel Embiid flashes key defensive form in 76ers scrimmage https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7656312

Joel Embiid, noticeably leaner and more athletic, showed key defensive form during a Philadelphia 76ers scrimmage, a positive sign for his health and conditioning after injury-plagued seasons. Coverage focused on what his improved fitness could mean for the 76ers' upcoming campaign and his status as one of the NBA's dominant big men.

Why now: Fans are closely watching Embiid's health and conditioning ahead of the new NBA season.

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• Leaner, more athletic Joel Embiid flashes key defensive form in 76ers scrimmage https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7656312/2026/10/03/joel-embiid-76ers-status-health-scrimmage/ # Sports # Basketball # NBA · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 3

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