Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey stated that Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" for the upcoming season, especially with new additions LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.

Gansey noted that Embiid has had a rare healthy summer, allowing him to focus on training and expressing enthusiasm for the team's constructed roster. "He wants to play a lot of games, and he's excited about the group we've built now," Gansey said.

Despite Embiid's past injury concerns, with limited games played over the last three seasons, Gansey indicated that a strategic plan for his playing time will be developed with Embiid, coach Nick Nurse, and performance staff once the schedule is released. The team aims to balance Embiid's desire to play with what's best for his long-term health and the team's success. Gansey emphasized Embiid's crucial role alongside James and Brown, expecting sacrifice from all players to maximize the team's potential.