The silver lining is that both Embiid and George were full participants in Friday's practice, which means a return for both could be around the corner. With Saturday's game ruled out as an option for Embiid,

The 76ers will be without Joel Embiid and Paul George for Wednesday’s season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Wells Fargo Center. “They’re evaluating them here as we go,” coach Nick Nurse said of Embiid and George.

CAMDEN, N.J. – Friday felt, a newly shaven Nick Nurse said, like a rare “normal day at the office” for the 76ers. It got a little less normal when Joel Embiid addressed the media for the first time since the start of a season in which he has yet to play.