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Embiid's recent play has been 'really encouraging'

January 9, 2026 02:38 PM

Noah Rubin explains why Joel Embiid "is still one of the most dangerous scorers in the NBA when he's healthy," analyzing his recent play, debating if the star center can play healthy and previewing his next few games.

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