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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after a basket during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Harris, Embiid lead 76ers past Magic 108-101

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots over Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

76ers beat Wizards 107-98; Simmons leaves with knee injury

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San Antonio Spurs Keldon Johnson (3) attempts a shot against Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Milton’s go-ahead 3-pointer helps 76ers edge Spurs 132-130

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Matisse Thybulle (22) fouls Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren, who grabs a rebound during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Warren scores career-high 53 as Pacers beat 76ers 127-121

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FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 file photo, Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons moves the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in New York. All-Star guard Ben Simmons says he’s feeling strong in his recovery from a lower back injury and expects to be at full strength once the NBA season resumes. Simmons, who averaged 16.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists in 54 games, was hurt in a Feb. 22 game at Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

76ers counting on healthy Embiid, Simmons for title push

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid celebrates after a three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Philadelphia. 76ers coach Brett Brown says All-Stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid are healthy for the NBA restart. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

76ers coach Brown says Embiid, Simmons healthy for restart

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Matisse Thybulle (22) goes up for a dunk past Detroit Pistons' Christian Wood (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers rout Pistons with Embiid back from shoulder injury

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons goes up for a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers’ Embiid returns, Simmons out at least 3 more weeks

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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, center, squeezes between Cleveland Cavaliers' Ante Zizic, left and Matthew Dellavedova in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined by shoulder injury

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Philadelphia 76ers' Al Horford, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Porter Jr. battle for a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Joel Embiid sprains shoulder, Sixers lose to Cavs 108-94

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, center, squeezes between Cleveland Cavaliers' Ante Zizic, left and Matthew Dellavedova in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Sixers’ star Embiid sprains shoulder against Cavaliers

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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid celebrates after a three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Sixers’ Embiid fined for flipping off Hawk, cursing on air

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Philadelphia 76ers' Josh Richardson (0) goes up for a dunk past Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid scores career-high 49, 76ers beat Hawks 129-112

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Antetokounmpo’s 31 points lead Bucks past 76ers, 119-98

By RICH ROVITO - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

At All-Star Game, Africa’s potential will be showcased

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons (25) goes up for a shot past Los Angeles Clippers' Lou Williams (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Richardson, Simmons lead 76ers past Clippers 110-103

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers stand during a tribute to Kobe Bryant, before the team's NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Philadelphia. Bryant died along with his daughter and seven other people during helicopter crash Sunday. (Steven M. Falk/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Embiid scores 24 in uniform No. 24 for Bryant in 76ers’ win

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Kemba Walker (8) goes up to shoot against Philadelphia 76ers' Al Horford (42) as 76ers' Ben Simmons (25) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Without injured Embiid, 76ers rally to beat Celtics 109-98

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid looks at his injured finger during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, in Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers center Joel Embiid to have surgery on finger

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, dunks the ball as Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Joel Embiid stars as 76ers beat Bucks 121-109

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press