Joel Embiid passes former All-Star in 76ers record books originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Star center Joel Embiid continues to etch his name in the history books in Philadelphia, as the big man recently passed a former All-Star on an all-time franchise list.

PHILADELPHIA -- Everything the Philadelphia 76ers plan to do in the 2025-26 season comes down to the health of Joel Embiid. They will go as far as the big fella will take them when the playoffs roll around in April as he, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George are the leaders of this group.

The Philadelphia 76ers have cleared Joel Embiid to play against the Chicago Bulls, which signals an important milestone.

Joel Embiid scored 28 points, Paul George added 23 and all of Philadelphia's starters scored in double-figures as the 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 131-110.

Joel Embiid finally dunked for the first time this season, then celebrated in style as the 76ers beat the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid got his first dunk of the season on Saturday evening to end his team's 130-119 road win over the New York Knicks.