The $212 million free agent signing of Paul George<\/a> didn\u2019t amount to much. The star suffered different injuries, which was a similar story to Joel Embiid<\/a>.<\/p>\n There were questions about keeping the pairing of Embiid and George going, considering their problems<\/a>. It is a huge financial commitment, if nothing else.<\/p>\n But the 76ers plan on keeping Embiid and George\u2019s $400 million pairing<\/a> going, at least for another season.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not that straightforward, however, as Embiid is coming into the 76ers camp with an injury<\/a>, as is Paul George. And according to one NBA insider, their situation is more complex than initially expected.<\/p>\n A Philadelphia 76ers fan asked Brett Siegel of Clutch Points for an update on both Joel Embiid and Paul George heading into a new season.<\/p>\n Siegel revealed that George\u2019s recent surgery will keep him out of training camp and possibly preseason games, while the 76ers\u2019 silence on Embiid\u2019s injury issues is a sign that things aren\u2019t looking good.<\/p>\n \u201cOnly updates are that George is out for the start of training camp and may not play in the preseason. Too early to tell there.<\/p>\n \u201cAs for Embiid, there is genuine concern about his knee health. Of course, word from Philly gets downplayed, but around the league, word is bad.\u201d<\/p>\n If what Siegel is reporting is accurate, then there should be a lot of concern among 76ers fans, as this could be the start of a disastrous season for them.<\/p>\n Only updates are that George is out for the start of training camp and may not play in the preseason. Too early to tell there.<\/p>\n As for Embiid, there is genuine concern about his knee health. Of course word from Philly gets downplayed, but around the league, word is bad. https:\/\/t.co\/4lLry1FM9A<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) August 3, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Philadelphia 76ers might look to their future instead<\/p>\n If the current prognoses for both their star players are as bad as Siegel is reporting, then it might be time for the 76ers to make some changes.<\/p>\n Both Embiid and George are on the wrong side of 30 and don\u2019t have much time left to play high-level basketball.<\/p>\n Furthermore, their advanced ages, George especially being 35, mean that their recovery times are also far longer than those of a younger player.<\/p>\n If the 76ers decide that the risk is just not worth the reward, then they actually have a great starting point to move on from the two stars.<\/p>\n They\u2019d get a decent haul for both. If they can land some inexpensive contracts and good prospects to pair with Tyrese Maxey<\/a> and rookie VJ Edgecombe<\/a>, the 76ers might not have to endure another long period of suffering like the \u2018Trust the Process\u2019 era.<\/p>\n![\"Philadelphia](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2181892625-940x627.jpg\")
Photo by Mitchell Leff\/Getty ImagesBoth Paul George and Joel Embiid have uncertain injury issues<\/p>\n