Sixers Notes: Embiid, Walker, Simons, Philon, KCP, Nurse

By Arthur Hill | at October 19, 2026 10:59 am Joel Embiid’s improved health has been beneficial for the Sixers as they prepare for the start of the season, Chris Hine of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes in a subscriber-only piece. Embiid has been fully available since the start of training camp, allowing coach Nick Nurse to implement offensive and defensive schemes earlier than he has in past years. Tyrese Maxey says it “changes everything” to have Embiid on the court every day. “For him to be healthy throughout the entirety (of the preseason), you can put in more packages,” Maxey…