Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been the talk of the NBA this season despite not stepping foot on the court yet. Embiid's on-court absence could end soon, however, as the team is hopeful he could be cleared for action as soon as Wednesday night's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers,

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has not yet played in a game this NBA season as he manages a knee injury. This has generated a lot of discussion, as both Embiid and his new star teammate Paul George had missed the first five games of the season.

If he is not suspended for his altercation with a reporter, Joel Embiid is targeting a return to the court for the 76ers this week.