Joel Embiid: Progresses to halfcourt 5-on-5

Embiid was held out of all 5-on-5 drills Thursday, so this represents a step in
the right direction, although he’s yet to take part in full-court scrimmages.
The expectation remains that Embiid will be ready for opening night, but the
Sixers will handle him with caution, and he’ll likely be rested strategically
throughout the season. At media day earlier in the week, Embiid, himself,
admitted that he doesn’t envision playing all 82 games, even if he’s healthy.