Joel Embiid kicked off the 76ers’ media day five minutes early, with a “’Sup, guys?” as he settled in for his first news conference in more than seven months. Up next was Paul George, who faced questions for the first time since arthroscopic knee surgery in July.

Joel Embiid and Paul George talked in vague generalities about when they can return for the 76ers from injuries that cost the All-Stars chunks of last season — and possibly the start of this one.