After dealing with injuries throughout his career, Philadelphia 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid doesn't expect to play both ends of back-to-backs at

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have high expectations this season. With the addition of Paul George and the continued ascendance of Tyrese Maxey, anything short of a championship should and will be considered a failure.

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without their best player for the rest of the preseason. Star center Joel Embiid will not play due to a left knee injury. The team calls it 'left knee management.' Embiid did not travel with the Sixers for two road games last week.