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Radio Silence Leaves Only More Questions About Joel Embiid's Injury

Early in the Joel Embiid re-injury saga, the Sixers were abnormally aggressive in their confirmation of leaked news. On June 13th, after a report from Adrian Wojnarowski stating that Joel Embiid suffered a setback in his recovery from a foot surgery performed after the draft last season, the Sixers issued a press release from GM Sam Hinkie. All bold emphasis is mine and added for context.

"Recently, Joel and Sixers personnel traveled to Los Angeles for a series of routine exams with a number of physicians who have been actively involved throughout this process.