The Sixers are hopeful Embiid will return in the first or second week of April.
was back on the court as the 76ers practiced Sunday, and at least one new teammate was impressed by his presence.
The Sixers acquired Payne in a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks on Feb. 8. Sunday marked the first time Payne, Kyle Lowry, and Buddy Hield practiced with the reigning Most Valuable Player. But there will be seven or fewer games left in the season if he doesn’t return until the first or second week of April.
“He has been on the court a few days, but he did get out and participate in parts of practice today,” Nurse said, “and it’s a good step forward. Hopefully, he’ll keep going forward.
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