According to a report from the Intelligencer's Tom Moore, the Sixers' Joel Embiid suffered a minor setback in the rehab for his surgically repaired right foot and is wearing a walking boot again.
The team has not commented on the topic. However, a league source close to Embiid is unaware of any setback, but told CSNPhilly.com that the center would be in Los Angeles on Tuesday for a checkup with his doctor. It is unclear if this appointment was already scheduled or made after Embiid's viral dunk from Friday night. A league source confirmed to CSNPhilly.com's John Gonzalez that Embiid was in a walking boot, but the reason is unclear.
Embiid underwent his surgery at Southern California Orthopedic Institute last June.
Friday night, Embiid, who has not played in a game this season or even practiced 5-on-5 with the team, threw down a ferocious between-the-legs dunk prior to the Sixers' game against the Jazz. The dunk was captured on video by the team and shared across social media platforms.
Did the rookie injure his foot when he landed? Was his trip to California a regularly scheduled checkup or was it scheduled after the dunk?
Saturday night, Brett Brown was peppered with questions about Embiid's playing status this season.
The Sixers head coach can expect even more in the coming days about the status of his prized big man.