76ers' Embiid could return for Game 3 vs. Heat

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will not travel for Games 1 and 2 to Miami for their second-round series against the Heat. He could return to the court as soon as Game 3 or 5 when the series shifts to Philadelphia.

ESPN Sources: Joel Embiid won’t travel for Games 1 and 2 in Miami, but there’s optimism he could return as soon as either Game 3 or 4 in Philadelphia. He needs to clear concussion protocols and see doctor mid-week on his orbital fracture. More on NBA Countdown at 12:30 ET on ABC.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 1, 2022

Embiid suffered a right orbital fracture and a concussion in the Sixers' Game 6 clinching win against the Raptors in the first-round of the playoffs.