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Joel Embiid expected to play vs. Nets; Markelle Fultz doubtful

This would be the center's first game of the preseason.

Joel Embiid.
Joel Embiid.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
    by Keith Pompey | Columnist
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BOSTON – Joel Embiid is listed as probable for Wednesday night's preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y.

The 76ers center was a full participant in Tuesday's practice at Emerson College. Meanwhile, Sixers point guard Markelle Fultz was limited at practice with right knee soreness. He is listed as doubtful. Fultz is also dealing with right shoulder soreness.

Embiid's status for the Nets' game will be determined Wednesday. The Sixers want to see if he experiences any setbacks in his left knee from Tuesday's practice. However, the team is optimistic that everything will be fine.

The center had surgery to repair a torn meniscus surgery in the knee in March. He didn't start practicing in five-on-five, full-court scrimmages until Thursday. As a result, Embiid was sidelined in the Sixers' first three preseason games.