Joel Embiid will be on a minutes restriction and also isn't expected to play on back-to-back nights during at least the early part of his rookie season.

Embiid underwent two operations on the navicular bone of his right foot, causing him to miss all of his first two seasons in the NBA.

Embiid was the third overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft out of Kansas and was expected to go first overall until his injury concerns came to light.

The 76ers also have Jahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel on their roster at center.