"I wish I could give you a better answer, but that's the answer," is one of the things Sixers GM Bryan Colangelo said in his lengthy conversation on 94 WIP on Friday afternoon with Chris Carlin and Ike Reese.
The thing is, Colangelo said a ton of words, but didn't really reveal a whole lot of new information. It was Conway-esque in it's dance-all-around-the-actual-question ability.
He did say they're doing everything they can to make sure Joel Embiid is healthy.
"It's safe to say it's not a significant injury if dealt with and treated appropriately," Colangelo said.
Perhaps that will make some Sixers fans feel better.
Colangelo added that Embiid will be out for the game on Saturday against the Heat and that if he wants to play in the All-Star Weekend's Rising Stars Challenge, he'd have to see the court in a game for the Sixers before then. But that is looking in doubt.
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He was also asked point blank about whether Sixers fans would get to see Ben Simmons suit up this season.
"I would hope to think that he's going to play but I will only allow him to play when he presents as healthy and the doctors tell us that he is ready to go. Until then we do not have anything further to add to that."
You can listen to the whole conversation here or check out some highlights below.
Bryan Colangelo on the decision to play Joel Embiid against Houston: "No regrets at all... everything that was done was done appropriately."— Carlin & Reese (@CarlinReeseWIP) February 10, 2017
"I really don't understand the skepticism, because if there was something untoward happening, I'd be the first to call it out" -Colangelo— Carlin & Reese (@CarlinReeseWIP) February 10, 2017
"I really don't understand the skepticism, because if there was something untoward happening, I'd be the first to call it out" -Colangelo— Carlin & Reese (@CarlinReeseWIP) February 10, 2017
Colangelo says Embiid has to play in a game if he wants to play in Rising Stars Challenge all-star weekend.— Jon Johnson (@jonjohnsonwip) February 10, 2017
Colangelo: rumors that agent Rich Paul doesn't want Ben Simmons to play are "based purely on speculation"— Carlin & Reese (@CarlinReeseWIP) February 10, 2017
"Ben Simmons wants to play basketball in the worst way, but he will only be able to get out there when he's (healthy)" -Bryan Colangelo— Carlin & Reese (@CarlinReeseWIP) February 10, 2017
Colangelo basically says because of injuries and limited time, he hasn't really had a chance to trade one of the bigs until now.— Andrew Porter (@And_Porter) February 10, 2017
Colangelo on potential deals:"We've got some things on table that are of interest to us." Said isn't getting value he wants to date.— Jon Johnson (@jonjohnsonwip) February 10, 2017
Colangelo: 'We'd like to perhaps experiment more with Noel and Embiid playing together' Listen https://t.co/32HBuJ6Jw4— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) February 10, 2017
Colangelo reveals he has a clear "three year vision" on how this will play out, where we "may make playoffs next year."— Andrew Porter (@And_Porter) February 10, 2017
