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Embiid's workload will continue to be closely managed during the 2026-27 season, head coach Nick Nurse said Tuesday, according to Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com.

Nurse said Philadelphia is already working through plans for Embiid and LeBron James on back-to-backs while mapping out their workloads for the next month. Embiid entered training camp without restrictions and was a full participant in Tuesday's opening practice, but the 76ers' early planning indicates they'll remain cautious with the veteran center despite his encouraging health entering the season.

James' workload will be carefully managed during his first season with Philadelphia, head coach Nick Nurse said Tuesday, according to Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com.

Nurse said the 76ers have had extensive discussions about managing James and Joel Embiid and are beginning to map out plans for upcoming back-to-backs and the next month of action. James is entering his 24th NBA season and will turn 42 in December, so scheduled rest could be a regular consideration as Philadelphia attempts to keep him fresh throughout the 2026-27 campaign.

Russell signed a deal with the Shanghai Sharks on Tuesday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Russell has struggled to find his footing in the NBA in recent years, so this gives him a fresh start to rejuvenate his career. It's currently unclear if his deal includes an opt-out clause. Russell holds career averages of 17.0 points and 5.6 assists across 655 games.

Bradley signed an Exhibit 9 deal with the Knicks on Wednesday.

This is essentially a training camp invitation with injury protections. The Knicks have a ton of competition at center already, making Bradley a long shot to make the team.

The Knicks waived Konchar on Wednesday.

After previously signing him to an Exhibit 10 deal, the Knicks will quickly move on in the middle of training camp. Konchar is an experienced veteran and is likely to draw interest on the open market.

Trimble has been added to Louisville's roster for the 2026-27 season.

Trimble regained eligibility after being added to a temporary restraining order list in Jefferson County. He spent the last four seasons at North Carolina before joining the Wizards for the 2026 Las Vegas Summer League.

Council was granted a preliminary injury against the NCAA and will return to college for another season in 2026-27, Michael Swaim of Kansas247 reports.

Council is eligible to return for another year of college basketball after he was granted a preliminary injunction against the NCAA. He appeared in 35 games for the Jayhawks in 2025-26. Council went undrafted in 2026, though he managed to suit up for three games for the Pelicans during the 2026 Las Vegas Summer League, averaging 8.0 points, 1.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.3 steals over 23.6 minutes per contest. While the 24-year-old is cleared to return to the collegiate ranks, it's unknown if he will head back to Kansas.

Ishchenko will play for Lokomotiv Kuban in Russia during the 2026-27 season, Grant Afseth of Roundtable Sports reports.

Ishchenko was selected by Dallas with the No. 56 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and joined the team for Summer League action, but he won't play for the organization during the 2026-27 season. The Mavericks will hold his draft rights while he plays overseas.

Atwell was granted a fifth year of college eligibility and will play for Texas Tech in the 2026-27 season, Cory Whitman of The Daily Toreador reports.

Atwell didn't hear his name called in this year's draft but joined the Bulls for the Las Vegas Summer League. However, he's now back with Texas Tech after averaging 13.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals while shooting 45.8 percent from deep in 34.7 minutes per game across 34 outings for the Red Raiders in 2025-26.

Reneau was granted a fifth year of college eligibility and will return to the University of Miami for the 2026-27 season, Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Reneau was among several players who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA. He will now return to Miami, where he most recently averaged 18.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals over 29.1 minutes in 35 games during the 2025-26 season. Reneau went undrafted in 2026 but appeared in two games for Orlando during the 2026 Las Vegas NBA Summer League.