PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown has pulled back the curtain on the process, so to speak, that his team will follow in extending rookie center Joel Embiids minutes restriction.The No. 3 pick out of Kansas in 2014, Embiid missed the entirety of both the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons because of a broken navicular in his right foot -- a bone that he broke two times.Because of the 7-foot, 250-pound centers injury history, Philadelphia came into this season with a mandate from its medical staff to hold Embiids minute count to 24 or below in any given game.Brown said that plan will stay in place for at least the next six weeks.As I understand it, they will not escalate until Christmas and then it will only be judged, Brown said Saturday before the Sixers lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-101. It may stay the same then, too.In the meantime, Brown said the Sixers will keep a short leash on Embiid, especially in back-to-back situations.There is always a judgment, a decision in relation to back-to-backs, but as a sort of a cut-off minute restriction, I believe that its going to stay at 24 until Christmas, Brown said. And then well judge that second third [of the season] after that first third ends. Well judge that second third accordingly.Come Christmas, the 76ers will have played 30 games.It sucks. I can only play 20 minutes, Embiid told reporters following his NBA debut. I felt like I could play more, but you have to trust the process, you have to trust those guys.Despite his limited playing time, Embiid came into Saturday leading all rookies in scoring with a 17.3-point average.With the Sixers in a tight game down the stretch with Cleveland, Embiid actually broke through his minute cap ever so slightly, finishing with 22 points, six rebounds, four blocks, two assists and a steal in 25 minutes.Sixers big man Jahlil Okafor also is on a 24-minute restriction as he recovers from a small meniscus tear in his right knee that he suffered last season.Brown said that conditioning remains an issue for both Embiid and Okafor.As I watched him and we judge their fitness, I think at times going beyond 4- to 5-minute segments is not good for them, Brown said. I feel like fatigue sets in, and given the amount of time that theyve been able to play, practice, et cetera.However, Brown was certainly appreciative of the chance to play his young big men in a limited fashion rather than see them sitting the night out completely to rest.Thats more generous from our medical staff, and Im thrilled to spend [the minute allotment], Brown said. Im happy to spend it. Adidas Sneakers Cheap . The players spoke Jan. 13 during a Major League Baseball Players Association conference call after Rodriguez sued the union and Major League Baseball to overturn an arbitrators decision suspending him for the 2014 season and post-season. Wholesale Sneakers .875,000, avoiding arbitration. Clippards deal Monday means all eight Nationals players who filed for arbitration wound up settling before a hearing. http://www.cheapsneakers.us/ . 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The Atletico Madrid midfielder drew headlines with a sensational solo goal against Bayern Munich to give his side a 1-0 lead heading into Tuesdays Champions League semi-final second leg.The 21-year-olds great form has largely gone under the radar this season as the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Fernando Torres and Koke have received the plaudits. Saul dances through the Bayern midfield before scoring in the 11th minute Atleti are chasing an unprecedented league and European double and Saul has played a major part in helping his side to the brink of history.However, Balague has revealed on the La Liga Weekly Podcast that the young Spaniard was twice offered to Premier League clubs - but Everton and United both passed on the opportunity.Saul was offered to Everton when he was 18, and they said no, and he was offered to Manchester United a year-and-a-half ago and United decided not to go for him, Balague said.Their loss appears to be Atleticos gain and Balague is certain that Saul could become one oof the greats of the game.ddddddddddddWe have been saying on Revista for two years that he will become one of the best midfielders in Europe and he is on the way, he added. Saul could become one of the best midfielders in Europe, according to Guillem Balague Terry Gibson is also a fan of Saul, first spotting him playing on loan at Rayo Vallecano, and believes the midfielder could force his way into the Spain squad for this summers European Championship.He is one of those players that has gone unnoticed until that goal, Gibson said. It was a sensational goal and it has brought him to the attention of a lot more people.He is a versatile player as well and there are enough players in the squad who should be threatened by Saul. (Vincent) Del Bosque will have a really good look at him in the preparation games coming up. He is still very young and has a great future ahead of him. Also See: Get Sky Sports La Liga video Fixtures Table Revista de la Liga Guillem Balague ' ' '