Embiid (illness) will not play Friday against the Knicks.
Despite going through shootaround, Embiid was unable to shake off his questionable tag. It's possible the 76ers are saving him for Saturday's game against Dallas, as Embiid is cleared for only one game of back-to-back sets anyway. Look for Andre Drummond to see the bulk of the center minutes Friday.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Goes through shootaround
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Embiid (illness) was present at Friday's morning shootaround, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Embiid remains questionable on the injury report for Friday's game against the Knicks, but it's a good sign for Philadelphia that he was able to get some shots up. Presumably, he'll make a decision after warmups. If he can't go, Andre Drummond would likely shoulder a considerable workload at center.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Questionable with illness
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Embiid is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks due to an illness.
Friday is the front half of a back-to-back for the 76ers, which could influence how they handle the superstar big man this weekend. Expect the team to provide an update on his status closer to tipoff. Should Embiid need to sit out, Andre Drummond would likely be inserted into the starting lineup and see a massive boost in fantasy appeal.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Solid numbers in losing effort
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Embiid contributed 22 points (8-20 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 14 rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 120-117 loss to the Hawks.
After pouring in a season-high 39 points in Friday's win over the Hawks, Embiid took a back seat as a scorer Sunday but excelled at attack the glass en route to notching his first double-double of the season. He's logged at least 30 minutes in three straight games, an encouraging trend as he works his way back from the arthroscopic left knee surgery he underwent back in April. The 76ers will return to action Friday in New York in the first game of a back-to-back set, so expect Embiid to sit out that game or Saturday's home date versus the Mavericks for maintenance purposes.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Available to play
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Embiid (knee) is available for Sunday's game in Atlanta, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Embiid will look to build off Friday's 39-point performance, and he should be busy on offense due to Tyrese Maxey (illness) being out again. With Embiid active, Andre Drummond will be a less attractive target in fantasy leagues, as he'll be confined to a reserve role. Sunday will mark the first time this season that Embiid will have appeared in two games in three nights.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Questionable for Sunday
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Embiid (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
After dropping a season-high 39 points in Friday's win over Indiana, Embiid may sit out Sunday's contest due to left knee injury management. If the star big man is ultimately ruled out, Andre Drummond is in line to get the starting nod, while Adem Bona is likely to enter the rotation. Over his last four appearances, Embiid has averaged 21.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 29.3 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Scores 39 points in return
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Embiid delivered 39 points (12-23 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 13-18 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and a steal across 32 minutes in Friday's 115-105 win over the Pacers.
This 39-point output was Embiid's best scoring performance in a regular season since Jan. 22, 2024, when he scored 70 points. The 76ers have been very cautious with Embiid's health, and the five days off seem to have helped the star big man. He notched a season-high mark in minutes played, points and rebounds in this win.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Will play vs. Pacers
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Embiid (knee) will play in Friday's game against the Pacers.
The 76ers have cleared Embiid for action as they continue to monitor his left knee. The superstar big man will be looking to jump-start his season Friday following an uneven start to the year based on his lofty standards. For the campaign, Embiid has averaged 18.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.3 blocks in 25.1 minutes per game over nine regular-season contests.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Probable for Friday
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Embiid is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to left knee injury management.
Embiid will once again land on the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup, though it appears this is simply as a precaution. All signs point to the big man being able to suit up Friday.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Starting Sunday
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Embiid (knee) is available and starting Sunday's game against the Lakers, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Embiid will return to the lineup after missing Friday's game due to left knee injury management. Embiid has made just two appearances since Nov. 9, averaging 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 blocks in 27.5 minutes per contest in those games.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Not seen at shootaround
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Embiid (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers, was not seen at the 76ers' portion of their morning shootaround that is open to the media, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Embiid is at risk of remaining on the bench for the third time in a four-game span, and his status will be worth monitoring ahead of tipoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. If the star center is held out of Sunday's contest, Andre Drummond, Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow are candidates for increased playing time. Embiid has appeared in just two games since Nov. 9, during which he has averaged 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 27.5 minutes per tilt.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Upgraded to probable
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Embiid (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Embiid wasn't seen at Sunday morning's shootaround, though he's now likely to play against the Lakers. The Sixers continue to manage the star big man's availability due to a left knee issue, and he has appeared in just two games since Nov. 9. Through eight regular-season appearances, Embiid has averaged 18.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.4 blocks across 24.4 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Listed as questionable
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Embiid (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Embiid missed Friday's win over the Bucks for the second leg of a back-to-back set, but the star big man will be a regular on the injury report as he continues to battle soreness in his knees. If Embiid is unable to suit up, Andre Drummond is likely to absorb the bulk of the center minutes Sunday.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Out Friday
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Embiid (left knee injury management) won't play in Friday's game against the Bucks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Embiid will get the night off for the closing end of Philadelphia's back-to-back set. The star center has been battling a right knee injury throughout the entirety of the season, and he's played in just eight games as a result. However, he appears to be battling a left knee injury as well. Andre Drummond, Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow should handle center duties Friday. Embiid's next chance to play will come Sunday against the Lakers.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Scores 12 points in win
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Embiid finished Thursday's 99-98 win over the Warriors with 12 points (5-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block over 25 minutes.
Initially listed as doubtful for Thursday's game, Embiid returned to action and saw a decent workload in the win. He was struggling to find his rhythm, however, and that's to be expected given how little he's actually seen the floor this season. The 76ers face the Bucks on Friday for the second leg of a back-to-back set, and it's highly unlikely that Embiid suits up.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Available Thursday
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Embiid (knee) is listed as available for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Embiid was initially listed as doubtful for Thursday's game but was bumped to questionable after going through shootaround, and now, he has been cleared to play. This is the first half of a back-to-back set, and given Embiid's history with his knees, fantasy managers can expect him to sit out Friday's matchup in Milwaukee. In his only appearance since Nov. 8, Embiid posted 18 points (6-14 FG), four rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block in 30 minutes during a 142-134 loss to Atlanta.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Upgraded to questionable
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Embiid (knee) has been upgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Embiid was previously listed as doubtful, but the big man may attempt to give it a go. Paul George (knee) has been ruled out, so that may have factored into the decision. Thursday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so Embiid playing in one of these games would be the best-case scenario for his fantasy managers with his restrictions.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Doubtful for Thursday
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Embiid (knee) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Philadelphia gave Embiid the night off for right knee injury management Tuesday against the Wizards, and he'll likely sit for a second straight time Thursday. It's possible the 76ers are preparing for him to play in the second leg of this back-to-back set Friday against the Bucks, but nothing is set in stone given his troublesome injury history. Andre Drummond is likely going to be relied upon heavily Thursday.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Embiid (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Philadelphia is giving Embiid the night off for right knee injury management. The superstar big man's next chance to return is Thursday against Golden State. With Andre Drummond (knee) questionable, Adem Bona could be in line for a huge role at center.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Season-high 30 minutes in return
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Embiid (knee) registered 18 points (6-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 30 minutes in Sunday's 142-134 double-overtime loss to the Hawks.
Making just his seventh appearance of the season after missing the 76ers' prior nine games due to right knee injury management, Embiid surprisingly ended up seeing his most minutes of the campaign. The 76ers may have planned to keep Embiid closer to his season-long average of 23.3 minutes per game heading into Sunday, but the two extra periods likely contributed to him seeing some extra run. The 76ers did still elect to hold Embiid out for the entire second overtime period, and the veteran center remains likely to have his minutes monitored carefully moving forward, even though he's ostensibly healthy again. Embiid is also a good bet to continue sitting out one half of back-to-back sets, with the 76ers' next one coming Thursday (versus Warriors) and Friday (at Bucks).
