Embiid is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Heat due to right knee injury management and right shin soreness, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Embiid has been tending to knee and shin injuries, issues that caused him to miss five consecutive games before playing 26 minutes against the Pacers on Tuesday. While he's not fully recovered, the veteran center is expected to play through the injury Thursday. Embiid logged 27 points, six rebounds and five assists against Indiana.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Lights up box score in return
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Embiid (shin/knee) scored 27 points (11-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one block across 26 minutes Tuesday in the 76ers' 135-114 win over the Pacers.
Embiid filled out the stat sheet nicely while taking the court for the first time since Feb. 7, after he had missed the 76ers' previous five contests due to right shin soreness and right knee injury management. Though Embiid had played 30-plus minutes in each of his prior five appearances, the 76ers were able to ease him back into the fold with a lighter workload while they cruised to an easy win. Assuming he came out of Tuesday's contest no worse for the wear, Embiid should get back over the 30-minute mark in the 76ers' next game Thursday versus the Heat.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Upgraded to available
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Embiid (knee/shin) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.
After five straight games on the shelf, Embiid will shed his questionable tag for this contest. However, it's possible he has some restrictions in his first game back. With the star big man back in the mix, Andre Drummond is expected to shift to the second unit.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Iffy for Tuesday
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Embiid (knee/shin) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Indiana.
Embiid has missed five straight games while handling right knee injury management and right shin soreness, so a questionable tag represents a positive step compared to being immediately ruled out for a sixth consecutive contest. If he's unable to suit up Tuesday, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona would be in line to handle the bulk of the minutes at center for Philadelphia.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Out again Sunday
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Embiid (knee/shin) will remain on the inactive list for Sunday's game in Minnesota.
This will be Embiid's fifth consecutive game on the sidelines, and given there haven't been any reports of the big man practicing, he should be considered highly questionable for Tuesday's game in Indiana. Adem Bona, Andre Drummond and Dominick Barlow will help pick up the slack with Embiid unavailable.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Ruled out for Saturday
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Embiid (knee/shin) won't play Saturday in New Orleans.
Embiid is set to miss his fourth consecutive game, and for now, he should be considered highly questionable for Sunday's game in Minnesota. Adem Bona and Andre Drummond will continue to split the five-man minutes in Embiid's absence.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Dealing with shin injury
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Embiid has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hawks due to right shin soreness and right knee injury management, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Embiid was held out of the 76ers' final two games before the All-Star break due to right knee injury management. However, a shin issue cropped up over the break, so Embiid will be held out of Thursday's contest with the hopes that he'll be available to return against the Pelicans on Saturday. Adem Bona and Andre Drummond will continue to cover most of the minutes at center in Embiid's absence.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Won't play Wednesday
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Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Embiid will miss a second straight game heading into the All-Star break due to right knee injury management. In his stead, look for Andre Drummond and Adem Bona to handle most of the center minutes. Embiid's next chance to play will come Feb. 19 against Atlanta.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Iffy for Wednesday
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Embiid (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against New York.
Embiid was shut down Monday due to right knee injury management, so it appears the Sixers are simply trying to ensure he makes it to the All-Star break healthy. Philly should have another update to share on the big man's availability for the final game before the break closer to Wednesday's tipoff.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Ruled out Monday
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Embiid (knee) won't play Monday against the Trail Blazers, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Embiid will be held out due to right knee injury management, likely in an effort to ensure he goes into the All-Star break healthy with only one additional game remaining. Dominick Barlow (illness) is also out, opening up minutes for Trendon Watford, Adem Bona and Andre Drummond in the frontcourt.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Questionable to play Monday
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Embiid is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers due to right knee injury management, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Embiid has been a mainstay on the 76ers' injury report this season, and there's a chance he is sidelined for Monday's road tilt while managing a right knee injury. His absence would likely result in Andre Drummond entering the Sixers' starting five.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Goes for 33 points Saturday
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Embiid posted 33 points (9-19 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 11-13 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block over 33 minutes during Saturday's 109-103 victory over the Suns.
Embiid was questionable to play Saturday due to right knee injury management, but the star center not only suited up, he also led the Sixers in scoring while ending just one board shy of a double-double. Embiid has been on a tear of late and has reached the 30-point mark in four of his last five appearances, establishing himself as the Sixers' go-to weapon on offense ahead of Tyrese Maxey when he's fully healthy.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Available Saturday
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Embiid (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Suns.
Embiid was initially listed as questionable due to right knee injury management, but the star big man will suit up Saturday. Embiid has been playing well of late, averaging 31.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 0.9 blocks per game over his last 10 appearances.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Questionable to face Phoenix
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Embiid (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Suns.
Embiid has appeared in five of Philadelphia's last six games and could miss Saturday's contest due to right knee injury management. If the big man isn't cleared to play, Andre Drummond would be expected to start, while Adem Bona would likely see increased playing time off the bench.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Pours in 35 points in LA
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Embiid closed with 35 points (13-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal across 39 minutes during Thursday's 119-115 loss to the Lakers.
The 31-year-old center led the Sixers in scoring as he delivered 30-plus points for the seventh time in his last nine appearances. Embiid is still being held out for one end of Philly's back-to-backs, but he's been dominant when he's been on the court. Over that nine-game stretch, which stretches back to Jan. 16, he's averaging 33.1 points, 8.6 boards, 5.4 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.6 combined blocks and steals while shooting 53.4 percent from the floor and an impressive 51.9 percent (14-for-27) from long distance.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Good to go vs. LAL
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Embiid (ankle) will play Thursday against the Lakers, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Embiid was considered a true game-time call leading up to tipoff, and the team has since given him the green light to run the floor in LA. The big man will aim to continue his recent success, as he's averaging 32.9 points over his last eight games.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Questionable for Thursday
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Embiid is listed questionable for Thursday's game versus the Lakers due to right knee injury management.
Embiid missed Tuesday's win over the Warriors, with that game coming as the second in a back-to-back set, and now he's being listed as questionable for Thursday's game. The 76ers should have a better idea regarding Embiid's status following shootaround Thursday morning, but if the veteran center is cleared to play ahead of the 10 p.m. ET tipoff, he should be in line for a normal 30-plus-minute workload.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Sitting out Tuesday
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Embiid is out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors due to right ankle and knee injury management.
This was a likely decision by the 76ers, considering Tuesday is the second half of a back-to-back set. The expectation is that Embiid will return to the lineup for Thursday's showdown against the Lakers. With the superstar big man sitting out against Golden State, Andre Drummond makes sense as a plug-and-play fantasy option as the likely starter at center.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Logs 24 points during win
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Embiid recorded 24 points (8-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 128-113 win over the Clippers.
Although Embiid didn't come close to matching his 40-point tour de force against the Pelicans, he displayed defensive mettle and kept Ivica Zubac in check. When healthy, Embiid has been a scoring behemoth in recent weeks, registering 30-plus points in six of his last 10 games.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Will play Monday
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Embiid (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Embiid was listed as probable due to right ankle injury management but will suit up as expected. The 31-year-old has been operating at an elite level of late, averaging 30.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists while shooting 51.8 percent from the field and 40.5 percent from three over his past 10 appearances.
