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: 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: 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: 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: 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).
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Returns to action Sunday
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Embiid (knee) will start Sunday's contest against the Hawks, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Embiid missed the last nine games due to a lingering knee injury, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. In six appearances this season, Embiid holds averages of 19.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.5 blocks in 23.3 minutes per game.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Questionable to play Sunday
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Embiid (knee) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Embiid was initially listed as out for Sunday's contest, though he now has a chance to return from a nine-game absence due to a lingering right knee injury. If the star big man is ultimately cleared to play, he'll likely face heavy restrictions following the absence. In six regular-season appearances, Embiid has averaged 19.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.5 blocks in 23.3 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Ruled out for Sunday
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Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Embiid remains on the shelf due to a lingering right knee injury and will miss his 10th consecutive contest Sunday. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Wizards. With the star big man sidelined, Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow will likely see a significant bump in minutes, especially if Andre Drummond (knee) is ultimately downgraded from questionable to out.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Not playing Friday
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Embiid (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Nets.
Embiid is working his way back from a knee injury, but the star big man isn't yet ready to play Friday. Embiid has been limited to individual and conditioning work this week, so it seems he might have to clear a few more hurdles before being cleared to play. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Hawks.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Limited to individual work
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Embiid (knee) was limited to an individual strength and conditioning session Wednesday, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
It's not a great sign that Embiid was held out of Wednesday's practice, as he previously participated with the team in recent days. Embiid missed Tuesday's game against Orlando despite going through shootaround, marking his eighth straight game on the sidelines. He can be considered highly questionable for Friday against the Nets.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Won't play Tuesday
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Embiid (knee) will not play Tuesday against Orlando.
Despite going through shootaround, Embiid was unable to shake his questionable tag and will sit out for an eighth straight contest. His next chance to play comes Friday against the Nets. Andre Drummond will remain a must-start fantasy asset in the meantime.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Goes through shootaround
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Embiid (knee) participated during Tuesday's morning shootaround, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Embiid is currently listed as questionable to face the Magic on Tuesday. He has missed the past seven games for the 76ers, but he's trending towards a return. If he does get the green light to play against the Magic, he's likely to have strict restrictions.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Questionable for Tuesday
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Embiid (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
The superstar big man has a chance to return from a seven-game absence due to knee injury management. Embiid was a full participant in Monday's practice, per Aaronson, which bodes well for his chances of suiting up. Although Embiid will likely have a minutes restriction if he plays, his presence would almost certainly push Andre Drummond back to the bench.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Ruled out for Sunday
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Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Heat, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Sunday will mark Embiid's seventh straight game on the sidelines, and while the 76ers continue to say that he's making progress, his potential return date remains murky. Andre Drummond and Dominick Barlow will likely continue to hold down the fort at the center spot in Embiid's absence.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Progressing in recovery
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Embiid continues to progress in his recovery from a right knee injury and remains day-to-day, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Embiid has missed the 76ers' last six games due to right knee soreness. It seems like he's inching closer to a return, though it doesn't appear likely that will take place Sunday against the Heat. With Embiid and Adem Bona (ankle) both likely sidelined, Andre Drummond, Trendon Watford and Dominick Barlow will continue to see the majority of minutes at the center position.
