Embiid (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Knicks.
The 76ers continue to include Embiid on the injury report due to right knee injury management, though he's likely to suit up in his third consecutive contest Saturday. The star big man has scored at least 22 points in six straight appearances, averaging 29.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.3 blocks in 33.0 minutes per game over that stretch.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Chips in 22 points in win
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Embiid finished Thursday's 123-108 win over Dallas with 22 points (9-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one block over 35 minutes.
Embiid scored 14 of his 22 points in the first half and finished Thursday's game as the 76ers' third-leading scorer behind Tyrese Maxey (34 points) and VJ Edgecombe (23 points). Embiid has been working through knee and ankle injuries of late, but he has played 38 and 35 minutes in each of his last two outings. The 76ers will conclude their five-game road trip Saturday against the Knicks.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Cleared to play Thursday
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Embiid (ankle/knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Mavericks, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Embiid continues to manage ankle and knee injuries, but the 2022-23 MVP has been cleared to play in Thursday's road game. He played in seven of the 76ers' 12 December games, averaging 25.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.0 threes and 1.3 blocks over 31.1 minutes per game last month.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Probable for Thursday
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Embiid (ankle/knee) is probable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Embiid is managing injuries to his right ankle and knee, but he's likely to push through them Thursday. During Tuesday's overtime win over Memphis, the star big man produced 34 points (11-28 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 11-12 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Sniffs triple-double in win
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Embiid generated 34 points (11-28 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 11-12 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes in Tuesday's 139-136 overtime win over the Grizzlies.
Embiid returned from a one-game absence due to a sprained right ankle Tuesday, racking up a team-high-tying 34 points over a season-high 38 minutes. He also grabbed a team-best 10 rebounds en route to his second double-double in 14 regular-season appearances. Additionally, Embiid set a new season-high mark in assists. While availability continues to be an issue for the star big man, he has been productive when on the hardwood of late. The 31-year-old center has scored 22 or more points in five consecutive appearances, including three outings with at least 31 points over that stretch.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Available Tuesday
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Embiid (ankle/illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Embiid missed Sunday's loss to the Thunder due to a sprained right ankle and is also under the weather, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up Tuesday. The star big man has averaged 24.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 blocks in 30.0 minutes per game across six appearances in December. With Embiid back in action, Andre Drummond will slide to the second unit.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Iffy for Tuesday
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Embiid (ankle/knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Embiid is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to a sprained right ankle and right knee injury management. The Sixers have remained cautious with the star big man's availability, and if he's ultimately ruled out for Tuesday, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona would be candidates for increased playing time. In six outings this month, Embiid has averaged 24.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 blocks in 30.0 minutes per game.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Won't face OKC
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Embiid is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder due to a right ankle sprain.
Embiid registered 31 points (10-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 32 minutes during Friday's 109-102 loss to the Bulls. However, the big man won't suit up to face the reigning NBA champions on Sunday, as the 76ers will once again be depleted in the frontcourt. The absence of Embiid means Andre Drummond and Adem Bona will likely handle most of the minutes at center, with Dominick Barlow also seeing sizable playing time.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Puts up 31 points Friday
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Embiid registered 31 points (10-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 32 minutes during Friday's 109-102 loss to the Bulls.
Embiid has scored at least 27 points in three of his last four games, but he posted subpar numbers in other categories. The five-rebound haul was his third-worst output of the season in that regard, and he didn't stand out in what should've been a favorable matchup. Embiid has reached the 30-point mark just twice all season long, and between the injuries and the lack of production, he's no longer an automatic source of elite fantasy production.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Will play Friday
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Embiid (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Embiid will shed his questionable tag due to right knee injury management and suit up in his second consecutive contest. Over five appearances in December, the star big man has averaged 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 blocks in 29.6 minutes per game. He has shot 41.1 percent from the field and 17.4 percent from downtown during that span.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Questionable for Friday
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Joel Embiid is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls due to right knee injury management, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Embiid is coming off a strong performance against the Nets on Dec. 23 but may sit out to give his knee a rest. If he's sidelined, more minutes would be in store for Andre Drummond and Adem Bona.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Team-high 27 points in return
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Embiid chipped in 27 points (8-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 10-12 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 114-106 loss to the Nets.
Embiid was cleared to return Tuesday from a two-game absence while working through an illness and a knee injury. He came out firing with 19 points in the first half, and while he briefly left for the locker room after appearing to aggravate a knee injury in the third quarter, he was cleared to return in the same frame. Embiid has played in five of the 76ers' nine games since Dec. 2, and over that span, he has averaged 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 blocks over 29.6 minutes per game. The 76ers' next game takes place Friday against the Bulls, which gives Embiid more time to rest and recover ahead of that contest.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Returns Tuesday
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Embiid (knee) returned to Tuesday's game against the Nets with 6:49 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.
Embiid sustained an apparent right knee injury earlier in the quarter and briefly exited to the locker room. However, he returned to the bench shortly thereafter with wrapping on both knees, and it's a positive sign he was able to check back in after a short stint on the sidelines. He appears to be good to go for the remainder of the contest.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Exits to locker room
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Embiid exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right knee injury in the third quarter of Tuesday's game against the Nets, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Embiid hit the floor hard and grabbed at his right knee before eventually heading back to the locker room. If the star big man is unable to return, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona are candidates for increased playing time the rest of the way.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Will play Tuesday
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Embiid (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
As expected, Embiid will shake off his probable tag due to an illness and return from a two-game absence. The star big man has appeared in four games in December, during which he has averaged 22.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks over 29.3 minutes per contest. He has shot just 37.7 percent from the field during that span.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Probable for Tuesday
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Embiid (illness) is probable to play Tuesday versus the Nets.
Embiid missed the past two games due to an illness, but he was able to get through a full practice Monday and is on track to return for Tuesday's game. Expect Andre Drummond to return to the second unit with Embiid back in action Tuesday evening.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Goes through practice
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Embiid (illness/knee) participated in practice Monday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Embiid was unable to play Saturday against the Mavericks, his second straight game on the shelf. However, coach Nick Nurse noted that he was feeling and moving around better at Monday's practice. More clarity on Embiid's status for Tuesday's game against the Nets will be known once the 76ers release their injury report.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Won't play Saturday
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Embiid (illness/knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
Embiid will miss both ends of the 76ers' back-to-back set due to illness and right knee injury management. His absence should allow Andre Drummond to make another start, while Adem Bona should serve as Drummond's primary backup. Embiid's next chance to play will come Tuesday against Brooklyn.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Tabbed doubtful
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Embiid (illness/knee) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Embiid is on track to miss a second consecutive game due to illness and right knee injury management. If he sits Saturday, Andre Drummond would likely draw another start, while Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow could see center minutes off the bench.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Won't play Friday
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Embiid won't play Friday against the Knicks due to an illness and right knee injury management.
Despite going through shootaround, Embiid was unable to shake off his questionable tag. The 76ers may have been planning to hold Embiid out for Friday's contest all along, as he has yet to be cleared to play in both ends of back-to-back sets. Look for Andre Drummond to see the bulk of the minutes at center Friday, but Embiid could be back in the starting five Saturday versus the Mavericks.
