Embiid (foot) is out for Saturday's game in Charlotte.
It's the second night of a back-to-back set, so Embiid will get hit with a maintenance day. Adem Bona will have the opportunity to start Saturday with Embiid inactive.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Fills up box score Friday
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Embiid closed Friday's 98-93 victory over the Knicks with 10 points (3-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes.
Embiid didn't have a great shooting night Friday, but he did fill up the box score and finished second on the 76ers in assists behind LeBron James (eight). Through five regular-season games, Embiid is averaging 19.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.0 blocks over what is currently a career-high 35.2 minutes per contest. It wouldn't be surprising to see the veteran center sit for the second leg of the Sixers' back-to-back set Saturday against the Hornets.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Double-doubles in return
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Embiid closed Wednesday's 114-109 win over the Pacers with 21 points (9-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block across 39 minutes.
Embiid continued his strong start to the season, recording his third double-double in four appearances. He has been a borderline top 50 player thus far, averaging 21.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.8 combined steals and blocks. However, while the production has been fantastic, the fact that he has averaged 35.6 minutes per game could be cause for concern moving forward. He played 39 minutes in Wednesday's win, barely leaving the floor during the second half. If you have reservations when it comes to his long-term availability, now might be a good time to try and execute a sell-high.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Absent from injury report
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Embiid (foot) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
The star big man is set to return Wednesday after sitting out the second leg of Philadelphia's most recent back-to-back. With the 76ers back at full strength, Dean Wade and Adem Bona should fall into lesser roles.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Out Sunday
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Embiid has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Detroit due to right plantar fasciitis management.
Embiid will be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set after posting a 28-point triple-double in Saturday's win over Milwaukee. Adem Bona will likely see a significant bump in minutes in Embiid's stead.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Triple-doubles in win
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Embiid produced 28 points (8-20 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 12-14 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal and four turnovers across 36 minutes in Saturday's 127-116 win over the Bucks.
Embiid notched his first triple-double of the year, setting season highs in points and dimes to go with a plus-18 differential in the win. Embiid said Thursday that he only intended to play in one game of the 76ers' back-to-back set, so managers should be prepared for him to sit out Sunday's meeting with the Pistons.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Will play Saturday, expected to sit Sunday
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Embiid (rest) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
The star big man told reporters following Thursday's comeback win over the Cavaliers that he'd play only one half of this back-to-back set, so he's in line to sit out Sunday's showdown with the Pistons as opposed to Saturday. With LeBron James (back) a candidate to miss Saturday's contest, Embiid could have more usage on his plate.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Strong contributor in comeback win
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Embiid recorded 24 points (8-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 win over the Cavaliers.
Embiid played a critical role in Philly's impressive second-half comeback, finishing second on his squad in scoring behind Tyrese Maxey's team-high 32 points. He was much more polished on the offensive end during his second appearance of the season after going 4-for-15 from the field Tuesday against the Knicks. Embiid stated after Thursday's victory that he'll sit for one of his team's matchups over the weekend, per Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com, though he failed to specify whether he'd sit out the first or second game of the back-to-back. The 76ers are scheduled to face Milwaukee on Saturday and Detroit on Sunday.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Double-double in season opener
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Embiid ended with 13 points (4-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, three blocks and two steals in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 106-100 win over the Knicks.
Embiid tied for fourth place in scoring for the 76ers on Tuesday, but he did lead the team in rebounding while sacrificing some usage to accommodate for the arrivals of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. The star big man endured a start-stop 2025-26 campaign due to various injuries, and Embiid is looking to play at least 60 regular-season games this year for the first time since 2022-23.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Strong end to preseason Friday
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Embiid finished with 27 points (7-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 11-13 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block over 29 minutes in Friday's 125-120 preseason overtime loss to Boston.
Embiid didn't play when these two clubs met Saturday but was on the floor for the rematch. He had four turnovers, though he was still the most productive starter overall for Philadelphia on Friday night. The 2023 MVP finished the 2025-26 campaign by averaging 26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.2 steals across 31.6 minutes per contest. However, he was limited to 38 regular-season games. Embiid should still be considered one of the top players in the NBA, but his health will be a significant concern for the rest of his career.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: To play Friday
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Embiid (rest) will play in Friday's preseason finale against Boston, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
Embiid was held out of Saturday's game against Boston for maintenance and there is no injury to report. He will get some final reps Friday ahead of Opening Night.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Won't play Saturday
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Embiid (rest) is out for Saturday's exhibition against the Celtics, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Head coach Nick Nurse is resting most of the vets for Saturday's exhibition, so Jabari Walker could get all the run he can handle. Embiid should return for Friday's preseason rematch with Boston.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Modest performance Thursday
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Embiid closed with six points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 24 minutes during Thursday's 114-108 preseason loss to Brooklyn.
After sitting out the first preseason game, Embiid made his first appearance for the new-look 76ers, turning in an indifferent performance. Although he managed to chip in across the board, he struggled from the field and was careless with the ball, racking up a team-high eight turnovers. It was certainly encouraging to see him suiting up for a preseason game, indicating that he should be ready to go for opening night.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Set to play Thursday
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Embiid (rest) is set to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Nets, per ESPN.com.
The 76ers are planning to have their entire Opening Night starting lineup available Thursday. Embiid, who sat out the preseason opener, should get some run in the first half while Philadelphia gets its first look at its new-look roster.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Will have maintenance plan
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Embiid's workload will continue to be closely managed during the 2026-27 season, head coach Nick Nurse said Tuesday, according to Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com.
Nurse said Philadelphia is already working through plans for Embiid and LeBron James on back-to-backs while mapping out their workloads for the next month. Embiid entered training camp without restrictions and was a full participant in Tuesday's opening practice, but the 76ers' early planning indicates they'll remain cautious with the veteran center despite his encouraging health entering the season.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Looking good ahead of camp
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LeBron James said Monday that Embiid put significant work into his body, game and mental preparation during the offseason, Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports reports.
Embiid enters training camp following an encouraging offseason after appearing in just 38 regular-season games in 2025-26. The 32-year-old center has dealt with persistent durability concerns in recent years, but Philadelphia has consistently expressed optimism about his health this summer, and James' comments provide another positive indication regarding Embiid's preparation for the upcoming campaign.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Dip in usage possible
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Embiid no longer projects to carry the same offensive burden after Philadelphia added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown while also bringing in Anfernee Simons, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and rookie Labaron Philon, according to Paul Hudrick of Liberty Ballers.
Although his scoring volume could dip slightly, the additional star power should allow Embiid to conserve energy and focus more on efficiency and defense, helping preserve his elite fantasy value when healthy. As always, Embiid's availability will be the biggest question mark given his lengthy injury history.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Valiant effort in defeat
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Embiid logged 24 points (8-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes during Sunday's 144-114 loss to New York in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Embiid was a bright spot for the 76ers in Sunday's season-ending defeat, as he shot a perfect 8-for-8 from the floor. Embiid was clearly laboring throughout the second-round series, missing Game 2 and failing to produce at the level he did in the opening round against Boston. The star big man averaged 18.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 blocks across 29.0 minutes per contest in three Eastern Conference Semifinals appearances.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Good to go Sunday
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Embiid (hip) is available for Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Knicks.
Embiid will shake off his probable tag due to right hip soreness and suit up in Sunday's do-or-die matchup. The star big man has struggled through two appearances in the series, during which he has averaged 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 blocks while shooting 35.7 percent from the field in 30.0 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Likely to play in Game 4
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Embiid (hip) is listed as probable for Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Knicks.
Embiid was unable to play in Game 2 due to an ankle injury. He returned for Game 3 on Friday and played 35 minutes in a 108-94 loss, and while he's now dealing with a hip issue, the injury doesn't appear to be severe enough for him to miss Sunday's do-or-die contest. Embiid has averaged 24.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.0 blocks over 34.3 minutes per game across six postseason contests.
