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.
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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: 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.
