Embiid, however, has popped up on the injury report with a new issue. The Sixers are back in action on Friday against the New York Knicks, and it appears that they could be without their superstar big man again, potentially putting an end to Embiid’s three-game playing streak.

Joel Embiid is one of five players on the Philadelphia 76ers' injury report for Friday’s game against the New York Knicks. Embiid is listed as questionable for the matchup due to an illness.

The 76ers return to the court to face the New York Knicks Friday night, but you won’t find the game on NBC Sports Philadelphia or anywhere else on TV.

Joel Embiid scored a season-high 39 points, Paul George had 23 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 115-105

Dyson Daniels had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Onyeka Okongwu added 20 points and 15 rebounds and the Hawks held off the 76ers 120-117 on Sunday night.

Now 31 and again attempting to work his way back to health, Philadelphia's superstar center is learning what he's still capable of.

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey reacts to his return to practice and learning a few new wrinkles coach Nick Nurse threw in.

New York is looking to extend its seven-game home win streak with a victory against Philadelphia. Friday's matchup is the first of the season between the teams.

LeBron James not looking washed for the first time this season, taking over the fourth quarter, dropping 29 points and ending the night with the mythical king’s crown on his head ultimately proved to be above Philly’s pay grade. When arguably the best player to ever do it finds a rhythm, sometimes there’s just no stopping that kind of force.

NBA referees collectively roasted Philadelphia 76ers announcer Alaa Abdelnaby for not understanding the rules.