Pairing him with All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey and NBA MVP Joel Embiid had the makings of the NBA's next big three. However, the 76ers have been far from a juggernaut, as the team has struggled to a 15-24 record and is 11th in the Eastern Conference, on the outside looking in of the NBA play-in tournament.
Embiid, the 2022-23 NBA MVP, has played in just 13 games this season, missing time with knee, foot and sinus injuries. He was sidelined for Philadelphia’s first nine games, sat out seven consecutive games in late November and early December and has been sidelined for the past six games.
Sixers center Joel Embiid will miss at least three more games because of left knee swelling, the team said Friday.
Joel Embiid’s injury issues continue to plague the Philadelphia 76ers. The team’s star center is dealing with increased swelling in his left knee after an on-court workout Thursday, according to a team statement.
Breaking down the timeline of events leading to Joel Embiid missing six consecutive games with a left foot sprain.
After an on-court workout Thursday, Joel Embiid suffered more swelling in his left knee and will miss at least 7-10 days. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. The Philadelphia 76ers’ season goes from bad to worse as the superstar big man has played in just 13 games this year.
Joel Embiid will miss the Philadelphia 76ers ’ upcoming road trip -- and time appears to be running out on their dreams of a playoff run. The Sixers announced Friday that Embiid participated in an on-court workout Thursday after missing the last six games due to a left foot sprain.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is expected to be out another 7-10 days, the team announced today. Embiid has been sidelined with a left foot
Yabusele is the significant question mark. He came off worse in a knee-to-knee collision against the Knicks. The Frenchman, in his return to the NBA after five years abroad, has started 18 games and is the only 76er to appear in all 39 games.
On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will host the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center. For the game, the 76ers will be without their best play