With Adem Bona sent down to the G League, the Sixers have Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele around to fill in should Embiid have to miss time. They are both fully capable of filling in for Embiid at this stage of the season.

Joel Embiid missed the 76ers’ shootaround Monday morning at Kesaya Center, and remains questionable to play against the Heat because of an illness. Embiid has played in only two games this season because of an ongoing knee issue following February meniscus surgery,

Joel Embiid has an illness and is listed as questionable for the Sixers tomorrow night in Miami - 6:19 PM New: I dove into a host of numbers that help define and explain the Sixers’ awful 2-10 start to the season.

Joel Embiid is set to play in his third game of the season on Monday and one has to wonder about his minutes restriction. The big fella played 33 minutes against the Magic on Frid

It’s only a matter of time before they get there, assuming Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, and Embiid stay healthy.

The 30-year-old Embiid underwent left knee surgery in February. He returned for the end of the 2023-24 regular season and played in the Sixers’ first-round playoff loss to the Knicks and for Team USA at the Olympics, but he has not appeared in a game this season.

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers address their place in the standings following a loss to the Orlando Magic.

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers spices up his indoor training with a key outdoor activity to boost his stamina and agility: running on uneven terrain. This exercise not only enhances his cardiovascular endurance but also provides specific benefits that keep him in top physical shape for high-level competition.

On Friday night, Joel Embiid returned to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup. Although he made his 2024-2025 debut on Tuesday night against the New York Knicks, Embiid had a night off against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.