JOEL EMBIID NEWS

Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed

Joel Embiid had 23 points, 15 rebounds and one huge assist to Kelly Oubre Jr. on a late go-ahead three-point play that led the 76ers to a 105-104 win over the Miami Heat in the Eas...

APRIL 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go against Miami Embiid is available and in the starting lineup for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the 76ers.

Impact As expected, Embiid has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a left knee injury. The superstar big man tallied 29 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 33 minutes during his only other appearance against Miami this season.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Embiid (knee) remains questionable but is expected to play Wednesday against the Heat, barring a setback during warmups, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Embiid got through shootaround without issue, but the 76ers' medical staff would like him to get through his pregame routine before officially clearing him. However, it seems very likely that he'll be out there, so he's a reasonable target in daily fantasy leagues.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through shootaround Embiid (knee) participated in Wednesday's morning shootaround, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact Embiid logged two straight practices coming into the morning shootaround, but he's still carrying a questionable tag for Wednesday's game against Miami. Despite the questionable designation, it would be a big surprise if Embiid was unable to suit up Wednesday.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Heat know there is no simple plan to slow down Joel Embiid How will Miami slow down the reigning MVP? If there's anyone who can figure it out, it's coach Erik Spoelstra.

APRIL 17 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joel Embiid's status looms over Heat-76ers play-in game The Philadelphia 76ers are a much better team with Joel Embiid in the lineup.While that’s hardly breaking news, there’s a noticeable differe...

APRIL 17 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Would the 2024 USA Basketball Olympic team beat the 1992 'Dream Team'?

Is this year's USA Basketball Olympic team headlined by LeBron James and Stephen Curry good enough to beat the 1992 'Dream Team'? Colin Cowh...

APRIL 17

Kawhi Leonard reportedly lands final spot on USA hoops roster for 2024 Olympics

Kawhi Leonard has landed the final roster spot on Team USA for the Paris Olympics, joining a group that includes LeBron James and Stephen Cu...

APRIL 16

Officially questionable Embiid (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's Play-In Game against the Heat.

Impact Embiid sat out Sunday's regular-season finale against the Nets due to precautionary reasons but practiced Monday and Tuesday. The 76ers have won eight straight, including five in a row with Embiid back in the lineup, and the reining MVP has looked great in the process, averaging 30.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks in 30.6 minutes per game.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia 76ers set to start another playoff run with an ailing Joel Embiid Joel Embiid is again dealing with injuries headed into the NBA playoffs

APRIL 16 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sixers set to start another playoff run with an ailing Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid is again dealing with injuries headed into the NBA playoffs.

APRIL 16

Expectations are that Joel Embiid will play for Sixers in play-in game Mystery always seems to follow Sixers star Joel Embiid, whose status for the play-in game Wednesday against the Miami Heat is anything but e...

APRIL 15 • MCALL.COM

USA Basketball finalizing 2024 Olympic roster Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker and Jrue Holiday, among others, also made the team.

APRIL 15 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nick Nurse 'hopeful' Joel Embiid will suit up for Play-In Tournament matchup against Miami Heat PHILADELPHIA - Nick Nurse shied away from saying it was definitive. Instead, he uttered the word hopeful. The 76ers coach said he’s hopeful...

APRIL 15 • SACBEE.COM

Practices Monday Embiid (knee) practiced Monday, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.

Impact Early Sunday, coach Nick Nurse said Embiid was expected to play in the regular-season finale against the Nets, barring a setback, and then the reigning MVP was ruled out after going through pre-game warmups, sparking pessimistic speculation. However, Nurse clarified before the matinee tipoff that Embiid's absence was considered a precautionary measure, and the big man's return to practice Monday confirms that notion. Embiid will likely still appear on Philadelphia's injury report for Wednesday's Play-In matchup against the Heat, but he's trending in the right direction. The 76ers have won eight straight games, including five consecutive with Embiid in the lineup.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Embiid sits out as 76ers zip past Nets 107-86, prepare for play-in The 76ers will host Miami on Wednesday night in the NBA play-in tournament. The winner gets the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference. The lo...

APRIL 14 • PENNLIVE.COM

Joel Embiid sits out as 76ers zip past Nets 107-86; await fate in NBA postseason picture Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points for a Philadelphia 76ers team that played without Joel Embiid and seemed poised for a spot in the play-in tour...

APRIL 14 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Joel Embiid sits out as 76ers zip past Nets 107-86. Philly will face Miami in the play-in tournament

Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points for a Philadelphia 76ers team that played without Joel Embiid and earned a spot in the play-in tournament with a 107-86 win over the Brooklyn Nets wit...

APRIL 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

76ers play their season finale without All-Star center Joel Embiid (knee)

Joel Embiid sat out the 76ers' regular-season finale against Brooklyn on Sunday after he tweaked his surgically repaired left knee.

APRIL 14

Expected to be ready for Embiid's (knee) absence in Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Nets is considered a precautionary measure, and he is expected to be ready for the playoffs, Tim Bontemps of ES...

Impact Head coach Nick Nurse indicated earlier Sunday that Embiid was expected to play against the Nets barring any setbacks. The star big man was then later ruled out, but it looks like the Philly simply opted to err on the side of caution. The former MVP is expected t o be ready for a potential play-in game or Round 1 matchup depending on how the seeding ultimately works out.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

76ers C Joel Embiid (knee) to sit out finale vs. Nets Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been ruled out of the team’s regular-season finale against the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Sunday af...

APRIL 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ruled out Sunday The 76ers have officially ruled Embiid (knee) out of Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Nets, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Head coach Nick Nurse said Sunday that Embiid was expected to play according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com. It is unclear if the star big man suffered some type of setback, or if Philadelphia just opted to err on the side of caution heading into the playoffs. In his absence, Paul Reed and Mo Bamba figure to see expanded roles at center.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Coach Nick Nurse said Embiid (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Nets, barring a setback, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Embiid continues to ramp up following a lengthy surgery-related absence and will likely suit up for the sixth time over Philadelphia's last seven contests. Over his past two appearances, the reigning MVP has compiled 69 points, 24 rebounds, 15 assists, three steals and three blocks while playing 34.0 minutes per game. The 76ers have won all five games Embiid has appeared in since his return and could avoid the Play-In Tournament with another victory Sunday.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy agains Brooklyn Embiid is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Nets due to left knee injury recovery.

Impact Embiid tweaked his knee in Friday's game versus Orlando and could be held out of Sunday's contest. If the superstar big man is ruled out against Brooklyn, Mo Bamba and Paul Reed are candidates to receive increased playing time.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Another double-double Friday Embiid closed with 32 points (10-23 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 13 rebounds, seven assists and one block in 32 minutes during Friday's 125-113 win over the Magic.

Impact Embiid recorded his 30th double-double of the season Friday, and he reached that mark for the third straight game. There was a scare in the second quarter when Embiid went to the locker room after awkwardly landing on his recently repaired left knee, but he was able to return for the second half. The 76ers have now won seven straight games, and a win in the regular-season finale Sunday against the Nets could catapult Philadelphia into the top six in the Eastern Conference, avoiding the NBA Play-In Tournament.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE