What could be the take on Joel Embiid's situation? The Philadelphia 76ers with their extensive injury list, are in trouble on most game nights these days. After their defeat against the New York Knicks in their recent matchup,
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 not play in the 76ers' matchup vs. the Knicks. Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, however, could return from injury.
Embiid’s played in just total 13 games thus far for the Sixers, who entered Wednesday 11th in the Eastern Conference standings at 15-23. He’s been sidelined by everything from troubles with his left knee and foot to a sinus fracture that’s led him to wear a protective mask in games since Dec. 20.
Mikal Bridges' assist prop see-saws from game-to-game, but Over bettors are catching it in a great spot tonight vs. the 76ers, who could once again be playing shorthanded vs. the Knicks.
The New York Knicks look to maintain their dominance over the Philadelphia 76ers when they meet again on Wednesday.
Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers.
George, averaging his lowest points per game total (17.2) since 2014, said he was “bored” playing center to help fill the gap left by Joel Embiid’s latest injury woe.
The Sixers announced Friday that Joel Embiid has hit another health setback. According to a team statement, Embiid experienced swelling in his left knee following a workout Thursday and will miss the Sixers’ upcoming three-game road trip.
George said it's important to keep fighting with 43 regular-season games remaining: “To me, it means something. Obviously, coming to Philadelphia, it meant something."