Joel Embiid News, Rumors, Updates - Philadelphia 76ers

Ruled out for Saturday Embiid (foot) is out for Saturday's game in Charlotte.

Impact It's the second night of a back-to-back set, so Embiid will get hit with a maintenance day. Adem Bona will have the opportunity to start Saturday with Embiid inactive.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fills up box score Friday Embiid (rest) closed Friday's 98-93 victory over the Knicks with 10 points (3-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes.

Impact Embiid didn't have a great shooting night Friday, but he did fill up the box score and finished second on the 76ers in assists behind LeBron James (eight). Through five regular-season games, Embiid is averaging 19.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.0 blocks over what is currently a career-high 35.2 minutes per contest. It wouldn't be surprising to see the veteran center sit for the second leg of the Sixers' back-to-back set Saturday against the Hornets.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James is 41 and feeling young in Philly. He had his best game yet with the 76ers

LeBron James has delivered a standout performance for the 76ers in his 24th NBA season

19 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Double-doubles in return Embiid closed Wednesday's 114-109 win over the Pacers with 21 points (9-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block across 39 minutes.

Impact Embiid continued his strong start to the season, recording his third double-double in four appearances. He has been a borderline top 50 player thus far, averaging 21.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.8 combined steals and blocks. However, while the production has been fantastic, the fact that he has averaged 35.6 minutes per game could be cause for concern moving forward. He played 39 minutes in Wednesday's win, barely leaving the floor during the second half. If you have reservations when it comes to his long-term availability, now might be a good time to try and execute a sell-high.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maxey scores 27 points and leads the 76ers to a 114-109 victory over the Pacers

Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points, including two 3-pointers in the final 1 1/2 minutes, to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 114-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Absent from injury report Embiid (foot) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact The star big man is set to return Wednesday after sitting out the second leg of Philadelphia's most recent back-to-back. With the 76ers back at full strength, Dean Wade and Adem Bona should fall into lesser roles.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James is in Philly and that's a good thing. The 76ers title hopes still ride on Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid wanted to play back-to-back games after a triple-double against Milwaukee

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cunningham scores 26, Collins has double-double in Detroit's 106-93 win over LeBron, 76ers

The Detroit Pistons have stayed unbeaten with a 106-93 win over the Philadelphia 76ers

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Out Sunday Embiid has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Detroit due to right plantar fasciitis management.

Impact Embiid will be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set after posting a 28-point triple-double in Saturday's win over Milwaukee. Adem Bona will likely see a significant bump in minutes in Embiid's stead.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Brown says he has no beef with former Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum

Jaylen Brown says there's “no beef” between him and former Boston Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum despite ongoing squabbles

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Game Highlights: Sixers Take Care of Business Against Milwaukee

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

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6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Embiid posts triple-double with LeBron out to keep 76ers perfect in 127-116 win over Bucks

Joel Embiid had a triple-double with LeBron James out, Jaylen Brown scored 27 points on his 30th birthday and the Philadelphia 76ers remained undefeated with a 127-116 win over the...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Triple-doubles in win Embiid produced 28 points (8-20 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 12-14 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal and four turnovers across 36 minutes in Saturday's 127-116 win over the Bucks.

Impact Embiid notched his first triple-double of the year, setting season highs in points and dimes to go with a plus-18 differential in the win. Embiid said Thursday that he only intended to play in one game of the 76ers' back-to-back set, so managers should be prepared for him to sit out Sunday's meeting with the Pistons.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday, expected to sit Sunday Embiid (rest) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against the Bucks.

Impact The star big man told reporters following Thursday's comeback win over the Cavaliers that he'd play only one half of this back-to-back set, so he's in line to sit out Sunday's showdown with the Pistons as opposed to Saturday. With LeBron James (back) a candidate to miss Saturday's contest, Embiid could have more usage on his plate.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

76ers flash fight, star power, as Maxey, James, Embiid power back from 29-point hole to top Cavs

The Philadelphia 76ers have already made a splash this season by beating the Cavaliers in a thrilling comeback

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Strong contributor in comeback win Embiid recorded 24 points (8-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 win over the Cavaliers.

Impact Embiid played a critical role in Philly's impressive second-half comeback, finishing second on his squad in scoring behind Tyrese Maxey's team-high 32 points. He was much more polished on the offensive end during his second appearance of the season after going 4-for-15 from the field Tuesday against the Knicks. Embiid stated after Thursday's victory that he'll sit for one of his team's matchups over the weekend, per Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com, though he failed to specify whether he'd sit out the first or second game of the back-to-back. The 76ers are scheduled to face Milwaukee on Saturday and Detroit on Sunday.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

James, Embiid, Maxey spark 76ers' rally from 29 points down in home opener to stun Cavs 114-106

Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and Joel Embiid had 24 to help LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers wipe out a 29-point deficit in their home opener and stun the Cleveland Cavalie...

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

LeBron James and Joel Embiid already have a viral moment with the 76ers | Sporting News The Philadelphia 76ers are already making memories with LeBron James and Joel Embiid.

OCTOBER 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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OCTOBER 21 • YOUTUBE

Opening night in the NBA provided some hints of what may be to come this season

Opening night in the NBA provided some hints

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Double-double in season opener Embiid ended with 13 points (4-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, three blocks and two steals in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 106-100 win over the Knicks.

Impact Embiid tied for fourth place in scoring for the 76ers on Tuesday, but he did lead the team in rebounding while sacrificing some usage to accommodate for the arrivals of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. The star big man endured a start-stop 2025-26 campaign due to various injuries, and Embiid is looking to play at least 60 regular-season games this year for the first time since 2022-23.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

76ers win opening game with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, beating NBA champion Knicks 106-100

The Philadelphia 76ers sent an opening-night message they’ll be a contender for the New York Knicks’ NBA title after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, rallying for a 106-100 vi...

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

LeBron James talks smack with Knicks fans, drops 14 points in victorious 76ers debut

Knicks fans enjoyed giving LeBron James a hard time in his 76ers debut

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

NBA to open season with 125 international players on rosters. France, Canada lead the way

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama isn’t the only reason why French fans will be watching the NBA this season

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

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