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Paul George has 23 points to lead the 76ers past the Timberwolves, 115-103

Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-103 on Friday night

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Starting Friday Embiid (illness) is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with Minnesota, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.

Impact Embiid is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, which will push Adem Bona back to the second unit. Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Paul George and Dominick Barlow will join Embiid in the starting lineup for Friday's game.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Embiid (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game versus Minnesota.

Impact This is a huge boost for the 76ers after the team initially listed him as doubtful. With Embiid set to return from a one-game absence, Adem Bona will likely shift to the bench and Andre Drummond may fall out of the rotation completely.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Maxey and Philadelphia take on Minnesota in non-conference play

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Minnesota Timberwolves in non-conference play

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

76ers' Joel Embiid downgraded against Timberwolves | Sporting News While Joel Embiid missed out on Wednesday night's action, it appears he might miss more time for the Sixers.

APRIL 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Unlikely to play vs. Minnesota Embiid (illness) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Embiid looks to be in line for his second consecutive absence while dealing with an illness. Adem Bona drew the start in his place Wednesday and is a candidate to do so again Friday, though the Sixers could also elect to give Andre Drummond an opportunity to start in Embiid's place.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Confused Joel Embiid Finds Out on Social Media the 76ers Decided He Was Too Sick to Play Embiid thought he the subject of an April Fools joke.

APRIL 2 • SI.COM

Paul George scores 39 points in the 76ers' 153-131 win over the Wizards

Paul George scored a season-high 39 points and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid’s absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wedne...

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? Explaining controversy around 76ers star's status vs. Washington Wizards | Sporting News Here is more on the controversy surrounding Joel Embiid's status against the Wizards on Wednesday, April 1.

APRIL 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't play Wednesday Embiid (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards.

Impact After not being listed on the initial injury report, which dropped Tuesday, Embiid popped up Wednesday morning as out due to an illness. He then posted on X saying he was going to play through the ailment, which wouldn't have been surprising after he did so Monday in Miami, posting 26 points (10-25 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block in 34 minutes. However, Embiid has since posted on X again, saying that the organization is indeed shutting him down against Washington. Team president Daryl Morey confirmed Embiid will be out, saying the center missed the team's morning film session and will be checked out by a doctor, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Embiid's resurgence may come with bittersweet reality check for 76ers Joel Embiid has been phenomenal for the Philadelphia 76ers recently, but some major problems are still looming.

APRIL 1 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Status in doubt Embiid (illness) is officially listed as out on Philadelphia's injury report, but the superstar big man posted on X saying he was going to play Wednesday against the Wizards.

Impact Embiid wasn't listed on the initial injury report, which dropped Tuesday, but he popped up Wednesday morning as out due to an illness. He played through an ailment Monday in Miami, posting 26 points (10-25 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block in 34 minutes, so the downgrade was surprising. The 76ers have yet to officially upgrade Embiid, and fantasy managers should assume he won't play until that happens. Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com suggests that Embiid's post was a joke for April Fools' Day.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Is Joel Embiid playing tonight vs. Wizards? Final status for 76ers star | Sporting News The star center is dealing with an illness.

APRIL 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ruled out for Wednesday Embiid (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Embiid wasn't previously on the injury report, so this is an unfortunate development for his fantasy managers. He was dealing with an illness back on Monday against Miami, yet he posted 26 points (10-25 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block in 34 minutes. Adem Bona and Andre Drummond will likely pick up some minutes with Embiid on the shelf.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Embiid (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Embiid was under the weather during Monday's loss to the Heat, when he posted 26 points (10-25 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block in 34 minutes. However, the illness won't cause him to miss Wednesday's contest. The star big man has appeared in three straight outings, averaging 30.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 blocks in 32.7 minutes per contest over that stretch.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo Confronted Joel Embiid About His Fouling Practices During Latest Sixers Loss The former Team USA teammates disagreed about fouls.

MARCH 31 • SI.COM

Adds 26 points despite illness Embiid stated after Monday's 119-109 loss to the Heat that he's dealing with an illness, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports. He finished with 26 points (10-25 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), sev...

Impact Embiid didn't look quite himself during Monday's clash, and he disclosed to reporters after the game that he's feeling under the weather. He'll have Tuesday off to rest before Philly's next matchup Wednesday in Washington. Embiid can be considered day-to-day until further notice.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Heat rally late, use 14-0 run in final moments to pull away and beat 76ers 119-109

Tyler Herro scored 30 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Miami Heat used a 14-0 run in the final moments to rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 119-...

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Is Joel Embiid playing vs. Heat tonight? Final status for 76ers star | Sporting News Embiid has played in 35 games for Philadelphia this season.

MARCH 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Robert Horry on Joel Embiid no longer keeping up with Nikola Jokic: "I would like to cut him some slack, but he got paid" Robert Horry refuses to give Embiid any sympathy.

MARCH 30 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Pours in team-high 29 points Embiid produced 29 points (8-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 10-13 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 36 minutes during Saturday's 118-114 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Although the superstar big man's lack of availability has been frustrating in 2025-26, there's no denying his impact on the court when healthy. Embiid has averaged 31.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.0 blocks in 32.9 minutes per tilt in his last 10 appearances, shooting 52.5 percent from the field.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Embiid, George rally 76ers' to 118-114 win over Hornets, snap Charlotte's 5-game win streak

Joel Embiid scored 29 points, Paul George finished with 26 points and 13 rebounds and Philadelphia 76ers rallied from 13 points down in the second half for a 118-114 win over the C...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Is Joel Embiid playing tonight vs. Hornets? Final status for 76ers star | Sporting News Embiid returned to action from an oblique strain earlier this week.

MARCH 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rumored big-time change will be music to the ears of Joel Embiid The 76ers superstar will love this one.

MARCH 28 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Charlotte faces Philadelphia, looks for 6th straight home win

Charlotte comes into a matchup against Philadelphia after winning five consecutive home games

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

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Paul George has 23 points to lead the 76ers past the Timberwolves, 115-103

Maxey and Philadelphia take on Minnesota in non-conference play

Paul George scores 39 points in the 76ers' 153-131 win over the Wizards

Heat rally late, use 14-0 run in final moments to pull away and beat 76ers 119-109

Embiid, George rally 76ers' to 118-114 win over Hornets, snap Charlotte's 5-game win streak

Charlotte faces Philadelphia, looks for 6th straight home win