Joel Embiid Playing Against Brooklyn
3 years agoPhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Friday against the visiting Nets. Embiid continues to deal with right knee soreness after he tore his meniscus during the postseason over the Summer. It's unknown how many minutes Embiid will log, so DFS managers may want to consider other options. However, he remains a must-start for those in seasonal formats against a Brooklyn team that lacks physicality underneath the rim.
Source: Michael K-B
Source: Michael K-B
Joel Embiid Out On Wednesday
3 weeks agoPhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) won't suit up on Wednesday against the Knicks, as expected. The 2023 NBA MVP is listed as out for injury management purposes. But with the Sixers drifting away from a Play-In spot, fantasy managers may not see him for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. With Guerschon Yabusele (eye) sidelined, Andre Drummond will likely get the start. Adem Bona is worth grabbing off the waiver wire, where available, considering he may be in line for increased production for at least a few games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid Unavailable On Monday
3 weeks agoAccording to ESPN's Shams Charania, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) won't play against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Charania also reports that Embiid and the 76ers are consulting with doctors and meeting with specialists after he completed new imaging on Monday. Lately, there has been speculation about whether the Sixers will shut down the 30-year-old for the remainder of the season. Fantasy managers should think about adding Andre Drummond, where available, considering he could be in line for more time on the floor moving forward if Embiid remains on the shelf. Guerschon Yabusele would be in the same boat if the big man is shut down, with the 29-year-old averaging 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 27 starts this season.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Joel Embiid Misses Practice, Questionable For Monday
3 weeks agoPhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) did not practice on Sunday morning and is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls. He didn't look the best during Saturday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with only 14 points while failing to make any of his six three-point attempts. Embiid was also limited to just 31 minutes of work, sitting out the entire fourth quarter. The 2023 MVP has been under the microscope of late, with many calling for him to be shut down for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. As a result, fantasy managers should think about adding Andre Drummond, where available, considering he could be in line for more work moving ahead. Guerschon Yabusele would also be in the same boat if Embiid is shut down, with the 29-year-old averaging 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 27 starts this season.
Source: Adam Aaronson
Source: Adam Aaronson
Joel Embiid Available Against Celtics
4 weeks agoPhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics, indicating that he will be back on the floor. Embiid missed Philadelphia's previous game, the second leg of a back-to-back, against the Brooklyn Nets on Feb 12. He has featured in four of the team's last six games, averaging 26.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists in 33.3 minutes. Embiid's return will likely result in Guerschon Yabusele moving to the power forward position, with Quentin Grimes dropping out of the first unit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report