The Sixers are currently 24th in offensive rating and 19th in defensive rating while being dead last in the league in pace. Of course, only having Joel Embiid for 13 of 39 games thus far has hurt their chances,
Beyond just their star players like Joel Embiid, the 76ers lost their promising rookie Jared McCain, who tore his left meniscus on December 13 in a loss to the Indiana Pacers. After having surgery, the 76ers officially announced that he will be out for the remainder of the season on January 9.
PHILADELPHIA -- As the Philadelphia 76ers now move forward with their season, one has to wonder about what comes next for Joel Embiid. The big fella has not played since Jan. 5 due to a left foot sprain that he suffered before a Christmas Day win over the Boston Celtics.
Sixers center Joel Embiid will miss the upcoming road trip due to increased swelling in his left knee following Thursday’s workout, the team announced. He will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days.
The news arrived after Embiid missed the previous six games because of a sprained left foot. The seven-time All-Star has only played 13 games this season because of the sprained foot, knee swelling, left knee management, a right sinus fracture, and a three-game suspension.
Embiid, the 2022-23 NBA MVP, has played in just 13 games this season, missing time with knee, foot and sinus injuries. He was sidelined for Philadelphia’s first nine games, sat out seven consecutive games in late November and early December and has been sidelined for the past six games.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, who has missed the last six games with a sprained left foot and has appeared in only 13 of the team's 39 games this season, will be sidelined for at least another week,
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse addresses the team's three stars missing the matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Philadelphia 76ers fans were not happy with Paul George's recent comments and that is becoming an unfortunate trend.
Former UConn Huskies center Andre Drummond has been a vital asset for the Philadelphia 76ers this season, mostly due to Joel Embiid appearing in just 13 games.
It’s the latest setback for Embiid, the often brilliant and frequently injured star whose games played total will remain stuck on 13 this unlucky season as the team heads for three challenging road games. It comes with the Sixers having lost four straight games and seven of nine ahead of a trip to play three teams in playoff position.