It has been nearly a year since Jonathan Kuminga inadvertently fell on Embiid’s left knee, causing a meniscus tear that required surgery and that the former MVP is still managing today.
Joel Embiid will be sidelined for the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Phoenix Suns due to a left foot sprain.
The Philadelphia 76ers face significant concerns with Joel Embiid listed as questionable due to injury as they prepare to visit the Golden State Warriors, who also face uncertainty with Stephen Curry's status.
The Philadelphia 76ers paid a visit to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday looking to bounce back following a bad loss on Wednesday in Sacramento. With Joel Embiid returning to the floor following a rest day against the Kings, the Sixers were hoping to get back in the win column.
Heading into the second matchup of a back-to-back set out West, the Philadelphia 76ers aren’t sure if they’ll get Joel Embiid back in the mix against the Golden
NBA season has been full of absences for Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid. Heading into the new hoops year, Embiid made it clear he is approach
Joel Embiid resting on the front end of the Sixers' back-to-back should line him up to play against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.
The only Sixer to play well in the opening frame was Guerschon Yabusele, who scored eight early points on perfect shooting. That included this end-of-shot-clock basket in which he bullied Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga -- not a small man -- en route to a basket at the rim:
Jan 30, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center.
The Warriors shot 7-for-11 from deep in a 35-19 first quarter. On the other end, the Sixers sure looked like they were on the second night of a back-to-back. A step slow and uncalibrated, Philadelphia missed their first seven 3s and Embiid went 2-for-6 from the floor against Trayce Jackson-Davis and Draymond Green.
Joel Embiid discusses getting himself and Paul George going early for the Philadelphia 76ers on the offensive end.