Joel Embiid
Breakdown
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October 26, 2025
Sitting out Monday
Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis
Embiid will sit out the first leg of the 76ers' back-to-back to manage his left knee, positioning him to potentially return for Tuesday's matchup with the Wizards. In his absence Monday, Adem Bona and Andre Drummond will share duties at center.
October 26, 2025
Plays 20 minutes Saturday
Embiid finished Saturday's 125-121 victory over the Hornets with 20 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals over 20 minutes.
Analysis
Following a four-point outing (1-9 FG, 0-4 3PM, 2-2 FT) in the season opener, Embiid bounced back with 20 points on an efficient 7-for-11 from the field. The 31-year-old has played 20 minutes in each of the Sixers' first two contests to start the year, and it's no surprise the team is taking a cautious approach with the star center. He's expected to suit up for Monday's home tilt against Orlando.
October 23, 2025
Limited to four points in opener
Embiid was held to four points (1-9 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 117-116 win over Boston.
Analysis
Embiid looked very rusty, as he opened the game with four straight misses and bricked all four of his three-point attempts. Some rust is to be expected given that he wasn't able to suit up until the final game of the preseason, and he's expected to be eased back into things with some minutes restrictions.
October 22, 2025
Will have minutes limit
Head coach Nick Nurse said Embiid will have a minutes restriction during the 76ers' season opener Wednesday, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis
After playing in only 19 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign, Embiid will be closely monitored when the team's season gets underway on Wednesday. The coaching staff is taking a cautious approach with the often-injured superstar big man.