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PHI • Center-Forward • #21
3 days ago
What was initially announced as an illness by the 76ers is reportedly something far more serious for Embiid. According to the team, the 7-footer is dealing with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday. Embiid is out indefinitely, and the 76ers will have to account for the likelihood that they won’t have the former league MVP for the postseason. Andre Drummond and Adem Bona will have to hold down the fort for the foreseeable future.
Source: Philadelphia 76ers
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
3 days ago
Embiid is out after scoring 34 points in 39 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Spurs. Andre Drummond or Adem Bona will move into the starting lineup on Thursday, but neither has done enough to be a must-stream option in active fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
5 days ago
Embiid had it going for much of Monday’s contest, compiling 31 points and 12 rebounds through the first three quarters. However, a field-goal-less fourth quarter left him and the Sixers without much more offense the rest of the way. Still, Embiid logged his 13th 30-point outing of the season and continues to perform well in the lead-up to the postseason. The Sixers will have some work to do if they want to avoid the Play-In Tournament. They have three regular-season games remaining.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
6 days ago
Embiid (oblique, illness) is off the injury report and will return to the starting lineup for Monday’s contest against the Spurs. He’ll likely match up with superstar center Victor Wembanyama, as the Sixers compete for wins in hopes of avoiding the NBA Play-In Tournament.
Source: Philadelphia 76ers
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
7 days ago
Embiid is off the injury report after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Pistons, Philadelphia’s second game in as many days. His return will push Andre Drummond to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
8 days ago
Saturday is Philadelphia’s second game in as many nights, so it’s unsurprising that Embiid won’t play. Adem Bona has been the replacement in the starting lineup on most nights, but he was passed in the rotation by Andre Drummond during Friday’s win over the Timberwolves.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
8 days ago
Back in the 76ers’ lineup after missing Wednesday’s win over the Wizards, Embiid logged 34 minutes against the Timberwolves. While he did not shoot the ball well, the 7-footer had one of his best efforts of the season defensively. In addition to the three blocks, Embiid was engaged defensively throughout Friday’s victory. Fantasy implications aside, the 76ers will need their center to put forth that effort consistently during the postseason. Philadelphia hosts Detroit on Saturday; fantasy managers should consider Embiid questionable for injury management reasons.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
9 days ago
Embiid, who has missed Philadelphia’s most recent game with an illness, is good to go. His return means that Adem Bona will head to the bench, eliminating the second-year center’s streaming value.
Source: NBA Lineups
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
9 days ago
Embiid managers, rejoice! The star big man is set to be available on Friday, and he can be a big help for the final push of Fantasy Championship Week. Andre Drummond and Adem Bona will have limited fantasy ceilings as a result of Embiid’s availability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
10 days ago
Embiid was held out of Wednesday’s win over the Wizards, with Adem Bona replacing him in the starting lineup. Bona played 21 minutes, finishing with 13 points, four rebounds, one assist, two steals and one blocked shot, shooting 5-of-5 from the field and 3-of-3 from the foul line. He’ll likely get another start on Friday, with Andre Drummond serving as the backup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
11 days ago
Embiid wasn’t on the initial injury report, but he has been added late due to an illness that will force him to miss this game. He won’t get to take advantage of the favorable matchup, but Adem Bona and Andre Drummond will get the opportunity, with Bona likely to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
12 days ago
Embiid has scored at least 26 points in all three games he’s played since returning from a strained oblique that sidelined him for a month. Just as nice for fantasy managers has been the playing time, with the 76ers’ center playing 34 minutes on Monday, two less than his tally in Saturday’s win over the Hornets. As long as Embiid is healthy, fantasy managers rostering him will be in good shape.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
14 days ago
Embiid’s ability to get to the foul line was a factor in Philadelphia’s comeback victory, as he shot 10-of-13 from the stripe. Add in what the former league MVP was able to do within the flow of the offense, and this was a good end to Week 22 for those rostering Embiid. Philadelphia’s four-game Week 23 includes a back-to-back, so managers may only have Embiid for three games. That said, three games of him are better than four games of most starting centers regarding fantasy value.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
17 days ago
After not playing for almost a month due to various injuries, Embiid was excellent for 28 minutes against the Bulls on Wednesday. The 32-year-old center had 35 points on 17 attempts from the field. With Paul George also returning and scoring 28 points, the 76ers have two big-time players back in the lineup as they approach the playoffs.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
19 days ago
Embiid has been sidelined since February, but he could make his return to the floor against Chicago. Though his availability has been spotty, Embiid has been dominant when he has suited up. If he’s available against the Bulls, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona will lose the streaming value they held.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
20 days ago
Embiid, who last appeared in a game on February 26, has been working his way back from a strained oblique. According to 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, the 7-footer was on the court for pregame shootaround and some individual drills ahead of Monday’s game against the Thunder. Embiid will go through another workout on Tuesday, with intensity ramped up, before he’s re-evaluated. Adem Bona has served as the starting center on most nights in Embiid’s absence, with Andre Drummond providing depth off the bench.
Source: Derek Bodner
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
21 days ago
Embiid’s continued absence means the 76ers will continue to rely on Adem Bona and Andre Drummond at center. Bona’s status as the starter on most nights makes him the superior option for managers seeking a deep-league streamer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
23 days ago
After initially being listed as doubtful for Thursday’s win over the Kings, Embiid has been ruled out for Saturday’s game immediately. Adem Bona has been the starting center on most nights in Embiid’s absence, and that should remain the case on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
24 days ago
Embiid is apparently nearing a return, but it’s unclear when he’ll be back on the court. For at least one more game, Adem Bona should see plenty of extra run with Andre Drummond and Dominick Barlow picking up the slack in Philly’s frontcourt.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
25 days ago
While the doubtful tag suggests that Embiid is not ready to return to action, it is a step in the right direction. When available, Adem Bona has been his replacement in the starting lineup, and there was a game last week when Dominick Barlow had to slide from power forward to center due to the 76ers’ injuries at the five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Embiid has missed Philadelphia’s last six games with a strained oblique, and five games last month with a knee injury. To say that the 76ers have struggled in the former MVP’s absence would be an understatement, especially since Tyrese Maxey went down with a finger injury. For Thursday’s loss to the Pistons, the 76ers didn’t have Andre Drummond or Adem Bona, either. Dominick Barlow served as the starting center, finishing with 11 points, four rebounds, two steals, one block and one three-pointer.
Source: Ky Carlin
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Embiid has missed three straight games and eight of the 76ers’ last 10. Philly is just 2-6 across Embiid’s last eight absences, and the team will hope to get him back sooner rather than later. Until Embiid is back in action, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona should continue to soak up minutes in the frontcourt.
Source: Noah Levick
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Injured during Thursday’s win over the Heat, Embiid has been diagnosed with a strained right oblique. He’ll miss at least three games before being re-evaluated, starting with Sunday’s game against the Celtics. When Embiid has been out, the 76ers have started Andre Drummond, with Adem Bona remaining in the backup center role. Look for that to be the case on Sunday.
Source: Derek Bodner
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
While Embiid’s knee has been the focus of most fantasy managers’ attention this season, it was his ribs that were the problem on Thursday. The 7-footer took an inadvertent hit to his right side during the second quarter and appeared to struggle with the pain at various points for the rest of the game. However, this didn’t keep Embiid from knocking down a dagger three-pointer with 29.2 seconds remaining, giving the 76ers a 124-117 lead that would hold as the final score. The good news is that Philadelphia is off until Sunday. Hopefully, that time off benefits Embiid.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Embiid is good to go after initially being listed as probable for Thursday’s game. He played 26 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Pacers, and fantasy managers should expect to see Embiid take on a similar workload. Andre Drummond will likely fall out of the rotation entirely, with Adem Bona serving as the backup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Embiid returned to the 76ers’ lineup on Tuesday, logging 26 minutes in a win over the Pacers. He should take on a similar workload against the Heat, and the former MVP doesn’t need to play heavy minutes to provide elite fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Back in the 76ers’ lineup for the first time since February 7, Embiid started and played 26 minutes on Tuesday. A combination of an unspecified minutes limit and Philadelphia winning by a 135-114 final score helped with the management of the 7-footer’s workload. Embiid was effective while on the floor, even if his mobility remains an issue. Philadelphia’s final two games of Week 8 are on Thursday and Sunday; hopefully, that ensures fantasy managers of two more Embiid games.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Following a five-game absence, Embiid will be back in the lineup to take on Indiana. His return will push Andre Drummond back to the bench, though managers shouldn’t rush to drop him since Embiid could still miss time moving forward.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Embiid has missed the last five games with various injuries. While he could return Tuesday against the Pacers, the 31-year-old’s status is still up in the air given his questionable listing. Andre Drummond started and had six points and nine rebounds in 22 minutes in Embiid’s absence on Sunday against the Timberwolves. Drummond would likely start again if Embiid remains out Tuesday.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Embiid will miss a fifth straight game as he continues to manage multiple ailments. Andre Drummond has been starting in his place for all but one of those games, with Adem Bona occupying the role for the other. One of the two should start against Minnesota, with Drummond being the preferred streaming option.
Source: NBA Injury Report