Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will be a spectator for his team's first game in 2025 due to a sprained left foot that will prevent him from playing Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. Embiid was initially listed as out due to rest before the team later changed his designation to the foot ailment.

Once again, the Philadelphia 76ers entered a matchup with Joel Embiid on the injury report listed as questionable. While that’s been the trend lately, so has taking the court and playing. After getting cleared for action against the Portland Trail Blazers,

Joel Embiid had 37 points and nine rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103. Tyrese Maxey added 23 points for the Sixers.

Joel Embiid scored a season-best 37 points to guide the Philadelphia 76ers to a clinical 125-103 win over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid's season has been defined by Murphy's Law thus far. That continued on Friday, as the former MVP was fined $75,000 for an obscene gesture he made at TD Garden on Wednesday, via ESPN's Tim Bontemps.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was fined $75,000 by the NBA for making "obscene gestures" during the club's 118–114 Christmas Day win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, the league announced on Friday.