The Philadelphia 76ers ruled Joel Embiid out for their Friday night game against the Brooklyn Nets, joining Paul Geoge on the list of inactive players. Embiid will also miss Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, the team said in an in-game update.
“Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee,” the 76ers announced. “In consultation with the team’s medical staff, Embiid missed tonight’s game and will also miss Sunday’s game. He is receiving treatment and further updates on his status will be provided early next week.”
Embiid was added to the injury report on the morning of Friday’s game against the Nets. Nick Nurse said that his status would be determined after warm-ups but, according to PHLY Sports’ Kyle Neubeck, Embiid didn’t take the court before the game.
George will also be out on Sunday after hyperextending his left knee in a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Today’s timeline:
—Embiid questionable at morning shootaround
—Will warm up to see if he can play (Nick Nurse, 5:15 pm)
—No appearance during warm-ups, ruled out roughly a half hour before the game (630 pm)
—Ruled out for Sunday’s game with swelling (8:21 pm) https://t.co/X8DQRl44DY— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) November 23, 2024
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