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Joel Embiid Out vs. Heat for Seventh Straight Game

Team doctors report no structural knee damage, listing him day-to-day.

Overview

  • The 76ers’ injury report rules Embiid OUT for Sunday’s home game against Miami due to right knee injury management.
  • He has not played since Nov. 8 and will miss his seventh consecutive game, bringing his total absences to nine of 15 this season.
  • The team says he is experiencing soreness but progressing, with his status remaining day-to-day.
  • Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee LCL sprain) and Adem Bona (right ankle sprain) are also out, and rookie VJ Edgecombe is questionable with left calf tightness.
  • Coach Nick Nurse said Embiid wants to play and the staff is being cautious, indicating optimism without setting a timeline.