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Joel Embiid Questionable for 76ers at Grizzlies With Right Ankle Sprain and Knee Management

Philadelphia enters on a three-game skid against a shorthanded Memphis roster.

Dec 26, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) defends Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Embiid is officially listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain and right-knee injury management, with a final status expected before tipoff.
  • Coach Nick Nurse said the ankle is the immediate issue and labeled Embiid day-to-day after he sat out Sunday’s loss at Oklahoma City.
  • Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee sprain) and Trendon Watford (left adductor strain) remain out as the team begins reintegrating them into activities.
  • The 76ers play the Grizzlies in Memphis at 8 p.m. ET, looking to halt a three-game losing streak on their five-game road trip.
  • Memphis lists seven players out and Jock Landale questionable, including Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Brandon Clarke and Zach Edey, while sportsbooks have Philadelphia as a slight road favorite around -1.5.