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Joel Embiid Ruled Out vs. Celtics With Right Knee Soreness as Further Tests Are Planned

Philadelphia turns to Tyrese Maxey in a third early-season meeting with Boston.

Nov 8, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives for a shot against Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles during the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Overview

  • The 76ers listed Joel Embiid out for Tuesday night with right knee soreness, saying he is being evaluated by team doctors with updates to follow.
  • Further medical testing on Embiid’s knee is expected over the next few days, according to multiple reports.
  • Embiid has been on a minutes restriction after April left-knee surgery, playing six of the first 10 games at about 23.3 minutes and averaging 19.7 points.
  • Philadelphia also rules out Paul George (left knee surgery recovery), Dominick Barlow (elbow) and Johni Broome (ankle), while Jared McCain is available.
  • Boston remains without Jayson Tatum; tip is 8 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena on NBC/Peacock, with sportsbooks pricing Philadelphia around -1.5 and Tyrese Maxey entering at 33.2 points per game.