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Sixers Rule Joel Embiid Out vs. Celtics With Right Knee Soreness

Team doctors reviewed imaging Tuesday as the 76ers await results to determine next steps.

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.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 25: Dominick Barlow #25, Kyle Lowry #7, and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on from the bench against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 25, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Hornets 125-121. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Philadelphia added Joel Embiid to the injury report and ruled him out against Boston with right knee soreness after he reported discomfort at shootaround and underwent imaging in the afternoon.
  • Coach Nick Nurse said doctors were at the arena to review the scans and that the team has no expectations until evaluations are complete.
  • The issue is in Embiid’s right knee, not the left knee that required arthroscopic surgery in April; he has been limited to roughly 20–26 minutes and has played six of the first 10 games.
  • Paul George remains out as he continues recovery from left-knee surgery, set to miss his 11th straight game after meeting with doctors and surgeons for status reviews.
  • Dominick Barlow (elbow) and Johni Broome (ankle) are out, Jared McCain is available with protective equipment, and Andre Drummond is the likely fill-in at center against Boston.