Joel Embiid's Streak Continues as He Misses 10th Straight Game for Sixers
Philadelphia, PA - The Philadelphia 76ers' struggles continued without their star center Joel Embiid, who will sit out his 10th consecutive game against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. The injury report confirmed that Embiid's right knee issue remains a concern, with coach Nick Nurse opting to label him as "out" despite initial hopes of a return.
Embiid has been dealing with a right knee issue since November 11 and has seen his absence extend to nine games in total. Despite being listed as questionable heading into Tuesday's game, the team ultimately decided to rule him out just hours before tip-off. Nurse explained that the decision was made after observing Embiid's activity level on the court, which he believed indicated a need for more time off.
In contrast, VJ Edgecombe, who has been missing three games due to a left calf injury, is listed as "questionable" for Sunday's game. The young guard took part in the team's walkthrough, and Nurse expressed optimism that he may be ready to return soon. However, the decision will depend on how Edgecombe feels physically.
The good news is that Andre Drummond, who suffered a painful right knee injury in Brooklyn, avoided serious structural damage. An MRI confirmed there was no significant harm, and the 32-year-old veteran center is expected to be back on the court soon. Nurse called the news "awesome" and added that Drummond should return fairly quickly.
The 76ers will need all hands on deck without Embiid, who has been a vital force for the team this season. Trendon Watford and Kelly Oubre Jr., both of whom are dealing with longer-term injuries, are expected to remain out of action.
As the Sixers head into Sunday's game against the Hawks, fans will be eager to see how their team navigates the injury-plagued stretch without Embiid at the helm. With Edgecombe potentially returning soon, however, there is a glimmer of hope that the 76ers can start to find their footing once again.
Philadelphia, PA - The Philadelphia 76ers' struggles continued without their star center Joel Embiid, who will sit out his 10th consecutive game against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. The injury report confirmed that Embiid's right knee issue remains a concern, with coach Nick Nurse opting to label him as "out" despite initial hopes of a return.
Embiid has been dealing with a right knee issue since November 11 and has seen his absence extend to nine games in total. Despite being listed as questionable heading into Tuesday's game, the team ultimately decided to rule him out just hours before tip-off. Nurse explained that the decision was made after observing Embiid's activity level on the court, which he believed indicated a need for more time off.
In contrast, VJ Edgecombe, who has been missing three games due to a left calf injury, is listed as "questionable" for Sunday's game. The young guard took part in the team's walkthrough, and Nurse expressed optimism that he may be ready to return soon. However, the decision will depend on how Edgecombe feels physically.
The good news is that Andre Drummond, who suffered a painful right knee injury in Brooklyn, avoided serious structural damage. An MRI confirmed there was no significant harm, and the 32-year-old veteran center is expected to be back on the court soon. Nurse called the news "awesome" and added that Drummond should return fairly quickly.
The 76ers will need all hands on deck without Embiid, who has been a vital force for the team this season. Trendon Watford and Kelly Oubre Jr., both of whom are dealing with longer-term injuries, are expected to remain out of action.
As the Sixers head into Sunday's game against the Hawks, fans will be eager to see how their team navigates the injury-plagued stretch without Embiid at the helm. With Edgecombe potentially returning soon, however, there is a glimmer of hope that the 76ers can start to find their footing once again.
i feel bad for them 'cause they really need him right now 
but on a positive note, VJ Edgecombe might be back soon which is awesome news 
let's keep our fingers crossed that they can get some of their players healthy again and get back to winning ways 
I mean, with Embiid out, they're gonna need to rely on these other guys who are still recovering from their own injuries... Trendon Watford's been out since the preseason, Kelly Oubre Jr. too... it's like they're just trying to get through this season without anyone getting hurt... 
Andre Drummond's good news is nice, but it's just one little positive in an otherwise dismal injury report... 
their bench game just isn't the same without him, i mean donk's return from his knee injury is awesome tho 
but it's not gonna make up for embiid's absence, hopefully edgecombe can come back soon and help stabilize the team a bit more 
I'm just not buying this "injury" excuse for Joel Embiid's constant absences... 
He's always been a bit of an enigma, but now it feels like he's just playing hurt all the time 
. Meanwhile, Andre Drummond just gets an "awesome" news about his injury and suddenly everyone's a fan again 
already missing games due to injury and now his knee issue is still a concern 
but on the bright side, andre drummond looks like he dodged a bullet with that injury 
fingers crossed vj edgecombe can get back on the court soon 
but seriously, can't these guys just stay healthy for once?! 
The good news is that Andre Drummond avoided any major damage to his knee, so that's something to look forward to.
and it's crazy how much of an impact he has on the team. They need him back ASAP 
or else they're gonna struggle to compete against those other teams 
...
so Joel Embiid's knee issue is still a thing 
and honestly, who knew a knee injury could be so exciting? 
. This team needs Embiid ASAP to have any chance of making the playoffs 
. I'm starting to lose hope 
. On the bright side, I guess Andre Drummond dodged a bullet with his knee injury 
. But seriously, guys, can you please just get healthy already?! 
The team needs Embiid back ASAP, otherwise they'll be stuck in neutral gear 
Edgecombe's return might give them some hope, but we need to see some actual progress, not just a "maybe" 
What about Embiid though?! He's been dealing with this right knee issue for ages and still no clear timeline for his return 
, just glad it wasn't anything serious