2. Philadelphia 76ers at Nuggets, 8 p.m. Tuesday, TNT — Bummer! The Sixers, citing “knee swelling,” said center Joel Embiid will miss a fifth-straight game vs. Nikola Jokic at Ball Arena.

Among the topics discussed: Is the Joel Embiid ... back in the lineup? The recent run of success also happens to have coincided with the insertion of Russell Westbrook into the starting lineup.

Their anticipated starting lineup entering the season – Tyrese Maxey, George, Kelly Oubre, Caleb Martin and Embiid – has played together for 54 minutes. The second-choice lineup, with Yabusele ...

Milwaukee won that game 124-109 with the Sixers shorthanded, playing without Joel Embiid and Paul George ... players who could likely return to the lineup along with George for Sunday's clash.

Joel Embiid is out for this contest due to rest ... He will be replaced in the starting lineup by Kyle Lowry who will return from a one-game absence due to right hip soreness.

Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 17, 2025 Embiid's knee has been the main issue for him this season, although he also had a foot sprain that kept him out of the lineup. If Embiid is re ...

The Sixers will once again have to battle in this one while missing their best player as Joel Embiid will miss his 11th straight game and 31st on the season overall on Saturday. The big fella is ...

Joel Embiid is again down for the count as his ... Andre Drummond returned from a six-game absence as a new Sixers starting lineup made its way onto the court in the heartland.

The New York Knicks look to maintain their dominance over the Philadelphia 76ers when they meet again on Wednesday. After eliminating the 76ers in last year’s playoffs, the Knicks beat their ...

Nurse has been open about his desire to play lineups which can boast size advantages. One way to create such a situation would be starting Yabusele alongside Embiid. The number of consecutive ...