Hoop DossierJoel Embiid
Philadelphia 76ers · Center · 7′0″ 270 lb · age 32 · Kansas · 11th season
Availability
Next game Wed, Oct 28 at IND. The injury report for it appears the day before.
Recent changes
- Oct 25Lineupmoved out of the starting lineup vs DET
- Oct 25AvailabilityOut
- Oct 23AvailabilityAvailable
Season form
3 games this seasonStarts 3 of 3 games · 3rd on PHI in minutes · Core role
Bars: minutes in his last 3 games · numbers: points
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
60 items · 16 sources this season- Story CBS Sports · Article ·
LeBron James explains why he doesn't want to play a 'sustainable role' at center for the 76ers
- Podcast Dave DuFour, The Athletic NBA Daily · Report · around the league
The 76ers lost to the Pistons without Joel Embiid, with LeBron starting at center. The host said Philly was down 11-1 in total rebounds early.
“Jalen Williams Suffers Devastating Injury + Miami Slides in Power Rankings” at 37:47 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA · 3 points ·
- The Sixers lost 106-93 to Detroit, their first loss (now 3-1). They were without Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe, on the second night of a back-to-back. at 25:06
- Danny said Embiid did not play the second game of the back-to-back, and that VJ Edgecombe is already dealing with something. No reason or injury was specified for either. at 26:21
- A host said Maxey is by far the Sixers' most important player in the regular season, while Embiid is in the postseason. He said they need Embiid healthy in the playoffs to have a title chance. at 29:26
“GAME NIGHT: Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams Suffers GRUESOME Injury | Luka Doncic Goes OFF! | Concern For New Y” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 4 points ·
- Joel Embiid sat out the game against Detroit, the second leg of a back-to-back. The host says Embiid and LeBron James were not going to both play in the same game. at 2:14
- LeBron James was out the night before (first game of the back-to-back). Embiid played that game and had a triple-double. at 2:08
- chat commenter; host answer (reported): A chat question asked why a player would sit against the Pistons but play against the Bucks. The host said he thinks the team wanted to stagger Embiid and James. at 18:33
- The host says the talent drop from Embiid to his backup might be the biggest starter-to-backup gap on the team. at 10:17
“76ERS POSTCAST: Philadelphia 76ers suffer first loss, falling 106-93 to Detroit Pistons” · listen ↗
- X Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) · Report ·
The Sixers' weaknesses are starting games, rebounding and untimely turnovers. They been able to overcome at in the first three games. But this might be their toughest task thus far with Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe out. They trail 56-40 with 33 seconds left in the first half.
- Bluesky @ginamizell.bsky.social · Report ·
Joel Embiid, who isn’t playing tonight on the second night of a back-to-back, is out here getting some light shooting work with some young guys (including fellow bigs Adem Bona and Tacko Fall)
also reported by Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba), Locked On 76ers host, Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA)
- Story ESPN · Article ·
Sixers overrule Embiid, sit center with plantar fasciitis management
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Out, right heel, return est. Oct 28, right plantar fasciitis
- Bluesky Kyle Neubeck (@kyleneubeck.bsky.social) · Report ·
Joel Embiid officially downgraded to OUT with “plantar fasciitis management” on the 1 pm Injury report
- Bluesky Derek Bodner (@derekbodner.bsky.social) · Report ·
Jabari Walker (left knee soreness) and Joel Embiid (right plantar fasciitis management) are OUT for tonight's game against the Detroit Pistons.
- Podcast Mark (Locked On Sixers) (reported), via Locked On NBA · Relayed report · around the league
Joel Embiid had a triple-double of 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in 36 minutes.
“Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIGHTMARE Start? Golden State Warriors LOOK Helpless” at 16:00 · listen ↗
also reported by Gil's Arena host, Marc Farzetta, Locked On 76ers, Locked On NBA host
- Story ESPN · Article ·
Embiid posts triple-double as LeBron-less Sixers stay unbeaten
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 9 points ·
- Starters named: Embiid, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown and Dean Wade. The fifth starter is not stated. at 1:47
- Turning point: with under two minutes left and the Sixers up 3, VJ Edgecombe grabbed an offensive rebound after a missed three. The ball went to Embiid, who passed to Jaylen Brown for a three that made it a 6-point lead and gave Embiid his 10th assist. at 3:31
- Host opinion: this was Embiid's best game of the season's first three, and the best he has looked even counting preseason. He calls it MVP form without James. at 7:43
- After his final dunk, Embiid hobbled a little and went partway down before catching himself and getting back up. The host concludes he is fine. at 8:28
- Host speculation: Embiid's bad preseason game maybe came from adjusting to his new weight. The host also refers to Embiid's weight loss. at 5:16
- Earlier games: in the opener, Andre Drummond pushed Embiid around in the first half. Embiid then had about three second-half blocks vs the Knicks, two of them late in the fourth. at 5:26
- Late in the game Embiid did not get a foul call he wanted beyond the arc. The host thinks the Bucks went on a quick six-point run after it. at 7:10
- Host prediction: Maxey and Jaylen Brown will be the season's biggest constants. VJ Edgecombe and Embiid will fluctuate depending on which other star plays. at 5:54
- Host opinion: the team is immediately in sync. Edgecombe/Maxey and Maxey/Embiid haven't missed a beat (names), and Brown fits as if he had already been practicing with the team. at 10:19
“76ERS POSTCAST: JOEL EMBIID TRIPLE-DOUBLE lead LeBron-less Philadelphia 76ers to 127-116 WIN vs MIL” · listen ↗
- Story ESPN · Article ·
Embiid posts triple-double with LeBron out to keep 76ers perfect in 127-116 win over Bucks
- X Derek Bodner (@DerekBodnerNBA) · Report ·
Dean Wade is IN and starting for LeBron James. Tyrese Maxey VJ Edgecombe Jaylen Brown Dean Wade Joel Embiid
- X Dave McMenamin (@mcten) · Report ·
Nick Nurse says that while Joel Embiid will play tonight vs. MIL and LeBron James will rest, he is unsure of either their of their statuses tomorrow vs. DET. Embiid previously said he would not play both games of the b2b.
also reported by Joel Embiid (reported), via Locked On 76ers, Derek Bodner (@derekbodner.bsky.social)
- Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Report · around the league
76ers game recap: Tyrese Maxey had 15 first-half points and kept them within reach; Jaylen Brown was 2 of 8. A host dislikes Joel Embiid taking so many threes.
“20 Things We Have Learned So Far | Numbers On The Board” at 28:36 · listen ↗
also reported by The Mismatch host, Locked On NBA host
- Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · around the league
Host view: two games in, concerns about touches and who is the alpha among the Sixers' four stars (Maxey; Embiid; LeBron; Brown) look misplaced, because all four can create their own shot and take over.
“Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam” at 10:51 · listen ↗
- Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Opinion · around the league
A host's purposeful overreaction: Joel Embiid is washed. From the eye test (including a preseason game) he is clearly leaner but can't get off the ground and isn't quick or mobile enough, and the host doesn't see anything close to All-Star impact.
“The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 1:12:23 · listen ↗
- Podcast KG Certified · 3 points ·
- Embiid is said to have slimmed down to about his rookie weight (250) but is still working himself into shape. Another host says weight loss doesn't mean he's in shape and that he didn't look polished. at 1:03:33
- A host saw 'big fella' (Embiid) walking back on defense a couple of times and worries about his engagement when he isn't getting touches. at 1:06:26
- Host view: LeBron getting a ring in Philly depends on Embiid, and the hosts hope LeBron mentors him. A host thinks Bron stood up and spoke out the other day. name not confirmed at 1:06:48
“Ant & LaMelo Look Dangerous, LeBron Takes On Embiid and KG Believes in Luka’s Lakers | KG CERTIFIED” · listen ↗
- Podcast The Mismatch host · Analysis · around the league
Host view: Embiid could do what he wanted against Cleveland's frontcourt, which is supposed to be elite defensively, including an and-one on Mobley.
“The Return of Loves and Loathes. Plus: A Historic Thursday Night.” at 7:20 · listen ↗
- Podcast Gil's Arena · 6 points ·
- Sixers pick-and-roll usage: Maxey runs it with Embiid or Jaylen Brown setting screens, and Maxey also set screens for LeBron so he could go downhill. at 19:22
- Panel view: Embiid is used to getting the first ~10 possessions and is still adjusting to not touching the ball early now that Maxey is the main option. at 29:05
- Panel view of the pecking order: Tyrese Maxey starts with the ball. If he isn't going, it will probably be Jaylen Brown or Joel Embiid, depending on the night. at 38:27
- VJ Edgecombe has been playing in the dunker spot, and that sometimes congests the paint alongside Joel Embiid. at 41:21
- A panelist raises Embiid's availability history: about 90 games over three seasons. at 46:04
- One panelist's opinion: he doesn't like resting Embiid at all, arguing that the more rest he gets, the harder it is for him to come back. at 49:06
“Sixers Erase A MASSIVE 29-Point Deficit, SGA Ends His Streak & Jaylen Brown Calls CAP On Tatum! Part 1” · listen ↗
- RotoWire RotoWire · Report ·
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- Bluesky @ginamizell.bsky.social · Report ·
LeBron James (sciatica management) is listed as questionable to play tomorrow vs. Milwaukee, while Joel Embiid is not on the report. Was curious if they would sit both players the same night or stagger them on this upcoming back-to-back.
- Podcast First Take host · Analysis · around the league
Stephen A. (inferred) said Joel Embiid is fitting in where he can while still being effective, and that LeBron's leadership has the team playing together.
“Hour 1: How dangerous does Caleb Williams make the Bears?” at 19:58 · listen ↗
- Podcast The Herd with Colin Cowherd · 3 points ·
- Colin Cowherd: Jaylen Brown was really big in the fourth quarter, and Embiid delivered when the Sixers were down big. at 22:35
- Colin Cowherd: Host's assessment of Philadelphia's defensive personnel: VJ Edgecombe defends and Jaylen Brown will defend. Embiid is 'not a great defender, but he can protect the rim.' at 23:22
- Colin Cowherd: Host's list of what LeBron needed last night: Jaylen Brown's defense, Tyrese Maxey's 'ascending closing', Embiid's talent and VJ Edgecombe's energy. at 24:04
“THE HERD – HOUR 1 – Caleb Williams keeps sizzling I Drake Maye is carrying the Patriots” · listen ↗
- Podcast Get Up · 3 points ·
- The host described Joel Embiid's role as a half-court option the team can lean on for a bucket, not the face of the offense. Embiid scored 24. at 17:31
- Joel Embiid fell after a play when Peyton Watson landed on his knee, and LeBron James helped pull him up. No injury status or follow-up was given. at 19:45
- Monica's impression is that LeBron James has already raised accountability, especially for Joel Embiid. She framed it as how it 'feels'. at 19:56
“Hour 2: Caleb Unstoppable, Bonjour Steelers Nation, The Revenge Run” · listen ↗
- Podcast Get Up · 6 points ·
- Joel Embiid scored 24 and hit mid-range shots. at 17:16
- The host Greeny says Embiid's fit will be the most interesting part of the season and will take the most figuring out, because what the team does well is the opposite of what Embiid does. name not confirmed at 20:13
- Win man (heard) says Philadelphia needs Embiid to stay healthy, at least when it matters. This is his opinion, not a report of any injury. at 20:31
- Win man (heard): the Sixers use Embiid in spurts instead of every possession. In the fourth quarter, when they needed half-court offense, they went to him three to five times in a row and he delivered. at 20:41
- Win man (heard): Nick Nurse is using Embiid on defense in new ways. He guarded Josh Hart in the opener, and during this comeback he guarded Peyton Watson, playing the power forward while LeBron took the center. at 20:56
- Monica McNutt thinks the Sixers hype is warranted. Assuming Embiid gives his best, she says opponents will need two separate game plans: one for the half court and one for their speed. at 21:25
“Hour 1: Bear-Y Impressive, 29-Point U-Turn, Brown Trouble” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA · Report · around the league
Hayes said Joel Embiid played really well against Cleveland, so LeBron didn't have to do as much. He described the Sixers as deep, mentioning LeBron and Jaylen Brown.
“The Cavaliers Need Help | James Dolan Is The WORST” at 9:12 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 2 points ·
- Keith Pompey: Joel Embiid scored all seven points of a 7-0 run, then went out of the game. Jaylen Brown stepped up after that. at 11:31
- Keith Pompey: Pompey does not expect comebacks like this every night because of injuries and missed games, including Joel Embiid's. at 17:51
“SIXERS WITH INSANE 29-POINT COMEBACK TO WIN HOME OPENER - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | MIL W | 36 min | 28 pts | 11 reb | 10 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 22 | CLE W | 34 min | 24 pts | 7 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 20 | @NYK W | 33 min | 13 pts | 11 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 45 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10 | NYK L | 28 min | 24 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| May 8 | NYK L | 35 min | 18 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 4 | @NYK L | 25 min | 14 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 2 | @BOS W | 39 min | 34 pts | 12 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 30 | BOS W | 34 min | 19 pts | 10 reb | 8 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 28 | @BOS W | 39 min | 33 pts | 4 reb | 8 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 26 | BOS L | 34 min | 26 pts | 10 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 6 | @SAS L | 39 min | 34 pts | 12 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 3 | MIN W | 34 min | 19 pts | 13 reb | 7 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 30 | @MIA L | 34 min | 26 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 28 | @CHA W | 36 min | 29 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 25 | CHI W | 28 min | 35 pts | 6 reb | 7 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 26 | MIA W | 31 min | 26 pts | 11 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 24 | @IND W | 26 min | 27 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 7 | @PHX W | 33 min | 33 pts | 9 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Feb 5 | @LAL L | 39 min | 35 pts | 7 reb | 7 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 2 | @LAC W | 32 min | 24 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 31 | NOP W | 39 min | 40 pts | 11 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 29 | SAC W | 36 min | 37 pts | 5 reb | 8 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 27 | MIL W | 29 min | 29 pts | 9 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 24 | NYK L | 36 min | 38 pts | 11 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 22 | HOU W | 46 min | 32 pts | 15 reb | 10 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 19 | IND W | 33 min | 30 pts | 9 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 16 | CLE L | 33 min | 33 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 14 | CLE L | 25 min | 20 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 12 | @TOR W | 36 min | 27 pts | 8 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 9 | @ORL W | 31 min | 22 pts | 9 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 7 | WAS W | 25 min | 28 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 5 | DEN L | 40 min | 32 pts | 10 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 3 | @NYK W | 33 min | 26 pts | 10 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 1 | @DAL W | 35 min | 22 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 30 | @MEM W | 38 min | 34 pts | 10 reb | 8 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 26 | @CHI L | 32 min | 31 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 23 | BKN L | 31 min | 27 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 14 | @ATL L | 30 min | 22 pts | 14 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 12 | IND W | 32 min | 39 pts | 9 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 7 | LAL L | 30 min | 16 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 4 | GSW W | 25 min | 12 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 30 | ATL L | 30 min | 18 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 8 | TOR W | 26 min | 29 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 4 | @CHI L | 26 min | 20 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 31 | BOS L | 25 min | 20 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 28 | @WAS W | 23 min | 25 pts | 7 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Oct 25 | CHA W | 20 min | 20 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Oct 22 | @BOS W | 20 min | 4 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
How his numbers change by situation, with four seasons of history →
Predictions about him
how calls are trackedCame true 3 · Missed 3
- Came true Underdog NBA: Joel Embiid: reported out source
2026-10-25 · X · for vs DET, 2026-10-25 · result: did not play Flag - Missed Marc Farzetta: Embiid sits out against Milwaukee on Oct 24.
2026-10-23 · Podcast · for vs MIL, 2026-10-24 · result: started, 36 min Flag - Missed Marc Farzetta: Embiid plays against Detroit on Oct 25.
2026-10-23 · Podcast · for vs DET, 2026-10-25 · result: did not play Flag - Missed Underdog NBA: Joel Embiid: reported out source
2026-10-23 · X · for vs MIL, 2026-10-24 · result: started, 36 min Flag - Came true Derek Bodner: Joel Embiid: reported available source
2026-10-23 · Bluesky · for vs MIL, 2026-10-24 · result: started, 36 min Flag - Came true Keith Pompey: Embiid returns and plays against the Bulls on March 25.
2026-03-18 · Podcast · for vs CHI, 2026-03-25 · result: started, 28 min Flag