Embiid had limited involvement in training camp, did not take part in the preseason and sat out the first several games of the 2024-25 season. On top of that, it has been openly declared that the plan is for him to not play any back-to-back games moving forward.

Paul George and Joel Embiid will miss their second consecutive games due to their respective left knee injuries. George is dealing with a left knee bone bruise he suffered in a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday while Embiid is dealing with swelling in his left knee that caused him to be scratched from Friday's win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Jared McCain has emerged as a bright spot amidst a struggling start for the Philadelphia 76ers. Entering Friday’s slate, where the 76ers will take on the Nets at Wells Fargo Center ( 7 ET, League Pass ), McCain is expected to remain the starting shooting guard alongside Tyrese Maxey in the backcourt.

The 76ers are quickly becoming the NBA’s most interesting team. They own a soured MVP, his hurt co-stars and the best rookie in the league, all while boasting the second-worst record in the league. On Sunday night,