The hits preserve coming for the Sixers, who held the NBA’s worst file getting into motion on Friday and are as soon as once more lacking star heart Joel Embiid.
Embiid, who was ruled out for Friday’s recreation vs. Brooklyn as a consequence of left knee harm administration, is coping with swelling in that left knee, the workforce introduced this night (X link). Upon session with their medical employees, the Sixers have determined Embiid will even sit out Sunday’s matchup with the Clippers.
There might be one other replace on the previous MVP, who’s receiving therapy, early subsequent week, in accordance with the membership. The 76ers’ subsequent recreation after Sunday is on Wednesday in opposition to Houston.
Whereas there’s no indication at this level that Embiid’s newest setback will lead to a prolonged absence, it’s one other blow to a workforce that has fallen nicely wanting expectations up to now this season and want to begin digging out of its 2-12 gap sooner reasonably than later.
Paul George can also be out by a minimum of Sunday as a consequence of a bone bruise in his left knee. Each Embiid and George have been affected earlier within the season by the identical well being points presently plaguing them. George missed the primary 5 video games of the autumn, whereas Embiid was unavailable for the primary 9 contests, partially as a consequence of his knee harm and partially as a consequence of a three-game suspension.
Guerschon Yabusele earned his second begin of the season on Friday with Embiid inactive.
