Joel Embiid Won't Play In Minnesota
6 months agoPhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (hip) will miss Wednesday's road game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Embiid's left hip soreness couldn't keep him out of a back-to-back set last Tuesday and Wednesday, but Philadelphia appears to be opting for some load management this time around. Embiid logged a season-high 41 minutes in Tuesday's overtime thriller with the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, amassing 32 points, 13 boards, and seven combined steals plus blocks in the 122-119 defeat. With no indication at the moment that he's facing a lengthier absence, the five-time All-NBA big man should have a good chance to suit back up on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder following a breather. The Sixers may need to go big in order to contend with Minnesota's towering frontcourt, lining up 2023-24 fantasy-draft sleeper Paul Reed for increased run. Mo Bamba could make a cameo in head coach Nick Nurse's rotation, too.
Source: Shams Charania - The Athletic
Source: Shams Charania - The Athletic