Joel Embiid suffered an oblique strain on February 26 after a collision with Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware, leading to his absence from the court for the past 13 games. The Philadelphia 76ers have struggled in his absence, posting a record of 6-7 during this stretch.
As the Sixers prepare to face the Chicago Bulls, Embiid has been listed as questionable for the game. He participated in a shootaround and a post-shootaround workout on March 23, raising hopes for his return.
Embiid has averaged an impressive 26.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists over 33 games this season, making his potential return crucial for the Sixers, who currently hold a record of 39-33.
“Joel Embiid is listed as questionable,” a source confirmed, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding his status. This marks the first time Embiid could potentially play in March, as he has yet to take the court this month.
“Given the upgrade in status, it would seem everything is going well so far,” the source added, indicating optimism regarding Embiid’s recovery.
Meanwhile, the Sixers will also be without Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Johni Broome for the matchup against the Bulls. In a related development, Paul George is set to return from a 25-game suspension, which adds another layer of intrigue to the upcoming game.
The Bulls, struggling with a record of 29-42, will be looking to capitalize on the Sixers’ injury woes. Quentin Grimes is also listed as questionable with an illness, further complicating the situation for both teams.
The NBA Injury Report is updated continuously throughout the day, and fans will be eagerly awaiting further updates on Embiid’s status as game time approaches.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the final decision on Embiid’s participation, leaving both teams and their supporters in suspense.
