Sixers Injury Update: Embiid Out and Edgecombe Sidelined

The Philadelphia Sixers announced on Friday that both Joel Embiid will likely be out for at least three more games, and will be evaluated again in approximately one week. Embiid has begun individual strength and conditioning work, but did not practice on Friday.

The Sixers will have to play without Embiid in games against Atlanta (Saturday), Cleveland (Monday), and Detroit (Thursday), three teams that are all Eastern Conference playoff teams.

Rookie VJ Edgecombe’s Status Uncertain After Back Sprain

Rookie VJ Edgecombe left Tuesday's loss to San Antonio right before halftime, after injuring his back, and is dealing with a lumbar sprain and did not practice on Friday.  His status for the game on Saturday is TBD.

Filling the Gap: Jabari Walker and Adem Bona

With Embiid out, look for Jabari Walker, who had 22 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, one block, and four three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over Utah, to get some more minutes at the center position with Adem Bona.

Rotation Boost: Kelly Oubre Jr. Returns to Practice

Veteran Kelly Oubre Jr., who has missed the past two games with an illness, was back at practice on Friday and should be available for Saturday's game against Atlanta.