Joel Embiid Out for Sixers’ matchup vs. Thunder

Joel Embiid (oblique) will miss his 13th straight game for the Philadelphia Sixers' matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.

The Sixers listed several players as out for Monday’s contest, including starters Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Paul George.Johni Broome also remains out, while Dominick Barlow is listed as doubtful with a left ankle sprain suffered in the team's win in Utah on Saturday night.

Embiid, who has missed the last 12 Sixers games, has played since injuring his oblique in a win over Miami back on February 26.  The team had said he would miss three games and be re-evaluated, but he will be unable to play again on Monday.

Jared McCain Returns to Philadelphia After Trade to OKC

After being dealt to Oklahoma City one day before the NBA trade deadline, former Sixers first-round pick Jared McCain will return to face his former team. The Sixers sent McCain to OKC on February 4 in exchange for the Rockets' 2026 first-round pick and three second-round picks.

In 19 games for the Thunder, McCain has provided a boost to the bench, averaging 12.3 points per game, hitting 44% of his three-point shots in 19.3 minutes per game.

With the Sixers, McCain struggled after dealing with injuries.  McCain missed most of last season with a knee injury, then injured his thumb during training camp, forcing him to miss the start of this season.

With the Sixers this year, McCain averaged just 6.6 points in 16.8 minutes per game, shooting 37% from three.

How to Listen: Sixers vs. Thunder

Sixers-Thunder tips off from Xfinity Mobile Arena at 7 p.m. as Philadelphia looks to win its third straight game, while returning from a 2-1 West Coast trip to host the defending NBA champions.

Listen to the game on 97.3 ESPN with Tom McGinnis calling all the action.