Jones was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 19th overall pick in the 2021 draft. The Hornets waived Jones ahead of the 2023-24 season following concerning social media posts that included a public trade request.
The Sixers have seven games in the month of April to close out the regular season, which could give Embiid a chance to get some games under his belt before the playoffs begin.
Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris each dropped more than 30 points while Kyle Lowry went for 15 and 10 assists to lead the Sixers past the Hornets, 121-114.