Pairing him with All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey and NBA MVP Joel Embiid had the makings of the NBA's next big three. However, the 76ers have been far from a juggernaut, as the team has struggled to a 15-24 record and is 11th in the Eastern Conference, on the outside looking in of the NBA play-in tournament.

“While the foot sprain has healed, Embiid experienced an increase in swelling in his left knee following the workout,” the Sixers said in a statement. “After consulting with team medical staff and external doctors, Embiid will receive treatment in the coming days to address the swelling.”

Embiid, the 2022-23 NBA MVP, has played in just 13 games this season, missing time with knee, foot and sinus injuries. He was sidelined for Philadelphia’s first nine games, sat out seven consecutive games in late November and early December and has been sidelined for the past six games.

Sixers center Joel Embiid will miss at least three more games because of left knee swelling, the team said Friday.

The 76ers have been dealt a difficult hand due to the number of injuries to key players in the 2024-25 season. While each member of Philadelphia's core has missed significant time, superstar center Joel Embiid has had an especially difficult time staying on the floor.

After an on-court workout Thursday, Joel Embiid suffered more swelling in his left knee and will miss at least 7-10 days. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. The Philadelphia 76ers’ season goes from bad to worse as the superstar big man has played in just 13 games this year.

Joel Embiid will miss the Philadelphia 76ers ’ upcoming road trip -- and time appears to be running out on their dreams of a playoff run. The Sixers announced Friday that Embiid participated in an on-court workout Thursday after missing the last six games due to a left foot sprain.

Breaking down the timeline of events leading to Joel Embiid missing six consecutive games with a left foot sprain.

Joel Embiid’s injury issues continue to plague the Philadelphia 76ers. The team’s star center is dealing with increased swelling in his left knee after an on-court workout Thursday, according to a team statement.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is expected to be out another 7-10 days, the team announced today. Embiid has been sidelined with a left foot

Yabusele is the significant question mark. He came off worse in a knee-to-knee collision against the Knicks. The Frenchman, in his return to the NBA after five years abroad, has started 18 games and is the only 76er to appear in all 39 games.