Joel Embiid's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz and will receive further evaluation on his left knee in the next 24 hours. Embiid was scheduled to go for an MRI on Wednesday, and while it sounds like we'll have to wait a little while longer for the extent of the setback to his already-injured left knee, Philly has ruled out the 29-year-old MVP candidate well in advance of Thursday's action. With that said, Embiid can only miss four more games after Thursday to be eligible for the MVP award based on the NBA's new rules. BBall Paul Reed will hold down the fort at the five for the Sixers in the meantime, averaging 12.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals in 12 games without Embiid this year and is close to a must-roster in fantasy.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The big man has been cleared to play following a two-game absence due to left knee soreness. There is no word on Embiid being limited at all during this game. That being said, fantasy managers should assume Embiid is returning to his normal role in the rotation. Paul Reed will head back to the bench, but should still have a decent role with the Sixers frontcourt being banged up.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will miss Monday's game versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Embiid was a late scratch for Saturday's showdown against the Denver Nuggets due to soreness in his left knee and will sit out Monday's first part of Philly's back-to-back. The NBA's scoring leader (36.0 points per game) sets his sights toward returning for Tuesday's outing against the Golden State Warriors. After going off for a 30-point, 13-rebound double-double on Saturday, Paul Reed remains a streaming option for multiple fantasy categories. Reed is averaging 12.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.2 steals in 11 games without Embiid this season.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has been deemed questionable for their Monday night matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. The reigning MVP wasn't even on the injury report ahead of their matchup with the Denver Nuggets but was quickly ruled out with knee soreness right before tip-off. He remains questionable since then, so fantasy managers will have to stay tuned for more updates after shootaround. If he's unable to suit up again, Paul Reed will move into the starting five again while Marcus Morris Sr. and Mo Bamba will split up the remaining minutes off of the bench.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The reigning MVP logged 31 minutes in Friday's win over the Orlando Magic, scoring 36 points and draining all 11 attempts from the charity stripe. But he's dealing with left knee soreness, so there's a good chance he won't suit up versus the nine-win Hornets. Of course, Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Tobias Harris should absorb most of the scoring opportunities without Embiid in the lineup. However, Paul Reed, averaging 10.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, and 1.2 steals this season in games without Embiid, is worth streaming in deeper fantasy setups.