Joel Embiid's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT7' 0'' , 280 lbs
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Birthdate03/16/1994 (30)
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CollegeKansas
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Draft Info2014: Rd 1, Pk 3
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StatusActive
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is officially available for Thursday's game against Miami. He was initially regarded as questionable for the game. Embiid returned from a 29-game absence on Tuesday against the Thunder, posting 24 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and three steals in 29 minutes. The reigning MVP gets a much tougher matchup on Thursday against Bam Adebayo, but he should still fill the box score with ease.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable heading into Thursday's Eastern Conference clash with the Heat. Embiid returned from a few months on the shelf for Tuesday's win over OKC. Despite battling fatigue and amassing six turnovers, he still ended the night with 24 points, seven assists, six boards, and three steals. Embiid also logged 29 minutes, so he may get a little more action if he plays. But the Sixers are looking to climb out of the Play-In, meaning there's a good chance Embiid will be on the floor. With that in mind, his rostering cost for DFS participants will likely be lower than usual, making him an ideal fantasy option.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) scored 24 points in Tuesday's 109-105 win over OKC. Embiid went 6-for-14 from the field and 0-for-3 from behind the arc. However, the reigning MVP made up for it by sinking all 12 free-throw tries and amassing seven assists, six boards, and three steals. Despite also accumulating six turnovers, Embiid looked good, even more so for a guy who hasn't played in two months. But with Philadelphia currently a few games back from the Indiana Pacers to climb out of Play-In contention, Embiid should be on the floor for Philadelphia's remaining six regular season contests. He'll presumably increase his workload on Thursday in Miami after logging 29 minutes against the Thunder, so it shouldn't take him long to return to form.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against OKC. There were reports he wouldn't be back for this one. However, he was upgraded to questionable on Tuesday afternoon and is now anticipated to be on the floor. The 30-year-old was having an MVP-caliber season before suffering a knee injury in January. But with a two-month layoff, Embiid will return to try to help Philadelphia avoid the Play-In. Of course, there's a chance he'll be limited in his first game back. Yet, Embiid should still severely lower the fantasy ceilings of Mo Bamba and Paul Reed.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is officially listed as out ahead of Tuesday's showdown with the Oklahoma City Thunder. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic's Shams Charania both reported on Monday morning that Embiid is targeting a return during fantasy championship week from a two-month absence following left knee surgery, but it appears that managers will have to wait at least one more game. The reigning MVP's next chance to return comes on Thursday against the Miami Heat. Although Mo Bamba ranks inside fantasy's top 80 in nine-category leagues over the past two weeks, averaging 8.5 points on 56.8% shooting from the floor, 6.4 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, and 0.9 three-pointers across his last eight games (all starts), he's only playing 19.7 minutes per contest since March 18 and isn't the most reliable streaming option.