Nov 15, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives to the basket past Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (35) in the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Joel Embiid's status for Monday's game against the Heat is now "doubtful," due to an illness.
76ers’ Joel Embiid (illness) is listed as doubtful for tonight’s game vs. Heat in Miami.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 18, 2024
"Doubtful" is not "out," of course. And the nature of the designation--illness, rather than a musculoskeletal issue of some kind--leaves open the possibility that Embiid could feel better before tonight's 7:30 p.m. tip.
But hopes and prayers aside, this is undoubtedly bad news for the 2-10 Sixers. The former league MVP has played in just two games due to "knee management" and a suspension.
The Sixers recalled Adem Bona from Delaware shortly after releasing Embiid's status.
The Sixers are recalling Adem Bona from the Blue Coats.
