Last night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers marked yet another absence for Joel Embiid, who remains sidelined with a lingering knee injury that has plagued him throughout the season. While his absence has contributed to the Philadelphia 76ers’ disappointing performance,

Former league MVP Joel Embiid has played in just 13 games for the Sixers this season. He’s missed a total of 32 games in 2024-25 and 400 games in his career due to injuries. When healthy, Embiid is one of the top players in the NBA but staying healthy has been an uphill battle.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will miss their game against the Sacramento Kings due to a knee injury, adding to the team's existing injury woes. Embiid, the reigning MVP, joins other key players like Paul George and Caleb Martin on the casualty list,

Embiid was sidelined due to a foot sprain that he was initially able to play through and sustained left knee swelling during his recovery which has delayed his return. According to Ky Carlin of Sixers Wire, Embiid was a partial participant in the team's practice on Monday and his knee has responded well to treatment.

Less than two years removed from winning MVP, Joel Embiid has struggled to stay on the floor consistently for the Philadelphia 76ers.

There will be no Process 2.0 here, a half-season tank to ensure Philly retains its '25 first-round pick and lives to fight another season.