Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers according to Adam Aaronson.

Fantasy Impact

Embiid will sit out the first leg of a back-to-back due to foot injury management for head coach Nick Nurse, with the returning LeBron James (back) potentially absorbing more minutes at center against the Pacers Sunday.

Joel Embiid scored 20 points (7-17 FG, 0-3 3P, 6-7 FT) with four rebounds, three assists, a steal, and a block in the Sixers' 123-112 win over the Raptors.

Fantasy Impact

Embiid has seen his point total rise in three straight games after going for just six point against Cleveland in a game where he missed all nine of his shots. His rebounding was a bit lackluster in this game, but he did enough to help his team snag the win.

Joel Embiid (foot) is questionable to play in Thursday night's game against the Toronto Raptors.

Fantasy Impact

The big man is going to be questionable to play on Thursday night, as the team may let him sit out as part of the injury management for his foot. If that's the case, look for Dean Wade and Jabari Walker to benefit from his absence.

Joel Embiid flirted with a triple-double for the 76ers Sunday, grabbing 10 rebounds, dishing out five assists, and chipping in 18 points (7-19 FG, 0-2 3PT, 4-4 FT) while also recording two steals in a 127-121 win over the Bulls.

Fantasy Impact

Embiid continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with seven or more rebounds and six or more points in each of his last five contests. The center offers head coach Nick Nurse another impactful option as part of a loaded Philadelphia starting five, averaging 17.9 points, 4.1 assists, and 9.7 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 27.4% so far this season.

Joel Embiid is available for Sunday’s game against the Bulls.

Fantasy Impact

Embiid is good to go as expected after being listed as probable.