Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid returned to the lineup on Tuesday and powered the 76ers to a 139-136 overtime victory over Memphis, tallying 34 points (11-of-28 FGs, 11-of-12 FTs), 10 rebounds, eight assists, one steal, two blocks, and a three-pointer.

Fantasy Impact

Playing through a combination of knee issues, an ankle injury, and an illness that cost him Sunday's game, Embiid logged a season-high 38 minutes. It was a gritty performance that resulted in his second consecutive 30-point game and just his second double-double of the season. While his rebounding numbers are down compared to previous years, seeing him handle a heavy workload and deliver in crunch time is a fantastic sign for fantasy managers—assuming he avoids any setbacks during recovery.

Joel Embiid has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Fantasy Impact

Embiid is available and will start for the Philadelphia 76ers, which will result in reduced minutes for Andre Drummond and Adem Bona.

Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Fantasy Impact

Embiid is now on the injury report with both ankle and knee issues. If he can't go, Andre Drummond would slide into the starting lineup.

Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Fantasy Impact

Embiid is dealing with a right ankle sprain and will be sidelined for Sunday’s contest. With him out, Andre Drummond is expected to handle the majority of minutes at center. Embiid’s next opportunity to play comes on Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Joel Embiid put up a strong offensive showing in Friday's loss to Chicago, recording 31 points on 10-of-19 shooting. He was perfect from the charity stripe (9-of-9) and added five rebounds, one assist, one block, and two three-pointers.

Fantasy Impact

However, the former MVP ran out of gas down the stretch, managing just four points on 1-of-4 shooting in the fourth quarter as the Sixers were outscored 28-17 in the final frame. Despite the team's late collapse, Embiid is trending up for fantasy managers; he is averaging 29.8 points over his last four games and has logged at least 30 minutes in each of those contests, signaling a return to his dominant scoring form.