At the start of the third quarter of what ultimately became a 113-98 victory for the 76ers over Brooklyn, Philadelphia announced that star center Joel Embiid was dealing with swelling in his left knee and,

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is sidelined for Friday night’s NBA Cup game against the Brooklyn Nets due to what the team described as left knee injury maintenance.

Embiid missed the 76ers NBA Cup win Friday night against Brooklyn due to “managing swelling in his left knee,” the team announced. He also will not play Sunday against the Clippers, and further updates on his status are expected early next week.

The LA Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers are two teams that have a plethora of storylines against each other. James Harden was once a former member of the team, P

The Philadelphia 76ers have confirmed another Joel Embiid fitness blow, as he continues to struggle with his knee.

Joel Embiid is dealing with swelling in his left knee, according to the team, and will miss Sunday's game against the Clippers after sitting out Friday against Brooklyn.

Here is the full injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Los Angeles Clippers at home.

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid will miss the team's next few games as he manages swelling in his left knee. Embiid is receiving treatment and his status will be updated early next week.

However, the focus was on Joel Embiid. The Sixers ruled the big fella out shortly before the contest due to left knee injury management and then issued an update during the contes