Meanwhile, Andre Drummond (left toe sprain), Caleb Martin (right groin soreness), Kyle Lowry (right hip sprain), KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction) and Jared McCain (left knee surgery) will remain sidelined. McCain will miss the remainder of the season.
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks
Another game, another absence on the way for Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. With the New York Knicks in town on Wednesday night, the Sixers are looking to complete a back-to-back set ...
The latest on which Sixers will be available for Tuesday night's game against the juggernaut Oklahoma City Thunder.
Embiid’s played in just total 13 games thus far for the Sixers, who entered Wednesday 11th in the Eastern Conference standings at 15-23. He’s been sidelined by everything from troubles with his left knee and foot to a sinus fracture that’s led him to wear a protective mask in games since Dec. 20.
Joel Embiid will not play in the 76ers' matchup vs. the Knicks. Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, however, could return from injury.
The Knicks are currently dealing with injuries to both Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns - two of the better players in the league. Towns have already been listed as Out for Wednesday's contest. It's New York's chief rival, though, that is turning heads with some of the most brutal injury updates right now.
Tyrese Maxey, who showed up on the injury report Tuesday night with a hand sprain, and Paul George, who has played in just 27 games this season, are also banged up, culminating in a much easier matchup for the Knicks than one would’ve thought months ago.
Center Daniel Gafford can come in and provide immediate relief, as the Dallas Mavericks have made him available in trade talks, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic.
The New York Knicks look to maintain their dominance over the Philadelphia 76ers when they meet again on Wednesday.
Counting last year's two big individual performances, this date has been a day when larger-than-life moments happen in the NBA.
Simons and Ayton lead the way, with Simons dropping 24 on 6-12 three-point shooting, adding four boards, and three assists. Ayton posted a double-double putting up 22 points, and pulling down 15 rebounds. Avdija also added a double-double, scoring 16 with 10 rebounds.