Tag: Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery as Sixers Chase Playoff Spot

Joel Embiid
April 2026

Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery, ruling him out immediately as Philadelphia fight for Eastern Conference playoff positioning. The 76ers are eighth and still trying to avoid the play-in while only one game behind sixth-place Toronto. The team first listed Embiid out with illness, then confirmed the appendicitis diagnosis and surgery in Houston. He has played only 38 games this season, averaging 26.9 points and 7.7 rebounds, and there is no return timeline yet.

Embiid and George Return Strong as 76ers Beat Bulls

Joel Embiid, Paul George
March 2026

Joel Embiid returned from a 13-game absence with 35 points and Paul George also came back in Philadelphia’s 157-137 win over Chicago. Their immediate impact gave the 76ers a major lift as they try to improve playoff positioning in the East. Embiid had been out with a right oblique strain, while George returned after a 25-game suspension. Both produced efficiently on the night, helping Philadelphia strengthen its push out of the play-in places despite a season still shaped heavily by availability issues.

Maxey avoids fracture but remains sidelined as specialists assess pinky sprain

Tyrese Maxey
March 2026

X-ray and MRI showed no fracture in Maxey’s sprained right pinky. He will see hand specialists to determine next steps. Injury occurred in late collision with teammate Adem Bona; same pinky was sprained last season, increasing concern.

76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe exits vs Spurs after hard fall, lower back soreness

VJ Edgecombe
March 2026

Edgecombe was ruled out for the rest of the game at halftime after a fall on a three-point attempt left him with lower back soreness. He was fouled on the shot, stayed briefly to take free throws, then did not return after the interval as the team managed the injury.

Embiid out at least three games with right oblique strain

Joel Embiid
March 2026

Embiid will miss at least three games after an MRI confirmed a strained right oblique suffered during Thursday’s win over Miami. Philadelphia ruled him out for Sunday at Boston and will reassess after back-to-back home games Tuesday and Wednesday; he had 26 points and 11 rebounds against Miami and averaged 29 points in February.

Heat’s Norman Powell out at least a week with Grade 1 groin strain

Norman Powell
February 2026

Miami announced Powell has a low-severity (Grade 1) right groin strain and will miss at least one week, listed week to week. An MRI confirmed the strain; if the timeline holds, he could miss a short run of games during a heavy home stretch, with Miami monitoring recovery before clearing him.

Paul George Suspended 25 Games Without Pay for Anti-Drug Program Violation

Paul George
January 2026

George received a 25-game suspension without pay for violating the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. The NBA announced the penalty and stated the suspension starts immediately with the 76ers’ next game.

Garland Out at Least One Week With Grade 1 Toe Sprain

Darius Garland
January 2026

Garland will miss at least a week after imaging confirmed a Grade 1 sprain of his right great toe, with reevaluation planned in seven to 10 days. Garland was hurt in a win at Philadelphia and already has a history of toe issues, including offseason surgery on the left great toe; Cleveland said treatment is ongoing as he continues a season with multiple injury interruptions.

Cavs’ Darius Garland Hurts Right Foot Again, Doubtful for Rematch

Darius Garland
January 2026

Garland suffered a right-foot injury and is doubtful for Friday, with Cleveland also listing Merrill doubtful due to a hand injury. Garland was hurt diving for a loose ball in the third quarter after earlier scoring efficiently. Team reaction suggested concern but not immediate panic, pending further evaluation

Lowry Gets Final-Toronto Style Ovation in Late Cameo

Kyle Lowry
January 2026

Lowry received a standing ovation in a brief late appearance that could be his last game in Toronto, where he won the 2019 title. Fans chanted for him in the fourth quarter; Nurse inserted him for the final two minutes, and Lowry reiterated his intention to retire as a Raptor on a one-day contract.

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