Skip Bayless I have a pretty good source in Philadelphia who told me that Embiid is actually cleared to play but has chosen not to play

Joel Embiid on not playing on Wednesday against the Wizards Embiid was ruled out shortly before the contest with an illness I was pissed off I wanted to play basketball I wasn't allowed to play basketball I think this is more of a question for Daryl Morey

Charania Joel Embiid appendicitis is not expected to be available to play in the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament

Joel Embiid on not playing on Wednesday - I was pissed off I wanted to play basketball I wasn't allowed to play basketball I think this is more of a question for Daryl Morey

Charania I'm told he participated in the 76ers shootaround this morning He has some treatment this afternoon and then he's going to see when he gets to the arena is he going to be able to warm up to try and play You know Joel Embiid wants to give it a chance

Joel Embiid gets stretched out by the Sixers medical staff

Joel Embiid gets hit right in the appendectomy keeps playing