NBA on ESPN Ben Simmons has not accepted any off-court help from the 76ers and there's no timetable for his return, sources have told ramonashelburne . "There is frustration mounting."

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

Bill Simmons on Rockets poor chemistry amp body language Sengun makes this INSANE block at the buzzer to preserve the tie and send the game to overtime one of the best plays of his career he busts his lip on the floor None of his teammates celebrate or even seem to acknowledge him

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

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

Bill Simmons questions whether Giannis is still a top 5 player and doesnt think teams should trade all their assets for him He doesnt play Hes closer to Embiid than Jokic He doesn't play He gets hurt all the time He's hurt all the time I would be really scared about this

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