The Philadelphia 76ers are scheduled to host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, but it sounds like they might be without the services of Joel Embiid, according to a report from Keith Pompey of the Philly Daily News.

Embiid, now 23 years of age, is one of the best big men the NBA has to offer. In his 41 games played this season, the former University of Kansas stand-out has turned in averages of 23.7 points on 48.7 percent shooting from the field (29.3 percent from beyond the arc), 11.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists.

Article Continues Below
More NBA News
Thunder veteran Alex Caruso next to the Larry O'Brien trophy with a picture of Alex Caruso in a Lakers jersey from 2020 next to a picture of Alex Caruso in an Oklahoma City Blue jersey from 2016 in the background with Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault in the background
Alex Caruso opens up on his ‘full-circle moment’ with ThunderJosue Pavon ·
Jase Richardson, Noah Penda beside each other, Orlando Magic logo and explosions in the background
Orlando Magic 2025 NBA Draft grades for every pickEnzo Flojo ·
Collin Sexton in Charlotte Hornets jersey wearing #2 and Jusuf Nurkic in Utah Jazz jersey wearing #27 with a purple background
Grading Hornets-Jazz trade involving Collin Sexton, Jusuf NurkicKris Pursiainen ·
The Grizzlies started their 2025 NBA Draft in aggressive fashion by trading up for Cedric Coward.
Memphis Grizzlies 2025 NBA Draft grades for every pickLorenzo J Reyna ·
NBA player Deandre Ayton in a LA Lakers jersey with the LA Lakers arena in the background, Deandre Ayton free agency contract buyout
Why Lakers must pursue Deandre Ayton in free agency after Blazers buyoutDavid Yapkowitz ·
Lakers' LeBron James shoots over Blazers' Deandre Ayton
Lakers fans already recruiting Deandre Ayton after buyoutJedd Pagaduan ·

Embiid racked up 27 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks in Tuesday night's 115-102 victory over the Washington Wizards. If he is unable to play in Friday night's game, Sixers head coach Brett Brown will likely call on Amir Johnson to man the paint.

“We knew it was going to be amazing, so we had to come out and play up to the competition,” Embiid said after Tuesday's win over the Wizards.

Although they managed to defeat the Wizards on Tuesday night, the Sixers, now the 3rd-ranked team in the Atlantic Division standings with a 26-25 overall record, have struggled to find a rhythm as of late, as they've lost four of their last six games.

Friday night's Sixers-Pelicans game is set to tip at 7:00 p.m. EST inside the Wells Fargo Center. Be sure to keep your browsers locked on ClutchPoints for more updates on thie topic as they become available.