Joel Embiid is considered questionable to go tonight against the Utah Jazz after experiencing left knee soreness, according to Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports Philly. The Process will likely be a game-time decision, but it won't be surprising if coach Brett Brown and the medical staff decide to give him the night off after the big man sustained plenty of setbacks with lower body injuries through his first three years in the league.
Embiid has been ramping up activity recently, playing in the mid-30s during the past couple of weeks and showing his full repertoire when given enough playing time. Yet the 7-footer is still working his way to basketball shape, reportedly trying to slim down to 275 pounds, as he trims down into mid-season shape.
Back-up big man Richaun Holmes is suffering from gastroenteritis and is questionable to go tonight as well, which could make for a miracle appearance from the ostracized Jahlil Okafor tonight.
Rookie Markelle Fultz is out for another two-to-three weeks with scapular muscle imbalance in his right shoulder, along with Justin Anderson (shin splints), and Nik Stauskas (sprained right ankle).
The only one good piece of news in the Sixers' infirmary is that point guard Jerryd Bayless will be available to play against the Jazz after missing the last three games with a left wrist contusion.
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