Coach Nick Nurse gives an update on Joel Embiid after the Philadelphia 76ers ruled him out against the Phoenix Suns.

Tyrese Maxey also added 31 points and 10 assists, but the Sixers struggled without Joel Embiid's presence in the post.

The Suns will have a much more complete roster on Monday at the 76ers, while Philadelphia center Joel Embiid is out for the matchup.

Thanks to a variety of injuries, Embiid has only played in 13 games for Philadelphia this season. He hasn't been able to get much of a rhythm going on the court as a result, as his per game numbers (24.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 45.2% shooting) are way down from where they were just last season.

Returning home on Monday after a six-game road stint, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid isn’t guaranteed to play against the Phoenix Suns. Once again, the S

Here is the complete injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Washington Wizards at home on Wednesday.

Nick Nurse wants to see Joel Embiid shoot a lot more three-pointers. The 76ers head coach has set a goal for him to reach.

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The 76ers (14-19) have three players listed as questionable: Joel Embiid (left foot sprain, sinus fracture), Kyle Lowry (right hip soreness) and former Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (left hand sprain). KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction) and Jared McCain (left knee meniscus surgery) are out.

Embiid is recovering from a sprained left foot and a sinus fracture. Lowry has a sore hip, while Drummond was a late scratch with a sprained left toe.

Bradley Beal came off the bench for the first time in nine years and scored 25 points as the Phoenix Suns ended a four-game skid with a 109-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.