On Friday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers will host the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Wells Fargo Center.
The 76ers are coming off a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards.
Joel Embiid did not play in the game.
Philadelphia 76ers Make Joel Embiid Announcement
Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during an NBA In-Season Tournament game at State Farm Arena on November 17, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
For Friday’s game, the 76ers have announced that Embiid will be listed as doubtful on the injury report.
@RBPhillyTake wrote: “Joel Embiid is listed as DOUBTFUL against the Timberwolves tomorrow night…
Doesn’t sound good for the chance of him playing.”
GettyJoel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Embiid is currently averaging 26.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 49.5% from the field and 34.0% from three-point range in 36 games.
He is in his 12th year (and tenth playing) for the 76ers.
In that span, Embiid has made the All-Star Game seven times.
Sean Barnard of DraftKings Network added: “Joel Embiid is listed as doubtful for tomorrow’s matchup with the Timberwolves It is worth noting it is the first half of a back-to-back Embiid reportedly met with a doctor about the illness after missing the team’s morning session yesterday”
76ers This Season
GettyJoel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the second half against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The 76ers come into play with a 42-34 record in 76 games, which has them as the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference.
They have won seven out of their last ten games (and are 21-17 at home).
Following the Timberwolves, the 76ers will play their next game on Saturday when they remain in Philadelphia to host the Detroit Pistons.
76ers Last Season
GettyTyrese Maxey #0 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers react against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 27, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The 76ers have one of the most talented rosters in the NBA led by Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey.
That said, the team is coming off a year where they missed the NBA playoffs.
A healthy 76ers group has the potential to make a deep run in the 2026 postseason.
Timberwolves Before 76ers Meeting
GettyHead coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves gestures during the fourth quarter of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on February 24, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. The Minnesota Timberwolves won 124-121.
The Timberwolves will play the Pistons (in Detroit) on Thursday.
They are currently the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 46-29 record in 75 games.
On the road, the Timberwolves have gone 21-15 in 36 games away from the Target Center.
Following the Pistons and 76ers, they will return home to host the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday.
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