Is Joel Embiid playing tonight vs the San Antonio Spurs? Latest update on the Philadelphia 76ers star's injury report (March 3, 2026)

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is sidelined with a strained right oblique, confirmed by MRI. He's expected to miss at least three games, with his earliest return potentially being March 7. This absence significantly impacts the 76ers as they face a strong San Antonio Spurs team, leading to a shift in betting lines favoring the Spurs.

Is Joel Embiid playing tonight vs the San Antonio Spurs? Latest update on the Philadelphia 76ers star's injury report (March 3, 2026)
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is sidelined with a strained right oblique, confirmed by MRI. He's expected to miss at least three games, with his earliest return potentially being March 7. This absence significantly impacts the 76ers as they face a strong San Antonio Spurs team, leading to a shift in betting lines favoring the Spurs.