Why isn't Joel Embiid playing tonight? Philadelphia 76ers hit by alarming setback as star player's sudden downgrade deepens swirling uncertainty

Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Orlando Magic due to ongoing right knee injury management, marking his eighth consecutive absence. Despite Tyrese Maxey being available, the Sixers will also be without Paul George, VJ Edgecombe, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Adem Bona, facing significant injury challenges.

Why isn't Joel Embiid playing tonight? Philadelphia 76ers hit by alarming setback as star player's sudden downgrade deepens swirling uncertainty
Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Orlando Magic due to ongoing right knee injury management, marking his eighth consecutive absence. Despite Tyrese Maxey being available, the Sixers will also be without Paul George, VJ Edgecombe, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Adem Bona, facing significant injury challenges.