Joel Embiid Health, Injury Updates & History

Joel Embiid

76ers

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Height: 7'0"

Weight: 280 lbs

Age: 32 years

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Joel Embiid

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Height: 7'0"

Weight: 280 lbs

Age: 32 yrs

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Joel Embiid INJURY INSIGHTS

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May 8, 2026

Listed as questionable with right ankle and right hip soreness, he sat out Game 2 after playing in t...

May 6, 2026

Listed as Out for Game 2 of the second round vs the Knicks with right ankle and right hip soreness, a surprise revelation after a probable tag for Game 1

May 6, 2026

Embiid will miss Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Knicks with right hip soreness and a right ankle sprain. He was initially listed as probable before being ruled out after increased soreness kept him from participating in Wednesday’s shootaround.

Apr 30, 2026

Listed as Probable for Game 6 vs Boston as he has made his recovery from an appendectomy

Apr 28, 2026

Is still listed on the injury report despite playing last game as he recovered from an appendectomy, his official status for tonight's game is Probable

Apr 26, 2026

Has had his status upgraded from out to doubtful, he is still expected to miss at least the first round of the NBA Playoffs if the 76ers advance

Apr 21, 2026

Will continue to miss time in the first round of the NBA playoffs after an appendectomy, he is expected to miss the entire first round at least

Apr 17, 2026

Embiid is only one week removed from undergoing a successful appendectomy, so it's not overly surprising that the superstar big man is still recovering and is expected to miss the start of the playoffs

Apr 15, 2026

Is expected to miss the play-in tournament after undergoing an appendectomy at the end of the regular season

Apr 9, 2026

Underwent appendicitis surgery today, typical prognosis for this procedure is 2-4 weeks, which puts the 76ers playoff chances in the play-in in jeopardy

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