Joel Embiid is day-to-day on Saturday's injury report, listed for rest, ahead of the 76ers' game at Charlotte. A final decision for the 6:00 PM ET tip has not been announced.
What happened
The 76ers put Joel Embiid on the injury report as day-to-day at 9:51 AM ET on Saturday, Oct. 31. The listed reason is rest. He had been cleared from the report on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Before that, he was out on Oct. 25 with a right heel issue and was moved back to day-to-day on Oct. 26. The report's comment covers his last game, Wednesday's 114-109 win over the Pacers. Embiid had 21 points on 9-of-17 shooting, 11 rebounds, two assists and a block in 39 minutes. The report gives Oct. 31 as his expected return date.
What it means for the 76ers
Philadelphia plays at Charlotte on Saturday at 6:00 PM ET on NBA TV. The 76ers are 5-1, have won two straight and sit second in the standings. Embiid is averaging 19.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists in 35.2 minutes over five games. The team is 5-0 with him and 0-1 without him. In that one game without him, Tyrese Maxey played 37.5 minutes and scored 28.2 points. Adem Bona played 12.7 minutes and Dean Wade played 27.1. LeBron James (rest) and Jaylen Brown (knee) are also day-to-day. Dominick Barlow, Jabari Walker, Ariel Hukporti and Tacko Fall are out.
What to watch
Watch for the next injury report before Saturday's 6:00 PM ET tip in Charlotte. It should say whether Embiid plays. The report gives Oct. 31 as his expected return, the same day as the game, but no decision has been announced. This is his third rest designation in nine days. He was also listed day-to-day for rest on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24. James is also day-to-day for rest, so the 76ers could be short in the frontcourt and on the wing.
Is Joel Embiid playing at the Hornets on Saturday?
It is not decided yet. He is day-to-day with a rest designation for Saturday's 6:00 PM ET game in Charlotte. A final decision has not been announced.
When will Joel Embiid be back?
The injury report lists Oct. 31 as his expected return. That is the day of the Hornets game. No other timeline has been announced.