Joel Embiid is out for the 76ers' game in Charlotte on Saturday because of a right foot injury. He was listed as day-to-day earlier the same day, and Philadelphia now plays the Hornets without its starting center.
What happened
The 76ers ruled Joel Embiid out for Saturday's game against the Hornets. The injury report, updated at 1:24 p.m. ET on Oct. 31, lists a right foot injury. Earlier on Saturday he was day-to-day for rest. The report's comment: "Embiid (foot) is out for Saturday's game in Charlotte." This is his second injury listing in a week. He was ruled out on Oct. 25 with a right heel injury, moved to day-to-day on Oct. 26 and was cleared on Oct. 27.
What it means for the 76ers
Philadelphia plays at Charlotte at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 31, on NBA TV. The 76ers are 5-1, the second seed, and have won two straight. Embiid has played in all five wins, with 19.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists in 35.2 minutes a game. Their only loss came without him. In that game the minutes went to Tyrese Maxey (37.5 minutes, 28.2 points), Jaylen Brown (36.3, 20.6), LeBron James (33.5, 16.4) and VJ Edgecombe (32.6, 11.6). Adem Bona played 12.7 minutes. That coverage is now thin. James is out with a back injury, and Brown is day-to-day with a left knee issue.
What to watch
The injury report lists Embiid's expected return as Monday, Nov. 2. Watch the next update to see whether that date holds. The frontcourt behind him is short. Dominick Barlow (back), Jabari Walker (left knee), Ariel Hukporti (right Achilles) and Tacko Fall (left quadriceps) are all out. Brown's status for Charlotte is the other one to track.
Is Joel Embiid playing against the Hornets on Saturday?
No. The injury report lists him as out for Saturday's game in Charlotte with a right foot injury.
When will Joel Embiid be back?
The injury report lists Monday, Nov. 2 as his expected return. The opponent for that date has not been announced.