Joel Embiid was upgraded from out to day-to-day with a right foot injury early Sunday, and his expected return is listed as Nov. 2. That puts him in play for Monday's game against the Bulls, though his status for it has not been announced.
What happened
Joel Embiid was upgraded to day-to-day on the injury report at 1:17 a.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 1, with a right foot injury. He had been listed as out. The report's comment still reads that Embiid (foot) is out for Saturday's game in Charlotte. That out status was set on Saturday, Oct. 31, when he moved from day-to-day for rest to out with the foot issue. This is his second injury listing in about a week. He was out with a right heel injury on Oct. 25, moved to day-to-day on Oct. 26 and was cleared on Oct. 27.
What it means for the 76ers
Philadelphia hosts the Bulls on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The 76ers are 6-1, hold the No. 1 seed and have won three straight. Over five games, Embiid is averaging 19.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists in 35.2 minutes. The 76ers are 5-0 with him and 1-1 without him. In the games without Embiid, Tyrese Maxey has averaged 29.6 points in 37.6 minutes, Jaylen Brown 19.8 points in 36.6 minutes and LeBron James 16.4 points in 33.5 minutes. Dean Wade has played 27.8 minutes and Adem Bona 14.1. James is also day-to-day with a back issue. Dominick Barlow (back) and Ariel Hukporti (right Achilles) are out.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Embiid is cleared for Monday. His expected return is listed as Nov. 2, the same day as the Bulls game. No other details on the foot injury have been announced. Keep an eye on James too, since he is day-to-day with his back going into the same game. If Embiid sits, expect Maxey and Brown to carry the scoring, as they did in the two games he missed.
Is Joel Embiid playing vs Bulls on Mon, Nov 2?
It has not been announced. Embiid is day-to-day with a right foot injury. His expected return is listed as Nov. 2, the day the 76ers host the Bulls at 7:30 p.m. ET.
When will Joel Embiid be back?
His expected return is listed as Nov. 2. He was upgraded from out to day-to-day on Nov. 1, and the next injury report will confirm whether he plays Monday.