Embiid sidelined with right calf soreness; 76ers adjust lineup to face Hawks
2026-02-19 06:44
February 19th - According to ESPN, Joel Embiid experienced right calf soreness during All-Star Weekend and will miss the 76ers' game against the Hawks. The 76ers stated that Embiid experienced soreness while participating in a right knee injury management program. After a doctor's evaluation, he has received routine treatment and is gradually returning to on-court practice and strength training.
So far this season, Embiid is averaging 26.6 points per game, unaffected by past seasons' playing time restrictions. Notably, the 76ers have lost six of their last seven games in which he has missed . The team plans to reassess his condition before their back-to-back road games this weekend against the Pelicans and Timberwolves.
Embiid has been plagued by injuries since before entering the NBA , including a stress fracture in his right foot, a torn meniscus, a sprained shoulder, and tendinitis. Despite this, the 76ers still signed him to a three-year, $ 193 million contract extension in 2024 , with a player option for the 2028-29 season, demonstrating their long-term confidence in their core player.
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