Summary
The Philadelphia 76ers' star player, Joel Embiid, missed a recent game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to an ankle sprain. However, the team has cleared him to return for their upcoming game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Embiid was injured during a game on December 26 and has faced several health challenges this season.
Key Facts
- Joel Embiid plays for the Philadelphia 76ers as a center.
- He suffered an ankle sprain during a game against the Chicago Bulls on December 26.
- The Sixers lost two games without Embiid, including a recent loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Embiid has been cleared to play against the Memphis Grizzlies.
- At the start of the 2025-2026 season, Embiid played in four of the first five games.
- He missed nine games in a row after a multi-week absence starting in November.
- The 76ers have a 16-14 record this season and are seventh in their conference.
- The Memphis Grizzlies, their next opponent, have won six of their last 10 games.
