According to the 76ers head coach Doc Rivers, center Joel Embiid (knee) has "pain and swelling" behind his right knee. Even worse, Rivers added that the MVP candidate's MRI "did not turn out well." The update comes after ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Friday night that the team was "optimistic" Embiid could return early next week. However, things don't sound promising, so there's a chance Philadelphia will be without its superstar for Game 5 on Monday, assuming the series goes in that direction. If that's the case, Paul Reed, who got the start in Game 4, may continue to draw attention from DFS managers.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the 76ers are optimistic center Joel Embiid (knee) will be ready to return "early next week." He won't play on Saturday in Brooklyn. However, if the Nets extend the series, Embiid may be back for Game 5 in Philadelphia. The 29-year-old has averaged 20.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks in three games this postseason. But the MVP candidate is now dealing with a sprained right knee, so Philly certainly hopes to wrap things up on Saturday to afford him additional rest. In the meantime, Dewayne Dedmon may draw the start on Saturday, although Paul Reed has the higher DFS ceiling.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) won't play on Saturday against Brooklyn. He had an MRI, revealing a right knee sprain. There's a chance the MVP candidate could be out longer, although the Sixers will keep their fingers crossed he'll be back for Game 5, assuming the series goes in that direction. In the meantime, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, and Tobias Harris may be the biggest beneficiaries of Embiid's absence. At the same time, Paul Reed and Dewayne Dedmon should split time in the middle, with the former having a brighter fantasy outlook.

Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and James Harden found themselves in the middle of some highly debated flagrant fouls on Thursday night. Embiid was assessed a flagrant 1 for kicking Nicolas Claxton from the ground and just barely missing his groin area. Harden threw an inadvertent forearm into the groin of Royce O'Neale and was ejected from the game after receiving a flagrant 2. The NBA has decided not to hand down any further punishment after the fact according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Both players will be available for Game 4.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid racked up 20 points with 19 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and three blocks as the team grabbed a 2-0 series lead against Brooklyn with a 96-84 victory on Monday. He shot 6-for-11 from the field and 8-for-8 at the foul line. Embiid drew a lot of double teams and struggled to handle the ball in the game, posting eight turnovers in 37 minutes. The Nets found a way to limit his scoring, but the big guy still filled the stat sheet and helped his squad to a comfortable victory. The series appears to be heading towards a very quick finish, with Game 3 scheduled for Thursday and Game 4 coming up on Saturday.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will get some much-needed rest on Friday as the team has locked up the third seed in the Eastern Conference. The MVP candidate will likely sit out the remaining games to make sure he's as healthy as possible for their playoff push. He'll end the season as an MVP finalist and could lead the league in scoring for the second year in a row depending on what Luka Doncic does in his final games. Fantasy managers can look toward Paul Reed, Montrezl Harrell, and possibly Dewayne Dedmon to get some more minutes.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid put up one of the most efficient 50-point games, which was also his third contest of 50 or more points this year. The MVP candidate ended the game with 52 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, and two blocks while shooting 20-for-25 from the floor and 12-for-13 from the line. On the same night that Nikola Jokic suffered a loss to the Houston Rockets, Embiid seemingly locked up his first MVP. Fantasy wise, the two big men are still first and second for all types of fantasy leagues.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (calf) has been cleared to play Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Embiid missed last game with calf tightness, but will make his return to the lineup against the Mavs. Dewayne Dedmon should return to the bench and Paul Reed should see less minutes with Embiid back.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Dallas. The big man missed Monday's meeting with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets because of calf tightness, an issue he's been dealing with lately. Considering Philadelphia is looking toward a deep playoff run, Embiid may get another night off. If that's the case, Dewayne Dedmon may draw another start. However, he only played 10 minutes versus the Nuggets. Instead, Paul Reed, who had 16 points, nine boards, two steals, and one block in 17 minutes, should remain on the fantasy radar.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The big man was questionable heading into this game, but has been officially ruled out after workouts on Monday morning. The Sixers will likely use a committee approach to try and fill the void. That means, P.J. Tucker, Dewayne Dedmon, and Paul Reed will likely all see increased roles. None of them are strong streaming options, but Tucker might be the best option out of the bunch.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (calf) is listed as questionable versus the Denver Nuggets on Monday. Embiid has been playing through some calf tightness, but has not missed a game due to the injury just yet. This is a huge match up with MVP implications against Nikola Jokic, but it remains to be seen if the Sixers decide to give their big man some rest. If Embiid is unable to play, P.J. Tucker, Dewayne Dedmon and Paul Reed should see increased minutes.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (calf) is questionable for Saturday's meeting in Phoenix. The MVP candidate carried the same injury designation before Friday's loss to Golden State, although he was declared available late in the evening. However, considering the team has championship aspirations, keeping him healthy is the top priority. With James Harden (Achilles) questionable as well, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, and De'Anthony Melton may be the primary scoring options for Philly on Saturday night. Yet, their stock will drop if either Harden or Embiid is in the lineup.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid did MVP things in Friday's matchup against Golden State, going for 46 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block. He shot 13-for-23 from the field and 19-for-22 at the foul line, but despite Embiid's monster effort, the Sixers ended up dropping the game 120-112. Embiid had exited the previous game with a calf problem, so there was obviously uncertainty surrounding his health, but the big man proved that he is perfectly fine. Philadelphia has another game scheduled for Saturday against Phoenix, and Embiid should crush it again if he doesn't get rested.

Philadelphia 76ers power forward Joel Embiid strengthened his MVP case with a 37-point, 16-rebound double-double in Monday's 109-105 double-overtime loss to Chicago. This was a very low-scoring contest for a game that needed two overtimes to decide the winner, but Embiid still crushed it and racked up the stats. He added an assist, a steal and three blocks to his tally, shooting 11-for-22 from the field and 15-for-17 at the foul line. The Process has now gone for at least 30 points in 10 straight games. He will look to eat against the Bulls again on Wednesday.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid posted a game-high 38 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and four blocks against Charlotte on Friday despite playing only three quarters. The game turned into a blowout quickly and Embiid ended up logging just 29 minutes. However, it was more than enough to produce another spectacular fantasy line. It's Embiid's eighth consecutive 30-point outing and it came with superb 16-for-21 shooting. He's starting to become the favorite for the MVP award and the chance to win it should be a great motivator for Embiid for the final few weeks of the season.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid became the betting favorite for MVP overnight after leading the team to a quality win that gave them a firm grip on the third seed in the East. The 29-year-old from Cameroon dropped 36 points, 18 rebounds, three assists, and four blocks while shooting 12-for-19 from the floor, 2-for-5 from deep, and 10-for-10 from the free throw line. The big man has been on an absolute tear over the last few weeks and he's scored less than 20 points only three times this season. In the last seven games, he's averaging 36.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 2.1 blocks per game.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid played only three quarters in Sunday's blowout win over Washington, but it was more than enough for him to record his sixth consecutive 30-point game. He put up a game-high 34 points in 31 minutes, shooting 12-for-21 from the field and 10-for-12 at the free-throw line. Embiid has been shy in the double-double column lately and only picked up eight rebounds Sunday, but he made a big contribution on the defensive end with four blocks and a steal, and also tallied four assists. The next matchup against Cleveland looks a rough one on paper for Embiid, but he should then enjoy two massive performances against Charlotte and Indiana, two teams that have been awful defensively against centers all season.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had another outstanding game Friday against Portland and finished it off by making the game-winning shot in the dying seconds. The MVP candidate nailed a tough turnaround jumper to complete a 21-point comeback and make it a 120-119 victory for Philadelphia. Embiid had a game-high 39 points on 13-for-20 shooting from the field, adding seven rebounds and four assists to his tally with two steals and three blocks. The league's leading scorer has now hit at least 30 points in five consecutive games and also has three blocks in back-to-back outings. Embiid is a beast all over the court, and Washington will be his next victim on Sunday.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid turned in another big performance on Tuesday night as his co-star, James Harden (foot), rested on the sidelines. The 28-year-old finished with 39 points, seven rebounds, four assists, one steal, and three blocks while shooting 13-for-22 from the floor and 4-for-4 from beyond the arc. He didn't need as many trips to the line as he did the first time against Minnesota when he had 20 free throw attempts. He hit all nine of his attempts on Tuesday though.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) looks set to return to the court Thursday against Dallas, with the team listing him as probable for the contest. The Sixers started a back-to-back set Wednesday versus Miami and Embiid sat out the contest with left foot soreness. Paul Reed had a good game in Embiid's absence, notching a nice double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds, but he will be limited only to a small role again. Tyrese Maxey took Embiid's spot in the starting unit against the Heat and will likely head back to the bench Thursday, although he will continue to play an important role for the team.