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Joel Embiid Gets Injury Update Before 76ers-Bulls Game

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to host the Chicago Bulls on Monday night (Nov 2) Going into the matchup, the Sixers kept Joel Embiid on the injury report, listed as questionable. The team described his setback as a right foot…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 12:20 AM
Joel Embiid Gets Injury Update Before 76ers-Bulls Game
Key Things to Know
  • Joel Embiid was cleared to play against the Chicago Bulls despite a right foot plantar fascia injury.
  • Head coach Nick Nurse stated the team is managing Embiid's pain rather than using the issue to rest him.
  • Embiid is averaging 19.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 5.2 assists across five games this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Joel Embiid has been cleared to play for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Chicago Bulls after dealing with a right foot plantar fascia injury. Embiid had previously been listed as questionable heading into the Monday night contest.

Head coach Nick Nurse stated the team is managing Embiid's intermittent pain and denied using the injury as rest. Embiid enters the game averaging 19.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 5.2 assists across five appearances this season.

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