Sports News Report
League: NBASport: BasketballCountry: United StatesCategory: Injuries

Joel Embiid ranked 30th-best player in the NBA by Complex Sports

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:01 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Joel Embiid ranked 30th-best player in the NBA by Complex Sports
Summary

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers has been ranked 30th in Complex Sports' list of the top 50 NBA players. This ranking comes after Embiid played only 38 games in the 2025-26 season due to injuries, where he averaged 26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. During the playoffs, he showcased his skills by averaging 28.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in round one against the Boston Celtics. His health remains crucial for the upcoming season as the 76ers build their roster, which may include LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
Status Watch
  • •Embiid ranked 30th on Complex Sports' top 50 players list.
  • •He played 38 games last season due to injuries.
  • •In playoffs, he averaged 28.0 points in round one.
  • •The 76ers are also considering LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.
  • •Embiid's health will be critical for the team this season.
Latest Updates
  • 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — 76ers star Joel Embiid ranked 30th-best player in the league right now
What they're saying
"

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid comes in ranked as the 30th-best player in the league right now.

Related Teams & Leagues
Boston CelticsPhiladelphia 76ersNBABasketball

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days