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Joel Embiid to miss one game in 76ers' upcoming back-to-back

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 3:21 PM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Joel Embiid to miss one game in 76ers' upcoming back-to-back

Summary

Joel Embiid confirmed he will not play in both games of the Philadelphia 76ers' back-to-back against the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons this weekend. He will participate in only one of the two contests as part of the team's strategy to manage player health. This decision reflects a broader plan by the 76ers to limit minutes for key players, including LeBron James, early in the season due to recent injury histories. The coaching staff is assessing which game each player will sit out, indicating a focus on maintaining roster health while navigating a demanding schedule.

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Status Watch

•Embiid will play in one game this weekend.
•76ers face Bucks and Pistons consecutively.
•Team is managing player health early in the season.
•LeBron James may also miss one game.
•Coaching staff will determine game attendance.

Latest Updates

3:21 PMYahoo Sports — 76ers' Joel Embiid makes major announcement on playing status for Bucks, Pistons back-to-back

What they're saying

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The Philadelphia 76ers veteran center Joel Embiid made his plans for the team's back to back this weekend very clear. There is no doubt that he is going to be kept out of back to backs for most of the season.
— Yahoo Sports

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